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What happened to innocent until proved guilty? Good job we don't still have lynch mobs!
Im talking about when someone has been found guilty .
supergran
09-10-2012, 21:09
Very sad for supergramps today. He received a phone call from his cousin to say that his uncle had died suddenly last night. They only returned from holiday yesterday and he was fine at 6pm when his daughter left her parents' house.At 10.45 he collapsed and died. A post mortem has to take place. Rarely see my husband cry but it touched me so much when he said that he was the nearest thing he'd had to a father growing up. He was only 12 years older than SG and was very fit and lively.They had spent a lot of time together when he was younger as my husband lost his father in Tunisia in 1943. They were friends all his adult life. Another link broken.
so sorry SG , hugs for supergramps :(
So sorry to hear that SG - give SGramps a hug.
Golden Lady
10-10-2012, 14:47
So sorry to hear your sad news supergran :grouphug: for supergramps.
Sorry to read your sad news supergran. :grouphug: :grouphug: for you both.
VamosVixs
10-10-2012, 16:00
SG :grouphug:
Sorry to hear that SG. Pass on my condolences to Supergramps :grouphug:
patmoren
10-10-2012, 20:59
Sad day for your husband Mo, Unfortunate part of getting old.
patmoren
10-10-2012, 21:02
Watching the wedding on Holby tonight suddenly made me feel very lonely. Takes a long time to forget.
supergran
10-10-2012, 21:33
Don't suppose you will ever forget. You will feel lonely for your husband and some memories will break your heart.:grouphug::grouphug:
jeannie13
10-10-2012, 21:47
I'm so sorryto hear of the death of Supergramp's uncle. It's worse when it is sudden and unexpected . ..please tell him how sorry I am. This next week is going to be very hard for him.
Hugs to you both. :grouphug::grouphug:
:grouphug: Pat & SG :flowers:
:grouphug: SG
:grouphug: Pat
RoastLamb
11-10-2012, 19:15
Watching the wedding on Holby tonight suddenly made me feel very lonely. Takes a long time to forget.
:grouphug: :flowers:
Watching the wedding on Holby tonight suddenly made me feel very lonely. Takes a long time to forget.
sorry pat :grouphug: i understand how hard it is , my mom lost 2 husbands .
I have just returned from my sister's funeral or, as I prefer to think of it, the celebration of her life. Although there were 20 years and many miles between us. we were always very close. She was my sister, my godmother and my surrogate mum; she was my confidante, my sounding-block and my shoulder to cry on and I shall miss her enormously. Sleep well, Annie, until we meet again.
jeannie13
13-10-2012, 20:36
I'm so sorry to hear of your sister's passing, Alis.You will be feeling very sad just now. From what you have said I'm sure you will have some very happy memories of her. :grouphug:
Alis , im so sorry for your loss . I lost my sister too , I understand how you feel
hfwardhouse
13-10-2012, 22:26
Aw Alis I'm so sorry for your loss :grouphug:
So sorry to hear your news, Alis.
RoastLamb
14-10-2012, 15:32
So very sorry Alis. I lost my sister too a couple of years ago. Sounds like she made a huge amazing difference in your life, you are blessed to have had her in your life. :grouphug: :flowers:
I have just returned from my sister's funeral or, as I prefer to think of it, the celebration of her life. Although there were 20 years and many miles between us. we were always very close. She was my sister, my godmother and my surrogate mum; she was my confidante, my sounding-block and my shoulder to cry on and I shall miss her enormously. Sleep well, Annie, until we meet again.
:grouphug:
Most definitely a celebration of life x
JAMES4578
14-10-2012, 19:04
:grouphug: to all those with recent losses. Of course you will have the memories.
Thinking of you Alis. :grouphug:
Thank you all for your condolences - it helps to have friends.
supergran
16-10-2012, 21:12
Sorry Alis, have only just read this. You obviously shared a special bond and lots of love which will no doubt be a source of comfort to you. Sending sympathy to you and family on your sad loss.:grouphug::grouphug:
Alis - sorry to read your sad news. :grouphug:
supergran
17-10-2012, 22:18
It was the funeral today of Supergramp's uncle. It was a beautiful, heartwarming and humorous service....a tribute to a lovely man who had many friends to say goodbye. It was in his house as a young girlfriend that I first tasted caviar. He had so many tales to tell (We didn't believe all of them) but we especially liked when he told us that he danced with Lauren Bacall at an hotel in London where he met John Wayne who said to him "Call me Dook":lol: We never knew if that was true but he said it was! We had a good laugh and a few tears were shed.Sopergramp's aunt, the last of the four siblings and older than his uncle who was the youngest after three girls, was distraught which was very sad. Interesting though to see people of the same age who looked years older:rolling: Even some of my son's age looked far older than he. Must be good living on our part doncha think? All in all it was a nice day. Neil had a great send-off and everyone paid their respects and then shared happy and funny memories which his wife and daughter appreciated so much.
No doubt a bitter-sweet occasion for you Supergran but so glad that it went well for you and that SG's uncle had a good 'send-off'.
My poor little hamster died today. :crying: At least he had lived to quite a good age for a hamster.
awww Cazza , sorry :sad: They are such cute little creatures , we had many when our kids were young .
awww Cazza , sorry :sad: They are such cute little creatures , we had many when our kids were young .
