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Chrissy 2017-11-18 17:29:51 

I will be cremated and don't give a damn what folks do with the ashes although I think the snapper in the Caribbean Sea deserve first choice.
There will be absolutely no ceremony of any kind.

I've been to some funerals and almost asked folks to open the casket to see if dat was di person they were talking about.

I've listened to tributes lasting three hours of repetitive BS about some great family man while children the wife knew nothing about showed up.

I watched one mother bawl, faint away and scream but she was well enough at the repast to tell us that every important person was there. I een know about allyuh but if I was in dat kind of grief I would not have known who was there.

Two of my paternal aunts had no ceremonies - I'm following them.

 
black 2017-11-18 17:33:21 

In reply to Chrissy

I will be cremated and don't give a damn what folks do with the ashes although I think the snapper in the Caribbean Sea deserve first choice
.

Yuh giving back. lol lol

I'm going to do the cremation thing also.

 
Runs 2017-11-18 17:33:27 

In reply to Chrissy

Yea did a Health Care Proxy this year lol sad

 
Khaga 2017-11-18 17:35:42 

RIP - Rigorous In Planning..

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 17:36:23 

Now Larr, it is real. "This is the big one."

Let me say "good bye Chrissy" in advance. Until we meet again darling.

lol lol lol

 
black 2017-11-18 17:41:09 

In reply to Courtesy


Until we meet again darling


Meet where? Chrissy is not invited to heaven, nor does she want to go. lol lol lol

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 17:46:36 

In reply to black

Meeting where? Chrissy is not invited to heaven, nor does she want to go.

Only another plain of existence. Nothing to do with heaven or hell.

 
Emir 2017-11-18 18:02:48 

In reply to Chrissy

I gave very specific instructions to 3 individuals of exactly what should take place. In addition, I gave my 17 year old great grand my password for this site, instructing him to announce my journey to the beyond and to immediately close off this account at CC.com.

 
black 2017-11-18 18:07:24 

In reply to Emir

I gave very specific instructions to 3 individuals of exactly what should take place. In addition, I gave my 17 year old great grand my password for this site, instructing him to announce my journey to the beyond and to immediately close off this account at CC.com


Next week? lol

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2017-11-18 18:16:23 

In reply to Emir

I gave very specific instructions to 3 individuals of exactly what should take place. In addition, I gave my 17 year old great grand my password for this site, instructing him to announce my journey to the beyond and to immediately close off this account at CC.com.


rolleyes Damn


If I see pro hindu post, that will be the notification. big grin

I am not eating snapper no mo cool

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2017-11-18 18:18:46 

In reply to Courtesy

Now Larr, it is real. "This is the big one."


Elizabeth! I am coming.

Do you have experience cremating people? Donate a freebee big grin

 
bravos 2017-11-18 18:32:43 

Great stuff..

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 18:34:04 

In reply to Dan_De_Lyan

Do you have experience cremating people? Donate a freebee

I have no blast furnace. This is what Chrissy's body will need for cremation.

Any undertaker would have to significantly up their fee for burning Chrissy's body. It will not burn easily.

Have you ever cooked an old goat?

lol lol lol

 
bravos 2017-11-18 18:36:18 

How about something like this?


gun man...lol..

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 18:36:33 

In reply to black

Next week?

lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2017-11-18 18:40:04 

In reply to Courtesy

some people take comfort in religion. Others in the thought of genetic immortality via their progeny. Others devote themselves to their occupation. Other people just go to Caribbean cricket for planning advice. Snappers lives matter

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 18:42:59 

In reply to Dan_De_Lyan

some people take comfort in religion. Others in the thought of genetic immortality via their progeny. Others devote themselves to their occupation. Other people just go to Caribbean cricket for planning advice. Snappers lives matter

Emir and Chrissy must know something we don't know. Anyway, yellow fin snapper would vomit Chrissy's ashes.

lol lol lol

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 18:49:41 

Just got a sneak preview of Chrissy's parting wishes:

"Having never been married, I request no male pallbearers. They wouldn’t take me out while I was alive, I don’t want them to take me out when I’m dead."

lol lol lol

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 18:54:31 

In reply to Chrissy

Chrissy darling, I hope you ain vex? We is we.

