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Greetings, Brian 
No need to reply, but just to say I've now read David's brilliant post and found it incredibly uplifting - bravo that man! I also read others' posts in response, and think it should be displayed in Macmillan centres in hospitals to encourage patients and carers alike.
I can resonate with much of it, especially on ED but how that can also bring couples closer, so many thanks to you for providing the link.
Have a great day and pats for our Ryder xxx
You've just given me my first genuine laugh of the day, Ukiboyo - hilarious! 
The 'hostesses' are awesome and the Captain's quip at the end is the gospel truth! That's coming from a partisan's viewpoint.
Great work, our kid xxx
It's a brilliant bit of "clean" humour and I have watched it a number of times.
Each time I fly and we are hurtling down the runway I think of the pilot pulling back the yoke and as the aircraft lifts into the sky the pilot settling down with a pint of real ale. Happy days 
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Hello Gill (Gill H 0)
Now that's a brilliant idea - in fact I have passed it up to the Community Team to have a think about, so thanks again. (I have told them it's your idea - 
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ED!! Well I have had almost 4 years on Hormone Therapy which for a man removes your testosterone (I finish my latest HT on 18 June and am having a break off treatment) so I know all about it!! (plus the hot flushes and mood swings and growing a pair of moobs which are all part of HT). But I agree, it's brought me and Lorraine (Mrs Millibob) closer together and we were close. We still have fun and still enjoy the bedroom.
There's a great thread here just in case you haven't seen it:
Ah Ryder - I will give him a pat or 2 when he wakes up - the lazy sod - the life of a retired athlete eh?
Kind regards - Brian.
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Cheers Brian 
I have read that thread and enjoyed the candour, and humour, that ran through it. No HT, moobs or hot sweats for OH - just that he's one of the almost 50% of laryngectomees who fall into this unwanted category. Fortunately, it's not affected either of us in any adverse way.
Hey, I watched Surgeons: at the edge of life, Rab's story, in the early hours. I've seen a couple of TLs performed on other documentaries before but this was the best yet, as it was almost identical to surgery carried out on OH. I wouldn't dare let him watch it though!
Lucky Ryder - it's a dog's life but a good one xxx