I'm going to get another one tomorrow :)
Awwww Cazza :grouphug: - I had loads of hamsters too. The longest any lived was 18months but they're sooooo cute. I had a Hammy (original or what?), a Cookie and a Napoleon (the latter I had whilst living in Paris.....say no more).
supergran
20-10-2012, 21:36
It's always sad when you lose a pet. Remember having two when our children were small. They were called Goldie Hawn and Charlie Cook.
I got another hamster today. :) He's called Dr Watson as his father's name was Sherlock.
jeannie13
21-10-2012, 21:11
I got another hamster today. :) He's called Dr Watson as his father's name was Sherlock.
Elementary!!!!! :rolling:
supergran
21-10-2012, 23:39
Oh dear!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Elementary!!!!! :rolling:
:rofl: I might Holme in on that one.
:rofl: I might Holme in on that one.
Do pipe down.............;)
supergran
23-10-2012, 16:51
Another funeral tomorrow. This time a friend from the Rugby Club we have known for years. Only in his 60s. Another sad occasion though atmosphere will probably lighten up back at the Club.
I got another hamster today. :) He's called Dr Watson as his father's name was Sherlock.
aww Cazza , Im glad you got another one . We always had the Teddy Bear ones , so soft & fluffy
Another funeral tomorrow. This time a friend from the Rugby Club we have known for years. Only in his 60s. Another sad occasion though atmosphere will probably lighten up back at the Club.
sorry SG , 60 is young to pass away :(
JAMES4578
24-10-2012, 06:29
Sad news Supergran, particularly when someone hasn't had much of a retirement.
Sad to hear your news SG.
James' comment brings to mind an idea i had once that would solve many of the UK's economic problems.
Compulsory Retirement at 55!
This not only frees up a lot of jobs for younger people (should near enough eradicate unemployment) but retired people are generally fitter and more able to enjoy their free time.
You may wonder how all these pensioners are going to be paid for? Simple - compulsory euthanasia at 65 still gives most folk 10 years of retirement which is more than many get under the current system.
Thousands of hospital beds would also be freed up, cutting waiting lists.
Prisoners could be euthanased early if their minimum term took them over the age of 65 to reduce overcrowding.
hfwardhouse
24-10-2012, 19:19
:lol: Ally
aww Cazza , Im glad you got another one . We always had the Teddy Bear ones , so soft & fluffy
I may not have a teddy bear hamster. But I won a large teddy bear in a raffle today :) maybe I should call him Sherlock!
Here are some piccies of Dr Watson with the new teddy bear I won
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supergran
01-11-2012, 22:50
Well, another death and another funeral looming. On Sunday my uncle died...He was my mother's brother and would have been 90 yesterday. He and my aunt had been married for 68 years and she is devastated. They were always kind and attentive to my mother after my father died. They had 3 girls and a boy just like we did and we lived quite near each other for many years. He was the last of my mother's siblings and lived the longest beating her by 9 months as she died at 89. He was a lovely man, very quiet but had a great sense of humour. Feel rather sad but I'll have to get used to this won't I?
jeannie13
01-11-2012, 23:21
Well, another death and another funeral looming. On Sunday my uncle died...He was my mother's brother and would have been 90 yesterday. He and my aunt had been married for 68 years and she is devastated. They were always kind and attentive to my mother after my father died. They had 3 girls and a boy just like we did and we lived quite near each other for many years. He was the last of my mother's siblings and lived the longest beating her by 9 months as she died at 89. He was a lovely man, very quiet but had a great sense of humour. Feel rather sad but I'll have to get used to this won't I?
I'm so sorry to hear your news, Maureen. This has been a sad time for you recently.
Your uncle sounds as if he was a lovely man & will be missed a lot by his friends & relatives.
my thoughts are with you.:grouphug::flowers:
supergran
01-11-2012, 23:52
Thanks Jeannie for your kind comments. Much appreciated. xx
So sorry to hear your news SG.
patmoren
03-11-2012, 09:28
:hug:Sad time Mo.
VamosVixs
03-11-2012, 13:00
:hug: Mo
Hugs :grouphug: Maureen :flowers:
So sorry Mo. :hug: :flowers:
Golden Lady
05-11-2012, 14:44
:grouphug::flowers: supergran
RoastLamb
09-11-2012, 14:17
So sad to hear Bill Tarmey who played Corrie's Jack Duckworth died today. :crying:
supergran
12-11-2012, 23:43
Funeral tomorrow. My brother and sister-on-law arrived from Wiltshire this afternoon. Watched Final with s-i-l. I will be doing the First Reading tomorrow followed by the Responsorial Psalm at the Requiem Mass. Bro and wife staying tomorrow night also so will probably go out for a meal. Hope everything goes OK.
Hope too everything goes well tomorrow, supergran. Thinking of you. :hug: :flowers:
supergran
14-11-2012, 13:45
Everything went well. Lovely service followed by cremation. Then buffet at our (almost) local which is not far from cemetery and crem. and we live quite near the Crematorium. They do lots of funerals there. Afterwards we relaxed at home then went for a meal to our other (almost) local. They have a quiz on Tuesdays so we stayed for that but didn't win!! The couple of pop questions and then a couple of football-related ones let us down. We had a very enjoyable night though. Brother and s-i-l left around 11 am so just we two again. Supergramps having his afternoon nap and I'm doing very little. Thanks for all comments of support.
Everything went well. Lovely service followed by cremation. Then buffet at our (almost) local which is not far from cemetery and crem. and we live quite near the Crematorium. They do lots of funerals there. Afterwards we relaxed at home then went for a meal to our other (almost) local. They have a quiz on Tuesdays so we stayed for that but didn't win!! The couple of pop questions and then a couple of football-related ones let us down. We had a very enjoyable night though. Brother and s-i-l left around 11 am so just we two again. Supergramps having his afternoon nap and I'm doing very little. Thanks for all comments of support.
