Howdy, Y'all

[WackyJacky]

I just wanted to say howdy to everyone. I've been mired down with a lot of family stuff, and it has kept me from being able to relax and enjoy simple pleasures like hR.

My dad passed away on Sept. 29 from complications due to Alzheimer's. The last year has been the hardest of my life -- the pain of having to place him in a nursing home was exceeded only by the horrible days immediately preceding his passing. Watching someone you love be slowly taken away by this disease is excruciating. You're constantly grieving because the person you knew is gone, yet they're still there.

Pop spent 20+ years in the Air Force, serving as a reconnaissance pilot in WWII and Korea. Among his decorations were the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Achievement Award, the Bronze Star, and the Silver Star. Toward the end of his service, he did spooky stuff with the Pentagon, including the U2 project. He loved flying, and he loved serving his country.

My dad also taught me everything I know about football, including who to root for -- the Skins! My earliest memories are of sitting at his feet, watching the Redskins on TV, and asking him stupid questions like "What's a first down?" He never lost patience in explaining these things to me. (The Skins, however, were constantly trying his patience...!)

Anyhow, I've missed ol' hR. It's nice to be back.

http://home.satx.rr.com/bubbleswondercat/Watergate.grayscalesmall.jpg
My sisters and me, with our dad, stumbling out of the Watergate hotel bar, after a few martinis, circa 1983.

[akhhorus]

Wb Wacky! We've missed you!

[Green-Is-Good]

I am sorry to here that mate.
My condolences to you and your family. :(

[CarMike]

Good to see ya Jackie!

Sorry about the loss of your father. I know the pain of losing a parent. My mother died in Nov of 2004 to breast cancer. It was a long, painful death. Which makes it even harder to deal with.

[redskin_rich]

Glad you're back WackyJacky! You've been missed!

Very sorry to hear about your Dad.

[ryflan47]

Sorry to hear about your father Wacky.

Glab you are back!!

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

welcome back jacky! im sorry to hear about your dad passing. :( hopefully the redskins can right the ship and give us a season your dad would be proud of.

[BurgundyNGold]

It's great to see you again Jacky. My condolences on the passing of your father. The last month must've been rough and for that we all feel for you. You always have your memories, however, and evidenced by the photo you posted, they are rich with things to be treasured. BTW, which one are you in the photo?

[superskin]

Nice to "meet" you, Jackie. I guarantee that, wherever your Dad is now, he is sharp as a tack, watching over you, and wearing burgundy and gold.

God Bless and Welcome Back.

[shally]

I just wanted to say howdy to everyone. I've been mired down with a lot of family stuff, and it has kept me from being able to relax and enjoy simple pleasures like hR.

My dad passed away on Sept. 29 from complications due to Alzheimer's. The last year has been the hardest of my life -- the pain of having to place him in a nursing home was exceeded only by the horrible days immediately preceding his passing. Watching someone you love be slowly taken away by this disease is excruciating. You're constantly grieving because the person you knew is gone, yet they're still there.

Pop spent 20+ years in the Air Force, serving as a reconnaissance pilot in WWII and Korea. Among his decorations were the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Achievement Award, the Bronze Star, and the Silver Star. Toward the end of his service, he did spooky stuff with the Pentagon, including the U2 project. He loved flying, and he loved serving his country.

My dad also taught me everything I know about football, including who to root for -- the Skins! My earliest memories are of sitting at his feet, watching the Redskins on TV, and asking him stupid questions like "What's a first down?" He never lost patience in explaining these things to me. (The Skins, however, were constantly trying his patience...!)

Anyhow, I've missed ol' hR. It's nice to be back.

http://home.satx.rr.com/bubbleswondercat/Watergate.grayscalesmall.jpg
My sisters and me, with our dad, stumbling out of the Watergate hotel bar, after a few martinis, circa 1983.

sorry for your loss... good to see you here...

incidentally, looks like all of you got your dad's good looks.. your were a beautiful quartet in that pic..
God bless...

