Sniffler Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 May seem like a strange place to post this but bear with me. I got a call this morning that an old friend had died. We worked together for over a decade building golf courses, Craig was our surveyor. He always liked his Marlboros so lung cancer overcame him yesterday. Craig was a born and raised a Texan, Midland to be exact. I remember him on the job in cut offs, t-shirt, tennis shoes and a Stetson. I'm posting this here 'cause Craig always enjoyed a cold beer or a drink of whisky. Pretty girls were a big favorite too. Like a lot of Texans he could spin a yarn and make you laugh until you hurt. Here is to Craig Riddell from West by God Texas. May you rest in peace bro. Ya'll do me a favor and the next drink you have raise it to my friend. ****! Now there's something in my eye. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G30SF/F-250 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 My drinks tonight will be for Craig and the life he led. If y'all were friends I will put money down that he was a great dude. To Craig! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWalrad Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 To Craig... and to a life well lived. Salude Amigo! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBO Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'll have my wife (pretty girl) pour me a beer and a shot, and raise both to Craig. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Junkie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Here's to you Craig! You sound like a damned fine man and i would've enjoyed the chance to have a drink or six with you. RIP 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Junkie Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, TBO said: I'll have my wife (pretty girl) pour me a beer and a shot, and raise both to Craig. Pictures..... Of the wife. We've seen a shot and a beer plenty of times... Edited August 29, 2017 by Taco Junkie Cuz TBO will use the short cut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskerbuttons Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I raise a glass of Rhetoric 23 to Craig and his life. May he always be remembered as great friend and Texan. Sorry for your loss Sniff. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) Shot of Jameson to Craig. Sorry for your loss. Edited August 29, 2017 by KFC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Shark Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Will do, I am so sorry for your loss. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 To sharing drink, smoke, and laughter among friends. Fair winds and following seas, Craig. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffler Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Thank ye gents. This is just the kind of thing old Craig would like, a virtual wake, if you will. Many is the time our wives had to drive us back to our campers from a bar or restaurant. As I recall we were in rare form in Birmingham, Alabama. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkdweller22 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Tonight I shall drink to Craig and Sniff and the good times you had. May you find many more in the life to follow! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBKEITH Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I'm a little late here. Sorry to hear of the loss, sniffy. Craig sounded like one hell of a guy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1L26 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 A toast to the heavens for Craig! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWalrad Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 If Craig was good enough for one night of toasts, he's good enough to two. Sniffler, this one is for you and Craig. May the Powers That Be shine down on you, your Mrs., and Craig's family. May Craig hoist a glass along side TPTB with a West Texas "Hell Yeah!". Salude My Friends! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budqueiser Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm late getting to the bar, so I just saw this. Hats off to your friend. I'm having a few beers and some Beam in his honor. A friend of yours is a friend of mine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Junkie Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 5:12 AM, Sniffler said: Thank ye gents. This is just the kind of thing old Craig would like, a virtual wake, if you will. Many is the time our wives had to drive us back to our campers from a bar or restaurant. As I recall we were in rare form in Birmingham, Alabama. I've had some fine times in B'ham. I think I've destroyed all the evidence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniffler Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 46 minutes ago, Taco Junkie said: I've had some fine times in B'ham. I think I've destroyed all the evidence. We had a running margarita drinking contest. Whoever puked first lost. Then there was Lynn's Den and Diamond Jim's Bunny Club. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gun Shark Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) To Craig! Edited September 17, 2017 by Gun Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G19 DB Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 On 8/29/2017 at 11:59 AM, KBKEITH said: I'm a little late here. Sorry to hear of the loss, sniffy. Craig sounded like one hell of a guy. I'm here a lot late. To friends past, may their memories live on forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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