At first glance, i thought you were entering the "Stating the Obvious Award 2012".
Glad it went well.
hfwardhouse
14-11-2012, 15:47
Glad everything went well SG :grouphug:
JAMES4578
14-11-2012, 19:52
Glad it went ok Supergran!:grouphug:
Disgusted at the prospect that having a "posh voice" now marks me out as a non-Andy supporting "Tilly"
Well excuse my poor immigrant parents for sacrificing everything to start a new life in this country, for paying to educate me well and bringing me up on the South of England where alas I absorbed "poshness" like a mushroom ...
What with that and the perennial nasty them and us fans undercurrent that is always present, this forum is no longer the place it used to be - it hasn't been for a long time, but I have stuck at it for the the good friends I have made.
But now ... Especially when one of the nicest people I know also feels a growing sense of disappointment at the tone this forum takes ... I am wondering whether I want to continue supporting Andy here.
Either way I will pursue my dream of becoming a sports/tennis writer - (oh yes I walked out of one of those evil corporate jobs to train to be a journalist and barely cover my outgoings month on month - no mean feat when you own a house in Richmond (very posh area in London, in case you are wondering)...
Andy will always have my support though. This place? Not so much.
what on earth is a tilly and who called you it ?
what on earth is a tilly and who called you it ?
Doesn't matter J - just blocked someone who saw my exchange with a forum member on twitter re: above who called me a snob. So we're all done here. Have fun.
Doesn't matter J - just blocked someone who saw my exchange with a forum member on twitter re: above who called me a snob. So we're all done here. Have fun.you can just block them here to ;)
Too late J - I think of people start judging on how people sound, it is a slippery slope and I have lived with racism and sexism all my life, without adding posh-voice-ism and former-corporate-employee-ism as well.
I'll miss you and your c'mooooooonnnnnnnnnn though x
supergran
14-11-2012, 21:14
At first glance, i thought you were entering the "Stating the Obvious Award 2012".
Glad it went well.I meant the PUB!!!!!!!!:doh::doh: As you probably knew.:lol::lol:
stop stalling for time and get on with your tale
supergran
14-11-2012, 21:24
Too late J - I think of people start judging on how people sound, it is a slippery slope and I have lived with racism and sexism all my life, without adding posh-voice-ism and (former-corporate-employee-ism as well).
I'll miss you and your c'mooooooonnnnnnnnnn though xDear Ros, You are one of the nicest people I have met through this forum. To accuse you of being a snob, posh.... whatever, is utterly ridiculous, totally inaccurate and extremely insulting. I have always loved your comments and blogs and will miss you. Can't you reconsider after, perhaps, a little while? To doubt your support of Andy is ludicrous and to call you a "tilly" (whatever that means) seems very childish. Sending hugs and lots of support!:grouphug::hug::hug:
Words fail me.
Some clarification: the issue was my response to Cath Tuckwell on Twitter about a piece she wrote on her blog where she tarred anyone with a "posh" accent as Hugos' Mungos and Tilly's and not Andy fans. I pointed out that I have a posh background, hell I even worked for a major corporate sponsor of the slams - what would that make me. Eddie weighed in and called me a snob. Combined with the inevitable anti-English fan comments that always seem to lurk here ... I decided I have had enough. I was appalled to see a comment against one of the nicest and most dedicated fans I know in a different thread. I saw it but decided not to weigh in... but no more.
It was something that made me sad, so I posted as such, in this thread.
The forums have always been cliquey since the start of the early one before the website.
I discovered that in the old days and it wasn't until I met people at DC Wimbledon that I got to know people. I actually remember another former regular question who I was and why I had been invited to a match messaging chat - hardly the best welcome.
Saying anything that displeases the old guard is also a bit of a no-no. Classless is an insult that springs to mind, as well as being ordered about by someone who thinks that age means control (let me assure you it does not). I found one former mod in particular to be exceptionally rude and stand-offish, as recently as last year, not uttering one word to me in FIVE years of being a forum member. Hardly a great advertisement for a community with a joined purpose - to support quite simply the best player this country has produced. And yes, I mean the UK and that includes Scotland.
Then again, I met a load of great people ... But it has to be said I interact with them now mainly outside the forum ...
Not having been able to post as much as the past because of the things going on over the last 18 months, I don't feel a part of this community. Apart from the friends I have made, contributions are largely ignored - which is fine in things like a match thread where things move quite fast. But when I had a load of pieces published in a tennis media site largely ignored in the news thread over Wimbledon, it made me realise that apart from a handful of friends - unless you worship at the forum altar all the time, then you simply don't belong to the forum clique.
And Hawkeye - your response underlines that. I read it as supreme sarcasm, which sums it up quite aptly.
Words don't have to fail you anymore.
I will continue to voice my support Andy via Twitter, FB and will remain friends with some of the great great people I have had the pleasure of meeting face to face.
If I ever get the honour of covering a tournament as a bona fide journalist then I will have the great pleasure of sharing it with my friends on FB/Twitter.
Posh, ex corporate-type signing off.
Although I have never met you in person, Ros, I have enjoyed your postings on this forum and I'm very sad that you feel you have to leave. It takes a lot of guts to leave a well paid job for the unknown so I wish you every success in your jounalistic ambitions. I hope that perhaps, in time, you'll reconsider and we'll see you posting on here again. Good luck!
