Tuesday, July 1, 2025

In Memory

 
Mom crosses over.
       
Gretchen Bolingbroke
1940-2025
 
Raised two children as a single mother working multiple jobs.
Became a Visual Basic programmer in her 70s. 
  
She always wanted me to get off the computer and go outside.
 
She would have been proud of this blog anyway.  
 
 
Proceeds from July's Patreon will go to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). Donations to that organization or to your local chapter (or equivalent organization in your country) are appreciated.
 
I will need a little more time. 
 
 
Posted by CRPG Addict at 6:07 PM

70 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM

    My heartfelt condolences for your loss. I hope you told about the blog to her, even if your text suggests otherwise. She for sure would have approved.

    -Miikka

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  2. POJuly 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM

    My condolences.

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  3. LoneStarJuly 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    My condolences from Canary Islands, get well mr crpgaddict

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  4. Rowan LipkovitsJuly 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Take as much time as you need!

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  5. LarryFarrJuly 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM

    So sorry. Truly, take the time you need. Losing your mom - at any age - is tough. Take care.

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  6. MrRoivasJuly 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM

    May her memory be a blessing.

    I’m sorry it has to one a blessing now.

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    1. MrRoivasJuly 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM

      I’m sorry it has to be a blessing now.

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  7. lebkinJuly 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM

    Take all the time you need. We'll be here when you get back to writing and publishing.

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  8. ArthegallJuly 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM

    So sorry for your loss, Chet.

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  9. JasperAKJuly 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM

    You have my sincerest condolences

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  10. AlphabeticalAnonymousJuly 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM

    Very sorry to hear it. Best wishes through this dark time.

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  11. rdpeytonJuly 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM

    Take care of yourself, Chet.

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  12. DaakmoreJuly 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM

    Condolences, take all the time you need, family is way more important.

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  13. LanHawkJuly 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM

    Best wishes to you and your family and brighter times ahead.

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  14. Shan McLaughlinJuly 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM

    My deepest sympathies, Chet. Take care of yourself, and only come back when you are ready.

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  15. Scott GageJuly 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM

    Condolences to you and all your loved ones

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  16. stepped pyramidsJuly 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM

    Condolences and best wishes. We'll be here, reading the wonderful archives.

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  17. BJuly 2, 2025 at 2:05 AM

    Frequent reader, infrequent commenter.

    She did good.

    Hope you find your peace. The only guarantee we get with age is loss, but it's how we manage it that matters. Don't forget that if you're in the dark you're likely to be eaten by a grue

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  18. Miguel RamirezJuly 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM

    So sorry for your loss Chet. Please accept the condolences of a very long term reader of this blog. Beautiful choice of picture to memorialise her as well. Keep well and don't get eaten by a grue.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM

    Sorry for your loss. I’ve been reading this blog for years. Find your peace.

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  20. AhabJuly 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM

    Best wishes. May her life and memory inspire and comfort.

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  21. RobertJuly 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM

    Chet, so very sorry for your loss - deepest condolences to you and your family.

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  22. jcdJuly 2, 2025 at 3:35 AM

    I’m very sorry for your loss, Chet.

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  23. Matt_MuirJuly 2, 2025 at 4:29 AM

    Sincere condolences

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  24. ChabbeyJuly 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM

    Sincères condoléances,

    Your blog has helped me a lot during though time. I hope you'll find your peace

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  25. Pedro Q.July 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM

    So sorry for your loss.

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  26. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM

    My condolences. I'm so sorry.

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  27. ReiskaJuly 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM

    Take all the time you need. I'm sure your mom was an amazing person. :)

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  28. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 5:17 AM

    Sorry to hear the sad news. That's a beautiful photo you posted. Take some time off. We'll be here when you return. Much love. xo

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  29. Risingson CarlosJuly 2, 2025 at 6:09 AM

    Warm, long hugs. Take your time. Give time to yourself to mourn. Death of a parent is one of the hardest things - I still have not got over my dad's one years ago - and it makes weird things to your head, so yeah, take your time.

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  30. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 6:32 AM

    Appreciate everything you write and I am so sorry. I recently lost my father. He was born in 1940, too.

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  31. AbacosJuly 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM

    My sincere condoleances. I lost my father less than one year ago.

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  32. ShowsniJuly 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM

    Very sorry for your loss, do take all the time you need.

