Turpin's Memorial Toast, April 25 2014

[Dixiecat]

I can't believe it's been a year since he left us. I can tell you how much I dreaded this anniversary. I was not a happy camper for most of April wondering how I was going to mark this day. How could I do it so far away from where we started? Who could I turn to, to make this easier? Well, the universe has a funny way of working things out.

I changed jobs last year and have really bonded with my co-workers, but mid-April, 3 of our team got cut and it was decided that we had to party to make their farewell a special occasion. The party planner chose April 25th. I knew then what I was going to do.

I packed up the shot glasses and the bottle of 12yr Balvenie Doublewood and all my hand knit bonnets (currently in the for sale section). I wore Turpin's Maple Leaf box-pleat kilt and that night at the celebration, I stood up and told them Turpin's story. I then passed out the bonnets, filled the glasses with the Balvenie and we toasted Turp in style. I think he would have been pleased and touched at our tribute. I know that my sad day turned around with the help of good friends.

To Turp!

[auld argonian]

Thanks for this…very appropriate. I think of him often. I'm sure he'd be pleased.

Best

AA

[cessna152towser]

A fitting tribute to a dear friend Turpin.
I've kept his Facebook page on my friends list and he still visits my Airport City game in spirit.

[ThistleDown]

Finely done, Dixiecat.

[sydnie7]

And it's nice to think that those bonnets are now making their way among the rabble, carrying the memory with them.

[Macman]

A very nice tribute, Dixiecat. To Turpin!

[thescot]

Well done, Bev. Hope all is well with you.

[McClef]

I will celebrate his life and his memory with a nice dram later.