Funny about all the food references. Yesterday at the funeral home, when he heard there was food he make a bee line for food tables and loaded up. :smile: Too cute.
Here's the deal. You had to dress the part. We'd wear black. Short black skirts and sweaters, and black leotards and T-straps. He performed in a basement. Low lights and candles in wine bottles on the tables. One spot on the stage. He was still Bobby Zimmerman then. Mostly he'd recite original poetry. Occasionally he'd sing, but the audience preferred the poetry. Imagine that. :wink: He was an "angry poet". Very anti-establishment.
Thanks! Wish I'd been there for that kind of stuff. I feel like I missed out, being just a couple of years too young to have been able to get to those places on my own.
I recently found a YouTube video of Dylan in some bar up north and sent it to Santa Dave. I'll have to see if I have his comments here in my e-mails.
I was still in high school when we went to watch him. I remember him playing a harmonica too. He'd hold his guitar and strum once in a while for effect I think.
It was a place where anyone could get on stage and perform. But everyone wanted to hear him because of his uniqueness.
...well, it was as 3M put it...we had just finished eating and everyone was just talking and stuff...I think Dave may have just returned from the bathroom. Anyway, he was sitting across from me and next to Jake, and he just fell over in Jake's lap. At first I thought maybe he just fell asleep likes he does...except when I saw his face I knew he was in trouble and unconscious. We lowered him to the floor and he continued to breathe for a minute or two (but never regained consciousness), but then his respirations changed to agonal breathing (like a breath only every 10-15 seconds). Then the paramedics arrived and initiated CPR. They shocked his heart a total of 6 times (or more) and continued CPR for the next 45 minutes, finally pronouncing him dead. The police summoned a minister to the restaurant at 12:30 and he prayed for Dave and for all of us. It was awful, especially in light of the reason we were at the restaurant in the first place. Funny, Brad was right up-front, trying to help. What a good man he is! The good thing is that if it was Dave's time to go...he got to leave this world with his friends around him instead of at home, alone. He drove over an hour just to go to Amy's service. Anyway, that's what happened...
About 5am this morning before I gave Steph the bad news I asked her how much she had been able to talk with Santa Dave yesterday. She grinned and told me "I got a hug from him". Then she started telling me about how he was wishing her luck on her upcoming interviews and some of the nice things he was saying about beautiful the boys were all turning out to be.
When I hugged her and told her what had happened she started to cry and smiled at the same time repeating " I hugged him today".
I personally hope that when my time comes I am able to spend my time with friends, enjoy a nice meal and pass surrounded by people who truly care.
I am absolutely beside myself. This is shocking news. He was always so nice to me. I sent him an email after the crew moved from the water cooler and he directed me to where the boards had moved.
I can't believe that all of this has happened in a week. I'm in shock right now its all so hard to take in. My thoughts are with you Brad and Nick if I had come on before tonight I would have been there for Brad and his family last night. I'm glad so many of you were there with Santa Dave last night. Please keep me informed on info for Santa Dave if possible. Could someone please take down my e-mail address for times like these since I don't make it here more than a couple times a month it seems. Thisisjl@aol.com Thanks!
This thread should be called the caring thread. You people are so much more than just a caring thoughtful bunch. I can't think of words to describe such a heartwarming group of people. Ali and I (and the entire family) just loved the flowers, the memorial brick and the $ for Ali's college fund. It was overwhelming to say the least.
My family was so impressed with this eclectic loving bunch of people. I'm so blessed to have friends like you in a time like this. I don't know what to say. You blow me away!
A huge thank you to everyone who took time from your busy lives to stop in and lend your support during Amy's funeral. It was super cool! We had well over 200 people show up! Amy would have been proud.
In case you left early, you missed a very beautiful ceremony. I would be so lucky if mine was half as lovely. I was super impressed with my brother-in-law along with Amy's cousin and my sister-in-law. I thought they were all fantastic at what they did for Aims. But the highlight of the ceremony had to be my brother and three great friends of mine playing Amy's favorite tune that she asked to be played at her funeral. Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. They did a great job! Ali and I couldn't contain ourselves. I felt like I got a real good workout on my abbs after it was done. WoW!
