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Old 04-14-2012, 08:29 PM
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I had found in the obituaries, and there was a guestbook for my client for friends and family to write.

I had wrote;

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It has been an absolute pleasure to know XXXXXX XXXXXXX, he was an uplifting character who will be deeply missed and never forgotten. XXXXXX was the type of person who you would love to be around, a person you could never catch without a smile!

I am truly thankful for his everlasting patience and support. (I'm hoping to be just as handsome and active at his age!)
How does that sound to you guys?
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How about "I am truly thankful for having known him"?
(I'd leave out the last part where it sounds like you wanted to have his babies. )
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(I'd leave out the last part where it sounds like you wanted to have his babies. )
Maybe I do? And maybe I want your babies too! WHAT NOW?!?!?!

LOL

The man was 82 years old, looked like a classic James Bond. Always maintained his gardens and whatnot. Great guy.
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Sorry to hear it by the way.

I lost two last year. It's always the nice ones.
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Maybe I do? And maybe I want your babies too! WHAT NOW?!?!?!

LOL

The man was 82 years old, looked like a classic James Bond. Always maintained his gardens and whatnot. Great guy.
you must have! Never heard you say such things about a client.
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Here's what I did

http://www.gopherforum.com/showthrea...ht=passed+away
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LMAO!!!!! I'm sorry.....LMAO.....I'm sorry...Sorry to hear about your client...but I can't keep from laughing about the babies part.....LMAO! Oh geez guys yer killin me!
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Scott,

I am sorry about that!

I liked what you wrote.

I hope this wasn't the only customer that was nice! Ack!
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Scott,

I am sorry about that!

I liked what you wrote.

I hope this wasn't the only customer that was nice! Ack!
The hardest part is knowing when to not be a businessman, and be a friend instead.

Either way, gotta look out for #1 = myself.

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Great picture It looks like you are contemplating which mountain you will be climbing next!

Do you think you will still be needed at the property to keep it going?
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