All the best Ros - sad when anyone feels they need to leave.
just a little picture i managed to shoot last week;)
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/396689_10151970601464897_1549158140_n.jpg
supergran
16-11-2012, 20:14
Fantastic shot!!
Sallydaisy
16-11-2012, 20:15
Magnificent beasties aren't they? Have you cooked him yet?
;)
Magnificent beasties aren't they? Have you cooked him yet?
;):lol: i dont mind venison but doubt i could pull the trigger on one, not even one sporting a bouncy mask
hfwardhouse
16-11-2012, 20:56
I love venison - yummmmmm ..... I probably wouldn't be able to kill one, but I'm more than happy to have some from the guy who comes shooting on the farm .... not that we get any venison from him very often .... :sad:
I love venison - yummmmmm ..... I probably wouldn't be able to kill one, but I'm more than happy to have some from the guy who comes shooting on the farm .... not that we get any venison from him very often .... :sad:there is a ready supply of it here, if you play golf with the right folk;)
Sallydaisy
16-11-2012, 21:03
I love venison too ... and venison sausages are scrummy! Around here we have to make do with roe deer roadkill from time to time (or the supermarket for, erm, reared stuff).
hfwardhouse
16-11-2012, 21:06
:lol: j ....
Yes Sally venison sausages are yummy - usually have some in the freezer - they're very good for weightwatchers .... :cheer: Venison is in general .... in fact, now we're on the subject I think I will take out the venison I have in the freezer for the slow cooker tomorrow - busy day ahead - fundraiser for the Ugandan charity I'm involved with so the slow cooker would be a good plan .... although the other cunning plan might involve the new chinese takeway that opened on Monday .... :excited: .... in the village ... ie 2 miles from my front door .... make a change from the 40 mile round trip we used to have to do :yahoo:
I love venison too ... and venison sausages are scrummy! Around here we have to make do with roe deer roadkill from time to time (or the supermarket for, erm, reared stuff).oh dear:dunce:
:lol: j ....
Yes Sally venison sausages are yummy - usually have some in the freezer - they're very good for weightwatchers .... :cheer: Venison is in general .... in fact, now we're on the subject I think I will take out the venison I have in the freezer for the slow cooker tomorrow - busy day ahead - fundraiser for the Ugandan charity I'm involved with so the slow cooker would be a good plan .... although the other cunning plan might involve the new chinese takeway that opened on Monday .... :excited: .... in the village ... ie 2 miles from my front door .... make a change from the 40 mile round trip we used to have to do :yahoo:il see your 40 and see you a 74 mile round trip
hfwardhouse
16-11-2012, 22:18
:lol: yeh but that was your choice .... we've never lived close to any kind of takeaway - the nearest chipper is 5 miles away .... probably just as well really :lol:
VamosVixs
17-11-2012, 01:04
How could you eat Bambi???? :shocked:;)
I never eat venison, it's a bit deer...
hfwardhouse
17-11-2012, 10:03
:rolleyes:
It's quite easy Vixs - I've a venison casserole in the slow cooker now :) ... yum!
How could you eat Bambi???? :shocked:;)
Quite right Vixs, his mum was much tastier!
hfwardhouse
17-11-2012, 10:23
:lol:
:rolleyes:
:lol:
Favouritism!
VamosVixs
17-11-2012, 11:35
:doh:
:rolling: It was a good shot Jay - but its a good job you missed.
Which reminds me
What do you call a deer with no eyes??
What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs?
2 of my favourite jokes of all time!
Other one is the magic tractor
2 of my favourite jokes of all time!
Other one is the magic tractor
???????????????????????????????
Oh no please don't encourage him...
RoastLamb
17-11-2012, 16:04
Dearie me! :rolleyes: ;)
Oh no please don't encourage him...
If you're not careful, i'll wait until you're not here before i post it!
If you're not careful, I'll post the punchline before you set it up...
Mustn't forget "What's orange and sounds like a parrot?"
Or, "Why are there no aspirin in the jungle?"
Cos the parrots ate em all
???????????????????????????????
It drove down the road and turned into a field.
Never heard that one before even though I am a farmers daughter :lol:
If you're really lucky, you'll never hear it again
supergran
18-11-2012, 22:54
If you're really lucky, you'll never hear it againKnowing the jokers on here....you will!!:lol::lol:
Sorry for all those who've lost friends and relatives recently :grouphug:
Ros - please don't go! The people you mention who have upset you aren't even members here any more :confused:
I am very sad for the poor Palestinians being bombed in Gaza :sad:
I'm on a diet for 3 weeks now. I already lost 5 klgms .. more 5 to go
Happy that Rafa is practising again! :cheer:
VamosVixs
20-11-2012, 20:06
Happy that Rafa is practising again! :cheer:
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Sallydaisy
21-11-2012, 14:57
Yay! Very happy to be back behind the wheel of my car and a 15min drive.
:dance::dance::dance:
erm, not quite dancing yet but it's nice to be walking straight instead of lop-sided!
Sad it's so wet and windy - an 'autumn' drive would have been much nicer than a meander up the M40 to recharge the car battery (dead as a dodo on Monday and needed a jump start) which is now much happier.
:thumbup:
Good to hear that, Sally! :thumbup:
MurrayAOne
24-11-2012, 21:29
Seeing Andy Murray - GRAND SLAM CHAMPION, OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST and World #3 every time I come on here.
