Now you could spend all day filling in the blank on this one. There are endless expressions that can classify us as old.
Well the Micro Manager and I did the classic boo boo yesterday. I hope no one on the street was watching.
We had a celebration of life we wanted to attend. Don died before Christmas and this week the announcement was in the paper that the event would take place on Saturday.
The church is only three blocks from my house so I told the Micro Manager to get started as she walks very slow. When I turned the corner I could see that the church parking lot was empty. I knew something was wrong. I met the Micro Manager returning from the church. What's gone on? Have we missed the celebration of Don's life.
The first thing we did when we got in the house was to check the paper. Sure enough the celebration was to take place Sat, Jan 19 . We were on Sat. Jan. 12!
Now how could both of us get together and make this mistake? I guess we're getting old!
I followed Don from 1963 but never met him until the 1980's. Don left Inuvik in June of 1963. I arrived in Inuvik in Sept of 1963. I often heard about Don as he was well respected and liked. I arrived in Red Deer, Alberta in 1969 and was surprised to find my northern friend Michael and I teaching at the same school. Michael and Don were the very best of friends so I heard that Don was in the area. I did not actually meet Don until the 1980's. From that time on we participated in many of the same organizations. He was a quiet gentle man who gave us many great examples of how we should live our live.
Okay, I can beat you at that, Red - when our daughter told us the date of her wedding, I told other relatives in turn . . . but I got the date wrong by one week. Luckily I got corrected before it was too late! Just imagine if I missed our only daughter's wedding . . .
ReplyDeleteDon sounds like a fine man and a worthy friend. We need more people like him in the world to be good examples for the generations who are coming along.
Don was a "salt of the earth" kind of guy.
DeleteFortunately you were early, way early, and not late. You would have been very unhappy to have missed this service for your long time friend.
ReplyDeleteWe just can't understand why we both made the same mistake.
DeleteAt least you were early and not late. I am sorry about your friend:)
ReplyDeleteDon's time had come .
DeleteHow frustrating such mistakes can be! Don't feel alone Red - my husband and I have done similar things. Yes, I suppose it can be a part of growing older but then I think I made such mistakes when I was younger and multi-tasking all the time too!
ReplyDeleteYour last paragraph is a lovely tribute to Don. He sounds like a special person.
We could do with many more Don's.
DeleteThat sounds familiar....:)
ReplyDeleteYou too eh?
Delete...it's good to be early for things except Your funeral. Just think of the exercise you got, that walk added a day to your lives!
ReplyDeleteNice line!
DeleteBetter than a week late! All we can do is laugh at ourselves, right?
ReplyDeleteYes, late would make you feel terrible. this just makes you feel stupid.
DeleteWell, it's a good thing it was later and not one you'd missed. He sounds like someone I would have liked. And yes, this getting older business is only easier because it happens to us all, if we're lucky enough to live long lives. I sure enjoy your posts, Red. :-)
ReplyDeleteEverybody liked Don.
DeleteOh no! Well, I'm sorry about your loss, and I'm also sorry that you got ready for the service a week early!
ReplyDeleteIn the end we learned a few things...the hard way.
DeleteSorry to hear about your friend's death. You and your wife will definitely make it there next Saturday.
ReplyDeleteYep, we'll be there.
DeleteBetter to be really early than late!
ReplyDeleteIt's lucky we only had three blocks to go.
DeleteSorry about your friend. You were thinking about him that early Saturday so that was nice. He would have appreciated it.
ReplyDeleteDon would have appreciated my error and had a great chuckle about it.
DeleteWell at least you didn't miss it! So that's a good thing. He sounds like a really good man. The world needs more just like him.
ReplyDeleteIve done stuff like this since I was young!
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to lose track at this time of year
It is clear that Don did not teach you the importance of checking appointment times and dates! I have heard of people arriving at airports to go on holiday only to find that they have arrived a day too late. At least your mistake did not cost you anything. Now you must make sure that you make it to Don's funeral this coming Saturday. Quite a challenge!
ReplyDeleteThis is touching dear Red!
ReplyDeleteWhile reading about Don my eyes got tears, I don't know why
I am glad that you had him as friend and I am sure that he was also lucky to have you either
Ah I am joining the club too as fumbling and forgetfulness is being often now
Heartfelt best wishes for your health and life ahead my friend!
I'm so sorry for your loss!
ReplyDeleteYou really are funny!
Oh yes... things like that happen to us too. I'm sorry you've lost a friend. That's always hard. I'm glad he was able to touch your life and bring you friendship.
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