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Well they wouldn't let me in.  I went to the hospital (MD Anderson in Houston), but where he is now is more restrictive.  I may try again in a day or two. 

He's out of it, not responding. 

Rough. Thanks for going anyhow.
Try again. At this point, your main benefit may be with the family. If your friend is beyond earthly medicine, caring for those who love him would be a blessing.

Condolences, Gigem.  I hope that he, his family, and friends, can find peace.

I hate funerals, usually.  I probably will see more of them fairly soon.  The last was for two young men suicides.

Rough.

The last funeral I went to was in early December and was for the 20-year-old daughter of some close friends of ours.  She committed suicide as well, on December 2nd.  She was a sophomore at Texas Tech and by all accounts there were no outward signs or warnings at all.  It's probably the saddest funeral I've ever been to.

Dang.  20 years old, not even old enough to really know shit.  I have a 19 YO myself, soon to be 20.  I try to talk to him all the time to make sure there aren't any hidden issues.  These kids have too much to live for.  

The funeral isn't for another week.  I've been asked to be a pallbearer and graciously said yes.  I feel honored as I only knew my friend the last few years.  

There is a new Buc'ees south of Macon now on I-75 and I stopped there for gas and went inside and bought a pulled pork sandwich, which was "OK".  I asked my wife about the place and her one word summation was "Horrible".  She is very sensitive to smells and said it smelled worse than she could stand.  OK then, we didn't stop on the drive back.

It was crowded with people, I thought it was OK, but am not sure of the actual appeal of the place, when traveling I just want to fill up and be on my way.

There is a new Buc'ees south of Macon now on I-75 and I stopped there for gas and went inside and bought a pulled pork sandwich, which was "OK".  I asked my wife about the place and her one word summation was "Horrible".  She is very sensitive to smells and said it smelled worse than she could stand.  OK then, we didn't stop on the drive back.

It was crowded with people, I thought it was OK, but am not sure of the actual appeal of the place, when traveling I just want to fill up and be on my way.

There are different sizes of Buc-ees.  You stopped at a travel center.  They are big.  They have lots and lots of gas pumps, so you can just leave your car at the pump.  

The smaller ones are the ones I prefer.  Bucees were born right here in my literal backyard, the 2nd store ever is in my neighborhood.  It just finally closed a few months ago (we have another one in my small town).  They have clean restrooms, cheap ice, cheap fountain drinks, and you can usually get in/out pretty fast.  If all you want is to fill up, use the restroom, and be on your way you should still be able to do that without much trouble, even at a travel center.  

I prefer not to go to the big travel centers either.  Too much crap I don't need and wont' buy.  I just want clean bathroom and cheap fountain drinks.