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All kidding aside guys. Thank you.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 2:41 am
Posted on 5/6/14 at 2:41 am
I might regret this post in the morning, but, oh well.
My dad passed away in December at the age of 50. He was my best friend and the biggest LSU fan I've ever known. He was a poster on Tigerbait since 2003 under the name "abellsu".(that's where I got "abellsujr", I would check in under his account now and then) He knew every player, number, and ranking out of high school. We talked literally DAILY about LSU. Sometimes we agreed , sometimes we didn't, but he was just as passionate about LSU as I was. Since then, it hasn't been easy for me to talk about sports with anyone, not my brothers or anyone else. Until I started posting on this site. It's great to find people just as passionate about the tigers as he was and I am. Eventually my wife will let me spend the money and get a tigerbait account, but I might not get one, I like this one better.
So, I just wanted to say thank you guys for talking LSU with me.
My dad passed away in December at the age of 50. He was my best friend and the biggest LSU fan I've ever known. He was a poster on Tigerbait since 2003 under the name "abellsu".(that's where I got "abellsujr", I would check in under his account now and then) He knew every player, number, and ranking out of high school. We talked literally DAILY about LSU. Sometimes we agreed , sometimes we didn't, but he was just as passionate about LSU as I was. Since then, it hasn't been easy for me to talk about sports with anyone, not my brothers or anyone else. Until I started posting on this site. It's great to find people just as passionate about the tigers as he was and I am. Eventually my wife will let me spend the money and get a tigerbait account, but I might not get one, I like this one better.
So, I just wanted to say thank you guys for talking LSU with me.
This post was edited on 6/13/14 at 6:25 am
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Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:01 am to abellsujr
Dads are special . Sorry for your loss. Your welcome anytime on the Rant .
Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:25 am to abellsujr
As many idiots as may post on here, there are some high quality posters on the different boards here. Sorry for your loss. 50 is so young in the context of 'life.' You shouldn't regret posting this here.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 3:35 am to abellsujr
Posted on 5/6/14 at 4:38 am to abellsujr
Enjoy your stay dude. Sorry about your old man.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 5:23 am to abellsujr
Just stay here, this place is way better than tigerbait.....and cheaper
Posted on 5/6/14 at 5:57 am to abellsujr
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:03 am to abellsujr
Good post, and anyone who comes here and slams you or tries to make light of your situation, just ignore them. They are trying to make themselves laugh at your expense. That is the downside to this site.
But, way more good posters here than bad. We all come here for different reasons. The Tiger fans who live outside of Louisiana and are in exile like I am in Alabama tend to appreciate this site more, but it is just about our only outlet for our fanhood.
I know you miss your dad. I am happy to still have my dad with me, but he is aging fast. I can see it. We always talk LSU and the Saints - over the phone now. It will be really hard when he is gone, especially watching the games. Thanks for sharing and helping to me to appreciate him still being alive.
But, way more good posters here than bad. We all come here for different reasons. The Tiger fans who live outside of Louisiana and are in exile like I am in Alabama tend to appreciate this site more, but it is just about our only outlet for our fanhood.
I know you miss your dad. I am happy to still have my dad with me, but he is aging fast. I can see it. We always talk LSU and the Saints - over the phone now. It will be really hard when he is gone, especially watching the games. Thanks for sharing and helping to me to appreciate him still being alive.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:07 am to abellsujr
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:08 am to abellsujr
I am very sorry for your loss I know how you feel my Pawpaw dying a couple of years ago hit hard, we would talk 2 or 3 times a week about LSU and the Saints 
I miss him every day but especially around the start of September....
I know how you feel my Pawpaw dying a couple of years ago hit hard, we would talk 2 or 3 times a week about LSU and the Saints I miss him every day but especially around the start of September.... 
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:09 am to abellsujr
Nice post. This might be the only thing you should regret posting.
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Eventually my wife will let me spend the money and get a tigerbait account
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:11 am to abellsujr
Sorry for your loss.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:46 am to abellsujr
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:50 am to abellsujr
I feel for you bro. My dad is soon to be 88 and has been a Tiger fan as long as I can remember. We still talk on Sundays after the weekends events, and I will miss that when he is gone.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 6:54 am to abellsujr
Posted on 5/6/14 at 7:10 am to abellsujr
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My dad past away in December at the age of 50
Same age as my dad when he passed. Much too young. Keep forging ahead!
Posted on 5/6/14 at 7:30 am to abellsujr
Y'all sound like a good LSU family.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 7:55 am to abellsujr
your dad still reads the rant and will be in TS this fall. he will always be a part of you
Posted on 5/6/14 at 7:56 am to abellsujr
My sympathies to you...I'm sure your pops was a great man.
Posted on 5/6/14 at 8:21 am to abellsujr
Posts like this are part of why I love this site. Sorry for your loss.
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