darksabre Posted January 10, 2017 Report Posted January 10, 2017 David Bowie must have been an alien from the future. Quote
Doohicksie Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 ...and to the future he has returned. Back to awesome: I know it's tenuous at best, but I'm actually starting to enjoy watching the Sabres again. They're starting to play exciting hockey. They're starting to win. I'm not worrying about who to trade, what holes to plug, who should be benched. I'm watching the games and enjoying this team, such as it is. Quote
Samson's Flow Posted January 11, 2017 Report Posted January 11, 2017 ...and to the future he has returned. Back to awesome: I know it's tenuous at best, but I'm actually starting to enjoy watching the Sabres again. They're starting to play exciting hockey. They're starting to win. I'm not worrying about who to trade, what holes to plug, who should be benched. I'm watching the games and enjoying this team, such as it is. Last night against the Flyers it looked like we were far more aggressive on the forecheck, and routinely had two or even all three forwards in the offensive zone challenging for the puck. It made the Flyers look very uncomfortable and caused some easy turnovers in the neutral zone for the B&G Quote
Weave Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 An awesome man took his last breath today. He was the man I aspired to be. He was a friend and a mentor. And a frequent golf partner. He was my Grandfather. We were incredibly close as adults. I worked with him in my first job out of college. If I timed it right (and I nearly always did), we shared breakfast in the company cafeteria. After I left he continued to be my career mentor. Every twist my career took had his influence. He was a guiding hand for me in the corporate world. Eventually I ended up with a management position and we consulted often on the various issues we dealt with. We became peers. I know he was proud of me because when I'd see his friends on the golf course they knew exactly what I was doing and the challenges I had overcome. He had an extremely successful career, and he was proud of me and mine. We didn't have the typical grandchild-grandfather relationship. We threw jabs at each other. One upped each other with dirty jokes. Bet over 30' putts. Drank beers at the condo pool and pointed out pretty girls to each other. Argued over who made the better Manhattan. Competed for the best Thanksgiving turkey. It's not often people get the opportunity to become a true friend with their grandfather. The last year or so was difficult. His sharp mind was losing focus, and he began calling me for help dealing with things I used to call him for help with. And his body was giving out. It was incredibly difficult to watch this awesome man become very old very quickly. And on Sunday that great big heart of his started to fail. This afternoon his tired body couldn't continue, and he left us. Godspeed, Gordon. And remember, even in Heaven the break on the greens is towards the lake. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Sorry for your loss, We've. What an incredible bond. Quote
nfreeman Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Beautiful post Weave. God bless you and your family. Quote
biodork Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 An awesome man took his last breath today. He was the man I aspired to be. He was a friend and a mentor. And a frequent golf partner. He was my Grandfather. We were incredibly close as adults. I worked with him in my first job out of college. If I timed it right (and I nearly always did), we shared breakfast in the company cafeteria. After I left he continued to be my career mentor. Every twist my career took had his influence. He was a guiding hand for me in the corporate world. Eventually I ended up with a management position and we consulted often on the various issues we dealt with. We became peers. I know he was proud of me because when I'd see his friends on the golf course they knew exactly what I was doing and the challenges I had overcome. He had an extremely successful career, and he was proud of me and mine. We didn't have the typical grandchild-grandfather relationship. We threw jabs at each other. One upped each other with dirty jokes. Bet over 30' putts. Drank beers at the condo pool and pointed out pretty girls to each other. Argued over who made the better Manhattan. Competed for the best Thanksgiving turkey. It's not often people get the opportunity to become a true friend with their grandfather. The last year or so was difficult. His sharp mind was losing focus, and he began calling me for help dealing with things I used to call him for help with. And his body was giving out. It was incredibly difficult to watch this awesome man become very old very quickly. And on Sunday that great big heart of his started to fail. This afternoon his tired body couldn't continue, and he left us. Godspeed, Gordon. And remember, even in Heaven the break on the greens is towards the lake. Condolences for your loss, we've. He sounds like an amazing man, and he will continue to watch over you with pride from above. Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 So sorry for your loss we've. He truly was a great man and great men / people are not forgotten, ever. Quote
