Notes from the Road (or not)

[Bennyboy]

Okay, I made a big deal about going on a cross country motorcycle trip a couple of weeks ago.

Well as I was loading my stuff on my bike, my daughter's husband came over and told me my father had passed away. That was two Mondays ago. One of the last things my Father said to me me was "I hope I don't live long enough to see a nigger in the White House". Wish came true on that one I am thinking.

So the trip is delayed. Last Monday we had the memorial service. Lots of people I had not seen in years. My half brother and sister, from my Father's earlier marriage came along with my "new" cousin, Robert. Never met the guy and boy, oh boy, is he the scammer. Couldn't tell if everything he said was a lie or just part of it. He hung around with my Mom for a few days until he took the hint to leave, finally. I kind of feel bad for him, his Mom (my half sister) abandoned her first family much like my Father did his first family and he is kind of without family.

Most of my parents friends and business relationships did not attend. My Father had some pretty harsh dealings with them lately so they did not want to be there. Can't say as I blame them. My brother did not even come out from Montana (where he moved to get away from him) for the service.

So for now I am helping my Mom with some of the mess my dad left her financially and in business. Lots of lawsuits and hard feelings.
My mom fell about 8 weeks ago and broke her hip so she is now using a walker and cannot do all that much for herself. Not seeing that she will get much better either.

So anyway, that is what is going on with me. Computer time is limited so I haven't been able to check in sooner than this.

To all the DUers that offered meet-ups, places to stay and all that. BIG TIME, THANKS A LOT! I really was looking forward to meeting some of you and getting to know each other a little better. And again, Thanks a lot for your kind words.

AND VOTE! I really am looking forward to tomorrow I really think we are going to do some great things..

PEACE

Bennyboy

[Bennyboy]

1. back up

[peacefreak]

2. I'm sorry to hear of your troubles, Bennyboy.

I remember your postings of the hard times you had with your father. I hope your mom is able to straighten things out soon. Don't give up on your trip. It sounds like you need it even more now.

[Bennyboy]

4. Thanks...

There will be plenty of time for the trip, perhaps in the spring. Right now I gotta get my Mom together and take care of some big time stuff though.

[Haole Girl]

3. Wow. Sad about your father... living life with all that hatred to the end

I'm glad you can be there for your mother when she needs you.

Thank you for checking in... I was wondering how you were doing. :hug:

[Bennyboy]

5. Yeah in some ways it was kind of sad.....

to have no one to speak well of you at the end and to have some people that you helped out turn their backs on you at the end is kind of sad. But like the song says "if you plant ice you're gonna harvest wind".....

[harmonicon]

6. wow...

well, god bless you for being the good son. As many problems as you may have had with your father, I'm sure that it still hurts, and I'm sorry. Here's to better times. :toast:

[LeftyFingerPop]

7. I'm sorry to hear about all that has been happening, Benny.

Good for you for helping your mom out. You're a good son.

Take care of yourself and check-in when you can.