Esau Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Well,tough week around here,wasn't sure if I would post this stuff or not but,with well over 1/2 a 40 of vodka into me and some sweet John Prine playing,I'm just thinking about my Dad (John Prine was his favourite),I figured its cool.... My father Arthur H. Hyrsko (Risko) passed away in august 27 1997 while on the road working in the USA (Defiance,Ohio) in his sleep at a hotel.Last day we had together we actually were good friends (we didn't see eye to eye usually) but as if in some deep unknown knowledge he sorta knew he wasn't coming home and just wanted to hang out with me,we drank beers at the kitchen table and reminised about the past and had a good old laugh,told some lies and som fishing stories and generally just had a great time.All the while listening to John Prine,something we always saw eye to eye on.Went to bed that night with a sense of peace in me,and the next morning while I was at my chemo treatments he hit the road. 3 months later: I was in line at the beer store just after buying my ticket to europe and was ready to celebrate my chemo & radiation treatments ending my cell phone rang and my ma told me to come to her house.I seemed to know what was up,I knew it wasn't good.The state police had called my ma's informing her they had found my Dad,in bed,in the hotel room,persumably dead three days,alone.Devasting. I've never owned a cell phone again.I shut it off the very next day. Labour day appropiatly was his funeral,he was a very great husband to my Mom and father to my brother,sister & I as well a strong Union man,not to mention one hell of tradesmen (Electrician).Coached hockey,was a fisherman,camper,traveller and a pretty dam straight up/no bullshit guy.Solid.Dam I miss the guy... Here's to him. I been thinking lately about the people I meet The carwash on the corner and the hole in the street The way my ankles hurt with shoes on my feet And I'm wondering if I'm gonna see tomorrow. Father forgive us for what we must do You forgive us we'll forgive you We'll forgive each other till we both turn blue Then we'll whistle and go fishing in heaven. I was in the army but I never dug a trench I used to bust my knuckles on a monkey wrench Then I'd go to town and drink and give the girls a pinch But I don't think they ever even noticed me. Fish and whistle, whistle and fish Eat everything that they put on your dish And when we get through we'll make a big wish That we never have to do this again again? again? On my very first job I said thank you and please They made me scrub a parking lot down on my knees Then I got fired for being scared of bees And they only give me fifty cents an hour. ---------------------------------- To top it off this week also is the week my engagment ended 5 years ago....what a week. Not sure why am ramblin here,just felt like it I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Freak Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Cheers to the memories. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 I know a guy That’s got a lot to lose He’s a pretty nice fellow But he’s kind of confused He’s got muscles in his head That ain’t never been used Thinks he own half of this town Starts drinking heavy Gets a big red nose Beats his old lady With a rubber hose Then he takes her out to dinner And buys her new clothes That’s the way that the world goes ’round. That’s the way that the world goes ’round You’re up one day And the next you’re down It’s half an inch of water And you think you’re gonna drown That’s the way that the world goes ’round. I was sitting in the bathtub Counting my toes When the radiator broke Water all froze I got stuck in the ice Without my clothes Naked as the eyes of a clown I was crying ice cubes Hoping I’d croak When the sun come through the window The ice all broke I stood up and laughed Thought it was a joke That’s the way that the world goes ’round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Tipping one for you, bro. take good care greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 take good care greg Da Here's the story of a man and his family And a big trip that they took Well, I heard all about in a restaurant And I read it in a history book They rented a car at the Erie Canal But the car didn't have no brake Said Ma to Pa "My God this car" "Is gonna fall into the Bottomless Lake" Well, Mama turned to Daddy with a pale face Said "I've done something horribly wrong" "Well, the waters still runnin' in the bathtub" And I think I left the kitchen light on" Then I heard a crash the car when splash And the compass rolled around and around Oh, for Heaven's Sake! We fell in a lake And I think we're all gonna drown Chorus: We are falling down Down to the bottom of a hole in the ground Smoke 'em if you got 'em I'm so scared I can hardly breathe I may never see my sweetheart again Play once after first verse There was plenty of food in the backseat And the windows were rolled up tight So we all nibbled on a chicken leg Told stories 'way thru' the night Well, Pa told one that he told before And the baby got a bellyache Said Ma to Pa "My God this car" "Falling down a Bottomless Lake" Repeat Chorus: Poppa played the music on the radio Mama rocked the baby to sleep He said he would've taken the other road But he didn't think the lake was that deep Well, if the ferry been there at the end of the pier We'd be half way to Uncle Jake's Instead of looking at fish out the window I wish We'd hit the bottom of the Bottomless Lake 'Stead of looking at fish out the window I wish We'd hit the bottom of the Bottomless Lake So if you're ever goin' on a big trip Ya better be careful out there Start everything on you good foot And wear clean underwear Take along a Bible in the backseat Read of David and Solomon For if you make a mistake in the Bottomless Lake You may never see your sweetheart again If you should make a mistake in the Bottomless Lake You may never see your sweetheart again If you should make a mistake in the Bottomless Lake You may never see your sweetheart again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon. Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 here's to your dad greg. life is strange, but good. not to be taken for granted. cheers brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Angel from Montgomery take care greg... Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 cheers buddy and cheers to him for bringing up a really good kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 When I woke up this morning, things were lookin’ bad Seem like total silence was the only friend I had Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won And it was twelve o’clock before I realized That I was havin’ .. no fun Chorus: But fortunately I have the key to escape reality And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while Won’t you please tell the man I didn’t kill anyone No I’m just tryin’ to have me some fun Last time I checked my bankroll, It was gettin’ thin Sometimes it seems like the bottom Is the only place I’ve been I chased a rainbow down a one-way street... dead end And all my friends turned out to be insurance salesmen But fortunately I have the key to escape reality And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while Won’t you please tell the man I didn’t kill anyone No I’m just tryin’ to have me some fun Well, I sat down in my closet with all my overalls Tryin’ to get away From all the ears inside my walls I dreamed the police heard Everything I thought... what then? Well I went to court And the judge’s name was hoffman Ah but fortunately I have the key to escape reality And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while Won’t you please tell the man I didn’t kill anyone No I’m just tryin’ to have me some fun Well done, hot dog bun, my sister’s a nun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Sounds like a great man, sorry for the loss...but keep the memories stong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Right on, G. Nice post. It'd be nice to see you this weekend. I'll have a night cap in your dad's honour right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 In honour of you and your Dad I too will now tip one back.Take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark tonin Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Thanks for sharing Greg ... life is precious. Peace, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Keep on smiling and remembering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 Greg - I think your Dad left behind a real solid dude, and I offer my respect to you both. Thank you for sharing your feelings and memories with us. Cheers to Arthur and Greg Risko! Keep your chin up, friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalacePrincess Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 that just made me get all misty eyed... sorry to hear of your loss, greg, but it sounds like you have a lot of good memories and you keep your dad very close to your heart. i'm sure he's looking out for you. i'll raise one to your dad tonight as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 i'd like to raise one to your dad with you at ctmf! it would defenitely add a good vibe to the party if we had your presence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted September 3, 2004 Report Share Posted September 3, 2004 oh yeah! have fun at van morrison, shake it just a little for me?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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