JonnyDingDongs 158 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Ah, another Halloween is almost over. The one day of the year where it's socially acceptable for women to dress like whores and the least likely day to get in trouble for having a dead body on your doorstep. As today draws to a close, I look forward to my favorite holiday tomorrow: Dia de los Muertos. For those few of you who don't know, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday primarily celebrated in Mexico. Traditionally, families gather at the graves of their loved-ones to pray for them and celebrate their lives. I can't make it to any cemeteries tomorrow, but my loved-ones who have passed-on will be on my mind and in my heart. I'll be remembering my Grandmother, who passed away when I was very young; My Grandfather, who will always be a source of inspiration to me; a man I will always remember as, "Pastor Jimmy," whose profound impact on my life cannot be measured; and several members of my church that I sorely miss. If you can't make it to a cemetery tomorrow, take a minute to remember all the people in your life whose time came too soon. So who will you be remembering tomorrow?? Edited November 1, 2012 by JonnyDingDongs 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 My Uncle Jim, Taught me to fish with a wasp nest, the young ones still in the nest holes. He has been gone for better than 15 years now, Wow time flies. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Two that died last year. 1) my little French bulldog, Sunny. 2) our friends mom, Barb, who decided to take her own life. :-( 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timy 1,185 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'm not in Mexico so won't observe the holiday. I don't particularly need one to do it anyway. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 My Father and my Sister passed years ago (not at the same time). I remember them both fondly and frequently often, not on any particular day. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hrm, now that I think of it(thanks for posting I might not have otherwise) I believe I will take a trip to my grandfathers grave. its walking distance form the house. He was one of the coolest guys I have known. My fondest memories of him are of me and my cousin driving his truck through the pasture when we were way too young to drive lol. Shasta for us in his beer box on the back porch. haha. Yep we are rednecks I guess. Pulling carrots up out of his garden and washing them off with the water hose and eating them fresh. Damn good carrots. Ha, he used to get on to us for that. Then he would send us off with the pellet guns to shoot at granmaws birds lmao. man I miss that guy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I will have a seat in my ol'54 Chevy pick up and enjoy a beer and a whiskey, and remember my best friend Todd who past away several years ago suddenly @ the age of 35. His Grandfather was the original owner of this fine ex-ranch truck. Todd got it from him, and I got it when he passed away. It's the truck Todd learned to drive in when he was around 11 or 12 yrs old. He was fixing it back then as well. If I didn't have broken shackles on my rear leaf springs, I would go for a drive, Then have the drinks. As it stands, I will just have a seat and remember a Brother that will always be a big influence on the rest of my life. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I have more friends and family under ground than above. Not a day goes by that I don't honor someone by their memory. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Ah, another Halloween is almost over. The one day of the year where it's socially acceptable for women to dress like whores and the least likely day to get in trouble for having a dead body on your doorstep. As today draws to a close, I look forward to my favorite holiday tomorrow: Dia de los Muertos. For those few of you who don't know, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday primarily celebrated in Mexico. Traditionally, families gather at the graves of their loved-ones to pray for them and celebrate their lives. I can't make it to any cemeteries tomorrow, but my loved-ones who have passed-on will be on my mind and in my heart. I'll be remembering my Grandmother, who passed away when I was very young; My Grandfather, who will always be a source of inspiration to me; a man I will always remember as, "Pastor Jimmy," whose profound impact on my life cannot be measured; and several members of my church that I sorely miss. If you can't make it to a cemetery tomorrow, take a minute to remember all the people in your life whose time came too soon. So who will you be remembering tomorrow?? Well, you're the only one I've ever heard mention "Day of the Dead" except my Grandfather. Cool. He was Czechoslovakian/Bohemian so It's not only Mexican tradition. Naturally, I'll be remembering him and the rest of my passed family hierarchy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 sadly the older you get the longer the list becomes family friends and even some foes 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Iirc, it's more of an old world Catholic thing. Could be wrong. When I lived in Arizona and with a Anglo-Mexican/Catho-Mormon chick, we used to celebrate by putting out an extra plate out at supper. I'm pretty spiritual so this wasn't a big deal for me. If nothing else, it's a nice sentiment. It's easy to get caught up in our day-to-day and let slip our memories of loved ones lost until some little thing jolts them back. And while I don't honor this day inparticular anymore, I do try to keep things about me that induce these memories more often. I've a forged nail on my portable Horg(Alter) with the initials of four young women from my past that have crossed over. My Step-Grandfathers ring, etc. For the most part, I honor the fallen in my morning prayers. Family, Friends, Folk and otherwise. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I don't celebrate a day besides the day someone dies. Every Feb on the anniversary of my dads death, I drink a 40 of Miller High Life. Thats what he'd want, so it gets done Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjj342 632 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 My best friend, Todd, just dropped dead of a pulmonary embolism this summer. He was pretty much the only real friend I had and it sucks that hes gone, at 32yrs old. It pisses me off whenever I think about it, the fucking asshole left without saying goodbye. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I don't need a special day to remember those important to me. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adjc 171 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I have more friends and family under ground than above. Not a day goes by that I don't honor someone by their memory. understand this real well. have only a aunt and uncle left, everybody else gone. sure makes think how short life is....think of all of them almost everyday. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Iirc, it's more of an old world Catholic thing. . No, you are correct. As a catholic today is All Saints Day, a holy day in the Church and tomorrow is All Souls Day which in the Mexican culture is Dia de los Muertos. Oct. 31 is All Hallows Eve or halloween. The Church incorporated these days to coincide with pagan celebratory days such as Samhain a Gaelic harvest festival. The intention, to remember all who have passed, saints canonized and prayers offered for their souls. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 ^ Correct! Which is why I find it ironically hilarious that many Catholic schools are stopping Halloween festivities by saying it's "against their religion." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 ^ Correct! Which is why I find it ironically hilarious that many Catholic schools are stopping Halloween festivities by saying it's "against their religion." Sounds like PC to me. I personally know many non Catholics that will not participate in Halloween as they view it as celebrating evil. Go figure? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 A few of the Catholic neighbors were not impressed a few years ago when I opened the door dressed like this... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
going12220 125 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 A few of the Catholic neighbors were not impressed a few years ago when I opened the door dressed like this... f*cking epic sorry to hear about the dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 A few of the Catholic neighbors were not impressed a few years ago when I opened the door dressed like this.. I'd have thought it quite good, especially if that's you. Tastefully done, not blasphemous at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnybean 939 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) Oh, that's me. I ditched the brackets and watch and dawned a crown of thorns. Maybe it was the guns??? Lol. Edited November 2, 2012 by sunnybean 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Oh, that's me. I ditched the brackets and watch and dawned a crown of thorns. Maybe it was the guns??? Lol. See, this is what Jesus intended! Nice Sunny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Sure, Jesus turned the other cheek...........to grab another can of Whooop-ass!!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Odd Man Out 1,283 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I do believe that's the Jesus we can look forward to... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I do believe that's the Jesus we can look forward to... Oh, He won't need a gun. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevinfreel 215 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm not gonna remember no one today cause I'm going to a wake tomorrow. My girlfriends 20 year old cousin tooka turn to fast and got thrown from the car as it rolled over. her uncle passed away earlier this year from a tumor in his brain stem. And her grandmother on the otherside of her family has not much time left at all. Ill remember them and more tomorrow. That's the thing that suck about her family, their Italian so its big. Just so happens that increases the chances of someone checking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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