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Sloop

Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.

Jack Sparrow

Sloop- I don't post here very often, but I've always enjoyed you witty responses. I pray that same wit will help you through these hard times. Having lost my stepfather last year and my father this past Mother's Day please know and believe that "this to shall pass". My thoughts and prayers are added to these others.

Sloop, so sorry for your loss. Times we share with those we love live with us and never leave.

Thank you for reminding us all that our rants and writings here are only peripheral to what's really important - our families.

Having four young ladies and watching them grow, reminds me of the cycle of life and that they'll all too transition into someone's partner, friend - soul mate.

Some day, somewhere, they will be with their mates sharing those moments you wrote so dearly for Peggy.

“Into the wind, Princess.”

I know what your going through but time does heal, remember the good times & how lucky you were to have had such a good soul mate

my condolences John

I have been staring at this screen for a long, long time, unable to find the proper words to convey how touching your gesture of sharing this painful moment with us is, and how it still manages to be so uplifting. The most sincere condolences, Sloop, and may peace and God continue to be with you

Sloop

I have always enjoyed reading your posts and know what you mean about this becoming a part of the family. My heart goes out to you.

Dang, John, this is terrible news. As others have said, we feel honored you chose to share it here. We came to know Peggy from you, as well as from her own posts, where her wry wit certainly appeared to match your own. Her love for you and sailing with you clearly came through:

Peggy wrote:...I do enjoy being out there with him when all the 'chores' are done and I can relax and fish and be happy with what I'm doing. I love being on the sea, and he can thank his lucky ass for that.

A lucky man you are indeed to have been able to share those times some never will with their mate! Focus now on the timeless blessings you gave each other over the years, not on what you no longer have. As long as you remember them, you will always have them. Perhaps the greatest gift you gave her was sticking around so she didn't have to live on without you. Think about that.

It's good to hear you're going out again with your brother. Continuing to sail may speed the healing, especially compared to sitting around the house. For easier trailering, setup, launching, and single-handed sailing, if you want to do that, consider something like a Com-Pac Sun Cat (cabin model, not daysailor). A little different from sailing a sloop, shoal-draft capable, while still seaworthy for Gulf excursions. A 4HP should push it well. Brochure here. Review here. Com-Pac Owners Forum here.

Our thoughts are with you. Know you aren't going through this alone.

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Moe

Sloop,

I know this forum is a special place; a place where people feel comfortable enough to talk, share, even confide in ways that you with ones you have come to know and trust. Friends.

My condolences to you for your loss. Take comfort in the life you've shared -and in many ways I believe, will continue to -that will be with you forever.

Hearts are with you.

Shane

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sloop. We're very sorry for your loss.

Frank & Meg

Sloop,
I'm so sorry, I can't imagine...

Stay busy and keep living life. I too enjoy your wit, and I appreciated your info on how to arrange the x's table cushions(I couldn't for the life of me get it right until your post).

I'm 42 and still can't get my wife to sail after almost 5 years with the boat, although she is a great first mate under power.

Glad you have great memories on the water with Peg.

Sincerely,
Rolf

hi Sloop

condolenses from my familly and i,your post was very emotional to read ,it also gave me a warm chuckle,picturing you warapped around the mast and your wife at the helm doing her best.

age catches up with all of us,one of the reasons that i bought the mac is that im sick of work,work work,over the last 5 years ive had one 7 day holiday,i made the decision to down size my business and have more leisure time with my familly.

your wife will always be by your side,enjoying watching you sailing with your brother

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Sloop.
Please accept my sincere condolances.
Cheers
Phillip

John, this is terrible. Please accept our sincere condolances.

John,

Really sorry to hear of your loss and I think I can understand it. My wife loves to sail and at times I think about what it would be like without her. I can't imagine. I also just lost my Mother a few weeks ago and even though I know we're all going to go eventually, things like that really make a person reflect on things. As with my Mom, you probably have a lot of great memories. This is what makes the loss so though but I'm sure you wouldn't trade those memories for anything.

Daniel

Dear Sloop,

I'm so sorry to read of you losing Peggy...
As you've inspired me via your postings with a love of life and sailing -
Even in this gravest and darkest hour, you've inspired me by your unselfishness in sharing this sad message. Our hearts go out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

8/25 is the first anniversary of my father's death. I so miss him and wish he could see his son sail... Regarding my mother, she's decided to sell their home of about 20 years to help her move on. I understand and support her. However, I am glad she waited a year to come to that decision. While I'm sure most of it was a blur, there is clarity and purpose in her decision.

As you journey through this moonless nadir of loss, I bid you Peace, Solace and Safe Passage. We all will support and wish you success on any decisions you make.

Just the same, I beg you to take Your time at this most difficult straight of time for you. In the same spirit that you've shared your loss with us, we too do not want to lose You -- your wit, your insight , your love of sailing and experience in our Macgregor forum-- Your Sloopisms

Time, I hope will dull the pain.
Grace allows us to cherish the moments and endure...