Eleven Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 An awesome man took his last breath today. He was the man I aspired to be. He was a friend and a mentor. And a frequent golf partner. He was my Grandfather. We were incredibly close as adults. I worked with him in my first job out of college. If I timed it right (and I nearly always did), we shared breakfast in the company cafeteria. After I left he continued to be my career mentor. Every twist my career took had his influence. He was a guiding hand for me in the corporate world. Eventually I ended up with a management position and we consulted often on the various issues we dealt with. We became peers. I know he was proud of me because when I'd see his friends on the golf course they knew exactly what I was doing and the challenges I had overcome. He had an extremely successful career, and he was proud of me and mine. We didn't have the typical grandchild-grandfather relationship. We threw jabs at each other. One upped each other with dirty jokes. Bet over 30' putts. Drank beers at the condo pool and pointed out pretty girls to each other. Argued over who made the better Manhattan. Competed for the best Thanksgiving turkey. It's not often people get the opportunity to become a true friend with their grandfather. The last year or so was difficult. His sharp mind was losing focus, and he began calling me for help dealing with things I used to call him for help with. And his body was giving out. It was incredibly difficult to watch this awesome man become very old very quickly. And on Sunday that great big heart of his started to fail. This afternoon his tired body couldn't continue, and he left us. Godspeed, Gordon. And remember, even in Heaven the break on the greens is towards the lake. Wow, you still had a granddad? That IS awesome. Glad you have so many memories of him. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Sorry for your loss Weave. Thank you for sharing a little snapshot of your relationship. Truly beautiful. Quote
Stoner Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 My one grandfather died in the 40s. The other died when I was young, but he lived with us for a bit, and he was a mean man. (He caught my older brothers getting in his Hershey Kisses, so he unwrapped the rest of them and used his pen knife to cut some chocolate out of the bottoms and replaced it with Ex Lax, then re-wrapped them.) You were a lucky kid and man, we've. Keep counting your blessings. Quote
Weave Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 Wow, you still had a granddad? That IS awesome. Glad you have so many memories of him. 3 years ago I still had all 4 of my grandparents. Late 40's and 4 grandparents. Crazy. How lucky I was to know them all as an adult. More of the story..... Sunday we were celebrating my grandmother's 99th birthday. During the party we had to rush Grandpa to the hospital. We sort of knew he wasn't coming home. He did get to see Grandma turn 99 though. WWI, The Depression, WWII.... she has so many stories to tell. You were a lucky kid and man, we've. Keep counting your blessings. I know very well how fortunate I am to have had them in my life for so long. Quote
Ogre Posted January 12, 2017 Report Posted January 12, 2017 I'd like offer my condolences and also thank you, We've for sharing this with us. It made me think of and remember the only grandfather I knew. I was a young teen when he passed but he was so influential that he set me on the course I'm on even today. Special men. Quote
biodork Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 3 years ago I still had all 4 of my grandparents. Late 40's and 4 grandparents. Crazy. How lucky I was to know them all as an adult. More of the story..... Sunday we were celebrating my grandmother's 99th birthday. During the party we had to rush Grandpa to the hospital. We sort of knew he wasn't coming home. He did get to see Grandma turn 99 though. WWI, The Depression, WWII.... she has so many stories to tell. I know very well how fortunate I am to have had them in my life for so long. Geez... by 33 I had only one remaining, and by 35 I had no grandparents left on either side of the family. You come from good stock, apparently. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 By 2 years old, I was down to one grandparent. She's still around, and is a major reason why I'm such big Buffalo sports fan. Can't wait for one of the two teams to make the playoffs again so I can watch them with her. Quote
Weave Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Geez... by 33 I had only one remaining, and by 35 I had no grandparents left on either side of the family. You come from good stock, apparently. Grandma still has 3 of her siblings. I am NOT saving enough for my retirement. Quote
darksabre Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Grandma still has 3 of her siblings. I am NOT saving enough for my retirement. :lol: Sorry about your grandfather. I'll echo everyone else's sentiments. Quote
Taro T Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Grandma still has 3 of her siblings. I am NOT saving enough for my retirement. Keep up the beer, whiskey, & stogies - they'll help w/ the retirement plan. (That's my plan at least. ;)) Sorry to learn that your grandfather passed. May he RIP. Hope things go better for you & your extended family in 2017. Quote
josie Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 The on hold music at the Key Bank Center is old RJ highlights of Sabres goals. I had a pretty awesome reason to hear it, too. Even if nothing comes of it... Quote
darksabre Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 The on hold music at the Key Bank Center is old RJ highlights of Sabres goals. I had a pretty awesome reason to hear it, too. Even if nothing comes of it... You called in to KBC? I figured you'd be dialing 199 Scott St #200, Buffalo, NY 14204... Quote
josie Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) You called in to KBC? I figured you'd be dialing 199 Scott St #200, Buffalo, NY 14204... Well, the KBC called me, the number I was told to call WAS slightly different, but was still in the KBC I believe. Edited January 13, 2017 by Josie914 Quote
darksabre Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 Well, the KBC called me, the number I was told to call WAS slightly different, but was still in the KBC I believe. Interesting... Quote
qwksndmonster Posted January 13, 2017 Report Posted January 13, 2017 The on hold music at the Key Bank Center is old RJ highlights of Sabres goals. I had a pretty awesome reason to hear it, too. Even if nothing comes of it... Oooooooooohhhhhh. Good luck! Quote
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