Although we are nearly a decade into the twenty-first century, this week marks the true end of an era.
My grandfather, Clarence “Buck” Diggs, died this week, mere days away from his 102nd birthday.
Something of a legend in the lumber towns of northern California, Buck was a larger than life figure. He was a friend to many and an inspiration to all.
The world will be a lonelier place without him.
Right now I am traveling back to the west coast and will be out of contact for a bit, but her loveliness, Camille the Hot Comma Momma will be answering comments, slaughtering spam, and generally showing me up during my brief absence.
Next week I will return to coat the inter-waves with more top notch nonsense. Until then, you may keep yourselves busy by exploring the archives, both here and at DangerCouch, discovering the new Ominous webpages, devouring all the really nice things Don made up about me over at It’s A Funny Thing, and shining the light of readership upon the shadowy figures gathered at humor-blogs.com.
Happy Friday
-Brent
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102 years is an amazing life! I hope that your family is solace to you during this time of celebrating your Grandfather’s life. Take care.
i’m so sorry for your loss. but 102 is amazing. you are so lucky to have had that time.
My condolences, too, Brent. I hope your trip is all that you wanted it to be, with good conversations. You’re in my prayers.
My condolences on your loss, Brent. Have a good, safe trip, and ask the HCM to go easy on us, would you?
Wow, 102. Think about the changes he saw in his life. I remember 1995, when the internet really was nothing, nor Amazon, nor Google, nor ipod.
Sorry for your loss, Brent.
George MacDonald wrote of the loss of men like this,recognizing a life well lived:
“He who has left us was the best and greatest of our time. Those who knew him will say so most heartily. But we have no more lost him than the disciples lost their Lord when he went away, that he might come closer to them than ever. Life is not very long in this place…… All we have to mind is to do our work, while the chariot of God’s hours is bearing us to the higher life beyond.”
Don’t worry Camille, I hear Google is going to feature maps done in crayon so guys like Brent will never get lost again.
Please accept my condolences.
My wife’s grandmother is 100 years old. It blows me away…These walking, living historical relics.
Condolences to the whole comma clan. Its quite an achievement to make 102 or close to.
Sorry to hear about that.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Glad to hear he lived such a full life, but it’s always hard to say good-bye.
Thanks to everyone for their well wishings and condolences. I know that when Brent gets back he will be so blessed to read these comments. You guys rock.
Actually, come to think of it she wasn’t all that impressed by it.
Yeah, I don’t think she liked me asking about Buster Keaton.
My heart breaks for you, Brent, as grandfathers like y/ours are precious!! I’ve long been known as my Granddad’s “little shadow” despite ending up taller. ~_^ He turns 90 this year yet no amount of time will keep it from being too soon to lose him come that fateful day.
Meanwhile, thanx for your comment on my blog. There’s a cup of coffee awaiting you should your California adventures include Palm Springs. (|_| *cheers* |_|)
|_|) “The history of our grandparents is remembered not with rose petals but in the laughter and tears of their children and their children’s children. It is into us that the lives of grandparents have gone. It is in us that their history becomes a future.” ~ Charles and Ann Morse
PS: Hi Camille! ^_^
What sad news, but by golly 102 years is an incredible innings. Indeed, a whole century of life garners a congratulatory card from the Queen here in Britain – does anything similar happen over there in the USA? Does the President send out a card (provided, of course, he can count that high)?
I’m so sorry Brent,
You guys are in our prayers.
John & Cat
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our prayers. Leon & Sally
Hang in there, bro. Thinking of you.
i think you have a great grandpa because your on great DAD.
monkeyman
Sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like Buck will be missed. Your in my prayers. Jason
Thanks. I know that this time will be celebratory after such a full life.
Brent is a pretty lucky man. My grandpa died before he could see his great-grandchildren.
Brent has made it to California just fine. He found the rental car place ok too, which is a miracle. He is directionally impaired, as most men are. Thanks for your prayers.
Now what fun would that be?!
Wow, you are ancient.
Don’t count on it!
How does she feel about being a walking, living, historical relic? I think I might just feel old, but not as old as Creechman.
Ummmh, Somehow I’m not surprised. I have yet to meet a woman who would be excited about being called a relic.
Hi. Thanks for your concern. I know it is appreciated.
Well, I’m not sure that he can count that high, but he has great administrative assistants who can and they send out some very nice letters.
Thanks John. Greatly appreciated!