Aussie Andy
25-11-2012, 04:31
Absolutely agree, MurrayAOne. I do have one problem though. The banner is too small.
RoastLamb
25-11-2012, 15:04
I'm very sad that one of the women I play tennis with on Tuesdays and Thursdays died on Nov. 22 after fighting cancer. She was an awesome player, really strong forehand and groundies. Her name was Bonnie and she always played on the forehand side and never played her backhand so whenever any of us ran around our forehand we'd say we were doing a Bonnie. I will miss her terribly. Such a kind, caring person as well.
Oh Fiona that's sooo sad - was she old? :grouphug:
patmoren
25-11-2012, 20:24
Very sad Fiona. That day was the first Anniversary of my husbands passing.:hug:
Very sad Fiona. That day was the first Anniversary of my husbands passing.:hug:
Hope you're ok Pat........I expect it's gone slowly to you but it seems not long ago to me. Surprised it's a year already. :grouphug:
had loads of fun trying to beet this Google have incorporated 'Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon' into their site. Type 'BACON NUMBER' followed by a Celeb's name. Brilliant.
RoastLamb
25-11-2012, 23:26
Oh Fiona that's sooo sad - was she old? :grouphug:
58. She looked great though - very fit right up till 3 weeks ago.
RoastLamb
25-11-2012, 23:26
That day was the first Anniversary of my husbands passing.:hug:
:grouphug: :flowers: I can only imagine how hard it must be for you. xxx
Sallydaisy
26-11-2012, 00:22
For RoastLamb and PatMoren ...
:flowers::flowers:
JAMES4578
26-11-2012, 07:24
So sad Fiona:grouphug:, a difficult time for you Pat :grouphug:
sorry about your friend Fiona :hug:
:hug: for you too Pat , the 1st year is so difficult !!
Fiona :grouphug:
Pat :grouphug:
Fiona and Pat :sad: :sad: :flowers: :flowers: :hug: :hug:
supergran
28-11-2012, 13:17
Pat, sending hugs. Hope you are OK.:grouphug::hug:
RoastLamb
30-11-2012, 18:19
Happy hubby finally got a job after 11 months but sad it's five hours + drive away from where we live.
wow , RL , you will have to move then ?
hfwardhouse
30-11-2012, 20:00
Oh no Fiona - that's a long way from home - will you move?
RoastLamb
01-12-2012, 00:23
Don't know Jane. :sad:
It's Windsor, ljs, so we will not be moving for the near future. He's taking a flat/apartment there for now and coming back at weekends. If it goes well then after six months we'll see. The kids and I are so settled here you know, it's really hard to even think about moving. He's going to keep trying to get a job in the GTA.
RL , happy he found a job , but sad for you that its in Windsor . And hes going to be away from you and the girls all week :( not the ideal situation , hope things work out , and he either loves this job and you find a great place in Windsor , or he finds a job closer to where you are now.
patmoren
01-12-2012, 15:47
What a dilemma Fiona, hope it works out as you want it to.
Glad he's got a job, Fiona. In some places jobs are almost impossible to come by at the moment - in Palma we saw a huge demonstration against the Government because unemployment is over 20% there.
When I first moved down to the South Coast, I still had my job in London. I used to drive up early Monday morning, stay in London all week and drive home Friday afternoon. Of course I missed the kids all week (they were only 12 & 14 then). After 8 months I got a local job, although I had to take a massive cut in pay. Probably Bala will get a local job after a while - I think it's easier to get a job when you are already in work than not (I don't know why this should be, but that always seems to be the way).
JAMES4578
01-12-2012, 18:51
Great Bala got the job Fiona but obviously location maybe not ideal. Hopefully all will work out,even if you have to move at some point.
RoastLamb
02-12-2012, 02:55
Thanks guys. :grouphug:
Yes, that's what he's thinking too, Linda. Now he has a job it should be easier. He also got a contract job as well a few weeks ago and that's local-ish (Brampton/Mississauga) so he's hoping to get a full-time job through that. Would be good coz I really don't want to move. Kids have school and their friends, I have my tennis club, etc. Sigh.
He worked so hard to get a job in the last 11 months and he has a great resume. Finding then keeping a job nowadays is so difficult. SCARY! I feel for young people trying to get a break.
Hope things work out the way you all want, Fiona.
Really sad to hear that the nurse that answered the hoax call to the Duchess of Cambridge's hospital earlier this week has been found dead. Shocking news.
Really sad to hear that the nurse that answered the hoax call to the Duchess of Cambridge's hospital earlier this week has been found dead. Shocking news.absolutly terrible, tho have to say think some of the reaction on twitter is OTT some folk are calling for the pranksters to be hung .
absolutly terrible, tho have to say think some of the reaction on twitter is OTT some folk are calling for the pranksters to be hung .
I would have thought that the hoaxers would be devastated by the news - they have to live with the knowledge that they caused someone's death albeit unwittingly. If ever a joke has rebounded it has to be this one.
absolutly but none the less a joke is all it was
hfwardhouse
07-12-2012, 17:05
I do think though that prank calls can be dangerous - I always feel uncomfortable when I hear them - you never know how the person on the other end is going to take it. Obviously no one could have predicted this outcome though ... so sad.
I was just offered 8 legs of venison for £20. Was going to buy them but thought, is that two deer?
RoastLamb
07-12-2012, 22:12
Really sad to hear that the nurse that answered the hoax call to the Duchess of Cambridge's hospital earlier this week has been found dead. Shocking news.
