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Offline travelingbyguzzi

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Pacific Northwest loses another.
« on: May 29, 2022, 11:54:55 AM »
This one really hurts. My wife, Gail, aka Cookie, lost a 5-year struggle with cancer in early May.
We were married  22 years. Motorbike traveling cohorts for 24.
Never a pilot always a passenger; don’t you dare say she wasn’t a rider. She rode with me to Nationals in CA(2), IA(2), OR(2), WV, NM, CO & WA.
We went to Italy, TX.
We went to Luap’s thing in SW MO twice, Cedarvale twice, Mokan and Illinois.
Probably a 100 Washington, Oregon, Nevada and NorCal events.
If any of you remember a small woman from Washington, that was her.
Irreplaceable.











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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2022, 12:00:02 PM »
You were blessed to have each other!  I lost my wife of 41 years 2 1/2 years ago.  I can tell  you that the heartache is always there but the sharpness of it does dull over time.  The first year is rough.  Hang in there as best you can. 
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2022, 12:02:41 PM »
So sorry for your loss 🙏

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2022, 12:05:12 PM »
So sorry for your loss

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2022, 12:10:46 PM »
I am so sorry to hear this news.  You are in my thoughts.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2022, 12:16:19 PM »
It was always a pleasure to visit with her at the rallies. The best to you in your time of sorrow.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2022, 12:48:32 PM »
My sincere condolences. I'm really sorry for your loss.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2022, 01:08:21 PM »
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2022, 01:16:05 PM »
Very sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2022, 01:34:03 PM »
Bill, I'm so sorry to hear this.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2022, 01:44:09 PM »
Bummer, sorry to hear the news. It was always a pleasure to visit with her at the rallies, just hang in there.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2022, 01:56:40 PM »
Sorry for your loss, wow. Things will get better as time goes on.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2022, 02:46:15 PM »
Brother I am so sorry to hear this.
Grief effects everyone differently and there is no formula or timeline for a universal process.
I will tell you that the most insightful comment I received when my wife died was that; “Her absence is forever present”
It will come at you in waves and at the most unusual moments sometimes.
Embrace all of it as inherent in the pain, are the wonderful memories that are precious for the rest of your life.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2022, 02:50:22 PM »
Bill, So sorry for your loss.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2022, 03:15:25 PM »
So sorry for your loss.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2022, 03:39:09 PM »
You were truly blessed,

My sincere condolences on your loss.


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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2022, 03:42:48 PM »
This is terrible to hear. I myself live in fear of that day, it seems almost too much to bear.

It sounds like you two covered many happy miles and generated a lot of smiles. I hope & wish for you, that those wonderful memories will uplift and sustain you through the rest of your travels.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #17 on: May 29, 2022, 03:45:01 PM »
Jeez I hate these ones..
I know that all you can do is guts yourself on life’s feast and live with the hunger when it’s all gone.
Just an awful hollow time, try to fill it with the company of quality people from here or wherever you find them…
The guys here care, as do I.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2022, 03:51:48 PM »
My condolences.

You and she will be in our prayers.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2022, 04:18:45 PM »
So sorry to hear this.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #20 on: May 29, 2022, 04:58:56 PM »
We met you and Gail at CedarVale one year. You two were a great couple and obviously best of friends.

You two lived a life together that most couples couldn't even fathom. Cherish the memories.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #21 on: May 29, 2022, 06:16:54 PM »
My condolences Bill.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #22 on: May 29, 2022, 06:22:54 PM »
My condolences Sir, I never had the pleasure.
Prayers for you and your family.  :cry:
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #23 on: May 29, 2022, 06:24:31 PM »
Ahh.. jeese, Bill. I've been looking for your address to offer consolations. I know Cookie had been fighting the big C for a while. I really have no words other than to say that I (and Dorcia) care and wish you the best. She was a good one.. Take care of yourself, now. It will be *hard* for a while, but you will be ok again in time.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #24 on: May 29, 2022, 06:52:21 PM »
 Condolences from the North east , I am  sorry for your loss ,do your best to  stay strong. Every day is a bonus for all of us.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #25 on: May 29, 2022, 06:54:12 PM »
My sincere condolences. We had a few nice chats at Dans campout in Dayton.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #26 on: May 29, 2022, 07:10:26 PM »
My condolences. Stay strong.

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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #27 on: May 29, 2022, 09:08:19 PM »
Sorry to hear of your lose. Prayers for peace and comfort.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #28 on: May 29, 2022, 09:23:36 PM »
My condolences Bill.  Cookie was always cheerful and ready with a laugh at the rallies on the few occasions we had the chance to meet.
Wishing you peace at this difficult time.
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Re: Pacific Northwest loses another.
« Reply #29 on: May 29, 2022, 09:34:48 PM »
Sad news Bill.  Thank you for sharing.  Condolences to you and your family.   She will be missed.
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