The Evel One

[El Dee]

$75 is just a little pricey for a tank....Just a little..Stormy says her new tank will be back in stock Monday...

It's been a long day...had a few early morning chores down at the farm...followed by a family lunch at my Aunt's{no relatives were harmed..though one really deserves it}...then a mad dash for propane{ cause it's freezing...the fill up is closed weekends...the backups are always empty on Friday????????}...then it's another 30 mile mad dash for an appointment for a haircut...then it's dinner with my most loyal dog...Spike had some Nutro...My cousin works for Nutro and gave Spike some beta stuff too test...I ain't seen Spike posting any findings yet...I had good old Eastern NC style BBQ with sweet tea....and enough coconut cake too kill a lesser man...

Bet this....In the am the doors will remained closed...the shades drawn....Whatcha might call rest and relaxation...I'm a man of leisure after all..........

 

[Bovinia]

BBQ, sweet tea and coconut cake...you're talking my language Dee!

 

[908Tracy]

Sounds good ElDee!!! The food and relaxation part! hahaha

 

[FranC]

I like the relax part right now.

 

[El Dee]

They say bad things come in threes....We're at four....

Julia and L.C. went on too Heaven on Christmas day...May they forever rest in peace.............

My Uncle passed on New Years Eve at 4am....Like L.C. my Uncle rolled by his initials all his life...N.A. . I live on the Southern tip of what was once my Grandfather's farm...N.A. lived on the Northern tip...I owe way more too N.A. than I could ever re-pay...He like L.C. dedicated his life too alcohol..Many times in his life I was the only one who would get him outta his jams...We fought like wild dogs on more than one occasion...Never was the issue really between us...Always something he was doing too someone else...50 years back when LC and NA were in their twenties things were much different around here...Farmers supplemented their income by cooking liquor...NA and LC both suffered life long addictions...They weren't the only ones and many fell well before these two...I've seen them both destroy many cars...You couldn't kill them...I carried NA from the church today. It was packed with family and friends...I'd been quiet elusive up until the point I walked into the church...Everyone knew the bond we shared...Talking about it...I get emotional...Legends never die.....................

Four....that was only three....

The phone rang as I was getting ready too go too my cousin's farm a few hours prior too the New Year..My best friend of many years is asking if I can drop by for a talk...I went by at 10pm...His Father was bad off and my friend needed too say some things only a few could hear...I assured him about everything as best I could...It was past 2am when we departed...Him too sit with his Father and me off too see if any food was left from the party....His Father passed this morning...

The only thing certain in life is change...I'm as tough as they come...I've been thru fire and I'll be damned if I'll fade in the sun...I find it always best too let your true feelings be known...Be it love, be it hate...I'm a little ragged but I'm still here...One more funeral too go...

 

[Bovinia]

As I've already shared with you Terry, my heart aches with yours. Be strong when you can, but grieve as you need to as well. I know there is not much I can do, but you know I'm always here.

 

[El Dee]

Thanks Bov!!

Really I'm good...Thru the years I've seen many go on too their just reward..You gotta adjust as needed and soldier on...

My family goes from receiving pies too delivering pies here in a few minutes...Here in the South when someone passes the community comes together and feeds the grieving family...All the out of town family convened at my Mother's after the funeral...Everyone enjoyed a great meal...I've gained some dang weight here since Christmas...I hope Rod likes chocolate pie!!!

Now it's off too the dump and the pet store....Ceramic air stone.......Chasing the vape as usual.............

 

[908Tracy]

(((ElDee)))

I'm truly sorry for your losses.

 

[FranC]

((((Dee)))) I'm so sorry.

 

[El Dee]

Fran and Tracy....Thank you both so much !!!

Finally got those pies delivered today...My old friend Rod is a very special person...His Mom's name is Della...That came as a surprise too me as all I'd ever heard her called was Momma!! I thought her name was pretty dang cool...She's taking it pretty hard...Prayers for Miss Della!!!

Ahhh yes the single life...Got the clothes in the washer and here it's 12:05am....still gotta dry them and it's a big load...Delivered some wood too a friend earlier tonite...they were burning in the chimenea...I smell like smoke...but I will have clean clothes later!!!

 

[Bovinia]

How is your Momma doing Dee? Putting Miss Della in my prayers.

