Rest In Peace @Frogboy!

[ChemicalB]

Well, I don't know for sure where Frogboy is right now, but last night I got a good chuckle about how he might look at the whole thing of living and dying etc. I was sitting on the curb outside where I live, mulling over my problems and the world's problems, and as usual I was more or less just searching to find a way to stave off a nose dive of depression. No idea what I was thinking about at 11 PM, when suddently a small object no larger than about 1/2 inch flew by in my periphery about two or three feet away. Well, it took me a few seconds to gather my wits, but I remember it landed with a kersplat, so maybe that's what made me nervous about it. I couldn't immediately think of anything that sounds like that plopping onto pavement. However, when I pulled myself together to focus on the object laying on the driveway (it came from the curb direction), sure enough it was, you guessed it...a tiny green tree frog...three toes and all. Just like this and about this size:

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Oh yeah, I made triple sure. I got up close and got a good look. Well, I went upstairs after watching it jump across the driveway (with gigantic leaps) to get the phone to take a picture, but more people came around, and he must have gotten nervous about the scene and jumped away

Btw, I haven't seen one of these in I bet 30 years...and I am outside a substantial amount of the time. What kind of odds are these that I would see one now? After reading about @davisd's dream, I am now a believer. No getting rid of the frog...and maybe his mission wasn't quite finished yet lol. Thanks for all the posts in his memory and for the thread. It's all been great to read...

It is a sign, at least I want to believe that.
I've experienced something similar when my best friend died a few years ago.
Often I was listening his favorite song (not very known, a song of Genesis) everywhere.
Coincidence? Maybe.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

Thanks for sharing Trickster. MT's not going to be the same without Froggy. He was a big reason on why MT was such a great place ever since I joined last year.

 

[Weebarra]

Well, I don't know for sure where Frogboy is right now, but last night I got a good chuckle about how he might look at the whole thing of living and dying etc. I was sitting on the curb outside where I live, mulling over my problems and the world's problems, and as usual I was more or less just searching to find a way to stave off a nose dive of depression. No idea what I was thinking about at 11 PM, when suddently a small object no larger than about 1/2 inch flew by in my periphery about two or three feet away. Well, it took me a few seconds to gather my wits, but I remember it landed with a kersplat, so maybe that's what made me nervous about it. I couldn't immediately think of anything that sounds like that plopping onto pavement. However, when I pulled myself together to focus on the object laying on the driveway (it came from the curb direction), sure enough it was, you guessed it...a tiny green tree frog...three toes and all. Just like this and about this size:

View attachment 197558

Oh yeah, I made triple sure. I got up close and got a good look. Well, I went upstairs after watching it jump across the driveway (with gigantic leaps) to get the phone to take a picture, but more people came around, and he must have gotten nervous about the scene and jumped away

Btw, I haven't seen one of these in I bet 30 years...and I am outside a substantial amount of the time. What kind of odds are these that I would see one now? After reading about @davisd's dream, I am now a believer. No getting rid of the frog...and maybe his mission wasn't quite finished yet lol. Thanks for all the posts in his memory and for the thread. It's all been great to read...

@AtlBo, you made me cry (again) but with a smile this time.

a post from froggy's sis on his facebook timeline :
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Thanks @Trickster for the update, i hope that @frogboy 's sister finds some small comfort in these messages for her brother and knows how much we loved him.

 

[JM Safe]

@davisd thanks for sharing your dream, and thank you very much @AtlBo for sharing your experience. I think our brother froggy is watching us!

 

[FrFc1908]

This following is posted with permission of Craig's ( @frogboy ) sister

 

[JM Safe]

This following is posted with permission of Craig's ( @frogboy ) sister View attachment 197664

Thank you for posting it friend!

 

[FrFc1908]

Thank you for posting it friend!

No worries my friend! His sister told me that their mother was also truely touched by all passion for her son in this thread! What a fine and heartwarming community we have and that we honour the lagacy of the frogster!

 

[given]

@Trickster thanks for sharing buddy

 

[FrFc1908]

@Trickster thanks for sharing buddy

No worries bro! My pleasure!!

 

[JM Safe]

No worries my friend! His sister told me that their mother was also truely touched by all passion for her son in this thread! What a fine and heartwarming community we have and that we honour the lagacy of the frogster!

Froggy was my first (and best) friend on MT. He simply was a beautiful person, I always liked our conversations and funny PMs. He was always very kind, wonderful and ready to help others members!!!

 

[vinylmeister]

Really bad news. All the best for his family and friends! R.I.P!

 

[given]

everytime when i got problems with my laptop he is the first one that i think and go straight to him and he's always there to helped me out though... and also he is one of the fisrt member that i have met him here....

 

[Deletedmessiah]

Thanks for updating and sharing @Trickster! He was a nice looking guy!

 

[FrFc1908]

Thanks for updating and sharing @Trickster! He was a nice looking guy!

Yes he was @Deletedmessiah : This is a photo when he was younger. I asked his sister for a more recent photo , because our rock 'n roll legend , avid mt helper and above all : everybody's friend was 57 when he passed away

 

[tonibalas]

I am really hoping this thread is easing even just a little the pain of his family.
And i am really happy that we can give a parent a moment of happiness in this difficult hours.
Thank you @Trickster for giving us the news about his family.

 

[Lightning_Brian]

I am deeply sad to hear that @frogboy one of my first friends here at MT has passed away. Thank you Craig for all that you have done here at MT. Your legacy will live on. I teared up pretty bad when I found out you passed away my friend... MT will not be the same without you! I know you are in a better place. May God provide your family with peace and comfort in knowing that you were cherished by countless people throughout this world.

To the familiy of Craig: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know this time is extremely tough and hard beyond our understanding and imagination. Please know that part of Craig will live on through me, because he was one great man who always always uplifted others and helped others here at MT. I will continue to help others as he was a great help to me at times - personal and tech wise.

Rest in peace Craig. You'll always be part of MT and part of you will always be part of me.

~ Brian H.

 

[spaceoctopus]

Extremely sad news. RIP froggy and condolences to his family. My friend, thank you for your time, patience and generosity, you will be greatly missed. Another time, in another life we'll meet again dear friend.:emoji_sob:

 

[show-Zi]

Please delete it if there is a problem with the specification of the image.
For me, the origin of the name @frogboy was the best favorite post. As I was able to see the picture, the scene at that time was first realized.

 

[bribon77]

I can not believe it ... I was shocked by this news ..
RIP @frogboy and condolences to his family. I will always remember him as a friend, and a great person who tried to help others.

 

[bribon77]