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Posted 11 Jan 2022 at 17:28

Blimey Lyn, tee-total sounds good for you. My sides are still aching with laughter, John is one lucky man. Did France recover ? 
Keep the humour coming, it’s great. 
David’s scans came back clear, awaiting a PSMA pet scan now. Fingers crossed. 

Leila.

User
Posted 11 Jan 2022 at 19:58

Very very funny. I assume the 'sahg' is a typo. I looked it up but couldn't find anything that looked at all interesting. One glass you say?

J

User
Posted 11 Jan 2022 at 20:07

It is misspelt deliberately to prevent the moderators automatically blocking the post Chevy. You may notice other members claiming sometimes that something is tish or tihs, and occasionally something particularly frustrating is declared to be a load of bullocks 

 

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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 11 Jan 2022 at 20:08

Leila, that's brilliant news 👏

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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 12 Jan 2022 at 20:13

Hi Lyn, I am fine no apart from being left with an irritating cough, Tony is still the same no change at the moment but his younger brother dre yesterday and he has a tumour and will have to go for more tests, his wife (my sister) said he has been having trouble with his waterworks for some time but has only just decided to go to the Drs. I have every thing crossed for him but will have to wait and see.

 

regards

Barbara

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Posted 13 Jan 2022 at 18:02
Just caught up with this Lyn. All very funny apart from the lung thing ! You made me laugh out loud. I started vaping last year after 22 years off the fags. Call it a stress thing. I actually love it when I can get it off El’s hands haha. Maybe try this honestly. Just like the real thing imo without the horrible smell. Take care pet x
User
Posted 14 Jan 2022 at 00:51
Glad to hear you are on the mend Barbara - fingers crossed for b-i-l. So did two sisters marry two brothers?

CJ, I tried vaping about 4 years ago. It triggered adult-onset asthma - apparently, I am in a tiny minority who never have an asthma attack in their life until they go onto e-cigarettes. Now I can be found during work breaks from critical Zoom meetings with a cigarette in one hand, my inhaler in the other while John lifts a nice cup of tea to my lips 😂

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 14 Jan 2022 at 06:28

Yes we did, I married a friend of my brothers and then my younger sister married his brother, we like to keep things in the family lol. I was just trying to Imagine you at a Zoom meeting being given Tea by Johm, made me laugh. xx

regards Barbara.

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 13:53
Latest PSA for John was back down to <0.1. 13 years since RP and nearly 11 years since salvage RT 🎉🎉🎉

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 14:05
Franci wrote today in another thread "Netflix should do a mini series on the characters in this forum!"

I would be up for that but only prepared to dress up in a nurse uniform if Bollinge is played by George Clooney. Michael Gambon would play Old Barry, Leonard Nimoy as Andy62 and I would cast Geoffrey Palmer as you, franci - grumpily hilarious. Who would you all choose to play yourselves?

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 14:09

Fantastic news Lyn, so pleased for you both and great encouragement for all.

Ange x

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 15:20

Fantastic news Lyn,

Wishing you and John all the best long may it last.

John & Pat.

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 15:51

Fantastic news Lyn all the best gaz 👍

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 16:36

Great news Lynn, long may it continue.

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 16:46
👍 great to hear

Cheers

Bill

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 16:53
Great news Lyn, such a relief for you xx

I’d kind of like to be Jason Bourne tbh 😀

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 17:13
Yes, I can see you in that role. The model plane might come in handy
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 17:36
Good to know that salvage RT has worked so well for John. It can be devastating to learn initial treatment has failed and can give some hope for those in this situation.
Barry
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Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 18:08
But who would you choose to play yourself in a Netflix series, Barry?
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 18:42

Great news Lyn.

Ido4

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 20:47

What a brilliant idea, I can see it now, block buster. I’m no actor, but I fancy my chances at being director 😉count me in.

Leila 

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 21:00
Great news long may it continue.

Also Thankyou for all your fantastic knowledge that we all are extremely greatful for.

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 21:14

Brilliant news Lyn, so please for both of you.

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 22:40

Hmm, low budget, set in a local or maybe a hospital waiting room?

Big budget, a la one of the current reality TV shows with everyone playing themselves on an ultra exclusive island in the Caribbean?

Great results Lyn.

Jules

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 22:52
Great news Lyn, so pleased for you and John. It definitely gives us all hope how well he has done xx
User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 22:54
Netflix - With what's discussed on this site would it be educational, comedy or porn.