I'll miss you honey.

big grin

 
Khaga 2017-11-18 18:55:08 

In reply to Dan_De_Lyan


If I see pro hindu post, that will be the notification. big grin

I am not eating snapper no mo


lol lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 18:55:23 

In reply to Emir

I went to a funeral recently. It's all farce.
I walked my usual 5.2km this morning. I'm in very good health.
I'm amazed at how Caribbean peeps 'fraid to make plans. My peeps know what I want so there will be no confusion.
Was thinking of surprising di siblings and showing up next week fi a good lime, but upstate New York is way too cold fi me dis year.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 18:57:49 

In reply to Courtesy

Some of us never married by choice.
No hard feelings but there are so many Shounds like you around that remaining single was always a better option.

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 18:58:15 

In reply to Chrissy

I walked my usual 5.2km this morning. I'm in very good health.

Come on Chrissy...you're still walking. You trying a ting or wha?

big grin

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:00:12 

In reply to black

You believe in heaven?
When compared with vast sections of humanity, heaven has been my life.

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 19:00:54 

In reply to Chrissy

Some of us never married by choice.
No hard feelings but there are so many Shounds like you around that remaining single was always a better option.

lol lol lol

I cyan blame you for not marrying me. De same way you duz bone de yellow fin snapper you would get boned too.

big grin

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:02:58 

In reply to Courtesy

I walk a minimum 20K a week and ride my stationary bike as well. Exercise has been a regular part of my life from I was a toddler. My father inculcated that in all of us.
I haven't eaten red meat since the 1970s.

I have never been allergic to anything - who could ask for more.

 
black 2017-11-18 19:04:44 

In reply to Courtesy


I have no blast furnace. This is what Chrissy's body will need for cremation


Boy you are crazy. lol lol lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:05:19 

In reply to Runs

Nah man - I'm doing fine.
Heading to Africa next year fi a holiday.

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 19:06:48 

In reply to Chrissy

I walk a minimum 20K a week and ride my stationary bike as well. Exercise has been a regular part of my life from I was a toddler. My father inculcated that in all of us.
I haven't eaten red meat since the 1970s.

I have never been allergic to anything - who could ask for more.

Putting all jokes aside...you're blessed darling. When I saw this thread my first reaction was to shed a crocodile tear. I just couldn't countenance the thought of losing you.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:08:08 

In reply to Courtesy

So sick people are cursed then? Allyuh real stupidee yuh see.

 
Emir 2017-11-18 19:09:14 

In reply to Chrissy

I went to a funeral recently. It's all farce.


Yes, I have seen many myself.

I do not officiate in many funerals anymore, my health do not permit but time to time, I still get request to conduct funerals, I make sure to let the family know the ceremony cannot be long and drawn out. I keep it to 10 minutes: 3 minute prayer called a janazza, a 5 minute sermon and a final prayer of about 2 minutes. T

Immediately following the final prayer, I close off and the body goes to the burial site without delay.

 
black 2017-11-18 19:09:26 

In reply to Chrissy


You believe in heaven?
When compared with vast sections of humanity, heaven has been my life


Come on Chrissy, the place do not exist. lol

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 19:10:54 

In reply to Chrissy

So sick people are cursed then? Allyuh real stupidee yuh see.

Come on Chrissy, don't be too restrictive with your vocab.

Let me put it this way..."you are enjoying happiness"..."blessed."

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:12:17 

In reply to black

Precisely - it's a healthy life, no hunger, a great education, careers that you enjoy, good friends and the capacity to enjoy the planet. Dat should be enough for most folks.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:12:57 

In reply to Courtesy

Blessed is a really stupid word. The same is true for cursed. Humans are daft.

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 19:14:14 

In reply to Chrissy

Blessed is a really stupid word. The same is true for cursed. Humans are daft.

Raise your standard darling. You are locking yourself in a box.

 
Headley 2017-11-18 19:32:43 

In reply to Chrissy

I've listened to tributes lasting three hours of repetitive BS about some great family man while children the wife knew nothing about showed up.


That is when they sing the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness". lol lol lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:36:06 

In reply to Headley

You win di thread - profound lol lol lol lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:37:09 

In reply to Courtesy

The inversion of reality in dat box is deep.

 
Courtesy 2017-11-18 19:48:08 

In reply to Chrissy

You are stuck on a biblical or ecclesiastical interpretation of "blessed and cursed." I ain in dat...sorry.

I refuse to limit my mind.

