Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Saying Goodbye

GR& DF not too much going on, the weather here in the city has been warm and lovely the past two weeks - breaking all records for this time of year  - the low to mid 70's during the day with light breezes - and plenty of sunshine.  It seems almost like an early spring.  I know that we are still in for some bad weather at some point but for now we just sit back and enjoy.
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Last night I had to say goodbye to my dear friend Dale.  I have talked about him on and off here at Blacksheep, well the last day of his San Francisco life came to an end and he leaves this morning driving back to North Carolina.  He has lived out here for 15 years+ and he felt it was just time to go back home.  We made a going away dinner for him last night serving some pretty tasty chicken enchiladas, Rico made a big salad and we wrapped up the meal with a Boston Creme Pie.  It is a sad day today........  Here's a snap of the both of us last Christmas - (with his silly stuffed Iguana).....


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That's about it for today sports fans - thanks for stopping by and for you kind comments - I do appreciate them all!!


Take care,
edgar



31 comments:

  1. Oh Edgar! I know you will miss him! Glad that you had the dinner for him. There is always, phone calls and emails. Maybe NC will be your next vacation? Have a great day!

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  2. Who will accompany you to all the estate sales? I'm a little sad (teary even) for you which is a little weird, right? All best to him!

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  3. OH I am so sorry hon. It is a happy day for him but so sad for you. Losing a dear friend is always hard.
    Sending warm hugs to you.

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  4. Aw Edgar! I'm sorry to hear Dale has moved back to the Carolinas. I know you will miss him terribly! Hugs to you buddy!

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  5. I'm sorry Dale won't be living close to you anymore Edgar. But, hopefully, you can keep in touch on a regular basis. Take care.

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  6. Oh, so hard saying goodbye to dear friends. I am sure his presence will be missed. Good thoughts being sent for his travel and settling in back at home.

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  7. I have enjoyed hearing all about the great finds you and Dale have made at various sales. I am sure you will miss him, and he you. My BF lives a long way from me too, it makes the times we do get together all the more special. Hugs x

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  8. Having moved a lot, I know how hard it is to say good-by to such a dear friend. I'll be thinking about you today.

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  9. Ah, Edgar. How sad. I know you will miss Dale very much. I hope he has a wonderful life back in North Carolina. Safe travels to him.

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  10. i'm so sorry Edgar. But you have an excuse to go and visit him! sending you warm hugs!

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  11. There is no distance too far between friends, for friendship gives wings to the heart.

    Pass the tissues, please.

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  12. Aww..he looks like such a good friend--actually, he looks like he just stepped out of a movie!--I know he will be missed. Good luck to Dale!

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  13. Sorry your friend is moving - but you're not losing him, and now you have an excuse for some more trips!

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  14. So sorry to hear that! They say change is good, but sometimes it's soo hard to accept. Thankfully technology has made it easy to stay close when you're really far away.

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  15. Oh, no! He's your friend for estate saleing, right? :(

    I hope you'll be able to visit really soon, and that it's a good change for him in the end b/c right now it sounds really sad!

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  16. Sorry your dear friend has moved. I think this means a drive (or flight) to NC is in your future!

    Tried to get the Jan/Feb issue of JCS and struck out. Plenty of quilting and beading magazines out there but cross stitch is a dying art.

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  17. Well, how sad! Sorry to hear that Dale is leaving SF...but, you can visit him in NC...then swing by AL to visit me!! LOL!

    I hope he has a safe and uneventful trip home.

    Happy Stitchin'
    Terri

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  18. Oh Edgar, I am sorry your dear friend is leaving San Fran. But now you have another place to visit! And hopefully he will be back to visit too. I know you will miss his company when you are checking the estate sales. :( But here's hoping he will be checking the ones in NC for you.

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  19. Oh I am sorry Dale is leaving but if it is what he wanted and will make him happy you will have to understand. I am sure you will manage to meet from time to time!Ariadne from Greece!

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  20. Never easy to have a freind move away that is for sure, and an estate sale buddy makes it harder. But Gee guys get Skype so you can still show each other your purchases. Sometimes my sister and I just turn it on and talk to each other while we are doing other things. I have love using it to see my grandchildern in Missouri since I leave here in Virginig. So all is not lost and I am sure you and Dale with stay in touch.

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  21. Awww, hugs to you, Edgar. I'm sure this is going to be a big adjustment for you. I wish Dale the best and hope that you'll find ways to have long-distance fun with him.
    I know dinner was yummy but I'm sure the memories made are sweeter than that Boston Cream Pie.
    Your stitching buddies are all here for you....

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  22. Hugs Edgar. I can feel the hurt from here. I say you give him a couple of months to settle in and then come to NC to see the azaleas in bloom. Spring is a pretty time of year to visit NC!

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  23. Oh no, your estate sale friend! I know you'll miss him but hopefully you'll be able to visit.

    ps 70 degrees?!! It's snowing again here! Hugs, Nancy

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  24. Hi Edgar, How sad that Dale is returning to the East coast. I do hope when you go and visit him you can drop by for a day or two here.

    Sorry for being absent for so long, working 10 to 13 hours and then a stitching retreat. Almost back to normal.

    Loving some of your recipes - lemon squares - yummm!

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  25. I am sorry to hear that Dale is moving back home and wish him a safe journey. He will surely be missed by you.

    I hope you will carry on visiting the estate sales and showing us your finds. This way when Dale reads your blog it will be the next best thing to being there!

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  26. It is always hard when dear friends move away. Your Saturday sale excursions won't be the same without your buddy. Hope this move is good for Dale and that you both stay in touch!

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  27. I love your blog, your lemon squares look delicious, do we get the recipe?
    Sorry to hear is moving to NC I know you will miss him. Time to plan a holiday.
    Hope you stop by my blog.
    Glad you are having nice weather, here in southern Ontario it is bloody cold.

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  28. Oh Edgar, I know how much you will miss him. I hope that you have someone else lined up for the estate sales. I am sure that he will have a wonderful time at home. He will always be close in e-mails, telephone and most certainly in your heart.

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  29. So sorry to hear about your friend moving away. I know you will miss him. Time to start planning a trip to NC.

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  30. Oh Edgar, how sad for you. Just think though, you can come out this way and see him!

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  31. It's so sad when good friends move away. *hugs*

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