Cheers

Bill

User
Posted 28 Jan 2023 at 23:47
I am thinking along the lines of a bad Carry On film?
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 00:00

Oh yes, A Carry On Film! Saucy, naughty with plenty of innuendo. Oh err…. Mrs, ohhh nurse,  And so on. 

Great result too, Lyn, lots of hard work to pay for the hobbies too ( brilliant) 

 

User
Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 06:39

So happy for you, Lyn.  You have been a great support to so many of us.

User
Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 08:58

Sorry to disappoint Lyn but I think I am more Sid James than Geoffrey Palmer!

Andy62 - definitely a shoe in for Spock!

Bollinge - I miss his irreverent sense of humour hope he is OK wherever he is being sarcastic these days.

And as for Lyn you are always played by Sylvia Kristel in my dreams!

Great news on the PSA too...

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Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 11:16

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
But who would you choose to play yourself in a Netflix series, Barry?

This  calls for a measure of self analysis!  I doubt anybody would want to play me, at least as I am nowadays, just an ordinary laid back old guy who takes too long to make decisions after researching everything whether it be the purchase of a kettle or matters relating to PCa, although I do try to pass on some of what I have learnt to others with regard to the latter.  So if he could be persuaded, I would suggest somebody like William Roache as he played the part of generally laid back somewhat boring Ken Barlow, in Coronation Street, with few surprises, might be appropriate. 

I did participate in plays, some years ago now, as one of the events of a thriving Residents Association where I used to live. On every occasion I was the guy who was murdered halfway through so was expendable!

As regards the 'Carry On' films, one of them was largely filmed at Stoughton Barracks on the outskirts of Guildford where I did my Army training and I could have played the part then but not on a remake now, LOL. Incidentally,  the barracks were replaced with a housing development years ago.

I know a little diversion can lighten a heavy subject but hope it doesn't deflect from your thread Lyn.  I am pretty certain that in old forum there used to be a section for jokes but this seems to have been discontinued.

This is one of the laughter threads:- https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t4939-laughter-the-best-medicine 

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Barry
User
Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 12:25
thanks Lyn lovely news, and being able to make your post's light you've brought a few laughs from me reading this thread
User
Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 13:26

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
I did participate in plays, some years ago now, as one of the events of a thriving Residents Association where I used to live. On every occasion I was the guy who was murdered halfway through so was expendable!

I knew it! A thespian in our midst!  

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 13:29

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
I know a little diversion can lighten a heavy subject but hope it doesn't deflect from your thread Lyn. I am pretty certain that in old forum there used to be a section for jokes but this seems to have been discontinued. This is one of the laughter threads:-

 

Not at all - I love this conversation. When I asked the question, I was thinking of the old joke threads and also, do you remember Spursparks' "me or my brother know that" thread 😂

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 29 Jan 2023 at 13:40

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
And as for Lyn you are always played by Sylvia Kristel in my dreams!

 

I had to google her Franci .... my boobs are much bigger. Sorry to burst your bubble but I think I am probably more Liz Fraser in her later years 😉 

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

User
Posted 31 Jan 2023 at 20:23
In other news, I sm a massive NUFC fan and this is shaping up to be one of the best nights of my life (since RP anyway 🤣)
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 31 Jan 2023 at 20:41

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
In other news, I sm a massive NUFC fan and this is shaping up to be one of the best nights of my life (since RP anyway 🤣)

😂😂 it’s looking good and possibly should have been a penalty too x

User
Posted 01 Feb 2023 at 00:37
I think Newcastle United have some of the most loyal supporters in the UK. There have been a number of lean years despite various managers and some promising players and even as a 'Gooner' I am pleased they are doing well this year. To my mind the game was spoilt when very well heeled backers bought teams and bought success. A prime example of this is Abramovitch who bought struggling Chelsea who then became very successful. Then there was Manchester City, another good team of years ago but had not done well until big money for players and their wages came there way in recent years and success with it. So it's now Newcastle's turn and you can tell what a difference it has made. This makes it very difficult for many sides who are not owned by Millionaires, Conglomerates or backed by large sponsors, to win major trophies. Another aspect is that fans see very good but expensive foreign players, well those fans that can afford the exorbitant gate fees nowadays. But this also means that many indigenous players miss the chance to play for the top teams. Must say I preferred it in the days when it was largely affordable to all.
Barry
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Posted 01 Feb 2023 at 01:22

