[Grizzly]

<p>That's what I was told today when I went over to collect an old friend for a catch up coffee.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>He'd retired a few years back but I ran into him in the office two weeks ago and he told me he'd be here for a while on contract.  We arranged this coffee date.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Canmore+avalanche+victim+happiest+when+outdoors/4362838/story.html" target="_blank">http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Canmore+avalanche+victim+happiest+when+outdoors/4362838/story.html</a></p>

 

[solarpowered]

<p   Sad.  Sorry, Grizzly. </p>

 

[Horrible Peanut]

<p><span><img alt="sad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/sad.gif"> So sorry for your loss, Grizz. Do you know the wife and family? Can you touch base with them- give them comfort, send them flowers?</span></p>

 

[Grizzly]

<p>He was exactly as they described him.  Neat guy.  The news didn't hit me like losing my dear friend in the Haitian earthquake, heck, I didn't even know he was the one casually discussed over the water cooler...</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But it did throw me for a loop.</p>

 

[Mrtambalynman]

<p>This is why I'm taking the kids to Disney this year - I could be squashed under a truck some day in the blink of an eye.  If so I want the kids to have good memories of me.  -</p>

 

[Floridaboiler]

<p>Sorry to hear that Grizz.</p>

 

[ToddEP]

<p>Carpe Diem.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>One never knows.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Sorry for your loss Grizz.</p>

 

[kerfwango]

<p>Sorry, Grizz.</p>

 

[Horrible Peanut]

<br><br><div class="quote-container"><span>Quote:</span>
<div class="quote-block">Originally Posted by <strong>Mrtambalynman</strong> <a href="/forum/thread/72958/ray-can-t-do-coffee-with-you-because-he-s-ummm-dead#post_1988003"><img alt="View Post" class="inlineimg" src="/img/forum/go_quote.gif" style="border:0px solid;"></a><br><br><p>This is why I'm taking the kids to Disney this year - I could be squashed under a truck some day in the blink of an eye.  If so I want the kids to have good memories of me.  -</p>
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</div>
<br><br><p>Oh sure! You have time to take your family to Disney for the vacation of a lifetime, but you can't even spare a long weekend to scuba dive with an imaginary friend.</p>
<p><span><img alt="mad.gif" src="http://files.kickrunners.com/smilies/mad.gif"></span></p>
<p><span>Go F yourself, Tambers!</span></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><span>Sorry about your loss again, Grizz.</span></p>

 

[Grizzly]

<p>Thanks.  It's just bizarre and points out how transitory life really is.</p>

 

[airehead]

<p>I'm sorry, Grizz.</p>

 

[tigger]

<p>I saw the news article and probably know the rescue people.  I haven't actually visited the area but I know where it's located, just West and South of Smithers.  Very tough country to visit.  No roads to speak of and quite mountainous.  Georgous scenery in both winter and summer.</p>