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  33. fireballJuly 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM

    My deepest condolences. As a person who is already in health-care for his father I know the day of final goodbye can be just tomorrow. Still the situation is tugging at my heart, I haven't really found a way to finally accept that his days are coming to an end.

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  34. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM

    My sincerest condolences.

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  35. SammyVJuly 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM

    I’m so sorry for your loss Chet. We’ll be here when you get back and in the meantime sending peace and love to you and family.

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  36. RossJuly 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    Sorry for your loss. May her memory be a comfort.

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  37. CarlKontermannJuly 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM

    I am so sorry for you Loss, Chester. My sincerest condolences.

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  38. vitellusJuly 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM

    My condolences, I hope you are well, and get better over time. Loss is always hard no matter who it is in your life as long as they made an impact.

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  39. RonCJuly 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    So sorry for your loss Chet, sending good thoughts for you and your family.

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  40. DavidHJuly 2, 2025 at 11:13 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss, Chet.

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  41. DanielJuly 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM

    Best

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  42. Zack MacomberJuly 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM

    You're in my thoughts.

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  43. BoardGameNutJuly 2, 2025 at 11:53 AM

    So sorry for you loss. Prayers for you and your family.

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  44. Static4444July 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM

    My sincere condolences for your loss.

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  45. 58DreamStreetJuly 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM

    Terribly sorry for your loss, Chet. May her memory be a blessing.

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  46. BuscaJuly 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear that. Losing a parent is hard and I can only imagine all the more so if she raised you as a single mother. I wish you the best in this difficult time.

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  47. VoltglossJuly 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM

    My deepest condolences. Echoing others' comments, you should of course feel free to take all the time needed. We'll be here, all sending our best wishes.

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  48. Fincas KhalmorilJuly 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM

    My condolences, Mr. Addict.

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  49. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM

    Sorry for your loss

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  50. Bastien MARCHINAJuly 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM

    All my condoleances.

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  51. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM

    So sorry for your loss.

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  52. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM

    My condolences, dear Addict.

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  53. KenHRJuly 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM

    So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts here.

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  54. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.

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  55. RadiantJuly 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM

    My sincere condolences, Chet.

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  56. BuckJuly 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM

    I'm sorry for you loss. And thankful for the causes you support. Take all the time you need.

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  57. arthurdawgJuly 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM

    Very sorry for your loss. Just lost my old man in January of this year. He too was born in 1940. It isn't easy and I hope that you find peace.

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  58. NiklasJuly 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM

    Yes she would have been proud. You bring joy and comfort to us who read your blog.

    Take good care of yourself.

    Condolences

    Niklas Björkeroth

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  59. VonotarJuly 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM

    While the words never seem quite adequate, my deepest condolences. While I can't speak for everyone, I think the community you've built here would love to support you how ever you need.

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  60. matt wJuly 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM

    I'm so sorry, Chet. Take good care of yourself.

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  61. Gerry QuinnJuly 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM

    My condolences. Take your time.

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  62. PK ThunderJuly 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM

    My condolences, Chet. My wife and I have lost five relatives within the last few years, including all four of our parents, and it's left us exhausted and depleted. It's not just in the grief, but in the sheer amount of stuff to be done when someone passes, not to mention the family politics that sooner or later rear their head. All the "Hey, I just heard and I'm so sorry..." correspondence is exhausting to keep up with, and while it's well-meaning, it doesn't help us solve our daily problems.

    Thus: I hope you have enough support in your daily life, and that your friends and family rise to the occasion. Take all the time you need, with everything.

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    1. KorathJuly 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM

      I'll echo that regarding correspondence. In particular, the "Anything you need." line is the worst.

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  63. AnonymousJuly 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss, Chet. Take all the time you need, don't rush on our account. I lost my dad nearly 2 years ago; I moved quickly to get "back to normal" and I think that was a mistake.

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  64. ATMachineJuly 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM

    My condolences for your loss. May she rest in peace.

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  65. Alrik von PremJuly 3, 2025 at 3:41 AM

    So sorry for your loss.

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  66. ExploradorrpgJuly 3, 2025 at 3:54 AM

    My condolences. I hope you're well.

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  67. GrathJuly 3, 2025 at 4:07 AM

    I'm very sorry for your loss, Chet. May she rest in peace, and please let others take care of you.

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