Absolutely :shocked: Terrible. Shame on those prank callers.
JAMES4578
07-12-2012, 23:18
Whilst it's terribly sad I wouldn't totally vilify the prank callers either.
No, I wouldn't either - I think they'll blame themselves enough without anyone else having to do it.
Can't totally understand why she blamed herself - seemingly although she answered the call, she passed it through to another nurse who gave out information on Kate's condition.
Who knows? Maybe she was in a bad place and this was just enough to push her over the edge.
supergran
08-12-2012, 10:26
More sad news for us. My aunt the widow of my uncle who died at the end of October died on Wednesday. She was very frail but was still in the flat in sheltered accommodation where they both lived. She fell on Tuesday and broke her hip and arm. She had an operation on her hip which was successful but then had a heart attack. It was such a shock for her family. They had been prepared for their father's death but this was so sudden.
This so often happens doesn't it? So sad to hear your news SG - you've had a really bad year this year.
JAMES4578
08-12-2012, 13:41
So sad and of course worse when it's a shock.
Who knows? Maybe she was in a bad place and this was just enough to push her over the edge.
Think this is probably close to the truth . Heard she left a husband and kids , so sad :(
hfwardhouse
08-12-2012, 15:41
More sad news for us. My aunt the widow of my uncle who died at the end of October died on Wednesday. She was very frail but was still in the flat in sheltered accommodation where they both lived. She fell on Tuesday and broke her hip and arm. She had an operation on her hip which was successful but then had a heart attack. It was such a shock for her family. They had been prepared for their father's death but this was so sudden.
Aw Mo sorry to hear that :grouphug:
patmoren
08-12-2012, 20:44
Bad time of the year for people dying. Sorry to hear your news Mo.:hug:
Sorry to hear the news SG.
jeannie13
09-12-2012, 00:20
More sad news for us. My aunt the widow of my uncle who died at the end of October died on Wednesday. She was very frail but was still in the flat in sheltered accommodation where they both lived. She fell on Tuesday and broke her hip and arm. She had an operation on her hip which was successful but then had a heart attack. It was such a shock for her family. They had been prepared for their father's death but this was so sudden.
I'm so sorry to hear your sad news,Maureen. What a sad time you've had recently.
It does seem to happen that a devoted couple of many years sometimes pass away within a few weeks of each other. it's a shock for those close to them. I'll be thinking of you.
Sorry to read your sad news, Mo.
Maureen, Sorry to hear you have more sad news. They are together again but such a shock for the family.
I was just offered 8 legs of venison for £20. Was going to buy them but thought, is that two deer?
No idea if that is two deer. Maybe it should be a couple of bucks. Does it matter?
No idea if that is two deer. Maybe it should be a couple of bucks. Does it matter?
:lol:
supergran
12-12-2012, 14:02
Thanks for all the messages. Appreciate them. More news nearer to home.....well, at home actually!:sad: At 2.45 on Monday morning SuperG had a seizure. The first one for two and a half years. Called the paramedics and they insisted he was taken to hospital even though I told them that once he was awake, aware and talking he just needed to sleep. So after doing what they had to do we set off for hospital and arrived about 4.30 am. We were there until just before noon.:grrr: Luckily I had company as first our daughter-in-law arrived followed later by our son. The nurses were great....did all tests and then it was a very long wait to see a doctor. Must admit A&E was so busy. People were arriving one after the other....old people, young, babies, a couple of young men (not together) with bruises and cuts (one accompanied by his very own policeman who sat outside his cubicle all the time). SuperG is fine now but is rather tired.:sleepy: I suppose a violent seizure has an effect on the body as well as the brain.......but that's another story.
Sad to hear of the death of Ravi Shankar, May he rest in peace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RunqR_7bSf8
Supergran - :flowers: :hug:
Crumbs SG - let's hope that's the end of all the traumas now and you can enjoy Xmas in peace!
SG , hope supergramps is feeling better now !! My oldest boy had a seizure when he was a baby , I remember being so scared , its a rather frightening thing to witness !!
So sorry to hear your news SG - hopefully 2013 will be a better year for you!
jeannie13
13-12-2012, 23:33
I hope that Supergramps is feeling a lot better now & is well rested. It must be worrying for you both.
I hope that you both have a peaceful and happy Christmas with lots of love from your family.:candle::carols:
Golden Lady
14-12-2012, 13:49
I have just read through this thread a bit, supergran I'm so sorry to hear of the difficult time you have had recently. I hope that supergramps is feeling better now, such a worry for you both.:flowers:
LindyDRed
18-12-2012, 01:25
My niece had to tell her taekwondo teacher about her favourite sporting moment. Can you guess what it was?
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Sallydaisy
18-12-2012, 22:11
My niece had to tell her taekwondo teacher about her favourite sporting moment. Can you guess what it was?
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That doesn't look like a taekwondo move ...
;)
... but she has the Andy Murray action off to a tee!!!
:thumbup:
LindyDRed
18-12-2012, 22:28
The mobot and Bolt's signature move were popular but my niece loves Andy and she only ever going to impersonate him. Her class did all know it was Murray.
This forum always makes me happy. Why? I feel love here. :santa smile:
Happy because my 85-year-old mum came home from hospital today, just in time for Christmas! She had to have a major op (tongue tumour), but is now doing really well. It's the main reason I haven't been on here much recently! Oh and my mother-in-law joined in the action and had a pacemaker fitted last week! On the positive side, my son got engaged recently, which is really lovely!