I can agree with a lot of that Barry but teams like Newcastle, Chelsea, Man city, etc also have the most phenomenal systems now for identifying and developing home grown talent. I have worked with premier league clubs who blew me away with their child / youth set up - things have really changed in the last 5 years, I would say

⚽️🎉⚽️🎉⚽️

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 01 Feb 2023 at 17:26
Agree leading clubs have their academies and this is beginning to produce some good players. It makes sense because the alternative is to spend many millions of pounds in buying from elsewhere. Also, some players who fail to fulfill promise but are still good, can be sold on to other clubs with smaller budgets. Providing good support to players and their families is indeed important to help players remain happy and be such as not to be a detraction when competing for new players. Clubs are run more like businesses nowadays.
Barry
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Posted 01 Feb 2023 at 18:36

Yes, one of the aspects I was reviewing was the mental health and wellbeing support to these children, who dream of a professional career at a PL club and then are injured at a young age or 'let go' by their club at the end of a season. Many of them will be paid to play football when they are old enough but perhaps in the lower divisions or regional leagues. The big clubs ensure that these kids get a good education, GCSEs, A levels, media training, online safety training and a solid psychological support offer. Reducing the number of Gary Speeds and Jeremy Wistens is the responsibility of all clubs / elite sports

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"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 00:17
I haven't updated this thread for a while. Dad nearly died twice and then fell at the airport in August on his way to meet me in France - broke his hip. Fortunately, he has bounced back remarkably well and managed to dance his way through two cruises with his new lady friend & his Caverject Xtra - not bad for an 86 year old! His PSA has risen slightly but to be honest, he is having such a good time he doesn't really want to start with HT and I am okay with that.

John's PSA rose to 0.1 and then fell back to <0.1 so standard pattern of a temporary rise in the Summer. It is now almost 14 years since diagnosis & RP and 11.5 years since SRT. We don't see the onco or urologist anymore - just phone the PSA results through to their secretaries. Life moves on.

As far as Newcastle United goes, that was never a hand ball tonight and the VAR must have taken a backhander :-(

A message for Fullscreen (it seemed wrong to clutter up a new member's thread) - Athena may no longer exist but if you ever come across a crumpled copy of the Brain Tumour Research naked calendar 2011 in a charity shop somewhere, I am February 😂

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 00:31

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

... Brain Tumour Research naked calendar 2011 in a charity shop somewhere, I am February 😂

Straight on to - www.ebay.com... "brain tumour...2011...

Dave

User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 06:51

Lyn, great news about John and your Dad sounds an incredible guy. 

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 10:35

Great news Lyn, so pleased. Football…. Charlton are the passion in this house, the most flowery language when they lose, or the other lot score etc. 

All good here at < 0.1 😊

User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 10:50

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member
Fortunately, he has bounced back remarkably well and managed to dance his way through two cruises with his new lady friend & his Caverject Xtra - not bad for an 86 year old! 

 Athena may no longer exist but if you ever come across a crumpled copy of the Brain Tumour Research naked calendar 2011 in a charity shop somewhere, I am February 😂

Wow! Your dad's libido is incredible? Is it hereditary? 

Miss February. That's disappointing, you're only on display for 28 days. 

Great news about John. I hope I make a similar recovery 👍

More importantly how are you doing? Has the ill health of your loved ones had an impact on your own health? It seems relatives and spouses suffer just as much, if not more, than those who actually have this disease.

 

 

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User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 11:08

What an amazing man your dad is Lynne!!  Hope there are many more cruises ahead.  Great news about John too.  As you say life goes on……. 

Ange x

User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 13:16

Hi Lynn,

Great to hear about your dad and John are doing so well you deserve all the luck looking after dad and your John.

You have kept a few of us going too with your help and advice over the last few years and the odd slap on the wrist  when we needed it.I wish i could keep up with your dads pace long may it last.

Regards John & Pat xx

User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 15:36
Really nice to hear from you Lynn. I’m glad your men are ok despite those setbacks. Your dad sounds like an older version of me …. 😉

Take care and thanks for your help these years xx

User
Posted 29 Nov 2023 at 17:14
Good news about your family Lyn. Hope your doing OK in all of this as well.

Dad still performing at 86 is amazing, we can only hope.

Cheers

Bill

 
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