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My grandfather is 92. I have a small number of relatives I fully expect will want more than their share, the things that may fetch some coin. I hear the more br
by g5095 5y ago
My grandfather is 92. I have a small number of relatives I fully expect will want more than their share, the things that may fetch some coin. I hear the more brazen ones 'Grandad, when you're gone, Grandma can't drive, what do you plan on doing with the car?'
I would dearly like to ask him for his harmonica. I remember sitting on his lap while he'd play Larry Adler tunes (he doesn't have the breath for it anymore). I don't think anyone else will care for it, something to go in a box to the thrift store I'm sure, but watching the looters plan their moments I can hardly bring myself to say anything, and so I'll just sit and make him another cup of tea.
Thanks for your story OP.
- Bayart 5y agoJust ask him. He'd probably be happier giving something to someone who wants it himself. My great aunt who's 93 won't stop giving me anything I show the slightest amount of interest in.
- thaumasiotes 5y agoI agree. He'd probably be delighted just to hear >> I remember sitting on his lap while he'd play Larry Adler tunes
- hobs 5y agoIf he doesnt play it anymore then its the right time to ask him for it - when people die the little things will indeed get lost, my grandfather promised the pistol he accidentally shot himself with to like ?6? people? (framed, with the newspaper article, the man was a fanatic about safety haha.)
- wombatpm 5y agoAsk now. Ask to teach you to play. Just buried my father-in-law and we wish we had gone through his stuff when he was alive, but didn’t because we thought it was morbid. But it is one last opportunity to hear the stories behind the things. Don’t wait. Call him now (unless he is sleeping)