I am like Jonathan Livingston Seagull.

 
rudebway 2017-11-18 19:55:24 

In reply to Headley

That is when they sing the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness". lol lol lol


if there is an award for post of the year, this gets my vote

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 19:57:28 

In reply to rudebway

Eent lol lol

I will never hear it again and not think of Headley's post

 
rudebway 2017-11-18 20:06:41 

In reply to Chrissy

for real. being that my grand parents were old school Pentecostal, i am quite familiar with those old songs. And the long funerals.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 20:37:28 

In reply to rudebway

lol

 
np 2017-11-18 20:46:01 

In reply to Headley

Man ... Tek di cake and the white rum and run, you win — With this —

That is when they sing the hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness"

 
np 2017-11-18 20:50:24 

In reply to Chrissy

I see you on form .... I’ve already stated my case and have every likkle ting in place .... no burial ground, nor funeral procession for me.

Wrap me up and ship me to di lab - in use for scientific progress.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 20:50:36 

In reply to np

I'm still laughing lol lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-18 20:52:05 

In reply to np

I was going that route but it is really complicated here

 
np 2017-11-18 20:58:56 

In reply to Chrissy

Understood...
Your alternative is the best, next choice ... and would be mine too!!

 
nitro 2017-11-19 05:23:44 

In reply to Chrissy

I have never thought about it.

I do not share your opinion on religion but this is an excellent post.

 
nitro 2017-11-19 05:36:56 

In reply to Headley

The song is about God's faihtfullness to his people NOT the faithfullness of the deceased.

 
JahJah 2017-11-19 06:54:01 

In reply to Chrissy

I think the snapper in the Caribbean Sea deserve first choice.


WTF?? We'll soon be eating curry goat snapper? lol lol lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 07:22:19 

In reply to np

I will never understand why people spend so much money on dead people.
Some of them never provided as much as a pillow for the now 'dear' departed and keep dat body on ice for months while coming up wid di grand casket, service and feeding of di 5,000.

One a dem farewells in di Yard can cost over $1million.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 07:23:29 

In reply to JahJah

Waaaaaaaaaaaaah -nah yellow tail lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 07:24:44 

In reply to nitro

Yuh know you real boring - go buy a sense of humour. rolleyes

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 07:28:05 

In reply to black


Meet where? Chrissy is not invited to heaven, nor does she want to go.

I have never met di discourteous one and since it's over when yuh dead - it will so remain - and that's very good lol

 
Courtesy 2017-11-19 07:52:44 

In reply to Chrissy

I have never met di discourteous one...

That's why you have never been laid, married or in fact, HOT.

I cannot extend an invitation to you, now that rigor mortis has begun to set in.

I hope you make better choices in your next plain of existence. I'll be available then by invitation only...

Sincerely,

De discourteous one.

big grin

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 08:28:21 

In reply to Emir

Leff di eediot

 
Courtesy 2017-11-19 09:08:14 

In reply to Chrissy

Why do you vacillate so?...one time, it's Nitro "not having a sense of humor"...now, de discourteous one is an "eediot."

The world will be a better place with de two ah you senile octogenarians gone.

Good riddance.

big grin

 
Headley 2017-11-19 10:32:14 

In reply to Chrissy

Thank you, and all the brethren for the award. lolwinkwink

Many years ago after her father's funeral, mi girlfriend whose dad was a village ram explained to me that whenever the pastor in his sermon insert the words "he left no stone unturned" watch the choir and the reaction is a hint to those in the know. lol

If the grieving widow choose the hymn "Great is thy faithfulness" watch the choir. lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 12:45:36 

In reply to Headley

Waaaaaaaaaaaah! lol

 
Kay 2017-11-19 13:34:47 

In reply to Emir

I do not officiate in many funerals anymore, my health do not permit but time to time, I still get request to conduct funerals, I make sure to let the family know the ceremony cannot be long and drawn out. I keep it to 10 minutes: 3 minute prayer called a janazza, a 5 minute sermon and a final prayer of about 2 minutes. T

Suh you is indeed a Mullah? I thought Snoopy used to joke ..... smile

 
cricketmygame 2017-11-19 14:13:20 

In reply to Chrissy

you give up on the plan to donate your body to science?

