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    So I became a Grandfather today...

    It's been a crazy week. My uncle died this week, funeral is tomorrow, and my daughter had a son earlier this eve. So, I'm on my way to Virginia to see her, and then to West Virginia to attend the funeral. Then it's back to SC by Sunday for CE. Whew. Wish me luck!
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    One helluva a week Mate!

    I'm sorry, congrats, and good luck all wrapped up in one!

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    Where's my cigar?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    Where's my cigar?

    It's in the mail!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    It's in the mail!
    Since you have my address, I'll be looking in the mailbox when I get back!
    Thanks to everyone for the thoughts.
    Progress update: Drove most of the night, and it was raining like the devil. Got too sleepy to go on, so I'm still not there yet. Stopped at some dive of a hotel in Lexington VA for rest. I'll post a pic when I finally get there. Looks like I'm not going to make the funeral. Must attend to the living before the dead I suppose. Ramble over. Back to sleep.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fezz View Post
    It's in the mail!
    2012-01-30_11-52-52_54.jpg

    Holy crap! It WAS in the mail! Thanks, Fezz, this made my day!
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    Congratulations! Your life has been forever changed for the better! Get ready for some real fun!
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    congrats grampie Wes!
    Sorry for your loss.

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    Wes,
    Congratulations amd condoleces! Man, what a week!

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    Congrats on the Grandson! My Daughter had my 3rd Grandchild last week. Harry's right, your life will be forever changed. Sorry to hear about your Uncle though.

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    From one new grand to another...prepare to be owned!

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    Wes,

    Congratulations on the birth of your grandson. They are so special, as you will find out. Condolences on your loss.

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    Kudos Gramps, enjoy!!!!
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    Congratulations! Being a Grandparent is a blast!


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    Just wait until you get like me and have grandchildren ranging in age from 26 yrs. to 4 months. I have three great grandchildren that are younger than my youngest grandaughter.

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    Wow, what a week! A little of everything, huh? Enjoy that new baby smell. Sorry you can't make it to the funeral, after all. I do hope you get to have some time with that part of your family, though. It's times like these that we're reminded of how important it is to spend time together while we can. =^)
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    Wow Wes, I thought I was having a crazy week! Sorry and congrats.... (?/!)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    My uncle died this week
    My codolences

    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    So I became a Grandfather today...


    Quote Originally Posted by Wes View Post
    Got too sleepy to go on.... Ramble over. Back to sleep.
    At least you're sounding the part, You might wanna check a good geriatric MD before puffing on that cigar.

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    Wow.....what an emotional roller-coaster week you've had.............. I hope, next week, life settles down to a dull roar, for ya!

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    Lucky me! With the aid of GPS and a wild perilous trip through icy winding country mountain roads, I was able to make the funeral and spend some time with the Scott clan.
    Finally back to civilization! Hanging with the grandbaby now...
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    Glad to hear that you made it safely!

    Enjoy your new found responsibility!

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    Condolences and congrats Wes.

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    BTW, where in VA??

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    Winchester. Northern VA.
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    I live in Winchester Wes. How old is your daughter? I may know her? I just had a son 3 months ago, maybe they'll be in schools together.
    Congrats

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