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Manatee · 15 August 2005, 08:03 AM

For those who know Bob (Rodentman), he posted that his father just passed away at age 90. He had been ill for a while, and Bob's mother had been caring for him full time.

You can e-mail Bob at: bbookman@charter.net

dman · 15 August 2005, 08:08 AM

Thanks for the message Peter, Bob has a great sense of humor and that is sad!! I will pass on a message for sure!!

JJ Irani · 15 August 2005, 09:08 AM

Thanks, Peter. Will do the needful.

JJ

padi56 · 15 August 2005, 04:52 PM

Thanks Peter will send message.

Gedanken · 15 August 2005, 05:31 PM

Oh dear - not good. :(

Uncle-AJ · 15 August 2005, 05:57 PM

Thanks for the message, will comply.

15 August 2005, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the information Peter, I'll send him a note - he's a great guy.

JJ Irani · 16 August 2005, 04:48 AM

I did send Bob an e-mail last night and this morning found a very nice reply waiting for me. Good ole' Bob. GR8 guy indeed!!

Rodentman · 16 August 2005, 05:51 AM

Thanks to all of you for your expressions of sympathy. It is difficult, even though we knew the end was near. On the positive side, I now know this forum exists, and I see some old friends whom I have missed!

Manatee · 16 August 2005, 06:20 AM

Bob, I knew you had a lot of friends here, so I wanted to let them know.

We're all here for you. I know there's not much we can do to make you feel better right now, but I'm sure just knowing you have many friends who care about you, and what's happening in your life, probably helps.

Peter

JJ Irani · 16 August 2005, 06:42 AM

Hey Bob,

Great to see you here. Stick around....you won't regret it, trust me!!

dman · 16 August 2005, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodentman

Thanks to all of you for your expressions of sympathy. It is difficult, even though we knew the end was near. On the positive side, I now know this forum exists, and I see some old friends whom I have missed!

Bob it is great to see you pal!! Again, sorry for your loss, you can never prepare for it.

Please stop by and visit with us, your sense of humor is always appreciated by the people who are here!!

Rockrolex · 16 August 2005, 07:15 AM

Bob, it's good to see you here, even though it's a tough thing that brought you here. As with everyone else here who knows you, I was sorry to hear of your loss.

As others have said, stick around. You're definitely among friends here.

Uncle-AJ · 16 August 2005, 08:03 AM

Thanks for popping by Bob. It must be a difficult time for you and it shows great friendship that you have time to visit us.

Rodentman · 16 August 2005, 10:15 AM

I think you will see me here! Looks good so far...

dman · 16 August 2005, 10:36 AM

That is great news for all of us and the forum itself Bob!!

Gedanken · 16 August 2005, 01:46 PM

Hey, welcome aboard, Bob!

16 August 2005, 10:20 PM

Sorry to hear of the passing Bob but welcome 'home'. You may remember I was once known as 'JC' at another place. New place, new name, no intimidation or a$$ kissing required here to maintain an active membership. Post often, I've always enjoyed your insight and use of language, you cunning linguist you.

padi56 · 17 August 2005, 02:00 AM

Welcome Bob, again deepest sympathy,hope you like it on TRF.

Earl · 18 August 2005, 12:25 AM

Sorry for my tardiness, My condolences Bob. Hope the future provides you with joy and happiness.

Earl

Rodentman · 18 August 2005, 11:40 AM

I am feeling a bit better today since I have concluded that it is better for my Dad to have gone now since had they kept him alive he would have had no quality of life and just lying in a bed somewhere. It would have prolonged the inevitable and made it agonizing for my mother.

It is difficult but isn't it better than sitting here thinking of him clinging to "life" and in pain?

My brother is trying to get my mother to come here and then the whole remaining family will be together. It will be a good event. My mother will get to see my sons also, her only grandchildren, ages 25 and 21.

Rockrolex · 18 August 2005, 12:01 PM

You have to ask yourself, Bob, what would your dad have wanted? To be as you say "just lying in a bed somewhere" in pain or to be at the end and mercifully pain free? My guess is the latter, but who can know for sure. Take heart from the fact that (I assume) for most of his 90 years he was in good shape and your kids had the benefit of their grandfather for 21 and 25 years. That's more than a lot of people can say.

RogerF · 18 August 2005, 01:33 PM

My condolences to you and your family Bob. But please allow me to say something from my experience (my grandfather passed away 3 years ago at the age of 80 and I was his favourite as he was mine) that I feel is the best way to look at it.

First off your father kicked life's butt, 90 years on this planet is quite a run, when you see how many young children leaving us everyday before their time (I buried a 18 y/o just a couple of months ago) you get to appreciate the gift that we receive each day when we wake up to have our loved ones with us for even just one more day.

I don't know you Bob, but I am sure in the all the years with your father you must have at least 100,000 memories or thoughts of him. Is he really gone?

I read that he was ill, well like my grandfather a higher power cured him in their way and has brought them to another place, but through the love your family has for him he is not gone, just somewhere else.

