When I reread the thread, I was amused that both Dean and Granny said they could not drink at the party, but that didn't last long. They imbibed quite a bit as I recall. As much as any of us could recall.

 

It was a wonderful gathering with great friends. Rori was such a gracious host. Memories... of our friend Dean..
Thanks again to Bill and everyone!

 

So glad we were able to attend this gathering. Reading through this thread brought a smile to my lips and a tear to my eye. What a weekend!

 

Rori answered my email. It was good to hear from her. Dean passed away nine months ago today.

She said it has been difficult, but getting better. She moved her mother in with her a few months ago. And is still working in Orlando. She has a great support group in The Villages, which has really helped her. Dean spent a lot of time in his last days reflecting on life and was still very touched that we were there for him. She is living day to day, as we all are.

 

Thanks, Deb for this update!

 

I've been hanging out with you folks a little bit lately. I just read this thread. Seems like Dean was a great guy with an interesting sense of humor. I'm sorry that I never got to meet him.

 

If you want a feel for what this weekend was about, I suggest you read Legal Bill's very poignant write-up: https://www.s2ki.com/home/2015/05/03...litss-thermos/

 

Great story, thanks!

 

Yeah, I noticed. We be fun sometimes. And yes, LB's thread was a classic, kinda like Dean himself.