Not only I have morbid humor - my friends have morbid humor, too. One of my dear friends in California, who was actually programming Java software with Irwin at Sun Microsystems, sent me this YouTube video today which he recorded for me yesterday.
His totally cute daughter is a rock star and dances to a German heavy metal song. Poor girl - what a crazy dad! I looked up the lyrics. This is one of the refrains - how true:
Wir werden alle sterben, haltet euch bereit.
Die Zeichen sind eindeutig; bald ist es soweit.
Vielleicht schon heute Abend, vielleicht in einem Jahr;
Doch alle werden sterben, traurig aber wahr.
Here is your translation:
We are all going to die, be ready.
The signs are clear; it is going to be soon.
Maybe tonight, maybe in one year.
But we are all going to die, sad but true.
I still don't like heavy metal but I like those lyrics - well done with choosing the song. After all, my "high-time" was in the 80s and I like that happy disco music much more.
When our friend emailed me today with the link, he brought back some wonderful memories from the time I met Irwin. We were all out in California for a sales training and Irwin and our friend shared a room. And one night, Irwin didn't show up after an evening at the hotel bar... I guess he spent the night somewhere else... Gee, those loose European women... ;-) And how could I forget that??? That was the beginning of a very fabulous time in my life.
It is nice to remember these "little" things and go down memory lane. Here is a picture from that time.
We went to Alcatraz that day. Somehow I always end up organizing stuff and hanging out with the boys. And that is what I looked liked in 2000. What a change...
The last couple of days have been very productive and healing. Little steps at a time.
I wrote about 120 announcement cards (so far) and I cancelled about a dozen credit cards and made names changes on phone services etc. And I am very proud because I only had one major melt-down while being on the phone. I literally had to speak with 12 different people for each credit card or service. It is no fun to tell each one the same thing... I am calling because my husband passed away, blablabla... So, losing it only once is pretty good in my book.
I have been at the office every day for a few hours this week. That is good because it gets me out of the house and I also get a little routine in my life and the pooches' life. I know it is no fun for them being gated in the kitchen, but hey, that’s as good as it gets at the moment. All our lifes are upside down. But, as I said, we are doing pretty good. We go for a walk every night when I get home. I enjoy that because they are soooo fun to walk.
And because they are good puppies, they got a treat last night.
Those of you have been reading my blog for a while, know that Irwin was a tremendously generous man and that he would shower me with gifts for every occasion. My sister-in-law told me that he told her that he had been buying gifts for me for my birthday (coming up next week) and that they are hidden all over the house. I guess I'll be finding stuff for a long time. Which is kind of nice and heart breaking at the same time. One of my friends told me yesterday that sounds like the movie “PS, I love you.”, but she also advised me not to watch it now. Maybe I’ll get the book from the library at some point.
So, here is what I found when I got home last week. Irwin ordered me plastic displays for my socks. I always complained that even tho’ I have beautiful wooden sock blockers, they don’t work well to take 3-D pictures. He was such a sweetie. Gosh, I miss him…
Last night I took a few knitting pictures – remember, this was a knitting blog at some point…
Bayerische Socks – nope that is not me posing on the mantel…
Tigris Wyvern Socks
La Digitessa Sock
Tomorrow I’ll have to go to the bank to close out Irwin’s accounts and peek in his safety deposit box. I have no clue about what I’ll find there. I will keep you posted.
Comments (13)
Those are great "sock models" though I think Noah would make a good sock model too :)
Posted by pixie | July 3, 2008 12:53 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 00:53
I always knew Irwin was thoughtful, but that really goes the extra mile! Perfect for all the beautiful socks you knit, though.
Posted by Jane | July 3, 2008 12:53 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 00:53
All three pairs of socks are beautiful! And they are shown to perfection.
Enjoy your walks - they are healing for both you and the dogs.
Posted by GailR | July 3, 2008 1:17 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 01:17
How wonderful to know that there are special surprises waiting for you around the house. I'm sure that Irwin will help you find each one when the time is just right. :)
Posted by Angie | July 3, 2008 6:17 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 06:17
I can't wait to watch your blog as you find gifts throughout the house.
What a sweet thing for him to have "left behind," however unintentional.
Posted by Katey | July 3, 2008 8:13 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 08:13
Can't ..... stop ..... watching....... baby.....!
Posted by Alma | July 3, 2008 9:23 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 09:23
I assume that YOU were the loose European woman?!? Haha!! Good memories - sounds like a fun time. And the socks look great!
Posted by Knit Witch | July 3, 2008 9:47 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 09:47
That baby is so funny and so cute, especially at the end. It reminds me of when my daughter was a baby.
Your strength through all of this is inspirational.
Joanne
Denver
Posted by Joanne | July 3, 2008 10:29 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 10:29
I love the idea of the birthday surprises- and the socks are just beautiful! You got talent : )
Posted by Brighton | July 3, 2008 11:18 AM
Posted on July 3, 2008 11:18
Just a note to say I'm thinking of you.
The socks are beautiful! I especially like the tigers. They remind me of the two skeins of Opal tiger sitting in my stash waiting to become something!
Posted by Donna | July 3, 2008 12:04 PM
Posted on July 3, 2008 12:04
Can't tell ya how much I luv looking at your FO's, especially socks. So very beauteous, as always.
Glad you sound like you are doing well, all things considered.
Irwin hid things for your birthay.....
so touching.
Posted by Phyllis Caccioppo | July 3, 2008 9:09 PM
Posted on July 3, 2008 21:09
Claudia, thanks for sharing how you are doing for those of us who are "checking on you" every day.
Hugs,
Michele
Posted by Michele | July 3, 2008 9:10 PM
Posted on July 3, 2008 21:10
Hugs!
I'm glad you're still blogging and handling things really well.
How do those sock models work? Can you link them/show a "naked" picture of them?
Anna and I still love the beautiful blanket you made her.
:) Nicole
Posted by :) Nicole | July 3, 2008 10:19 PM
Posted on July 3, 2008 22:19