Can it get any worse

[RSJK]

Hi all, got called to the hospital this morning but when I got there it was to late and my Father had passed away.  I am at a total loss he was one man that i really looked up to, never known a chap that had worked, no grafted all is life. The last thing he said to me last night was to plant his potatoes in the greenhouse for him, and that is where I have just come from  could not settle until I had set them even though he will not be here to eat them, God I miss him so much he was always up the allotments with me and knew so much about gardening, I am so so down and do not know how to carry on without him he taught me so much in life.
Speak to you all soon,
                                      Richard.

[RSJK]

[Marymary]

Richard that is terrible news for you.  I am so sorry.  I don't know what to say except that it's been a horrible week.  Take care of yourself - you know you will get loads & loads of support from everyone here.

[flossie]

thinking of you and your family - take care

[Hyacinth]

I'm so very sorry Richard.

Devastating for all your family.

We'll always be here for you, you know that.

love Lishka

[Larkspur]

Very sorry to hear your news Richard. Take care.

[kitten]

Oh Richard, I'm so sorry to hear your news, it's terribly sad for you, you obviously had a close relationship with your father.

Sending love and warm wishes to you and your family, try to stay strong & look after each other.

Don't forget there's always someone around here should you need a chat, take care x

[caroline7758]

So sorry to hear your news, Richard- do take care of yourself.

[angle shades]

thinking of you /shades x

[Mrs Ava]

Oh Richard, I am thinking of you at this horrible time.

Take care of yourself Richard.

Much love

Emma

[Trixiebelle]

Richard  :-[ Thinking of you and your dad X

It's funny with allotments isn't it? We connect with other people and have closer relationships with family members if we share the ground.

And the memories are priceless.

Love Trixie XXX

[Blue Bird]

Sorry for your sad loss  -- words cannot say what we are all thinking
God bless
to you and your family

BB x

[Deb P]

What a shock for you. My sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dad, I understand totally about needing to plant those potatoes.

This really has been a rotten week.... :(

[manicscousers]

oh, Richard, feeling for you and your family..what an awful week for you..you'll be in my thoughts ..manic mal

[bunjies]

aw hun :'( :'(
losing your dad is horribly sad, there are no words to describe the feeling.
take heart though that the feeling does slowly turn to smiles at the gentle memories ;)
remember that no matter where you are, your dad will never be more than shadows breadth away from you, especially down at the lotty xx
if you need a chat, feel free to pm or email xx

keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

i wasnt there when my dad passed away, and i felt terrible for a time i am now grateful that i remember him sitting up in bed and talking. i would far rather remember him like this.

[RSJK]

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Here is a picture i have just found out of my Dad, he was so proud when he brought me this rotovator a couple of years ago, Like me he missed the Market Garden my grandfather used to own.

  R.I.P  Dad ....... I love you and always will

[telboy]

A man after my own heart!
Bless!

[busy_lizzie]

I am so sorry for your loss Richard. Awful news for you and your family. It is difficult to know what to say at a time like this, just treasure those lovely memories  and I am sure when you go to your allotment you will still find your Dad there with you in spirit. love busy_lizzie

[sarah]

sorry to hear your sad news. sounds like you and your dad were very close.  i hope you have people around you for support. as you know we are all here for you. one thing this week has shown, i think, is how much like a huge family this forum is. i think thats really special and i hope it is some cosolation for you at this time.

[Multiveg]

You planted the spuds. That is what he wanted.
I still have my father's ashes in the house after 14 months. Must take down to the plot at scatter.

Thinking of you and your family.

MV

[triffid]

Richard, I'm so very sorry.
Thanks for posting the pic of your dad steering the petrol-powered plough ... it's a fine memory to treasure and I'm just glad you have it and many more like it.

sending blessings and prayers for you and your family,

Triff
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