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My father in law passed away earlier this year. I was surprised to find out I inherited his prized potted orchids.

They have just started to bloom. Gently backlit by late afternoon sun and soft bounce flash.

Lumix DMC-FZ30 with Twin Thyristor Flash
Focal Length 8mm
Exp 1/30 sec at F/4
ISO 100
Spot Metering Mode

Current 'Tude nostalgic

To any and all who sent condolences and comfort during our time of grief. I was going to answer each and every post, but I really didn't want to come across as parroting the same sentiment over and over. It felt unfair to all who offered compassion to do so.

To Delicious Irony, akire_yta, nightdog_barks, replyhazy, bschili, discordia13, kae_dash, mynxii, japester, madradish, melancharisbron , elysiangirl, chats_noirs, cassie_o, terriwood, roya_spirit, purrdence, lifein2x3, voodoolimbo, yonmei, bonobochick, meljane, tupelo, wooktallman and dhroz: thank you, it made the pain easier to handle to know we weren't alone.

And special thanks to shadoutcarver, for 'holding our hands' the past few days.

Message from Wing, aka aikidomayland: I would just like to add my words of thanks and appreciation for all of your support, comfort and sympathy.

Current 'Tude calm

Met with the celebrant yesterday. Was a very somber few hours. aikidomayland suggested we record Loki doing his repertoire and he would bring it to his moms' house. Give her something to light and funny.

He and An have a meeting with Lawyer, the Will and all that. Woke up too damned early, 4am, compliments of Loki and Keito. I don't see me staying awake all day.

Cause of death ( cut for the non-morbid or non medically inclined )

All this had to be confirmed so we can proceed with the service. Bureaucracy... gotta love it. :/

Current 'Tude listless

"No, but hum a few bars, and I'll fake it"... emotional roller coaster. Not fun.

Met with funeral director. Wing and An turned to me to do the Q&A and for explanations and decisions. I feel as if I have been through old fashioned wringer washing machine. Coffin picked out, music, etc. They are going to talk to Celebrant tomorrow. Wing and An see lawyer on Monday. No surprises there. Have to pick out suit for Kam.

Ordered some cards for thank you notes. Yeah, I know, old fashioned, but I think it's more of a lost art. Two bouquets of flowers arrived. Expecting more. Lots of phone calls. How do you tell the well wishers that you don't want to talk about it?

Made soup, brought some to An, had dinner there. She was surprised at how hearty soup was. She seems in better spirits.

Rambling, exhausted. Need sleep.

Current 'Tude tattered

Funeral plans... not something I thought I would be looked upon to get done. One of us has to be the tough nut, and I have been self elected, as Wing and An are raw and fragile. I am too, but it's something I have been through before once, so can hold it together as needed. Alan is hurting, but he seems to be taking after me. Not surprising to me, but to Wing was when Alan was informed Kam died, the first thing he said "How's Wing? Is he ok?" He has been a rock for both An and Wing.

An has selected funeral director, and I went through the service booklet, and chose what aspects we have to select, and what we can ignore. Have to call to make sure we can get the day we want next week. Going to be private service, just us 4.

Have to get stationery for thank you notes.

To everyone who has sent their condolences and sympathy, we do thank you. Sorry we haven't answered them individually yet. We will.

Current 'Tude wrung out

At 11:00 am March 6th, he was rushed to Fremantle Emergency. He died of internal bleeding at 12:43 p.m.

G'bye Pop... I wish you knew how much I really did care. I'll miss you.

EDIT Wing aka aikidomayland: Today my father suddenly passed beyond the rim from complications arising from the Big C. He was my mentor, my friend, protector, chauffeur, banker, punisher, confidant, advisor and a whole lot of things

Current 'Tude crushed
Moshing to Bread - I Would Give Everything I Own

Saw him last night. He seems to be doing ok. Couldn't keep food down, but I kind of expected that. aikidomayland was snarky because the surgeon didn't produce a magic wand and make all the bad tumor go away. It was too close to spinal nerve root, encapsulating it, so only MOST of the tumor could be taken out. Pop knows that he will probably have to have another surgery in the future. Imagine chronic cancer, rather than acute.

Going to go see him again tonight. Don't want to flood him with too many visitors, as he has to recover and get well.

Raided my garden for harvest. Chopped the lemon grass back, topped the basil plants, and harvest close to 2 dozen cayenne peppers. I hope Kae_Dash really does like them, because they need an adoptive home. \

Loki dashed out when I was bringing the herbs and peppers in. I didn't go chasing him, as he ran into the back yard, where I had been taking him on a leash. I blithely walked out there, and sat on the steps. He 'hunted' me and went bouncing by. Let him explore a bit, then grabbed a grass stalk and teased him within my reach and brought him back indoors.At least he didn't dash out across the road like the first time he got out. Pretty soon he will be allowed to go roaming around the yard with Keito.

Current 'Tude mellow

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