I Lost My Neighbor Lastweek.

[bigbill]

My neighbor was 74yo and he passed away last week. We talked all the time about politics, crime and the weather. A little Tim Allen over the fence chat. I mentioned I was going bass fishing and he perked up but said nothing. In the news paper his obituary said he was an avid fisherman and they had a picture of him holding a bass in his boat.

I feel really bad I been living here going on eight years and all this time with the both of us being retired I could of taken him fishing. We could of fished together. He was a quiet nice old man who kind of kept to himself. I would offer to help him at times but he refused my help.

My point is if you have a neighbor talk to him and see if he fishes.

You could learn from these elderly gents. Don't miss out on the good fishing trips you could of hand like I did.

I moved into a neighborhood were there all old timers who lived here for ever. I'm the youngster at 64yo. I enjoy talking with some of them about how things have changed through the many years. My street was a stagecoach trail and a nearby house was a layover. There is so much untold facts and history.

I fear once we lose these people the stories will be gone forever.

God bless, happy holidays. Remember to enjoy thanksgiving. Bigbill

[OntarioFishingGuy]

Sorry to hear.

[BassnChris]

Sorry to hear that.

Yep....and it's not just our next door neighbors. It's any older person we come into contact with.

[geo g]

Sorry to hear of your loss.  I lost a fishing partner of 25 years, last year.  I still think of Tom  every time I hit the water, I know he is fishing somewhere.  God bless your neighbor,  and his family.  Thanks for the post!

[Inflatable Raft Bum]

Thanks for sharing. A lesson for us all. Sounds like you and him were thick as thieves regardless.

[MO_LMB]

Sorry for your loss...

[Sam]

I have a gentleman who must be in his upper 70s as a neighbor next to my office and he still works part time for Jerry Cooper at Cooper's Marine outside of Ashland, Virginia.

 

He is a pleasure to speak to and he knows so much about motors and boat maintenance and repair.

 

He has offered to help me with my motor but I always decline.

 

I may take him up on his offer to winterize my Mercury as I think he would enjoy helping me for once.

 

And yes, there are so many stories and facts taken away from us when the older generation passes along.

 

That is why I tell my wife to take an 6 X 4 inch index card and write on it about old furniture we have, who made it and when, etc.

 

My grandson is infatuated when my wife tells him stories of her growing up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania.  You should see his eyes light up as he listens to her stories.

[BassmanDan]

Sorry for your loss. It is such a simple thing to say hello and take a minute to talk to someone in our lives whether they be a neighbor or a person we don't know...thanks for the reminder. 

[Redlinerobert]

My condolences.  May your neighbor rest in peace. 

[Bassun]

Sorry for your loss. 

I had an older neighbor who was an avid fisherman in his younger years.  Some of the stories he would tell were just too good to be made up.  He didn't fish as much for bass as striper's but man the knowledge and experience he had was amazing.  It was always kind of funny, if I was working on something on the boat he'd come over an check out what I was doing.  And without ever saying anything direct, he would always end up steering me the right direction.  It's hard to replace experience...

 

He didn't pass away - he just moved south.

[DILLY07]

Sorry for your loss. I have a neighbor who is a volunteer EMT since my town is small to have a full time EMT, Firemans, Police. We have other town to come here. 

 

He is a avid perch, crappie, bluegill, catfishermen. He fishes for bass not passionately like I am. He tells me all kinds of stories when he was growing up. Its really neat. Spend time with your close neighbors as much as possible.

[Catch 22]

I hear ya Bigbill,sorry for the loss.

John was a friend I lost touch with for about 5 yrs.The thought kept running thru my mind over and over to go see him.When I finally made up my mind to call him, his wife told me he had passed away. I felt bad for not acting sooner.

 

A point here is that we are not getting younger and time does seem to fly.If you have a notion that you should do some thing or go see someone, don`t let the opportunity slip away, because  it may be lost.

 

C22

[Bassin30721]

I lost my dad 4 years ago. The best advice I can give is to spend as much time as you can with one someone that you care about bc you don't know when that person will be gone.