I only said to mine last week, this is your fault, I coulda supported a big club. He just laughed. Condolences Ern.
Muff and Ernie ... really sorry to here this. Words simply ain't enough fella's but memories are priceless. My old man died when i was15 some 40 odd years ago but I still have a chuckle at some of the stuff we did. Hope I ain't said too much.
Ernie and Muffin, I'm welling up reading this. I don't know if either of you will remember a thread I made, it was something like 'The state of the NHS' ? I talked about how well the staff there cared for him under very difficult circumstances etc... Anyway, thankfully my Dad's still here. We got him into sheltered accommodation, it's a really nice place actually, but that's not to say he's doing great, he isn't. The Doctors at Castle Hill, reckon he has prostate cancer and because his mobility is so bad, they think he may have bone cancer. He's already been diagnosed as having Parkinsons ffs . Dad's 83 now and as with Muffin and Ern, he took me to my first game (he tells me it was Leyton Orient, but I'm ****ing sure it was Norwich), and he still asks when we'll go again? All I have to say is, soon Dad x
Sad news indeed Mr Muffin RIP your dad Sad news Mr Ernie. Also RIP your dad Quite a few seem to have gone to our first games ever with our dads... Mine took me to my first game in 1965
Aww kempton I was so hoping you would get to go to city with your dad again when you said you was stopping going :-( I hope your dad is free from pain and has some good days.
I know its not the place on this thread and mods can delete but get in touch with the club kemps and see if they can get your dad to a game. Be good for you both.
My dads last live game was a few years ago when I took him to the KC but failing eyesight meant he relied on Humberside for hs fix. He was very pissed off that the Blackburn game was on am and hospital radio meant he couldn't listen to it, he really was City 'til he died. Thanks to all for listening and the very heartfelt replies.
****ing hell guys ya got me going now. 56 and welling up like a girl. One thing for sure it is as raw as it comes but ya get thought it. Heads up and keep doing what your doing. It is amazing how summat as simple as footy can make an unbelievable bond with your dad.
Hope that you both get there together Kemps. I really do. I've got another dear, close relative currently receiving end of life palliative care in the Queen's Centre at Castle Hill. The nursing care and support he is receiving there is humbling. I've raised a few glasses in the last week. And I'll no doubt be raising a few more before too long. And some of those will be for the wonderful staff at both Castle Hill and Hull Royal. It heartens me that there are some good, good people in a world that often seems ****.
Ernie and Muffin deepest condolences to you both. Cherish those memories and may every day make you stronger. I lost my Mum just over a year ago, I miss her like crazy.
Deepest sympathy to Ernie and Muffin. Your Dad's gave you plenty of memories, not only of the times you spent together but also of this great Club. R.I.P.
The nurses and all the staff are fantastic in the queens centre at castle hill Ernie...They go far far beyond the call of duty .i love them to bits. I hope your relative who is in there is pain free. Remember everyone who has lost a loved one....every time you smile they smile with you.. Very important that you live for them as they would so want even though it's not that easy
My condolences also to Muffin and Ernie on the recent loss of your Dads. I lost mine in the war 71 years ago. Never had a chance to go to a City game with him. I envy all of you who still can go with your Dads and share a drink with them afterwards and talk about the match. Enjoy it while you can lads....I hope your Dad makes it to another game with you Kemps. See you soon Dad!!
