Subaru Crew - Meet The Members II

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  • kate5000kate5000 Member Posts: 1,271
    I'm fighting tears all the day today, since the early morning when I learned the terrible news.

    It's so nice to see so much support and sympathy on this board. I participate in several boards (all others are non-car related), and this one is by far the best one in terms of quality of people involved here.
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Pat,

    That's just awful news. I wish I had something comforting to say...I'm at a loss for words.

    You and your family are in our thoughts.

    Ken
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    This is our sentiments Entirely, this is truly one incredible group of people. I feel blessed and humbled to be a part of such an outpouring of the sympathy and grief being directed toward my little family.

    May God bless and hold you all in his care.

    Thanks many many times

    Pat. and Rita.
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Hello everyone this is Rita here. "Thank You" to each and every one of you for all your prayers and kind words. As I am sure you know we are just devastated by the death of "Our Annie" but we won't even begin to second guess God's plan for her. He only loaned her to us for such a short time and we hope in that time that she was able to carry out His plan for her.

    As her mom I have known all Anne Marie's life that we wouldn't have her with us for a long time. I always knew there would be a crisis in her life in her 30's and that she wouldn't be with us to reach her 40's. If I could paint a picture of her for you all it would be colourful and passionate with a sense of intense freedom and tinged with big blotches of softness.

    My poor darling Pat is just as devasted as a "Daddy" can be....that was all she ever called him. Thank you all for the wonderful support and comfort you have provided us in this forum. You truly are a special group of people.

    We can't go around this terrible tragedy we have to go through it to get to the other side of it and with God's help and the help of Earthly Angels like you people when we do we know we will be at peace because Anne Marie is at peace.

    God bless you all and we will keep you in our prayers.

    Rita
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    Pat and Rita - your two messages have only confirmed to me what strong, compassionate, loving people you are ...

    in your grief to reach back and offer prayers for all of us is unbelievable ...

    Brenda (humbled to be considered an Earthly Angel)
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Hello Pat and Rita-

    I've only just now found out about your loss. I can't imagine what you are going through, and I feel terrible for both of you. Especially as I sit here and watch Elie, now 19 months old, toddle around. Please know that Kirsten and I are thinking of you. One thing I do know- the strength, wisdom and mutual love you have demonstrated to all of us so many times will prevail. Take care of each other.

    Love,

    Lucien
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
    Pat and Rita, my deepest sympathies to both of you for your loss. Rob M.
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    I just want to say thanks for the beautiful arrangement which came yesterday, the out pouring of support and genuine expressions of grief and sympathy for our terrible loss has been overwhelming. The phone has been wringing off the wall, we just cannot keep up with all the emails. I am sure there are some that we haven't answered but the volume of them are making it hard to keep track. Again thank you and the crew for everything, this support is truly helping us to cope. God bless.
    Pat. and Rita.
  • nygregnygreg Member Posts: 1,936
    I haven't been around in a long while and, for whatever reason, decided to check in on the "crew". The news stunned me and I can only sit here and pray for you and Anne Marie. Heaven has been blessed with a new angel. I am so sorry.

    Greg
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    The shock of Anne Marie's passing has put a damper on the usual activity here. Perhaps we now face our own mortality as we mourn her. It is fitting in a way, but Anne Marie's death has shown that this community truly is a family.
    I have been here for 5 years already...much has happened to all of us, both good and bad. I have only met one of you in person, and yet I feel I know most of you well. I hope to meet many more of you in the near future.
    Serge
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Nicely put Serge.

    Bob
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Pat and Rita,

    I am so sorry to hear about Anne Marie's passing. I know she had a tough fight, I will keep you and her in my thoughts.

    -Mike
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I've been here about 8 years or so, and though I've never met Pat in person I consider him a close friend. I know that sounds odd, but still. I guess we spend a lot of "time" together, even indirectly. I certainly trust him for advice.

    I consider myself fortunate enough to have met several folks here in person.

    Is it OK to be funny again?

    Why start now? ;)

    In person, I've met Patti, Bob, Dave, Mike, Dave, mike (paisan), Dave, Frank, WDB (D for Dave), Lucien, Dave, Hutch, Dave, Ken, Mod_Bob, Dave, Dennis, Mark, Ed, who else did I forget? I'm sure another 3 or 4 Daves.

    I have not yet had the privilege to see Pat in person, nor Colin, Kate, and Brenda, and I consider them close friends. Can't forget the Steves and Serges. Also folks like Papa Bear, Brian, lots of Crew have e-mailed me off line, especially at times like this.

