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Title: By way of explanation.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2008, 21:32:12
To collectively answer the PM's and phonecalls as to why I reneaged from attending the meet this weekend, I feel an explanation is finally in order and may explain in some way why my forum attention has been less than normal of late.  And my patience!   ;D

There have been quite a few personal things ongoing in our family affairs recently, the most important of which are that I am being compulsarily retired from the plod as of next month (their idea, not mine, I hasten to add....) but, more importantly, my wife has discovered a recurrence of the cancer we successfully fought 3 years or so ago.

She restarted chemo the other week and, to those who know the order of these things, she is at her most susceptible to infection over this weekend, hence our reluctant non attendance.

Most certainly not looking for pages of sympathy or similar, merely stating facts.  We are all upbeat and confident that we will again overcome adversity.  Onwards and upwards and all that!   :y

Lets all take a bit of care on the way that we look at the bigger picture, particularly through this restricted medium of OOF, and collectively look after each other.  That maxim certainly works for us.....

Take care out there.  Small things can quickly become important.....   :D   :y



Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Debs. on 29 June 2008, 21:36:58
Supportive prayers and healing thoughts for you and your-dearest, H21 ;)
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: CaptainZok on 29 June 2008, 21:37:52
Whilst we all missed you over the weekend Broocie understandably family must always come first.
Please convey our best wishes to your good lady and we'll hope to see you in the near future.
John, Carol & Tony
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: HolyCount on 29 June 2008, 21:38:05
Best of luck with the retirement and for the missus with the chemo. Looking on the upside is always best ( though sometimes difficult) and can be the best medicine too.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Andy B on 29 June 2008, 21:43:26
Best wishes to Mrs Hotel21
At least if you're retired you'll be able to spend time at home with her.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 June 2008, 21:43:54
Best wishes Brucie - what are you going to do now?
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: amigov6 on 29 June 2008, 21:44:44
Good folk don't deserve bad knocks. As said on phone lastnight thoughts are with you both.
     Guy.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2008, 21:44:47
As I have already said privately to you, our thoughts are with you all.

As said, you were missed at the Lakes, but thanks for looking after the forum almost singlehandedly, including the fun and games that went on.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: psychnurse on 29 June 2008, 21:45:24
Best of luck to you and the family chap. You will be fine. We are all rooting for you all  :y  These things are sent to test us.... And makes us stronger as a result.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: tunnie on 29 June 2008, 21:46:48
Brucie, best of luck.

Maybe we should have a meet for all the people who did not attend the lakes  :y

Garage doors here at Brackley always open for a mini-meet  :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2008, 21:48:42
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Best wishes Brucie - what are you going to do now?
Spend the inheritance wisely!!   ;D

Amongst other things, am a qualified university accredited Crash Investigator, class one driver, class one biker, CBT instructor, bikesafe instructor, VIP driver, etc etc etc.....  I wont be stuck....  :y

But most importantly, we will be clogging up the roads near you with a tin tent hanging off the arse of an Omega!!
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: tunnie on 29 June 2008, 21:50:08
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Best wishes Brucie - what are you going to do now?
Spend the inheritance wisely!!   ;D

Amongst other things, am a qualified university accredited Crash Investigator, class one driver, class one biker, CBT instructor, bikesafe instructor, VIP driver, etc etc etc.....  I wont be stuck....  :y

How much for a DAS Course?  ;)  ;D  :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 29 June 2008, 21:50:10
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Best wishes Brucie - what are you going to do now?
Spend the inheritance wisely!!   ;D

Amongst other things, am a qualified university accredited Crash Investigator, class one driver, class one biker, CBT instructor, bikesafe instructor, VIP driver, etc etc etc.....  I wont be stuck....  :y

Well take care - you only have the the go and I hope the chemo works
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: psychnurse on 29 June 2008, 21:50:44
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Brucie, best of luck.

