20 May, 2011

In Memory Of Grandpa Flynn

Babe's Grandpa Flynn had a motto; to live a fulfilling life, you need to exercise your mind, body and spirit...

And, as a graduate of MIT, who enjoyed solving differential equations as a weekend hobby, an avid runner, diver, skier, surfer and triathlete who was still competing and winning well into his 80's, active in his church, often running the predawn, 6 mile round trip there on Sundays just to turn the coffee on, it sounds as though he spent his 92 years doing just that...

Kindness of my father-in-law for sending me my favorite picture of Grandpa Flynn...XXOO
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  1. Ashley TurnerMay 20, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    He sounds like he was a fabulous person! What a great quote! :-)

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  2. pve designMay 20, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    What a great image he set!
    Talk about raising the bar!!!
    pve

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  3. marylounortonMay 20, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Truly wonderful when the oldies stay so active and involved! We should all strive to do so. Thanks for such an inspiration!

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  4. sleMay 20, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    A motto to live by, indeed!

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  5. PatsyMay 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I think I'd like to adopt that motto. What a wonderful legacy.

    My sympathies to you, Babe and Babe's family.

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  6. HopsyMay 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    What a wonderful person. Sometimes it seems like men like this are a dying breed which is so sad. However, I am certain Babe will carry on the family tradition and lived out his motto!

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  7. LPCMay 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    The kind of thing that makes one nod one's head and mutter, "Good for him. Good for him." Thank you.

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  8. mary anneMay 20, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    What an amazing man. What a nice lineage for Babe to come from. Wish I'd known this one, too (ref to Melissa's friend from earlier in the week).

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  9. The Preppy PrincessMay 20, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Learning that part of his personality makes sense,very much so. It seems he had an abundant spirit, that part of the gene pool seems to flourish within your dear, kind, ever gracious Babe. Hugs and prayers to you, as well as good thoughts.
    tp

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  10. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    What a wonderful, vibrant man!
    We need more of his kind. but, sadly the good ones are going and few are coming along to replace them. My condolences to you all who loved him. Be happy you know him and have wonderful memories.

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  11. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Condolences to your family. He lived life to the fullest.
    BarbaraG

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  12. Alexandra Bee BlogMay 22, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Wow, what an incredible life he lived!! My thoughts are with your family as you celebrate his life!

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  13. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Great motto. Sounds as if he had a life well lived.

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