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2013 NCM Bash.............
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I can not cope with this much longer. Dad was the same way. Over 100 +. Visited over a weekend on the way to the rally in Sturgis, SD four years ago. Glad I did. One week later he was gone.
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(sighs) Called home today. Her aid put her on the phone. Her voice is barely audible. She can only say one or two words. All I could make out was "I love you." I can not cope with this much longer. Dad was the same way. Over 100 +. Visited over a weekend on the way to the rally in Sturgis, SD four years ago. Glad I did. One week later he was gone.
I can not cope with this much longer. Dad was the same way. Over 100 +. Visited over a weekend on the way to the rally in Sturgis, SD four years ago. Glad I did. One week later he was gone.May God give you strength and peace in the days ahead.
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They both have living wills. No life support ! Dr's are under orders ! No resuscitation if her heart stops or she quits breathing.
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(sighs) Called home today. Her aid put her on the phone. Her voice is barely audible. She can only say one or two words. All I could make out was "I love you." I can not cope with this much longer. Dad was the same way. Over 100 +. Visited over a weekend on the way to the rally in Sturgis, SD four years ago. Glad I did. One week later he was gone.
I can not cope with this much longer. Dad was the same way. Over 100 +. Visited over a weekend on the way to the rally in Sturgis, SD four years ago. Glad I did. One week later he was gone. But life goes on. I am looking forward to my first NCM Bash. I need some enjoyment in my life. Corvette activites and folks do that for me.
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Mikey, R&L, I certainly understand the situations you describe. I am there as well. My mother is in hospice care now. My wife of 37 years died last year. But life goes on.
I am looking forward to my first NCM Bash. I need some enjoyment in my life. Corvette activites and folks do that for me.
But life goes on. I am looking forward to my first NCM Bash. I need some enjoyment in my life. Corvette activites and folks do that for me.
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Randy and Mikey - sorry to hear of your troubles. I can certainly relate on both accounts. I hope things work out in both cases and will be thinking about you guys moving forward.
Deb, watch out now gettin' all wild and crazy in Nasvhille!
I'm planning on hanging at Steve's one day/evening for a bit. I think that's just as far as Nashville but I'd love to go hang with y'all. I'll bring my boots!!!! This country girl can always go do some boot scootin'!
Deb, watch out now gettin' all wild and crazy in Nasvhille!
I'm planning on hanging at Steve's one day/evening for a bit. I think that's just as far as Nashville but I'd love to go hang with y'all. I'll bring my boots!!!! This country girl can always go do some boot scootin'!
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Errr, do I need boots? How about a cowgirl hat
Oh I can't be doin' a hat - hat hair is NOT attractive. I can rock boots though. I'm really looking forward to this Bash since so many forum friends are coming. I sure hope the weather cooperates!!
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Ironically I just purchased a Vette and planned a trip to see my best friend in Nashville, we planned to stop at the Museum on the way down, on the dates of the bash, not knowing it was the Bash? My concern is that I can't just stop in for a visit, do we need to register for anything? Our plan was to stop in on Thursday and then head to Nashville later in the day?
My sympathy goes out to those dealing with the impending and actual death of a parent, I just spent 8 days in the hospital and home hospice by my fathers side while he was passing. As hard as it was it was amazing that all of us had the chance to have heart to heart talks with him before he passed, I will never forget that time with him!
Cherish the memories!
My sympathy goes out to those dealing with the impending and actual death of a parent, I just spent 8 days in the hospital and home hospice by my fathers side while he was passing. As hard as it was it was amazing that all of us had the chance to have heart to heart talks with him before he passed, I will never forget that time with him!
Cherish the memories!
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Ironically I just purchased a Vette and planned a trip to see my best friend in Nashville, we planned to stop at the Museum on the way down, on the dates of the bash, not knowing it was the Bash? My concern is that I can't just stop in for a visit, do we need to register for anything? Our plan was to stop in on Thursday and then head to Nashville later in the day?
My sympathy goes out to those dealing with the impending and actual death of a parent, I just spent 8 days in the hospital and home hospice by my fathers side while he was passing. As hard as it was it was amazing that all of us had the chance to have heart to heart talks with him before he passed, I will never forget that time with him!
Cherish the memories!
My sympathy goes out to those dealing with the impending and actual death of a parent, I just spent 8 days in the hospital and home hospice by my fathers side while he was passing. As hard as it was it was amazing that all of us had the chance to have heart to heart talks with him before he passed, I will never forget that time with him!
Cherish the memories!
To the best of my knowledge there is no rule saying you can't do that...you just won't be able to do any of the activities on the roster. For the cost of the ticket tough if your staying more then a couple of hours it really is worth it. You can go to the NCM's website to register (www.corvettemuseum.com). Iam pretty sure anybody can pop in for the day though to say hi to friends. You'll have to pay extra to do other activities such as the NCM museum tour...but you would have to do that anyways if you showed up. I had to to this one year because just like you I could only stay an hour or so then had to jet out.
I'll be there for all day on saturday...already bought my package and am very psyched!
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Randy, Add me to the list. Some things changed and looks like I'll be able to make it although I'll probably still have my foot cast on.
Last year there was a very good impromptu get together on Friday Night at the Montanna. Forget who started it but had a lot of members show up. Anything planned for this year?
Last year there was a very good impromptu get together on Friday Night at the Montanna. Forget who started it but had a lot of members show up. Anything planned for this year?
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Randy, Add me to the list. Some things changed and looks like I'll be able to make it although I'll probably still have my foot cast on.
Last year there was a very good impromptu get together on Friday Night at the Montanna. Forget who started it but had a lot of members show up. Anything planned for this year?
Last year there was a very good impromptu get together on Friday Night at the Montanna. Forget who started it but had a lot of members show up. Anything planned for this year?
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Ironically I just purchased a Vette and planned a trip to see my best friend in Nashville, we planned to stop at the Museum on the way down, on the dates of the bash, not knowing it was the Bash? My concern is that I can't just stop in for a visit, do we need to register for anything? Our plan was to stop in on Thursday and then head to Nashville later in the day?
My sympathy goes out to those dealing with the impending and actual death of a parent, I just spent 8 days in the hospital and home hospice by my fathers side while he was passing. As hard as it was it was amazing that all of us had the chance to have heart to heart talks with him before he passed, I will never forget that time with him!
Cherish the memories!
My sympathy goes out to those dealing with the impending and actual death of a parent, I just spent 8 days in the hospital and home hospice by my fathers side while he was passing. As hard as it was it was amazing that all of us had the chance to have heart to heart talks with him before he passed, I will never forget that time with him!
Cherish the memories!
Some people will be arriving during the day on Thursday for the Bash, but some will be arriving Friday or even Saturday.
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I will be coming down to the bash with my wife and two teenage sons, just sold my twin turbo c6 in advance of obtaining my new stingray, hope to make the dinner Thursday night, looking forward to seeing all you corvette junkies 