RoastLamb
25-12-2012, 18:49
Jan, glad to see your mum and mum-in-law doing better. Congrats on your son and d-i-l to be.
patmoren
26-12-2012, 07:49
Had a lovely day with the family and was fine till I got home at the end of the day. Still a big hole in my life, miss having someone who is there just for me.
hfwardhouse
26-12-2012, 11:44
Aw Pat :grouphug:
RoastLamb
26-12-2012, 23:32
:grouphug: Pat.
Mr A taken into hospital on 21st December - we think encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) causing epileptic type seizures and total loss of short term memory, Very disorientating. Not the way I had envisaged spending Christmas and the New Year!!
hfwardhouse
05-01-2013, 22:07
Oh no - that's awful Alis - hope they're able to get him back to normal soon :grouphug:
JAMES4578
05-01-2013, 22:16
So sorry to hear that Alis, hope things will turn round.
RoastLamb
05-01-2013, 22:57
:grouphug: and :flowers: Alis! Hope Mr Alis can get back to normal asap. What a crappy holiday!
jeannie13
05-01-2013, 23:01
I'm so sorry to hear your news-I hope your husband will make a good recovery, Alis. My thoughts are with you both. :grouphug:
Golden Lady
05-01-2013, 23:22
So sorry to hear your news Alis, praying for a full & speedy recovery for your husband and strength for you.
:grouphug:Hugs for you Alis. Hope Mr. A gets better soon, must be worrying for you. :flowers:
Big :grouphug: Alis, hope Mr. A gets better soon...:grouphug:
Thanks to you all for your good wishes. We are waiting for the results of tests determine an underlying cause but the medics seem fairly confident that it should be treatable and there are no signs of permanent brain damage. One thing that being in and about hospital for the last few weeks has taught me is to be grateful for small mercies!
Sallydaisy
06-01-2013, 07:08
:grouphug:
Alis, I hope all continues to go well for your husband's recovery. What an awful thing to happen just before Christmas. Wishing you all the best for better times.
:flowers:
Gosh Alis - wishing you and Mr A all the very best.
Alis, what a terrible thing to happen! I hope he soon makes a full recovery :grouphug:
banskogirl
06-01-2013, 12:14
Alis, thinking about you both, what a scary thing to happen. Praying he will make a full recovery :)
Just heard about Ross Hutchins - puts it all into perspective doesn't it? It doesn't seem right when things like this hit fit young people in their prime of life - so unfair!
I can't stop laughing - http://cadfael.tv/image/src/1357483169809.gif
:grouphug: :grouphug: Alis. I hope he improves soon.
jameswilson799
08-01-2013, 11:49
So sorry to hear your news Alis, My praying are always with u and for recovery.
My poor little hamster died suddenly yesterday. He was only 4 months old and had appeared healthy.
Oh, I'm so sorry, Cazza :grouphug:
Oooh how horrible for you, Cazza :hug:
Sallydaisy
10-01-2013, 13:34
My poor little hamster died suddenly yesterday. He was only 4 months old and had appeared healthy.
Awwww.
:grouphug:
RoastLamb
10-01-2013, 16:12
My poor little hamster died suddenly yesterday. He was only 4 months old and had appeared healthy.
Oh the poor wee thing. I hear that happening to hamsters and gerbils a lot. I wonder why. :grouphug:
Oh the poor wee thing. I hear that happening to hamsters and gerbils a lot. I wonder why. :grouphug:
Apparently hamsters are slightly prone to heart problems. Some hamsters from pet shops get something called "wet tail", but mine did not have the symptoms, and I got him from a breeder so that would be less likely anyway.
Golden Lady
10-01-2013, 16:39
So sorry to hear your news Cazza :flowers:
hfwardhouse
10-01-2013, 16:41
Aw Cazza :grouphug: My friend lost a hamster at about the same age a few years ago - poor wee thing had caught her cold :sad:
Good news folks - Mr A diagnosed with adult onset epilepsy. No sinister underlying conditions - ie not the brain tumour that we had originally feared might be causing the seizures. They are beginning to get the seizures under control and his memory is gradually returning. I'm hoping we may get home next weekend in time for the second week of the Aussie Open. Can't wait - living in a hotel for weeks on end is not much fun and I'm missing the dogs!! Thank you to all for your good wishes - they were much appreciated.
hfwardhouse
12-01-2013, 21:46
Glad to hear it's not something too scary and something manageable. Once they get things under control, I'm sure you'll get on fine :) :flowers:
Sallydaisy
12-01-2013, 22:07
Thanks for the update Alis; good to know that the diagnosis isn't quite as scary as you'd first thought and I hope Mr A recovers well enough so you can get home soon. Nothing better than your own bed to sleep in - and getting back to normal (i.e. out of hospital) helps everyone!
Thinking of you!
:grouphug:
And I'm sure your dogs will be very glad to see you!
:maggie::rusty:
Phew, Alis - if not precisely good news, it is still much better than the alternative you feared. Hope they get this under control quickly and that you get back to a normal life soon.
Good to hear that Mr A is not as ill as you feared, Alis. Hope they soon have the epilepsy under control. :grouphug:
RoastLamb
13-01-2013, 01:03
Sometimes just getting diagnosed is such a relief in itself. Not knowing can create havoc. At least now you have treatment options and can do research, etc. Good luck and I hope he recovers well.
Great news Alis....really pleased for you & your husband....you still deserve a :grouphug:!!!
