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My heartfelt condolences to Mervinos family and friends. I so much enjoyed reading everything he wrote, all so vivid... as I was actually living it. I'm grateful to you Marty for posting and keeping Mervinos' writing and memories/life alive on the board and hope they continue to stay here! I loved so much when he posted. He is a memorable and unforgettable person who lived his dream and helped soooo many in his special way.
Peace.
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Thats bad news, Merv was a real gentleman, and in this "graceless age" that meant something. He will be missed. Vaya con Dios, amigo.
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Marty - I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.
I didn't meet him - but I did sit at the table next to him a Estelle's for breakfast one morning when I was there last year.
He lit a cigarette and his companion said "man, those things are gonna kill you". And he replied as straight faced as could be and said "Now you tell me".
They both started laughed - I did too.
I recognized him from some of his posts when I got back. He seems to have had a very full and happy life - and was blessed with a great sense of humor.
My condolences to his family, too.
Time flys - have fun!
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Here's part of one of his last emails to me... he asked me to share it with his friends when he decided he couldn't make it on our next trip down. we were to arrive in san pedro on november 6th.
From the Mervin Man to his frends in San Pedro
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Señores, Viva Belice y el gentes de San Pedro,
Mervino
If it be now, 'tis not to come,
if it be not to come. it will be now,
if it be not now, yet it will come,
the readiness is all.
Shakespeare's Hamlet
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He knew the cigarettes would kill him. He told me so a couple of days ago. But you know what? He had a full life, and he knew it. He told me last week "I must have done something right." He is at peace and deservedly so. His last words were "Hi, Mr. Key" to my little brother. He smiled and went to sleep.
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In fact, everyone in the bar seemed to be having a fine time, particularly the lads milling around the bar. They were engaged in the pleasant occupation of shooting a BB gun (an air rifle to some) at an empty beer can, which was placed on a wall-shelf about twenty feet away, and making small wagers on the outcome thereof. The tequila in me wanted to join in those festivities, so I waltzed up to the bar and asked to join. When they finally got the drift of what I was proposing, being after I put a few coins on the bar and gestured at the can, one bright lad matched my coins and handed me the BB gun. It was a pretty easy shot, even for a well tequila-ed shooter. Almost bursting with pride, I scooped up the coins and even started back to our table. But, before I could get underway, I (or maybe the tequila) had an urge to engage in burlesque. I walked over to the shelf, replaced the beer can, stood my lit cigarette on top, put my loose coins (winnings and all) on the bar, pointed at the cigarette topped can, and said, "el cigarro". The lads all nodded okay, so I gestured at the coins on the bar. They dug around in their pockets and mumbled to each other in Spanish while I carefully checked to make sure that all bets were covered. Then, as I carefully aimed my weapon at it's target and the tension in the room became overpowering, I stuck my finger in the air to indicate a time out. Then, I walked back to our table, downed the last half of my current glass of tequila, went back to my aiming post, studied the target, turned around to face away from the target, rested the BB gun on and over my shoulder, and ...... yep, nicked the cigarette off the top of the beer can. That shot was probably the crowning glory of my non-family life, and well rewarded. A mighty cheer of "Ole" was heard around the room and the barkeeper and his lads bought us several more rounds of tequila. It became one of Mike's favorite tales; and, I wish that you could have heard him tell it instead of me.
Marty, I wish I knew this man as you and so many have. My heart goes out to all who got the privelege to know him.
Casa Picasso celebrated three yearsthis May, thanks to all of you!
Chris and Jen
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God bless him Marty, good friends are truly a blessing.
I've already told you more than I know.
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Shannymara and Marty,
I'm sorry for your loss. How lucky you both were to have him a part of your lives. We were fortunate to have his participation on this board as well. Thanks for sharing him with us Marty.
Teenah
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