 

[El Dee]

Bov Mom has been holding up well. Losing a Brother was hard for her but she managed well. Though NA led a rough and tumble life he will surely be missed by a lot of folks. Everyone had a story too tell...My Mom pulled him from Hell's fire many many times..They came from a family of 3 brothers and 4 sisters...1 brother and all sisters remain...both brothers that have passed were bonafied outlaws...I'm a product of my enviroment....Mom is riding with me too the funeral tomorrow. Hopefully the last funeral for a long time...She is holding up well and thanks for asking...Love Yahh Bov!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dee!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wharf Rat]

I pray it's this is the last one for a looong time LD.

 

[5cardstud]

Thanks Bov!!

Really I'm good...Thru the years I've seen many go on too their just reward..You gotta adjust as needed and soldier on...

My family goes from receiving pies too delivering pies here in a few minutes...Here in the South when someone passes the community comes together and feeds the grieving family...All the out of town family convened at my Mother's after the funeral...Everyone enjoyed a great meal...I've gained some dang weight here since Christmas...I hope Rod likes chocolate pie!!!

Now it's off too the dump and the pet store....Ceramic air stone.......Chasing the vape as usual.............

That's how it used to be when I was a kid. When someone passed everyone stopped by with food. With all the grieving and everybody talking about remembering whoever passed the last thing on their mind was cooking.
Sorry about all your going through LD. I went through that about 10 yr's. ago. My brother got killed in the woods, my sister passed away from cancer and my Mom was down checking out Graceland but on the way home she went to sleep riding in my brothers car and never woke up. It all happened within a month. Seemed like I was walking out of one funeral to another. Then while we were setting up the burial plans for my mom I noticed a funeral going on and found out it was one of my good friends I hadn't seen for awhile. The whole Tacoma chapter of the Banditos were following the hearse on their scooters. I think the older we get the more this kind of thing happens.

 

[FranC]

Prayers for miss Della.

I've lost way too many...............

 

[Bovinia]

We all have Fran

On my side of the family, we all gathered and food was brought. Here in my MIL's family, the tradition is to book a banquet at a restaurant close to the where the funeral is held and the family gathers there for a meal. MIL is the last remaining of 11 children.

 

[El Dee]

Man I just got home...Up late and then can't sleep....A nap is on tap.....

Miss Della was not doing well today...My heart goes out too her..Six loving kids...They will take good care of their Momma...

Thru it all I know I don't live my life as I should...I try and be a good person and help those in need..Mistakes...Yeah...Regrets...Plenty..One thing does stick in my craw after this past week...NA and LC both led similar lives...I find it ironic they passed as close as they did...I knew both men very well...More than a few times I overheard people talking negatively about both of them...I've been judged plenty myself..Hey it is what it is...Passing judgement and being holier than thou...Best read the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I know those who choose too be judgemental don't matter..Fact...They can't roll as I do...Myself above all I cherish happiness....freedom....love and loyalty...During my darkest days NA nor LC ever turned their backs too me..Qualities few possess....

 

[FranC]

Amen to that Dee!!

 

[Wharf Rat]

I understand ya brutha. I left a pretty wide path of destruction in my past. Two things I strive for now, strive to do good...... and screw guilt !!!

I learned it's unproductive and self serving. What has been done is done and can't be changed. What can be changed are the things I concern myself with now.

 

[5cardstud]

Man I just got home...Up late and then can't sleep....A nap is on tap.....

Miss Della was not doing well today...My heart goes out too her..Six loving kids...They will take good care of their Momma...

Thru it all I know I don't live my life as I should...I try and be a good person and help those in need..Mistakes...Yeah...Regrets...Plenty..One thing does stick in my craw after this past week...NA and LC both led similar lives...I find it ironic they passed as close as they did...I knew both men very well...More than a few times I overheard people talking negatively about both of them...I've been judged plenty myself..Hey it is what it is...Passing judgement and being holier than thou...Best read the book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I know those who choose too be judgemental don't matter..Fact...They can't roll as I do...Myself above all I cherish happiness....freedom....love and loyalty...During my darkest days NA nor LC ever turned their backs too me..Qualities few possess....

Well the good thing LD is the Lord has it set up that we will be judged the same way we judge others. I have been on both sides of good and bad and I find the good side so much more rewarding. I just got off the phone with my daughter and she told me I should be charging people for fixing their computers but I told her I get paid well for doing it. Not in money but in blessings from the one that counts. People can be pretty judgemental and cruel because of their first impressions when they really don't know whats in a persons heart. I did too but I'm trying not to do that anymore. NA and LC both sound like great people.