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Posted 06 Jul 2024 at 20:23

Always ready for scintillating footy 🤓, especially when it involves Ingggerland. I take my hat off to the penalty takers - how cool were they? Wonder if Gareth will have the same plan in mind for the semi 🤔.

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Posted 06 Jul 2024 at 22:42

Well I don’t fancy our chances f we play like that against the Dutch……

User
Posted 08 Jul 2024 at 09:24

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Well I don’t fancy our chances f we play like that against the Dutch……

Talking about fancying things. I was amazed when the missus woke this morning and the first thing she said was, "I really fancy a couple of willie's!"😯

It transpired that she was refering to a local pub /micro that do a beer called Willies. 

Its a lovely  day here, so we're jumping on the train to Cleethorpes. She'll enjoy a Willies at lunch time.

Just as well it was a beer that she fancied. Had it been the other, I could only give her a half. 😁

 

User
Posted 08 Jul 2024 at 10:34

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Just as well it was a beer that she fancied. Had it been the other, I could only give her a half. 😁

 

😂

User
Posted 09 Jul 2024 at 22:46

I posted this 5 weeks ago

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
For six years, prior to my prostatectomy, 16 months ago, me and my younger brother used to take it in turns, a month about, caring for my mum. She lived with us at our respective houses. From the day dad died, we took over caring for her, she was 93 years old at that time.

Even at that age she was physically fit, could still touch her toes, and was mentally alert. She'd spend most of her days off doing wordsearches, crosswords and reading. She was a school dinner lady for over twenty years and adored kids. She was still most happy when she was with her grandkids.

Unfortunately whilst caring for her, both me and my bro were diagnosed with PCa. This coupled with other health issues made continuing to look after her impossible, and we had to put her into a local care home. She was 100 years old this January, and got a card from Chaz and Cami.

Unfortunately, a few days ago mum began to fade quickly, and currently is  now on 'end of life' care. I know she's had one hell of an Innings and no-one can live forever, but it's still sad to see her in the state she is. She was always as bright as a button, but just in the last week, although still just responsive, she doesn't recognise us anymore.

Her room is full of photos, telling the story of her life. Pictures of her and dad when they first met, she was a nurse and he was a soldier. Photos of her with me and my bro when we were toddlers, right through to photos of her with her greatgrand kids. It makes you think of your own mortality.

Although she is being very well cared for, the poor old gal has no longer got any quality of life.

At least I can get some comfort from knowing that she, unlike myself, is a 'believer' and is looking forward to being back with dad.

In-between visits we'll just be waiting for the inevitable phone call.

It's like were all living in limbo.

Mum passed away this afternoon. I know that she's at peace. 

Edited by member 09 Jul 2024 at 23:23  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 09 Jul 2024 at 22:52
Please accept my condolences
User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 08:56

Very sorry Adrian, a first class innings, chin up.

It’s my mother in law’s funeral today, she was 92, my wife going through the same range of emotions, it’s very sad.

Regards

Spongebob

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 09:22

Very sorry to hear this mate. Thinking of you and yours.

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 09:41

Thank you lads.

As you say over a hundred is one hell of an innings. In the last few weeks her quality of life was very poor and it is a relief to know that she is now at peace. I slept better last night than I have done for months.

I've just started on the clerical side. I hate paperwork.

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 10:29

My condolences to you and your family Adrian. I’m sure your Mum is happy back with your Dad. 
Good luck with the paperwork. 

Phil

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 11:04

Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

Vern.

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 14:11

Sorry to read that Adrian.  Someone who reaches such a special age gets so much admiration.  Is there still a letter from the King?

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 14:57

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Sorry to read that Is there still a letter from the King?

 Thanks Peter.

She got her 100th birthday card, this January from King Charles and Camilla. She asked me to frame it and give it to the grandkids. Which I've done. Longevity certainly runs in the female side of her family. Her two sisters were 99 and 97 when they passed away.  

Also thank you Nick, Vern,  Phil and both Ians for your kind words.

I don't mind admitting since being diagnosed, I've thought a lot more about my own  mortality. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing.😕

 

 

Edited by member 10 Jul 2024 at 18:52  | Reason: Typo

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 18:32

Adrian, sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my sincere condolences.

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 18:40

Thank you, Chris. 

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 19:02

My condolences to you and your family Adrian. No matter how much it's  expected its still a mental shock when we lose a parent

Cheers

Bill

 

User
Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 20:05

Bill, thanks mate.👍

Brightening things up, the old gal loved watching the big football matches and she'd definitely be cheering on the three lions tonight.

Are we all sitting comfortably? 🙂

 

Edited by member 10 Jul 2024 at 20:37  | Reason: Additional text

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Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 21:03

What a turn around - it’s half time in the footy and it has been a delight 😀. At last we’re having a go ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Fingers crossed 🤞 for a good second half.

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Posted 10 Jul 2024 at 22:08

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What a turn around - it’s half time in the footy and it has been a delight 😀. At last we’re having a go ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️

Fingers crossed 🤞 for a good second half.

A cracking first half. Lucky penalty, but they were the better team. 

Not so good in the second half, but what a magnificent winner!

If they play like they did in the first 45 mins they can beat Spain.

User
Posted 14 Jul 2024 at 10:53

Well it's going to be a long old day waiting for an 8pm kick off. I wonder why they scheduled the final for a Sunday evening or is this normal tournament procedure?

I can't make up my mind whether to watch it at my local club, they've got a huge screen and covered the viewing hall with St George flags. 

Or ask my daughter if my grandson can watch it at ours and have a sleepover, or watch it on my own. Decisions, decisions. 🙂

The bookies have Spain slight favourites.

Any of you footie pundits prepared to predict the score?

 

 
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