[LATrueRedskin]

Hey Jacky!! :welcome:

[Axegrinder]

We've missed you Jackie.
My condolences to you and your family,and I'd like to echo the statement above that you've got a goodlooking group in that photo.

[NCskinsfanatic]

Welcome back Jackie, nice to hear from you again, I'm sorry to hear about your loss and your recent struggles but it's nice to have you back at hr!

[Dolla Bill]

Welcome back Jacky! Sorry for the loss of your father. Just remember that wherever he is, he is very very proud of all of you and loves you just as much.

[Patrick]

Hey Jacky - glad to see you back - we missed you around here!
So sorry to hear about your dad - it tough losing our parents but something we can't control - Only deal with!

[hail2skins]

Welcome back Jackie, hR missed you too. Very sorry to hear about your father but like Rachel said, maybe the Skins can get on track and do something that Dad would be proud of.

[WackyJacky]

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your nice words.

(BTW, to answer BnG's question, in the photo that's me on the left with the ginormous '8os-style glasses -- ugh :rolleyes: )

[CarMike]

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your nice words.

(BTW, to answer BnG's question, in the photo that's me on the left with the ginormous '8os-style glasses -- ugh :rolleyes: )
Man, you 3 girls look like tripletts.

Good to have you back Jacky!

[dj_stouty]

I just wanted to say howdy to everyone. I've been mired down with a lot of family stuff, and it has kept me from being able to relax and enjoy simple pleasures like hR.

My dad passed away on Sept. 29 from complications due to Alzheimer's. The last year has been the hardest of my life -- the pain of having to place him in a nursing home was exceeded only by the horrible days immediately preceding his passing. Watching someone you love be slowly taken away by this disease is excruciating. You're constantly grieving because the person you knew is gone, yet they're still there.

Pop spent 20+ years in the Air Force, serving as a reconnaissance pilot in WWII and Korea. Among his decorations were the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Achievement Award, the Bronze Star, and the Silver Star. Toward the end of his service, he did spooky stuff with the Pentagon, including the U2 project. He loved flying, and he loved serving his country.

My dad also taught me everything I know about football, including who to root for -- the Skins! My earliest memories are of sitting at his feet, watching the Redskins on TV, and asking him stupid questions like "What's a first down?" He never lost patience in explaining these things to me. (The Skins, however, were constantly trying his patience...!)

Anyhow, I've missed ol' hR. It's nice to be back.

http://home.satx.rr.com/bubbleswondercat/Watergate.grayscalesmall.jpg
My sisters and me, with our dad, stumbling out of the Watergate hotel bar, after a few martinis, circa 1983.

Welcome back.

I'm sorry to hear about your father. I lost my grandmother to Alzheimer's, and I know how hard those last few months must have been for you.

[BurgundyNGold]

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your nice words.

(BTW, to answer BnG's question, in the photo that's me on the left with the ginormous '8os-style glasses -- ugh :rolleyes: )
Ha! I figured that one was you. She's the cutest one. ;)

[WackyJacky]

Ha! I figured that one was you. She's the cutest one. ;)
LOL, that's awful nice of you to say. Of course, that was 23 years and %*&#* pounds ago. (Oh, suddenly my number keys are acting up. I wonder what is causing that? :rolleyes: )

[redskinz#1fan]

Welcome back! Sorry to hear about your loss, but you have plenty of open arms and ears here if you ever need to talk.

[AGibbsGirl]

Jackie, my friend, you're back!!
I was wondering where you were. So sorry to hear about your Dad, that's a hard thing to go through, I know from experience. Please stop by when you can, we've missed you.

Lordy, Mom can't be any happier, Wacky Jacky is back and so is Green-Is-Good what more could I ask for? Maybe the return of the Pharmacist?

[WackyJacky]

Thanks, Lori! Yeah, it's good to be back. I didn't really know how distracted I had been until it was finally over.

Now if we could just get a win to go into the bye week...argh!