Here's a link to that part of the ceremony. It's taped from in back of the room so it might be a bit quiet, but given that my brother who was playing guitar on the left was also running the camcorder, I think it was a pretty decent job. Enjoy:
THanks for posting that Brad - hang in there bro - If you ever need to call me to shoot the breeze or to just "get away" you have my number .......
On a side note - I was driving into work today and popped into a cd player a CD i hadn't listened to much.....i listened to a couple songs while I waited with my son at the bus stop - stopped at dunn bros and got some coffee at the drive thru then got out onto 35 E heading south from Hugo into st. paul - this is when I completely lost it listening to this song - I think it is only appropriate to post the lyrics for all of our lost loved ones this past week - I hope if you all get a chance to listen to ALTER BRIDGE - IN LOVING MEMORY - DO IT - it has touched me this morning when i have been thinking of you all.....and of amy, dave and nick's dad.
The nurse there said that he would have had a massive stroke, because if he had a massive heart attack, he wouldn't have been breathing in the beginning.
actually, I don't think that is true about the breathing...after talking to my sister (a former thoracic ICU nurse) and and reading stuff on the internet. I am now of the belief that it was sudden cardiac death/massive heart attack. :frown: :frown:
It is possible for breathing to continue for a short time after the heart stops, due to mechanical forces and pressure gradients that have not yet equalized.
I dunno.. thats just what she said to me when I was out calling 411 to get Terry's number.. which was odd in and of itself.. seeing as I only know Terry via the forum.. so I had no clue what city she was in.. I just guessed. and I didnt know her husbands name.. and she pulled up a Robert.. and that was it.. and I said sure.. we'll try! Thank goodness you married a Robert, Terry.. or we wouldnt have gotten ahold of you for awhile! :smile:
You know.. Im probably not in any position to say this.. but Im gonna say it because Ive been thinking about it alot. It seems like at times like this, we all spend alot of time together.. and those we love know we love them. But when things are going good.. sometimes we forget the little things.. like giving someone a hug. That in and of itself can be a cure for many ailments. I think once a month.. we should get everyone together.. just to say, "Hey! We care about you" I know that I only know a few of you.. but I appreciate those few I do know, and they're great people.. all of them my heros for various reasons.. and I can only imagine everyone else here is as wonderful! :smile:
I agree - i feel like a jack ass for only coming in here right around the hunt - getting too caught up in "my life" not to stay in touch with true friends - people who would do any thing for you - and with that I apologize to all my cooler buddies for being vacant most of the year on here - I am making a concience effort to keep in touch with my buds :wink: I appreciate you all :smile:
You know what's funny about that...the phone is in my name in the book. Bob aka Inks used to be listed many years ago, but there was another Bob with the same last name who had issues with credit and we kept getting those calls. To make them stop, we changed the listing...about 30 years ago.
We used to do something we called Shooting the Breeze - Live!
We would gather at Patrick McGovern's and place cards, shoot the breeze, and really get to know each other.
One of those times, we came dressed for Halloween. Dave came as a farmer - complete with bib overalls, a red flannel shirt and a straw hat. He had some wheat sticking out of his chest pocket of the overalls. As usual, he fell asleep after awhile. A waitress came by after a bit and asked if he was real or a prop! LOL!!!!!!
Note: The same outfit minus the wheat and the straw hat was later blessed by those too-fat-to-fly-away-ducks.
Well.. I didn't know your full name either.. so the 411 lady just went by your last name. and I almost argued with her when she said Theresa.. cause you're Terry! :smile: But it was the only number and I ran in and asked Jake if your husbands name was Robert and he said yeah.. so I gave him the number.
nick I am sorry I couldn't make it I fought with myself about it and couldn't muster the clear head or the gas and my breaks are going bad! I just couldn't cance it but over the last week I have been doing something I haven't done in years and thats praying for everyone I know!!!!!!!!!
I have 12 pages of memories now. Some formatting is still needed, but I think I have all of the stories, comments and discussion thus far that we would want to share with his family. That doesn't include pictures except for his card and the Miracle on 34th St. picture - reduced in size as it made sense with Redbear's post.
This was taken by my mom just minutes before our friend left us. I'm honored to be a part of it. Dave made me feel like all was going to be OK with moving forward with my new life. He was very consoling.
2 bad the photo's look like they are lost on the internet....
It was a kick!