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 15:27:37 

In reply to cricketmygame

As I responded to np (above)- way too complicated here

 
nickoutr 2017-11-19 15:34:28 

In reply to Chrissy
when you burn at the stake ... nobody will care for your body parts

smile

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 15:50:39 

In reply to nickoutr

Still misogynistic and backwards - ah well. rolleyes

 
WestDem 2017-11-19 16:28:17 

In reply to Chrissy

I have decided on mine and it should be private and done in a hurry, I don’t want hypocrites to be there and they are plentiful. If you cannot show love to someone when they are living, don’t cry over their coffin like you were the reason they lived to their death! I learn the hard way, and after my mom’s passing, I called them all out about their fcuking hypocrisy... I am st peace with my mother passing but cannot forgave those that expedite it! My sons and wife will ensure mine is private! cool

 
pelon 2017-11-19 17:54:50 

In reply to Chrissy

When compared with vast sections of humanity, heaven has been my life.


A most beautiful statement. Fulfillment of self actualization. I've always admired your independence from external noise.
+++

 
JahJah 2017-11-19 17:57:25 

In reply to Chrissy

I was thining more along the lines of a goat mmouth snapper. Nevermind di tail. lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 18:19:03 

In reply to WestDem

Very smart - lawks some peeps take forever to bury people.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-19 18:20:04 

In reply to JahJah

Truth be told we have mutton snapper not goat snapper lol lol

 
ProWI 2017-11-19 23:44:22 

In reply to hubert

Nice to hear from you. I was wondering what had become of you.

My condolences on your losses this year. The years roll on and, as it should be , but not always, the old should be buried by the young.

Being part of a large clan myself and, the last of the brood, with six ahead of me and batting strongly, I keep my perspective clear of all possibilities. I cherish every moment to be close to them.

What I expect of them and on myself is no burden on anyone.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 05:22:40 

In reply to pelon

Thanks bro - we re the truly lucky ones

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 05:24:31 

In reply to hubert

Lovely post bro - delighted to see you. Sad to hear about your losses.

 
tops 2017-11-20 08:16:01 

In reply to Chrissy
One of my niece asked me if I would want anything special at my funeral. I told her just one. To throw a wreath for people to catch to see who will go next...
She said that will surely empty the place.

 
Larr Pullo 2017-11-20 08:44:45 

In reply to Chrissy

Since (wo)man is a sexual being and his only purpose on earth is to procreate and propagate the species, why don't will your body to science since you haven't fulfilled your true purpose in life? smile smile razz razz

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 09:16:18 

In reply to tops

Love it bro - dem will scatter ROFL.
Ruddie has company lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 09:17:45 

In reply to Larr Pullo

GO tell that to the thousands I taught over these years.

 
Larr Pullo 2017-11-20 09:23:25 

In reply to Chrissy

That was your secondary purpose and no doubt you performed admirably in that respect. Teachers deserve a special award for the knowledge they impart to the learning generations.

However, that said, your primary purpose IS your primary purpose. Look at Serena, arguably the greatest Tennis player that ever lived and she still went ahead and did the do and had a baby. She did not let her Tennis playing prowess detract her from handling her business...if you know whata mean... lol lol lol

 
sgtdjones 2017-11-20 09:46:43 

In reply to Larr Pullo

Chrissy heart was broken.

When her relationship with Powen dissolved

She was never the same again.

She closed up shop

Give the woman a bly nah.

cool cool cool

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 10:08:44 

In reply to sgtdjones

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Allyuh good yes lol

 
SirGarny 2017-11-20 10:08:50 

In reply to Chrissy

don't give a damn what folks do with the ashes although I think the snapper in the Caribbean Sea deserve first choice.


DWL!!


I've been to some funerals and almost asked folks to open the casket to see if dat was di person they were talking about.


Yu nuh easy!

I've listened to tributes lasting three hours of repetitive BS about some great family man while children the wife knew nothing about showed up.


I've seen that too...

big grin big grin big grin big grin big grin

 
Maispwi 2017-11-20 11:11:24 

In reply to Chrissy

Cremation, no funeral service but sincerely hope dat family and friends can come together for a no holes barred, good, bad and indifferent roast

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 15:50:56 

In reply to Maispwi

I won't be there - dem can do what dem want- my family and friends get together often and enjoy more than a few roasts. They are way more valuable when folks are alive.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-20 16:27:53 

In reply to Runs

True true.
Di only debt I have is dis month's utility bills and dem due next weeklol

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2017-11-20 18:09:53 

In reply to Maispwi

for a no holes barred, good, bad and indifferent roast


some kind of casual inclusion of all orifice?

