No funnies
My grandfather and grandmother became estranged from our family a good few years ago. We didn't see them for about five years, until we got a phone call saying that my grandfather had died.

I went with my parents to sort everything out, and cried buckets because even though he could be a complete cunt, he was my grandfather and I never got to make my peace with him. My grandmother lasted another year, in which time I got my Nan back (albeit with fewer grey cells than before). When she died, I knew that we'd made our peace.

Don't let anyone go just for the sake of a few arguments. You can't get that time back, so don't waste it on squabbles. It's far too precious.
( CaptainCrackerjack live trout, slow motion, Mon 18 Oct 2010, 15:39, 4 replies)

Too right, too right!!!

Lost my grand-dad about 5 years ago now.. I still miss the aul bugger..

In my whole life I only heard him swear once..and that was when he was talking about Hitler.

anywho...clicky for you.
(wankymcwankwank Eels, tobacconists, hovercraft and bouncy bouncy., Mon 18 Oct 2010, 15:44, closed)

Yup
My father died this year. He'd been a sod to me but in his last illness we chatted and became, if not close, amicable.
Had to go abroad when he was dying and I knew I wouldn't see him again. I'll always be glad that I spent that time with him.
(Juan Quar is clinging to her front teeth on, Mon 18 Oct 2010, 15:59, closed)

Rubbish!
My nan is evil and will die alone and without a tear from any of us.
( girlinthehole, Mon 18 Oct 2010, 20:45, closed)

i thought nans just knitted and stuff

(augsav forgot about B3ta, Tue 19 Oct 2010, 4:27, closed)