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
It is afternoon tea, but also a guided tour of the castle where Downton Abbey is filmed. I’m a huge fan so very excited. X
Downtown Abbey looks impressive
we had a lovely valentines lunch locally beautifully cooked meal just the 2 of us.
car is now back repaired after my husband crashed it so badly on the gate post it was undriveable. We were walking and getting the bus which made a change
I am meeting an old school friend for lunch today
Ruth
We do depend on our cars don’t we. Glad you have it back. Enjoy meeting your friend for lunch today. X
Yes I did enjoy it, to be able to go out on my own was refreshing xx
Ruth
Hi Chelle, been out the loop - a couple of off days. How lovely. I think my last Valentine's meal must've been 40 years ago. I cooked a spag bol, it smelled divine but couldn't taste anything! Did have a wine though. As for a trip around Highclere Castle I'm envious - have a lovely day!
Hugs, Barb xx
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