A whisky/whiskey for the Zombie

[WatcherOfTheNight]

So sad to hear about Zombie tonight & cant find a new thread now that the keep the home fires thread is full?
Is there one?
Such a wonderful woman who will be missed by so so many people.
No words seem enough, just wanted to raise a glass 🥃 to toast the legend that is Zombie & the legacy she's left behind.x

RIP Zombie. Never met you in real life but loved reading you here. Actually crying
Hope her family and friends here and elsewhere find happiness in memories after the first sadness.

Sleep tight Zombie. xx

I wrote a poem last night after hearing the news. I couldn't really sleep. Would it be ok to post it here, do you think, Fid?

I can't add anything that hasn't already been said, but I'm glad to have 'known' you Zombie. You made a difference. No more pain now.

(gincandle for the Zombie)

Bath, Bathslad is ace! And how Z woukd have approved. Good luck to him.

I would post your poem ikl

Sleep tight Zombie

Gosh ikl you loon. Of course.

How lovely of you

RIP Zombie. Love to your family and friends.

I'll have a bourbon or two in her honour tonight.

Thank you ladies. Here goes.

The sweetest friend I never met
So many troubles of her own, and yet
Was always there for those in need
With gentle thought or kindest deed
Our Zombie

We'd all look forward to each day
And hang on every word you'd say
Your Maccy D's, your gardener saga
Your 'fresh air' trips and knackered Aga
Our Zombie

You grounded us with your serenity
We laughed out loud with each obscenity
You counselled us through our bad luck
With a simple motto 'Damn, Bugger, Fuck'
Our Zombie

Each day we'd wile and laugh together
We hoped and prayed it was forever
We knew one day we'd have to part
But you will stay in every heart
Our Zombie

All too soon you had to leave
Those left behind will sorely grieve
Yet smile through tears, our greatest pleasure
Was knowing you, oh dearest treasure
Our Zombie

Though you know we will have wept
Our solemn promise will be kept
The lights will shine, the walls will shake
As the Phalanx rocks out at your wake
Our Zombie

Sleep tight, dearest Candy. Love, gin & laugher always.

The Phalanx

Oh, Candy.

We were FB friends but we never met, with me living in the States and all.

It's almost 1:30 in the morning here and I've had almost the whole bottle of wine and I find I cant stop crying.

She said it would be soon, but I just didn't think...I don't know. God she was brave.

Good rest. I'll miss you.

Go peacefully Zombie. will be raised in your honour tonight.

I love that ikl.

That's great Ikl. Made me smile.

Wonderfully fitting tribute ikl.

Sleep tight, lovely lady.

Sweet dreams Zombie xx

Love the poem Ikl.

Sleep tight Zombie. You touched so many lives. A true example of MN Royalty. Here's to you

Bloody hell ikl you've made me start crying again.

RIP Zombie. I have lurked through most of your journey, what an incredible woman you have been. Thinking of your family and friends ar this sad time.

Condolences to the Zfamily, RL and MN friends and the indomitable Phalanx.
Zombie xx

Such sad news, I'm so sorry ZombieLad, ZombieLass and ZombieNiece.

Fly Free, Zombie. Hope you have all your limbs, a large glass of whiskey and you're dancing in that fabulous red dress with all those who've gone ahead to welcome you.