...Izee's Thread

[Izee]

...A Military Funeral...

...One of my favorite Uncles, Joe,  had me prepare his Will.  He was getting very ill, and had no children, and his wife had died,  He had been a very decorated Officer in WW2, and had arranged to be cremated, and then entoumbed in a military cemetary .  When he passed, I took a leave of abscence from my job, and helped my Mother...he had been living with her.  (My Father had  passed from brain cancer.)  We got his wishes in place, and then the two of us flew to the cementary.  I had the cremains in my handbag, and kept them close.

...I drove us to the cemetary, and looked at the schedule.  I saw which grave he would be deposited, and drove there.  I carefully brought the urn to the place, and we sat.  After a while, a Military vehicle drove up, and 8 soldiers got out.  The Officer walked up to me, and scolded me. He said, "You were supposed to stay there, and we would guide you to here." 

...I just said..."I didn't understand".

...He made me carry the urn back to a place, and then his group took over, and the urn was placed in the wall...and they fired a salute. 

...I am pretty sure that Uncle Joe was laughing...or...when my time comes to pass...

...HE WILL YELL AT ME!!!!

...But, the Officer handed me the Flag that they had draped, and made a nice speech as he did so.

...The flag is folded, and in a small display case in our house.

[MageNathaniel1]

.ilitwry funerals are done by a protocol as is everything in the military surprised no one has come up with a military manual on the proper protocol for using the latrine yet but am sure it is just a matter of time.

[Izee]

...Being Family...

...I was blessed to have a nice family, growing up.  There were a couple of cousins, on my Mothers side, that I didn't like...they smoked and acted up, and dropped out of H.S.  But, we were tight.  We celebrated Holidays together, and my cousins were always hoping that my Father would make a meatloaf.  At his memorial service, when I invited the guests to speak, one of my cousins said..."He made very good meatloaf."  Once, my Mother and I were nagging my Father to make a meatloaf, and he refused, saying..."Bill and his mob will show up."  But, he got tired of us nagging him...and made one...and...

...Bill and the mob showed up.  (I suspect that my Mother called Bill... )

...I handled the Estate of my Uncle Joe, I had prepared his will, and I was the Executor.  When he was still alive, but very ill, I spoke to my brother, and my two cousins on my Fathers side.  I explained what was going on, and since their Father and mine had passed, that we would get the inheritance.  They asked about my Mother, and I explained that she wasn't in the will.  They wanted her to get something, and so I wrote out a check for $100,000 from Joe's account, and deposited it into her account.  When Uncle Joe passed, I divided his Estate into four equal shares, and sent out the checks.

...My Mother was surprised, but happy when she got her bank statement.

[MageNathaniel1]

happy they wanted her included  smiles

[Izee]

...Not sure if I will ever r/p again.   

...I worked very hard at a site, and did well, I think.  I attracted other players, and planned and oversaw events.  I loved the site, and enjoyed the r/p.  I did everything I could think of to help it grow...and it did.     I was awarded a very high honor...but it meant NOTHING to a man.  I was stripped of the honor, for no real reason, and I just left.

... I cried...r/t

...I suppose that I could have remained, and did my usual tasks and such...but I had worked hard for years...that was how I earned the Award. 

...So, I guess that we just have to see r/p as a game

[MageNathaniel1]

one cannot let others ruin your fun in rp or rt. it is on the person to make the rp what they want it to be.

[Izee]

...Problem is, other typists affect your r/p.  I served very well in the Home, I believe, and was respected and awarded honors.  I worked hard, and would travel to approved sites, and invite the typists to visit us.  I planned and supervised Festivals, and fun events.

...But...I guess that I wasn't doing enough...and was disgraced...

...There was no reason for me to log on. anymore...

...I cried...r/t

[MageNathaniel1]

I can understand being upset and have had incidents in rp that upset me rt as well. At those times one can run or double down and keep going to show them they were wrong.

[kemma]

Izee,

It is also perfectly acceptable to calmly walk away, when it’s best for you to do so. It took me a long time to make that choice for myself and it felt good when I did.

Life is short. Find more moments of happiness, wherever you can.

Kemma
VL/WM

[MageNathaniel1]

true Kemma  but one cannot let others make that decision for you, unless of course you are asked to leave by the room owner etc.

[RAGNAR]

Izee... get it straight. You were not stripped of the honor. You tossed it back in the face of those who awarded it to you. Too many know the truth of what happened for you to keep spouting your version of it. Shut up, accept what was of your own doing, and come to grips with it.

Everything we do has consequences. Everything we do has its rewards. Know which one your actions will bring before you do something you may regret.

[kemma]

Nate,

It’s as simple as this:  You gave Izee two choices. I gave her another one. That’s all, nothing else.

Kemma
VL/WM

[Izee]

...I wish to thank everyone who commented on my last post, you all pointed out issues that I needed to really think about.  I do intend to stay at Tuchuk, and will do my best to add to the r/p, and not offend anyone.  I will also try to add some amusing posts, when appropriate.   

[MageNathaniel1]

happy to hear of your decision smiles

[Izee]

...Marnie Nixon...

...https://youtu.be/8gHWroo5F84

...She was the woman who actually sang the music for many famous actresses.  The actresses would lip sync, or Marnies voice would be dubbed into the movie as it was being edited.  She didn't receive a credit in the movie, because the producers wanted the audience to believe that Natalie Wood, and others, could sing. 

...I met her several times, she is the sister of the woman that I studied cello with in High School.     There is a picture of my cello teacher in this clip...   There is a picture of the family...and A____ is about 6 years old...but she is holding her cello very properly.