MorristownSal Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 (edited) There is a gent on this forum who saw I bought a J50 with an adjustable bridge, and then proceeded to send me two saddles, one of which he made (rosewood). I am humbled. A simple gesture as this truly made me smile, and in a very tough time as well. By the way… would you all mind saying a prayer for my 92 yr old dad. He is in surgery this minute for a broken femur. The old man wants to stick around a bit, and I don’t mind if he does. Dave, I will be sure to pay your kindness forward. thank you Edited June 13 by MorristownSal 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 (edited) First, prayers sent for your dad and you as you move through this rough bit. Second, there are some very good and wonderful people here. Edited June 14 by PrairieDog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Taking a knee for your old man. This forum is filled with good souls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Prayers for quick and complete healing for your Dad, Sal. Nice gesture from the saddles member. The world has a lot of good people in it. roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Healing prayers for your Dad will go out. QM aka “Jazzman” Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Despite what I’ve seen in life, I still believe people, individually, are good and decent. It is when they start identifying as part of a group (and conforming to its “standards”) that they display behavior that isn’t so good and decent. I hope your father emerged from surgery in good shape and I hope his convalescence is uneventful. And, yeah, the gift of those saddles is something you could easily pay forward. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 God, please watch over Sal's dad today. Let your healing power and wisdom guide the doctors' hands. In Jesus' name, amen. Good luck Sal and your dad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Prayers said for both Sal’s dad and the hospital staff working on him today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 (edited) Wishes for a successful and speedy recovery being sent to your Dad. There is another in this merry band of Gibson freaks who I purchased one full and one partial set of early-1930s tuners from. He wanted no money for himself but asked me to send it in the form of a donation to a children's charity. As I have an adopted child who had a host of medical issues when he came into our lives, I can only say well played Sir. Edited June 14 by zombywoof 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Prayers for your dad....and I too have seen and met some fabulous people from this forum. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Prayers for your father, Sal! God bless him!………One of the very cool things about this forum is the people in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars68 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 Wishing your father a speedy recovery. All the best to both of you from Sweden! Lars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 Fellas. Much love to you all. Im spending the night with him now. He is resting. thank you for your prayers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Thinking of you, bud…I hope this finds you both well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorristownSal Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 (edited) Hi all. DaveF sent me the saddles and I hadn’t a chance to try them out. I will. Its been a busy month. My dad passed away June 23rd. We buried him last Friday at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. He was my best friend. My mom has been devastated, but found some comfort when I told her about Cardinals, and how they came to our home after my wife’s mother passed a few years ago. Wouldn't you know it, Cardinals have been newly prevalent in all of my siblings yards, as well as mine and my mom’s. rest in peace dad. We all know you made it. Edited July 5 by MorristownSal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Sorry to hear Sal, an unfortunate part of life that although is painful is also comforting when you have a good relationship which it sounds like you did. My Dad passed away in 1985 and my Mom in 2011. I still miss them and think of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 May his memory be a blessing. QM aka “Jazzman” Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Aw so sorry to hear this, may you and mom and the rest of your family find comfort in each other and in your fond memories of your dad. Be gentle with yourself in the days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 My father passed away 15 years ago. I miss him every day. But in a good way. I believe he and I will be able to toss the ball back and forth again before too long. I wish the same for you and your dad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Stay strong and well balanced, Sal. Life will go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 On 7/4/2024 at 6:41 PM, MorristownSal said: Hi all. DaveF sent me the saddles and I hadn’t a chance to try them out. I will. Its been a busy month. My dad passed away June 23rd. We buried him last Friday at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn. He was my best friend. My mom has been devastated, but found some comfort when I told her about Cardinals, and how they came to our home after my wife’s mother passed a few years ago. Wouldn't you know it, Cardinals have been newly prevalent in all of my siblings yards, as well as mine and my mom’s. rest in peace dad. We all know you made it. So sorry to hear this.....RIP, Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 Sorry your dad is gone, Sal…….You are blessed to have had him in your life for so many years ( and he’s still around). Take care of your mom. You will never regret helping your mom and dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 R.I.P. Sorry to hear of your dad's passing Sal. Thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanners623 Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Sorry to hear that, Sal, and please accept my condolences. He sounds like he gave life a ride and his memory will be a great legacy to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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