I recently found a YouTube video of Dylan in some bar up north and sent it to Santa Dave. I'll have to see if I have his comments here in my e-mails.
anybody see an issue with it???
(only thing i saw as the hunt idea on giving it 2 him....but I agree with OT..he doesn't roll this way)
It was a place where anyone could get on stage and perform. But everyone wanted to hear him because of his uniqueness.
I shook daves hand at Amy's memorial - he seemed great (and eating actually :smile:)
RR
Amen to that.
If only everyone could be so lucky.
When I hugged her and told her what had happened she started to cry and smiled at the same time repeating " I hugged him today".
I personally hope that when my time comes I am able to spend my time with friends, enjoy a nice meal and pass surrounded by people who truly care.
You will be missed Santa.
He was a wonderful man.
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This thread should be called the caring thread. You people are so much more than just a caring thoughtful bunch. I can't think of words to describe such a heartwarming group of people. Ali and I (and the entire family) just loved the flowers, the memorial brick and the $ for Ali's college fund. It was overwhelming to say the least.
My family was so impressed with this eclectic loving bunch of people. I'm so blessed to have friends like you in a time like this. I don't know what to say. You blow me away!
Thank You All!!!!
In case you left early, you missed a very beautiful ceremony. I would be so lucky if mine was half as lovely. I was super impressed with my brother-in-law along with Amy's cousin and my sister-in-law. I thought they were all fantastic at what they did for Aims. But the highlight of the ceremony had to be my brother and three great friends of mine playing Amy's favorite tune that she asked to be played at her funeral. Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. They did a great job! Ali and I couldn't contain ourselves. I felt like I got a real good workout on my abbs after it was done. WoW!
Here's a link to that part of the ceremony. It's taped from in back of the room so it might be a bit quiet, but given that my brother who was playing guitar on the left was also running the camcorder, I think it was a pretty decent job. Enjoy:
Wish You Were Here
On a side note - I was driving into work today and popped into a cd player a CD i hadn't listened to much.....i listened to a couple songs while I waited with my son at the bus stop - stopped at dunn bros and got some coffee at the drive thru then got out onto 35 E heading south from Hugo into st. paul - this is when I completely lost it listening to this song - I think it is only appropriate to post the lyrics for all of our lost loved ones this past week - I hope if you all get a chance to listen to ALTER BRIDGE - IN LOVING MEMORY - DO IT - it has touched me this morning when i have been thinking of you all.....and of amy, dave and nick's dad.
Alter Bridge
"In Loving Memory"
Thanks for all you've done
I've missed you for so long
I can't believe you're gone
You still live in me
I feel you in the wind
You guide me constantly
I've never knew what it was to be alone, no
Cause you were always there for me
You were always there waiting
And ill come home and I miss your face so
Smiling down on me
I close my eyes to see
And I know, you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel I can't hold on
I sing tonight cause it comforts me
I carry the things that remind me of you
In loving memory of
The one that was so true
Your were as kind as you could be
And even though you're gone
You still mean the world to me
I've never knew what it was to be alone, no
Cause you were always there for me
You were always there waiting
But now I come home and it's not the same, no
It feels empty and alone
I can't believe you're gone
And I know, you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel I can't hold on
I sing tonight cause it comforts me
I'm glad he set you free from sorrow
I'll still love you more tomorrow
And you will be here with me still
And what you did you did with feeling
And You always found the meaning
And you always will
And you always will
And you always will
Ooo's
And I know, you're a part of me
And it's your song that sets me free
I sing it while I feel I can't hold on
I sing tonight cause it comforts me
randy
We would gather at Patrick McGovern's and place cards, shoot the breeze, and really get to know each other.
One of those times, we came dressed for Halloween. Dave came as a farmer - complete with bib overalls, a red flannel shirt and a straw hat. He had some wheat sticking out of his chest pocket of the overalls. As usual, he fell asleep after awhile. A waitress came by after a bit and asked if he was real or a prop! LOL!!!!!!
Note: The same outfit minus the wheat and the straw hat was later blessed by those too-fat-to-fly-away-ducks.
I didnt get to talk to with everybody as much as I wanted too...
I also didnt expect everybody to come out to the graveyard, afterward like you all did, as well.....
I appreciate it so much...
thank you all.
I was thinking of you!!!!
This double Joe is dedicated to the bearded one.