Yeah, I had two, not together. Got the second, Sadie, a year after Elke died. Both lived to be 12. They are beautiful dogs, but a bit neurotic.

 

I had a Weimy and a German Short Haired Pointer --- twice in my life. You talk about stubborn, the GSHP takes the cake. My favorite phrase to the dogs: "Knock it off, knuckleheads!" Must have said this, at least, 1 billion times in my life.

I actually caught myself saying that to my kids. I think I'll engraved that on the wall where my ashes will lay. And "I told you I was sick!"

My pair today:

 

I've started a few of these threads over the years...maybe even one on the same topic.....

My Dad was a realist. He spoke of these things, he made his arrangements. He had the plots purchased and the head stone too. It was much appreciated. My Mom preferred to dodge the topic, would not even discuss it. Dad took a picture (Polaroid) of the stone, she refused to look at it. After Dad passed, she asked my sister to "just buy me what Dad had, except for a wake." My sister obliged.

 

I told my wife to arrange one last ride for my ashes at an autocross. Then she can do what she wants with them. I don't care about a funeral service, but it might be nice to throw a celebration of life party.

 

What do you guys think of the new "thing" of turning the ashes in to diamonds?

https://www.eterneva.com/loved-ones/

My sister in-law did this with my niece's ashes. If it gives her comfort, I guess it is fine. Just seems like another scam to make money off the grieving.

 

Oh, there will be a celebration when I go. Not sure if it will be celebrating my life or my permanent absence.

 

That sounds like something Dean would have said.

 

I take that as high praise. Thanks.

 

Cremation. My son already knows that the infield at Lime Rock or Boston harbor rank highly if he really wants to keep them and spread them.

 

Hmm, well it would be a perfect stone.... my head is halfway there already.

one of our local golf courses finally had to say no after a few folks got buried on the 18th hole.

maybe take my ashes, fill golf balls with them, and queue up a 21 driver salute from 18 out into the ocean at Pebble.
ala the Payne Stewart tribute. Knickers mandatory.