Haha, yea I bet.
Good news and bad news.
Bad News: My grandfather passed away this morning at the young age of 84. Would have been 85 in January. He was in a lot of pain from having lungs that barely functioned so I'm just glad that he's not suffering anymore. I was able to fly up to WI to see him one last time this last weekend so I am grateful for that. He perked right up when I showed up because he always loved to talk about cars and the good old days with grandma (she passed away 4 years ago) and how lucky he was to have been with her all those years. After I left, his condition severely worsened and last night they knew he wasn't going to make it another full day.
Good news: I'm doing a one way flight to WI and Monday after the funeral I'm driving my truck back. Let the planning begin...
2000 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 ECSB
Sorry to hear about losing your Grandfather. At least his pain is over and he can be with his love.
Congrats on getting the truck back home with you. Drive careful on your way home.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
Thanks for the story. Even the bad part had many good qualities with the way you told it.
1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4
Thanks. It hasn't quite hit me yet. I'm not sure if it's because I'm 2000 miles away or if because we knew this was coming for a long time and I'm glad that his suffering is over.
I've made the drive several times (around 1900+ miles one-way) so I know what I'm in for. It seems to go by quicker each time I do the trip.
Thanks, I was just glad to be able to see him one last time. My only regret is never bringing a recorder with to record his stories. It seemed I was the only one he liked telling these stories to so I'll have to hold onto them although I doubt I'll ever forget them.
2000 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 ECSB
1969 Chevy RCLB C10 350/TH400 SOLD
2007 Chevy RCSB 4.8 4x4 LS SOLD
2008 Chevy RCSB 5.3 4x4 LT SOLD
2010 Chevy CCSB 6.2 4x4 LT SOLD
2005 GMC CCLB DRW 6.6 Duramax 4x4 191,000 and counting
2013 FORD CCSB F350 6.7 Powerstroke 4x4