Glad they have found out what is wrong Alis - Nowadays it seems that is half the problem - Now you can focus on Mr.A getting treatment, out of the hospital and back to your doggies. :thumbup:
Alis , glad you have found the cause , and can concentrate on treating it , and getting home :grouphug:
Thanks everyone. Epilepsy's not great I know but when I think of the possible alternatives that we have been considering over the last few weeks I feel positively euphoric! Now I just need Andy to win in Oz!!!!
:grouphug: Alis. Glad your husband's condition is treatable and he is improving.
All the best to you both, Alis :flowers:
supergran
15-01-2013, 23:12
Good news folks - Mr A diagnosed with adult onset epilepsy. No sinister underlying conditions - ie not the brain tumour that we had originally feared might be causing the seizures. They are beginning to get the seizures under control and his memory is gradually returning. I'm hoping we may get home next weekend in time for the second week of the Aussie Open. Can't wait - living in a hotel for weeks on end is not much fun and I'm missing the dogs!! Thank you to all for your good wishes - they were much appreciated. Only just seen your news. So glad your husband is improving. Supergramps started with seizures 5 years ago and was diagnosed with epilepsy. His are always nocturnal but medication keeps them under control though he did have one on the 10 December, his first for 18 months so you never really know. Sending best wishes to you both. Try not to worry too much....medication does help a lot.
supergran
16-01-2013, 22:48
Been to as funeral today. Mary was 79 from Dublin. Married a St Helens man and lived her married life in the area. She was a beautiful lady.....kind, friendly, sociable and devoted to her Catholic faith. They had no children but she doted on her nephews, nieces and their children in Dublin. I used to love talking to her and she became a fan of Andy through me. She loved Christmas in Spain, Lourdes pilgrimages every year and was especially fond of a tot or two of Jameson's whiskey. The church was crowded and the Mass was really lovely with two very personal and moving eulogies from her oldest nephew and her cousin. After the committal we were all in the Abbey pub celebrating her life. Her husband, Alf, was fantastic. He spoke to everyone and was trying to buy everybody drinks. But he will be lost without her. So sad when you lose your soul mate after a long marriage. The upside was that so many old friends were there but as we said to each other.....We'd rather meet at a wedding or a party.
Gosh you've had a basinful of late SG - hope something really nice happens for you soon.
Only just seen your news. So glad your husband is improving. Supergramps started with seizures 5 years ago and was diagnosed with epilepsy. His are always nocturnal but medication keeps them under control though he did have one on the 10 December, his first for 18 months so you never really know. Sending best wishes to you both. Try not to worry too much....medication does help a lot.
That's so interesting SG and very encouraging too. Did the seizures affect SG's short term memory initially?
supergran
21-01-2013, 15:40
That's so interesting SG and very encouraging too. Did the seizures affect SG's short term memory initially? Have sent you a pm.
Thanks for that SG - much appreciated.
jamie&andy's fan
22-01-2013, 22:37
This is a bit late but my beautiful Boxer dog Ashley (female) died on the 3rd of November.I miss her still
Awww, I'm sorry. Of course you still miss her.
jamie&andy's fan
22-01-2013, 22:41
Awww, I'm sorry. Of course you still miss her. She we think had a stroke but we decided to put her down :(The worst part she had no idea who we were thouse beautiful brown eyes were blank and she walked around in endless circles in the house :(
supergran
23-01-2013, 00:07
So sorry and you will always remember and miss her.:grouphug:
You have my sympathy jaf. Losing a pet is so sad - it really is like losing one of the family. I still miss our old lab even though we have two wonderful young dogs.
Speaking of which, Mr A is being discharged from hospital today - wahey! Five weeks is a long time to be away from home and I can't wait to see our dogs!!
patmoren
24-01-2013, 18:48
Very happy today, all my electric installation is finished, so can start doing some more unpacking now. Such a big job which has taken 4 months
supergran
25-01-2013, 22:36
Mixed day today. We went to the funeral of a young man we have known since he was about 16. Now 54 but still young to us. He had a brain tumour. He was a fantastic lad. Handsome, fun-loving, ran his own business, had a lovely wife and two great children. He was a member of the Rugby Club and the church was absolutely packed. I remember when he bought a Porsche and he asked me if I'd ever been in one. Saying no to that he took me outside the club and ran me round the block. His son who is 17 spoke about him and the whole congregation burst into spontaneous applause...very moving. After the service we all went back to a local hotel and that was bursting at the seams. They'd laid on a fantastic hot and cold buffet and the family were marvellous, speaking to everyone. It actually seemed like a party. Of course when I found out that Andy had won I was really happy. Not so happy now as the heavy snow has affected our satellite and we have no tv. Just hope it's ok for Sunday.
supergran
26-01-2013, 14:33
You are not going to believe this. I've just had a phone call from the sister of a friend. She told me that my friend had a heart attack on Wednesday and died on Thursday. She rang me on her phone and I answered "Hello Sue" and this voice said that it wasn't Sue. I told her sister that I did ring her twice in the week to tell her about Mike's funeral arrangements but she didn't answer. I am absolutely shocked. She was 63 and always seemed healthy. She was here just before Christmas when I organised a Girls' Night and she really enjoyed herself. I am shocked and very sad. She was also a close friend of the friend who died just before my 70th birthday. The three of us used to go out together and we also used to be at the rugby club on Saturdays enjoying ourselves.
JAMES4578
26-01-2013, 14:43
Sorry to hear that Supergran, so much sad news lately.
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