Carla D
True BYH Addict
@SonOfALateStarter , thank you for joining the herd. Joe a.k.a. Latestarter was a pretty special guy. I started reading his journal a couple of months ago. I’ve only knocked on the door of his journal. I on page 71 only have another 610+ pages to read about him and his story. He had so many talents, information to share, encouragement, and offered a checks and balance system to some people. I like the way he had been able to put a not so bad spin on a tough day for him. Or he would make a joke about it. He knew a liybit about anything and everything. Sometimes the only thing he knew was the fact that he knew nothing about a subject and then tagged people who likely would have the answers the person was looking for. For a guy who appears to have led a pretty private life, with modern yet primitive ways of approaching life. He wasn’t a flashy guy as far as I’ve figured out. But for as modestly he lived his life he was one of the richest and wealthiest people I’ve chatted with. He didn’t strut his stuff, he wasn’t cocky, but he had some much to offer anyone who may have crossed his path. He was taken away from this earth way too soon. But on a different note, nowhere nearly enough people can say they were doing something they loved doing and was passionate about. Your dad was able to his passionate thing all the way to the end of his story. With the only exceptions being the times he had recently spent in the hospital. He wasn’t stuck in an assisted living facility, a nursing home, or a vegetative state. He was able to share his Witt, keep his health issues private all the way to the end. I only hope he was made a lot less painful than he had been living lately while he was in the hospital. Welcome aboard Joey. I’m so glad you have had such amazing help with this process of closing his book. He was honestly a top-notch man. I wish I had had the chance to meet him in person. I have a feeling my husband would have had the utmost respect for he has for his own father. Joe and Jim, my DH, had a huge number of things in common. From their military services, build and repair things the proper way and in a very strong fashion. Both were quite disciplined as well. I know my daughter woyhave fallen in love with him as well. She’d likely follow him around and help him with chores. Give Joe a great big huge hug and a kiss, then smother the pets on his farm. From chickens, to goats, dogs, and anything else out there with a pulse and at least two legs. She hasn’t found a four legged critter that she’s afraid of or was unroofed a hug, kiss, and an “Awe, you’re such a good, pretty, sweet ,or soft boy or girl.” I have liked him almost instantly when I joined the group. I have learned a lot of things from him.
And we both like the flying pig idea. What we'd like you to do is go to this site and do a search for a suitable image, or something as close as possible to what you have in mind: 
I am so grateful that you gifted her to me. She is a perfect addition to our herd!!! 
it is a honor knowing people like you 
