Author Topic: The Good News Thread 2012 (Read 57055 times)

saddad · « **Reply #160 on:** May 14, 2012, 19:41:21 »

Congratulations both... :)

Aden Roller · « **Reply #161 on:** May 15, 2012, 19:07:53 »

This morning I visited an old friend who has terminal cancer and not long to go. I was so pleased to find her relaxed, calm and chatty. A brilliantly brave woman and very much her old self. :)

Seems strange to be putting this in the Good News Thread but for me it is good to know that my friend is calm and maintaining her sense of humour and the other traits that make her a special friend.

lorna · « **Reply #162 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:58:30 »

I know what you mean Aden Roller, I have the same feeling about my sister. Seeing her for 4 days last week made me much more settled. Within a few days she will be moving to a lovely nursing home. Nephew tells me that she has been much more cheerful last few days. We think due to her dementia she has forgotten what the Doctor's told her as she hasn't mentioned it since. Maybe a good thing. I hope your friend continues to be relaxed and chatty.

Aden Roller · « **Reply #163 on:** May 17, 2012, 00:17:37 »

Thanks Lorna. I was a bit apprehensive about making the visit for fear of how I would react but my friend put me at ease and in doing so reminded me of exactly why it was we had been friends for so long in the first place.

She is inspirational. :)

elhuerto · « **Reply #164 on:** May 18, 2012, 20:54:53 »

A bit frivolous in comparison to some of the good news here but my son's Under 13s football team take on Barça tomorrow. Fortunately they'll also be Under 13 ;D

I'm hoping it's not going to be too hot so he can wear his Ipswich shirt under his his team's shirt and show it off when he gets his hat-trick!

lorna · « **Reply #165 on:** May 19, 2012, 07:35:05 »

Good luck to your son's team. Wish we could share some of the heat, central heating on in the middle of May!!

petefj · « **Reply #166 on:** May 19, 2012, 08:18:40 »

My wife's back is much better, it's a lovely day here, and I played golf yesterday and won a whole £1 from my mates.
So it's looking good here.

Peter

Alimo · « **Reply #167 on:** May 19, 2012, 13:01:02 »

Saw the Olympic torch this morning. My great nephew got to hold the torch - lots of happy people in Cornwall :)

Alison

Borlotti · « **Reply #168 on:** May 19, 2012, 14:38:52 »

Cash point let me take some money out, overdrawn but not over overdraft limit. Now we have loads of lovely food, as granddaughter coming for sleep over, and food as Mum and Dad off to watch Chelsea in a pub at Chelsea. (I hate football). Got asked out to dinner by man as we were looking at the out of date food in lovely Morrisons, but said I wasn't allowed out. Wonderful bargains on out off date gourmat (how to you spell that) ready meals, that I don't like, but he does as lives alone (sob, sob). Best offer so far, dinner with man with out of date food from Morrisons, I haven't lost my touch. He is also into cheap Sun holidays with his girlfriend (what a flirt). Roll on pension day, then I can pay my allotment bill and get out of debt. ;D ;D ;D

elhuerto · « **Reply #169 on:** May 19, 2012, 21:17:27 »

Absolutely incredible day of footie, my son's team beat Barça 2-1 - it was their "D" team but he plays in a local side in a town with around 9000 inhabitants so it was very much David and Goliath - still can't believe it. They made it to the final of the tournament where they lost to Zaragoza and then celebrated like they'd won the Champions League - we're all still buzzing. Brilliant day!

lorna · « **Reply #170 on:** May 20, 2012, 07:26:36 »

Brilliant result elhuerto. Well done to your sons team.

pumkinlover · « **Reply #171 on:** May 20, 2012, 07:59:03 »

;D ;D ;D at Borlotti
Some lovely stories on this thread!

goodlife · « **Reply #172 on:** May 20, 2012, 10:10:48 »

Weather is going to WARM up this coming week....finally.... ;D It was best thing to hear when watched the morning news... ;D

Aden Roller · « **Reply #173 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:03:07 »

Warm weather on the way and I escaped for almost a whole day.... took the train (1st time this year) and went up to in-laws. Thoroughly enjoyed the change of routine. :)

tricia · « **Reply #174 on:** May 20, 2012, 15:50:52 »

Have just come indoors from watching one of the change-overs of the torch relay here in Paignton. Masses of people out there cheering the torchbearers. I'm lucky it passed just round the corner from where I live. Took lots of photos will post them once I've been through them to sort them out. Lovely experience! Wouldn't have missed it for the world!

Tricia

tricia · « **Reply #175 on:** May 20, 2012, 16:04:39 »

Here are a few piccies:

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Tricia

manicscousers · « **Reply #176 on:** May 20, 2012, 16:07:19 »

Finished the last of the plant sales, good profits this year, even though there's a recession. Plenty of money for our two charities ;D

luckycharlie · « **Reply #177 on:** May 20, 2012, 16:13:09 »

Quote from: manicscousers on May 20, 2012, 16:07:19

Finished the last of the plant sales, good profits this year, even though there's a recession. Plenty of money for our two charities ;D

Not surprised Plants were beautiful!!! Very pleased with my baskets and a special thank you to the lady who brought me in a lavender plant today

X Chas

Borlotti · « **Reply #178 on:** May 20, 2012, 16:14:13 »

I just love plant sales, if I lived nearer I would be first in the queue. ;D ;D

manicscousers · « **Reply #179 on:** May 20, 2012, 16:19:55 »

Quote from: luckycharlie on May 20, 2012, 16:13:09

Quote from: manicscousers on May 20, 2012, 16:07:19
Finished the last of the plant sales, good profits this year, even though there's a recession. Plenty of money for our two charities ;D

Not surprised Plants were beautiful!!! Very pleased with my baskets and a special thank you to the lady who brought me in a lavender plant today
Sorry, Charlie, I was a bit zonked or I'd've taken you in for a cuppa and a piece of cake ;D

X Chas

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