Tuesday, 22 December 2009

T.K.


More than 30 years ago I was set up for a blind date.
For a 'Debs'! (Prom night!)
It was my one and only blind date.
Ever!
But with a lady.
I remember it just for that reason, and because it was with a most delightful, and shy girl, T.K.
I myself was a very shy guy, so how we got through the night I don't know.
(Two young kids, tongue tied, on a most formal night!)
But we did, and we had fun.
Great fun.
We never dated after that night, but we did become friends.
For 30 years we would 'pass paths' as we say here.
We lived quite close to each other, and quite often had a drink together in the various local pubs.
And often had a laugh about 'that night'!

T.K. passed away yesterday after her second battle with cancer.

And it was quite a thump in my chest.

She was 46, young, quiet, a lady.

Cancer is such a bitch!

(Big Sis is gone six months today.)

I will remember you as the tall, elegant, quiet lady you were T.K.
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22 comments:

  1. Aunt Juicebox22 December 2009 at 21:18

    Oh no! I'm so sorry. That was a lovely tribute.

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  2. Greenfingers23 December 2009 at 00:07

    Very well said Map. Its a lovely thing that we can carry those beautiful memories and laughter with us.

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  3. Scarlet Blue23 December 2009 at 03:36

    Too young. Treasure your memories, Mr Maps.
    Sx

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  4. Momentary Madness23 December 2009 at 03:46

    Sorry M.

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  5. Ponita in Real Life23 December 2009 at 03:47

    Cherish the memories of that friendship...

    Has it been six months already? They are probably sitting side by side laughing and visiting... and talking about you. Two lovely ladies. ((hugs))

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  6. savannah23 December 2009 at 05:03

    I am so sorry to hear this, sugar! You have my heart and I grieve with you. xoxoxoxoxo

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  7. Kim Ayres23 December 2009 at 06:42

    ((Hugs))

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  8. Pearl23 December 2009 at 07:07

    I hope I am remembered as fondly. Sorry for the loss, Map.

    Pearl

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  9. underOvr (aka The U)23 December 2009 at 08:44

    I'm sorry you lost a dear friend Brother Map.

    U

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  10. Charlie23 December 2009 at 10:28

    I'm very sorry, my friend.

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  11. The Unbearable Banishment23 December 2009 at 10:28

    To lose two so close together is rotten luck. I hope you can use the holiday to fortify yourself. Merry Christmas.

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  12. hope23 December 2009 at 11:52

    I'm so sorry.

    But you are such a good man to offer this loving tribute to your friend. I think we all only wish someone will do the same for us when our time comes.

    Big hug.

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  13. @eloh23 December 2009 at 14:10

    So sorry.

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  14. Lulu LaBonne23 December 2009 at 14:14

    So sorry to hear about that, too young too sad

    I hope 2010 is a good one for you and your loved ones Map

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  15. mapstew23 December 2009 at 18:33

    AJ; Thank you hon.

    xxx

    GF; Thanks friend!

    Scarls; way too young, she will be missed.

    xxx

    Momo; Thank you.

    Pon; Thanks hon. Yeah, half a year gone already eh?

    xxx

    Sav; Thank you darling!

    xoxoxoxox

    Kim; Thanks pal. Man-hugs are appreciated!

    Pearl; I am in no doubt that you will be well remembered when the time comes! (In the far distant future!) Thanks hon.

    xxx

    U; Thank you my Brother.

    Charlie; Thanks pal.

    UB; I will my friend, and thank you!

    hope; thank you so much for your friendship.

    xxx

    @eloh; You are so kind, thanks.

    Lulu; So do I hon, and the same to you.

    xxx

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  16. Ambrella24 December 2009 at 00:09

    beautiful.

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  17. mapstew24 December 2009 at 10:34

    Ambrella; Welcome, and thank you.

    xxx

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  18. Madame DeFarge24 December 2009 at 10:43

    Not good news at any time, but losing people at this time of year always has an extra punch in the stomach.

    Hope next year is a better one all round. Take care and love to you.

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  19. mapstew24 December 2009 at 11:11

    Madame Df; Thanks hon! Merry Christmas to you and the Mons!

    xxx

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  20. Eleanor25 December 2009 at 02:03

    I second what Madame D. said. So sorry to see that you've lost another wonderful woman from your life, Map. :( Cherish those memories, though, as they're what get you through. xxoo

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  21. mapstew27 December 2009 at 16:00

    Eleanor; Thank you hon.

    xxx

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  22. Macy31 December 2009 at 11:40

    So sorry - have just read this now. You're right. Cancer is a real bitch.

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