Saily people are nice people.

[aquaplane]

As the title, recently I have had reason to confirm that sailors are decent folk.

A couple of weeks ago my dad ended up in Lochgilphead hospital having had a stroke on Seminole in Tarbert. The support for my mum from the liveabords and the folks in Tarbert was second to none. Fortunately he only lasted a short time before he passed, <24hrs.

The number of cards from saily folks, both Tabert berth holders and other people they met while cruising has been a great comfort.

A few folk from Tarbert came down to Yorkshire for the funeral last Monday, much apreciated.

It's sort of sad but not so bad. He was 82 and had a good go at life, we are celibrating his life as much as mourning his loss.

Thanks.

[lady_stormrider]

I'd just like to add my sentiment to this (although I must declare a close interest here). Everyone was lovely, offering practical help when needed.

We are making sure that the collection goes to the RNLI.

[Nick]

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Commiserations to two very nice saily people.

Glad to hear you are celebrating his life more than mourning - I'm sure it is what he would prefer.

[FullCircle]

I am sad for you both, but kinda glad he had a good go at life. If someone can mutter that at my funeral, I would be chuffed.

Really heartened by the saily folk, I think I will stick with them as my mates in life.

[lady_stormrider]

Full Circle, thank you, it was a lovely service and for someone with such a packed life. A good send off by a very wide circle of friends and family old and new.

The best bit was - he got to see his grand daughter sailing and knew his great-grandson is learning to love boats.

[Arghiro]

Sorry to hear of your loss, but glad it was not drawn out. Find a way to keep an eye on your Mum, it will hit her hard when everyone has gone home.

Best wishes to all.

[Aja]

As the title, recently I have had reason to confirm that sailors are decent folk.

A couple of weeks ago my dad ended up in Lochgilphead hospital having had a stroke on Seminole in Tarbert. The support for my mum from the liveabords and the folks in Tarbert was second to none. Fortunately he only lasted a short time before he passed, <24hrs.

The number of cards from saily folks, both Tabert berth holders and other people they met while cruising has been a great comfort.

A few folk from Tarbert came down to Yorkshire for the funeral last Monday, much apreciated.

It's sort of sad but not so bad. He was 82 and had a good go at life, we are celibrating his life as much as mourning his loss.

Thanks.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad once lent me a manual Stanley drill in Tarbert when my battery one ran out of steam. He was only too glad to be of help.

Regards
Donald

[claymore]

Sorry to hear of your loss

[Clyde_Wanderer]

Just read this Bob, sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your Mum, whom I am sure I met in Tarbert a few years ago.
Eamonn.

[Mark]

Gutted to hear about your loss.

82 and still be well enough to be on a boat at the very end? Fingers crossed that I have that luck.

[Booby Trapper]

Bob and Erika

Sorry about your loss
Ian