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
I could live on new pots, just mint and no gravy.
You knew I was poking you with a stick, re the student theory, I still don't think they would have passed the 11 Plus though.
Waiting for house to appear on Rightmove, promised by today but that's estate agents for you!
Now fancy a Yorkie, every time we see Monty Don's pet we are quite taken. A normal size one not a teacup.
Exciting to move house.
my sisters daughter and her friends have yorkies and they love them.
that one is very small up against the retriever Monty Don has x
We are worried and excited! Still not online, grrrr.
Wifey follows Monty Don on Twitter and he said the pair of them are inseparable. We only watch to see the dogs now!
That’s nice I like to see the dogs
I will send a picture of me andnOliver on the beach a couple of days ago

That is a beautiful picture. What a setting. I can see that it is still a bit chilly but a bit of fresh air perks you up a bit I expect.
Beautiful beach, Ruth. Where is that?
Stuart x
Ah, I have cousins down there in Burnham on Sea. Many a holiday there when I was a child.
Don't tell anyone too much Ruth, they will all be looking for you to do a cheap B&B for them.
3 good things
Much better day today.
1 A physio and occupational therapist came this morning and did an assessment. They had lots of good advice & practical solutions for some of the challenges of transferring from upstairs to downstairs.
2 We collected a bath lift. Can’t believe how lightweight and user friendly it is, so looking forward to a bath in the morning
3 My hairdresser came for lunch and brought some beautiful bright pink roses. He’s worked out a way to colour my hair or more importantly to rinse colour off my hair when it’s ready for a colour.
It feels like a very productive day, but also very relaxed. Didn’t try to do too much & enjoyed the company. Ready for a glass of wine, meal and early night xx
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