 
WestDem 2017-11-20 19:45:07 

But seriously, does anyone know what happen after your last breath? Just enjoy your being and have lots of fun. Sometimes at others expense but still at the end of the day be considerate. This is what living is all about, be kind, respectful, seek respect, love every living creature, never waver in a love to bring people together and understand there are differences in all of us and accepting all differences without violence is better for all !

Live here for all in love and respect and allyuh can throw my dead body off a cliff when I am dead, I will be the happiest dead man! cool

 
powen001 2017-11-20 21:04:36 

THIS THREAD IS ENTERTAINING AND FUNNY AND IGNORANT AND MAN....WHAT A THREAD TO RUN WITH FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!!!

CONGRATS CHRISSY!!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA lol lol big grin big grin big grin

Like Chrissy...I dont fear death..but I do want to live long enough to be a grand father and see my daughters all married...my 8 year old so sharp and witty she might end up single cause she dont play lolol

I am confident of what will happen to my spiritual self...and funny enough...like Chrissy i too prefer cremation and wanted my ashes spread out over the Caribbean Sea...cause in spite of the piss poor leaders we have from time to time I still love this region with all my heart...from the Black kings and queens to those caucasians fortunate enough to share this space with us.

Selah. big grin

 
sgtdjones 2017-11-20 21:38:19 

In reply to powen001

OK Powen

Ya under oath?

Why did you break Chrissy Heart, you notice she hasn't recovered.

Since you are a man of the cloth, I know ya goona spill the beans.You sly dawg you?

I wouldn't post this, if I didn't verify it from unequivocal sources in Barbados.

Hmmmmmm, I wonder if Chrissy loved men with limited elevation? shock

OK Powen answer the question?

cool cool cool

 
nitro 2017-11-20 22:20:46 

In reply to sgtdjones

Powen is a dude?

 
goofballs 2017-11-20 22:31:28 

In reply to Chrissy
Hehe!
Chrissy is funny as usual but is right on.
She brought me back from de dead to get a good laff and I have to acknowledge that.
Thanks Chrissy!
I have been ready but not waiting for it, just enjoying whilst there is life.
This board was good for me to get connected to WI (and call out the Burnhamites razz ).

 
sgtdjones 2017-11-20 23:24:28 

In reply to black

A very short dude


lol lol lol

He is not short, has limited elevation.


razz razz razz

 
Yamfoot 2017-11-21 00:17:15 

Timely thread given the death of Grenadian Trevor Thwaites over the weekend. Not sure of details but it has taken everyone here by surprise. Good friend to Junior, who was with him every day that he was in hospital. Trevor was a journalist and a former boxer and cricketer.

Me...

cremation, sprinkle my ashes in the sea in front of Spice Island Beach Resort where I spent some happy years. My father asked me if I asked the owner permission smile I said I don't have to.

Our family is definitely not into the lavish funerals. When my maternal Grand died, the funeral was 3 days later and she was cremated. Her ashes are in my Mom's closest so she has been with us for the last 17 years.

Ok, bed time.

 
Dan_De_Lyan 2017-11-21 00:55:39 

In reply to sgtdjones

He is not short, has limited elevation.


What are you talking about? some fence can be 4ft 6in high

 
powen001 2017-11-21 05:55:15 

In reply to Yamfoot

funny enough, Grenada was my first Caribbean Island visited outside of BIM...and I fell in love with how much we had in common and yet that slight flavor of spice ...that subtle difference made me really fall in love with us all as a people

 
doosra 2017-11-21 06:25:57 

i doh wah be like jeremy

this thread tho

me not ready yet jah...me ave 2 likkle ones still sucking bottle

 
Chrissy 2017-11-21 06:41:48 

In reply to doosra

LOL - I heard that a medical student once ran into his grandmother's cadaver.

 
Chrissy 2017-11-21 06:42:51 

In reply to Larr Pullo

Only I decide my purpose. Allyuh real stupidee

 
Chrissy 2017-11-21 06:44:16 

In reply to goofballs

Good -you can still laugh lol

 
Chrissy 2017-11-21 06:45:37 

In reply to Yamfoot

Nice lol

 
Larr Pullo 2017-11-21 08:17:52 

In reply to Chrissy

LOL - I heard that a medical student once ran into his grandmother's cadaver.


See? Bet he was happy that his Grandmom donated herself to his learning. I she forget the cremation thing and donate your body to science. smile smile

BTW there is an element of intelligent design that decides yours and everyone else's purpose in life. smile smile