    So yes, it's a virtual family of sorts, one I'm quite proud of.

    -juice
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    The porch light is on when you come through Boise.

    But you'll have to knock on the downstairs patio door - I tore the rotten porch off the front of the house yesterday and there's a three foot "step" into the living room ....

    Steve, Host
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    Watch that first step.... :)

    Are we chatting tonight?
    Cheers!
    Paul
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    I believe they are having a Lexus Chat tonight.

    http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/.ee91273

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Just don't say "used", say Pre-Owned. Which means...used. ;)

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Wow, 8 years? That means I've been on just as long. I wonder if Edmund's keeps records of when people became members.

    I remember when there was no Subaru Crew and it was juice and I defending the Forester!

    I've met a fair share of Crew members in person too. It's always a cool feeling when you finally get to put a face to a name.

    Ken
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    finally get to put a face to a name.

    I'm much better looking online. :shades:

    I think the registrations were switched over 5 years ago, so many of the long-standing members' profiles default to April, 2001.

    Steve, Host
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    I'm much better looking online
    Like me - I have a great face for radio!

    Guess I didn't miss chat after all (Lexus - who needs 'em!) :) I was busy dodging line drives while running the pitching machine at Daniel's practice.

    Happy Cinco de Mayo all...
    Cheers!
    Paul
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    I've been a bit preoccupied the past couple of weeks with a large (at least for me....) community project. Some of you might have heard of an organization called "Rebuilding Together". Do a google search on this, and you will find a chapter is most major communities across the nation. Sort of along the lines of Habitat for Humanity, but mostly centered on rehabilitation of existing dwellings rather than new construction.

    Anyhow, although the main effort day for this nationwide mass rebuilding project was last weekend, our Temple took on an inner city poverty level single family home. We are going to decend on it hammers swinging this weekend. Like a total fool, I am the House Captain, so all of the planning, work with some professional trades (need a licensed electrician, etc.), most of the materials ordering & pickup, skills matching & assignments, publicity, money handling, etc., has been on my shoulders. So we succeed in making this families life better or crash and burn based on how well I have done the job! No pressure here............

    Most of us, thank God, have never known poverty. You need to spend some time in such an environment to really appreciate what you go home to every night and take for granted. For instance, we are going to restore (if all goes well) a basic like running water & drains and install a bathroom sink! Imagine life without one!

    Wish us luck,

    Steve
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
    Wow! Pretty cool Steve.

    I guess I really didn't miss the chat then, either. Isn't today your birthday, Hammer? Rob M.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    We're pretty spoiled, I guess.

    When I was a kid, the roads around my apartment were not paved, except for the one in front. Sides and back were dirt trails. AWD would have been handy, but you'd also need the clearance of an Outback or Forester so no WRXs.

    -juice
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    We're pretty soiled, I guess.

    I think we will be pretty soiled as well when we are done!!!

    J/K, Yes, we are spoiled.

    Steve
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    What typo? ;)

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Steve,

    Sounds like a great cause and a fun-yet-hard undertaking. Good luck!

    Ken
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Steve,

    Sounds like a worth while endeavor. Good Luck with it! My niece is doing something similar through her school at the end of the month. They are all going down to Biloxi, Miss. to help rebuild homes.

    As for myself, Helen and I are off to the Berkshires for a few days of R&R.

    Everyone have a fun, safe weekend.

    Mark
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'm off to a Greek Festival...if it doesn't rain. :cry:

    How do you pronounce "Gyro" anyway?

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    Gear-o :P

    I've always pronounced it year-o, fwiw. I'm probably wrong.

    -Brian
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    Silent G. http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/GyroSandwich.htm

    But as with most other foreign words, the butchered American pronounciation will most likely yield you a tasty sandwich. :-)

    Ken
    (cringes when people pronounce Sake, "saki", or Karaoke "karioki", or Karate "Karati")
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Just wanted to update all you caring people. Anne Marie had a full Military funeral service at 11 am today, Her old unit is back from Iraq and they took over the service, She had a 21 gun salute with Taps played and and the flag folding.The service ended with a piper playing amazing grace
    Ironically Anne Marie called her Mom last week when she was beside herself with worry about Chris her husband.
    Anne Marie said Mom I don't want a flag I just want to be Chris's wife. Well guess what, we are the ones getting the flag as Chris is giving the flag for Anne Marie to us.
    We are almost there Anne Marie's ashes arrive tomorrow evening with Chris, our church service is 11am Monday, with the burial 11 am Tuesday.
    I think I told you already that as a last tribute to my Annie I built her funeral urn.I have one last thing to do for her I am going to sing the hymns at her mass, so I will ask you guys to pray once again that I will be able to do this last thing for Annie.
    I don't want this to come across as maudlin, Anne Marie and Chris were married at a very simple ceremony, but she always wanted a church wedding with all the pomp, it was all arranged for May of next year and I was to sing at her wedding. Rita's last act and tribute to Annie was all the arranging for the service and Burial and spreading the word about who Annie was. Rita was unable to do this for her wedding and so put her whole heart and soul into this. I am gonna try post a picture of Annie taken before she was ravaged by sickness.

