I know that started this brilliant idea so I wanted to carry it on for her and as the forum has become a little gloomy recently as we face loosing them both soon.
So
1. daloni and dizzie outlasted their prognosis by years and I am sure proved that you can have quality of life despite doctors best guesses and we all benefited from knowing them on here.
2. I just got back from a fabulous holiday in Galicia, northern Spain. I walked more than I have for months (chemo pushed me into a wheelchair) the food and wine was fab and I met old friends and laughed a lot.
3. Macmillan have admitted that their upgrade has been a bit sh*t and are working on improving it. Hurrah for Macmillan who have admitted it didn't go well. How many organisations actually come out and say that.
I don't like to think that newbies think that we are a miserable lot, what struck me on here when I came was how much joy, laughter and living went on despite cancer.
Nicky
Rainieday uses it for inspiration too. She said if absinthe was good enough for Toulouse Lautrec, Metaxa should be good enough for her. I find her to be right. Obviously.
Thanks Norberry, I've just reread Ruth's post and the first time I read it, didn't realise it was in past tense. Thanks for putting me right!
Oh, if it's Brandy, I can't drink the cheap versions. When we were in Spain, they had lots of what they called brandy! Veterano, etc it was like drinking paint stripper. I had it once, just a sip and that was enough for me! Give me Martel every time. You get what you pay for eh?
Richard, How long does the dye last for? I thought it was just for the festive season and it would be gone by now! Lol!
Love Annette x
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