Dris' earlier post

[ttfn]

in news has got me thinking. Years ago when I had my own business I used to see an old chap walking his dog everyday. He was a nice chap and we used to pass the time of day. His dog died and I would see him less often. Then I heard from a neighbour of his (who considered herself to be a Christian) that he had died but had no family. I went to his funeral taking some flowers. It turned out he was a retired grave digger at the same cemetry. I sat through his funeral service in the sole company of the undertaker and no-one else. Makes you think.

[mrs.chappie]

How terribly sad, ttfn. It certainly does make you think.

[DEN53]

What a lovely person you are ttfn.

[ttfn]

Not at all Den - |I would always pay my respects to someone I liked. I can see him now - he had a lovely kind face and his dog thought the world of him

[micmak]

Maybe this is why some people don't want a funeral !!

[lardhelmet]

Hi ttfn - I think you're a lovely person too! How're you doing today darlin'?

[ttfn]

Hi lardy - ok ta - and you?

[Greedyfly]

Everyone deserves someone to miss them.

[society]

Ttfn, in that man's eyes, you were probably the only friend he had. Poor soul, so sad.

[ttfn]

micmak - I think it is inevitable whether you want it or not

[Kim A]

I think that was so kind of you. No-one should go unmourned and unattended into the unknown.

[lardhelmet]

I'm OK thanks ttfn. Only 3 more sleeps!

[cazzz1975]

I remember as a child an old woman who lived a few doors away, she had no one and everyone used to try to make friends with her but she didnt want to know, she only cared about her cats. some people can live happily without people.

[ttfn]

The clock is ticking for all of us lardy!

[lardhelmet]

Maybe - but I hope neither is going anywhere - quite yet

[askyourgran]

Thats very sad ttfn, what lonely lives some people lead. I always used to be quite shy and not speak to anyone, but now I'm retired I realise how lonely people can get. When I'm out shopping I see people whom I know live alone and they are so pleased to stop and chat or pass the time of day with someone.

[ttfn]

Quite so gran - a simple act of kindness can go a very long way and stay within people's memories

[ttfn]

Sorry society I missed you there. Not necessarily his only friend - I like to think they missed the opportunity to go along by not hearing of his passing. It's nicer to think that way than vent my spleen on people I don't know. Mind you I never bothered to seek out his neighbour again!

[mazie]

Does make you think ttfn. A lovely gesture, but then again, you're not half bad are you ;o)

xxxx

I have an old man like that near me. I know his name is George but he looks just like Popeye and I always call him that when I speak to the family about him. He lost his wife last year and all he wants is someone to speak to...which doesn't cost much. I love him

[supersuezy24]

Aww ttfn that's so sad, but so lovely that you went to his funeral xx

[ttfn]

Good for you mazie - I bet it means a lot to him. I sometimes think life is far too superficial and we forget what is really important - or should be important.