    image

    Cheers Pat.
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Pat, I was not aware that Anne Marie was married. What a shame. It sounds like she had a wonderful service. She was a beautiful daughter. You, Rita and Chris have every reason to be proud.

    Bob
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    I guess maybe some clarification is in order here. At the time Anne Marie was on life support 2 years ago she was divorced and living alone. In the 2 years since then she met Chris. This Man had worked a miracle with Anne Marie she had finally met someone who she thought she could grow old with.
    Unfortunately that was not meant to be,but thank God in the little time they had together she had finally found a soulmate.
    Chris will be arriving tonight with Anne Marie's ashes, the service is Monday at 11am, with the burial Tuesday at 11am.

    Cheers Pat.
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
    Pat, you and Rita are amazing people. You have handled this with an incredible amount of grace and dignity. May God's blessings be with all of you. Rob M.
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    I echo that sentiment. Bless your hearts, and thanks for making us feel special by sharing your incredible story.

    Ken
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    I can only echo the others in here with the sentiments.

    Anne Marie is a lovely girl, and I know that your family has lost a "treasure". I cannot imagine trying to sing at a funeral for one of my children, and will pray that you can do this for your daughter, Pat.

    Because of some idiocy with my job, I have felt my life wasn't going so well lately ... perspectives change in a hurry .. and I feel so blessed ..

    With love for Anne Marie and the strong family who loves her ..

    Brenda
  • fibber2fibber2 Member Posts: 3,786
    Pat & Rita,

    Thanks for putting a picture up so that we could better connect a face with all that you have told us about her. I will be thinking about all of you tomorrow as we work.

    Steve
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Pat and I would feel very grateful if you would all sign The Guest Book which is provided within the attached url.

    Thank you all once again. Christopher arrived very late last night safely.

    God bless you all,
    Pat and Rita

    http://www.legacy.com/can-ottawa/Obituaries.asp
    The name of the Newspaper is called The Ottawa Citizen.
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    I might need more instructions. I went to the link, but couldn't find her name on it.

    Brenda
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Same here Pat. I couldn't find her name either.

    Bob
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    Pat and Rita,
    I could not find Anne Marie's name either
    Serge
    Our thoughts are with you in this trying time.
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    Once at site, click on "View & Sign Guest Books"
    Look up "McCartney" in search by last name.

    -Dave
  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    Pat, you and Rita are in my prayers. May you be full of pleasant memories as you sing for her tomorrow and have the strength to do so.

    tom
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Thanks for the help Dave. That worked.

    Bob
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Note the name of the web site...

    I'm signing the guest book now and will be thinking of you in about 10 minutes when the service starts.

    Bless you.

    -juice
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Can anyone help me identify the rodent? Smaller than a squirrel, brown with black/white stripes on the back?

    First problem in 9 years, and it's chewed wires! :surprise:

    ateixeira, "Subaru Crew: Problems & Solutions" #6562, 8 May 2006 9:16 am

    -juice
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    Yeah, it was... good, but busy weekend - baseball, soccer, murder mystery dinner... everything but a birthday party!
    (Grace says one's coming as soon as she can devote the time it deserves!) :)

    Didn't make a big deal of it here - I thought it more important to support & mourn with Pat & Rita rather than celebrate with me...

    FWIW, I don't feel any older :P
    Cheers, from the now far side of fifty! :)
    Paul
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That's the animal I've seen prowling around Sandy...

    Happy B-Day, Paul.

    -juice
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    Yeah, and I'm still older than you!

    Birthday was yesterday .. we celebrated by flying one daughter in from Louisiana, and going to the college graduation on Saturday of the youngest daughter

    girls and I went shopping yesterday and then out with husband to a really nice restaurant for dinner for my bday celebration ... it was a nice one ... :D
  • lilbluewgn02lilbluewgn02 Member Posts: 1,089
    chipmunk
    www.crimsonmyst.com/photos/chipmunk.jpg
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