Tonight I intend to drink a bottle of mead and a considerable quantity of whisky.

[original_aj]

Tonight I learned that an old friend died last week. She met a car coming the other way on the way home from a bike rally, and died at the scene.

She was my brother in arms, briefly my lover, and a great friend.

I was honoured to have known her, she was a wonderful person who enriched many lives, especially those of inexperienced young men.

There is a gaping hole in the world tonight.

The first time I drank Moniac mead she & I split a bottle. I'll drink her share for her tonight.

Here's to Vigdis the Bear!

Comments

[hfnuala.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I should tell you some stories about her sometime, you'd have liked her.

[random-redhead.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
I'm sorry for your loss
is that you, naked except for helmet?!
To good times and good memories

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

That's me, age 21 ish I think.

They were good times.

Thanks.

[spudtater.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[chillies.livejournal.com]

That is unwelcome news. My thoughts are with you (not the helmet picture, of course).

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thanks. The helmet picture is a happy memory, I'll have you know!

[mouflonmatt.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry mate. If you need a beer buddy you have my number.
Salut to her.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'm not going to be very good company tonight though. I have teh internet, a bottle of mead and some memories, I'm cool.

Sometime I should tell you about her.

[batswing.livejournal.com]

We're so sorry.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

[fenland.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry AJ... My thoughts are with you at this time.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

My thanks. I'm into the celebrating her life phase now.

[grendelis.livejournal.com]

thankyou for sharing this. you have taken my thoughts on a journey. Slainte Mhath.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

My pleasure, she was a great person and I want to celebrate her. I hope it's a good journey

[rdi.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear that. I'm sure she'd approve of your means of celebrating her life.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Well, she'd probably prefer it if I was having an orgy too, but that'll have to wait!

[thehollowmen.livejournal.com]

You don't know me, but I'm sorry to hear of another one down, and offer my condolances for your loss.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thank-you. She was one of the good guys.

I know who you are, and I will be in touch soon, once I know what I need to ask you about.

[gingiber.livejournal.com]

So sorry for your loss. Love the pics, so full of life and fun.

Celebration is the way to go.

[original-aj.livejournal.com]

Thanks.

I am really glad I knew her.

[inkyann.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry :( I remember her, hazily, from those early '90s days. I'll ride pegs down for her next time out. Anne