My Best Find Ever

VOL1266-X

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My friend Modern Miner encouraged me to post this, Today, I was bushogging pastures on my farm when I eyeballed a green ribbon wrapped around a rolled up 8.5x11" sheet of white paper in a pasture. We occasionally find the remains of helium balloons in the fields. I stopped the tractor, untied the ribbon, and read the contents of the note as shown in the pic. Apparently "Austin" recently lost his Grandfather and wrote him a note and sent it skyward toward heaven. Finds like this really put life in perspective. This is definitely my Best Find. rtde3 (Rob) suggested that I always keep that note and I will. I will never try to locate Austin as I hope he will grow up believing the note made it to his Grandfather. HH, Quindy.
 

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eclipsegt3

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thats so sweet
 

Steve in PA

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Awww, now that is sweet. Kind of a neat idea to help kids deal with the loss, using balloons to send notes to heaven.
 

jb58

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that"ll rip your heart out-does stop to make you think.
 

Dman

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I would keep that in a special place. Banner find.
 

Chug And Red

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Dman said:
I would keep that in a special place. Banner find.

I agree It would Look Great On the Banner Chug And Red!!!!!! Vote Is In
 

Weddle546

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Steve in PA said:
Awww, now that is sweet. Kind of a neat idea to help kids deal with the loss, using balloons to send notes to heaven.

I agree. very neat idea to help them cope with it. Poor little guy. Makes you wish you could help comfort him somehow. :-[
 

Tnmountains

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Ahhhhh. That is cool Quindy.. and glad you climbed down to get it. That is one of the best finds I have seen in a while. Treasure comes in many forms and this is one find you will never forget. Puts things in perspective for sure.
Thanks for sharing. Be a good banner.
HH
TnMtns
 

{Sentinel}

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That's a very sweet and nice way to deal with a Grandfather's death. I lost mine this past Friday night and am finding it alittle difficult to deal with but find solace in the fact that he passed away in no pain in his sleep. That's a very special find Quindy and I think Rob's idea is terrific.
 

treasurehound

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Wow Quindy. When I saw you made a post titled MY BEST FIND EVER I was anxious to see what you found. I am still in awe. I am very proud of you for taking the time to investigate and making a great recovery. Words can not describe how I felt when I read it. Thank you for posting.
 

teleman 2525

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im a grand pa and i find that note to be true treasure it gave me a sad smile but a very warm feeling thanks for the post treasure of the day
 

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umrgolf

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Different than what I was expecting when I read the title, but an awesome find nonetheless :icon_thumleft: I'll vote for this one for sure
 

steelheadwill

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Just imagine all the people who are now thinking
about Grandaddy up in heaven, and the young mans loss.
This was a wonderful post, great work Quindy :thumbsup:
 

creskol

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BANNER VOTE FROM ME, TOO! That is a very special find in deed! Very touching!
 

jb58

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steelheadwill said:
Just imagine all the people who are now thinking
about Grandaddy up in heaven, and the young mans loss.
This was a wonderful post, great work Quindy :thumbsup:

not too many days go by that i think about the 2 grandpas i had that passed away way too early in life. they where so good to me and i sure wished they could have been around longer. loved em both and will never forget em. again a great find that sure hits home.
 

Theakiki

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This made me cry.
 

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