Please accept my condolences but do not be sad, any pain and suffering he may have had is now gone. To me that is not something to be sad about.

Please excuse some of my words as I dont always know how to put into words how I feel about death sometimes.

If you need someone to talk to please don't hesitate to contact me.

JJ Irani · 18 August 2005, 05:17 PM

Very nice post, Roger.

15 August 2005, 08:03 AM	#1
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Rodentman's father died For those who know Bob (Rodentman), he posted that his father just passed away at age 90. He had been ill for a while, and Bob's mother had been caring for him full time. You can e-mail Bob at: bbookman@charter.net

15 August 2005, 08:08 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Thanks for the message Peter, Bob has a great sense of humor and that is sad!! I will pass on a message for sure!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

15 August 2005, 09:08 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks, Peter. Will do the needful. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 August 2005, 04:52 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,459	Thanks Peter will send message. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

15 August 2005, 05:31 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Oh dear - not good. :( __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

15 August 2005, 05:57 PM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Thanks for the message, will comply. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

15 August 2005, 09:02 PM	#7
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for the information Peter, I'll send him a note - he's a great guy.

16 August 2005, 04:48 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	I did send Bob an e-mail last night and this morning found a very nice reply waiting for me. Good ole' Bob. GR8 guy indeed!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 August 2005, 05:51 AM	#9
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	Thanks to all of you for your expressions of sympathy. It is difficult, even though we knew the end was near. On the positive side, I now know this forum exists, and I see some old friends whom I have missed!

16 August 2005, 06:20 AM	#10
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Bob, I knew you had a lot of friends here, so I wanted to let them know. We're all here for you. I know there's not much we can do to make you feel better right now, but I'm sure just knowing you have many friends who care about you, and what's happening in your life, probably helps. Peter

16 August 2005, 06:42 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hey Bob, Great to see you here. Stick around....you won't regret it, trust me!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 August 2005, 07:15 AM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,594	Bob, it's good to see you here, even though it's a tough thing that brought you here. As with everyone else here who knows you, I was sorry to hear of your loss. As others have said, stick around. You're definitely among friends here. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 August 2005, 08:03 AM	#14
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Thanks for popping by Bob. It must be a difficult time for you and it shows great friendship that you have time to visit us. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

16 August 2005, 10:15 AM	#15
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	OK and thank you! I think you will see me here! Looks good so far...

16 August 2005, 10:36 AM	#16
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	That is great news for all of us and the forum itself Bob!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

16 August 2005, 01:46 PM	#17
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hey, welcome aboard, Bob! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

16 August 2005, 10:20 PM	#18
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to hear of the passing Bob but welcome 'home'. You may remember I was once known as 'JC' at another place. New place, new name, no intimidation or a$$ kissing required here to maintain an active membership. Post often, I've always enjoyed your insight and use of language, you cunning linguist you.

17 August 2005, 02:00 AM	#19
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,459	Welcome Bob, again deepest sympathy,hope you like it on TRF. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 August 2005, 12:25 AM	#20
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Sorry for my tardiness, My condolences Bob. Hope the future provides you with joy and happiness. Earl

18 August 2005, 11:40 AM	#21
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I am feeling a bit better today since I have concluded that it is better for my Dad to have gone now since had they kept him alive he would have had no quality of life and just lying in a bed somewhere. It would have prolonged the inevitable and made it agonizing for my mother. It is difficult but isn't it better than sitting here thinking of him clinging to "life" and in pain? My brother is trying to get my mother to come here and then the whole remaining family will be together. It will be a good event. My mother will get to see my sons also, her only grandchildren, ages 25 and 21.

18 August 2005, 12:01 PM	#22
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,594	You have to ask yourself, Bob, what would your dad have wanted? To be as you say "just lying in a bed somewhere" in pain or to be at the end and mercifully pain free? My guess is the latter, but who can know for sure. Take heart from the fact that (I assume) for most of his 90 years he was in good shape and your kids had the benefit of their grandfather for 21 and 25 years. That's more than a lot of people can say. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 August 2005, 01:33 PM	#23
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	My condolences to you and your family Bob. But please allow me to say something from my experience (my grandfather passed away 3 years ago at the age of 80 and I was his favourite as he was mine) that I feel is the best way to look at it. First off your father kicked life's butt, 90 years on this planet is quite a run, when you see how many young children leaving us everyday before their time (I buried a 18 y/o just a couple of months ago) you get to appreciate the gift that we receive each day when we wake up to have our loved ones with us for even just one more day. I don't know you Bob, but I am sure in the all the years with your father you must have at least 100,000 memories or thoughts of him. Is he really gone? I read that he was ill, well like my grandfather a higher power cured him in their way and has brought them to another place, but through the love your family has for him he is not gone, just somewhere else. Please accept my condolences but do not be sad, any pain and suffering he may have had is now gone. To me that is not something to be sad about. Please excuse some of my words as I dont always know how to put into words how I feel about death sometimes. If you need someone to talk to please don't hesitate to contact me.

18 August 2005, 05:17 PM	#24
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very nice post, Roger. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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