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canetoad

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 01:00 AM Wednesday

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I've tried ten time to make this post. Johnno is dying. He's a month older than I am. He was my sister's ex and father of her son.

I haven't seem him for forty years. I'm not prepared for this. Johnno was indominable. A smart arse who loved a beer. A bricklayer until he was 70,

The father of my nephew.

I'm a stoic. A pragmatist; we all die. The memories are to be stored and appreciated. I don't believe in worshipping bones or urns.

But JOHNNO? He's indestructible. Until he's not.

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Johnno [View all] canetoad Wednesday OP
I'm sorry. I can relate. It just doesn't seem possible with some people. They are such a force. Solly Mack Wednesday #1
Thank you no canetoad Wednesday #3
OK. My bad. No offense intended. Solly Mack Wednesday #5
Oh no, no no canetoad Wednesday #6
OMG, I'm so sorry canetoad Wednesday #7
I can relate to that too. :) Solly Mack Wednesday #8
This exchange has made me think about canetoad Wednesday #10
I miss the eye and body expressions when people are "talking" online. Solly Mack Wednesday #11
Well, you can always post about it here. calimary Wednesday #2
Don't know if I read that post canetoad Wednesday #4
It was from a L-O-N-G time ago. calimary Wednesday #9
Locking. Lasher Wednesday #12
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