Maybe we should have a meet for all the people who did not attend the lakes  :y

Garage doors here at Brackley always open for a mini-meet  :y



That would be a good idea.. Leominster always a welcoming haven too  :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: JueV6 on 29 June 2008, 21:51:36
You did a grand job while the others were away "playing" H21.


Best wishes to you and the better half. :)
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Elite Pete on 29 June 2008, 21:52:35
Thoughts are with you and the wife Broocie. Mrs Broocie has a good fella to look after her ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 29 June 2008, 21:53:48
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Thoughts are with you and the wife Broocie. Mrs Broocie has a good fella to look after her ;)
And H21 has a fine selection of 'medicine' ;D
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 29 June 2008, 21:54:17
Hope all goes well with Mrs H21 broocie.......and you decide what you want to do career wise......you could become a TD  ;D

Maybe not  :D ;D

You really didnt need the problems on the forum this weekend  :(......not on about my problem.....but thanks for trying to sort my prob out  :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Vamps on 29 June 2008, 21:54:19
As said previously I have a good understanding of you situation. I  Hope it all works out for you and mrs H21 :)
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Post by: Baron Von Spongebob on 29 June 2008, 21:56:12
Best wishes to the Hotel21 family.. :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Pete Elite on 29 June 2008, 22:02:00
  Hi,
     I don't know how committed you are to your job especially as they seem to be pushing you out but you are obviously committed to your Wife, and Family should always come first as i found out a while back :(.

  I wish you and your Wife all the best in the coming months and am sure you shall be rewarded for your determination.

       Best wishes,
                        Pete.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Golfbuddy on 29 June 2008, 22:07:02
Broocie. In the book of life, a new chapter is always an exciting and often a challenging prospect.

I hope each turn of the page brings you better news than you've had lately. Enjoy it and pray for a happy ending.

Martin

PS. Sorry for the cheesy albeit most sincere analogy.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: amigov6 on 29 June 2008, 22:11:20
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Brucie, best of luck.

Maybe we should have a meet for all the people who did not attend the lakes  :y

Garage doors here at Brackley always open for a mini-meet  :y
Often pass Brackley on way home from Swindon on A43. I know you're both there & fancy a cuppa as i won't get home but parking may be an issue!!!!!!!!!! ::)
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Cav9_4 on 29 June 2008, 22:11:28
"Best wishes" to your Wife,hope everything works out ok :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Jay w on 29 June 2008, 22:12:39
Broocie, i now you didn't want pages of it, but sorry to hear your news, here's wishing you great sucsess with all that you do from he on mate  :y

Here's to a long and happy future for you and Mrs H21   :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2008, 22:13:21
Thanks all.  As said, not looking for pages of support but, honestly, they are appreciated.  We have sufficient commitment between us to again overcome adversity so no great concern there.  We beat it once and we will again.   ;)

Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2008, 22:40:25
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Broocie. In the book of life, a new chapter is always an exciting and often a challenging prospect.

I hope each turn of the page brings you better news than you've had lately. Enjoy it and pray for a happy ending.

Martin

PS. Sorry for the cheesy albeit most sincere analogy.

Thanks...  accepted wholeheartedly in the spirit meant....   :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Tony H on 30 June 2008, 00:18:56
Thinking of you both, broocie
Best wishes
Tony
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: stuart30 on 30 June 2008, 08:08:15
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Best wishes Brucie - what are you going to do now?
Spend the inheritance wisely!!   ;D

Amongst other things, am a qualified university accredited Crash Investigator, class one driver, class one biker, CBT instructor, bikesafe instructor, VIP driver, etc etc etc.....  I wont be stuck....  :y

But most importantly, we will be clogging up the roads near you with a tin tent hanging off the arse of an Omega!!

So you wont be needing a security gaurds job paying a fiver an hour... ;D :y

Hope it all works out for you all... :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Markjay on 30 June 2008, 08:15:56
Sorry to hear about that Hotel21, I wish for a full and speedy recovery for your wife and good luck with your own new career, whatever it is you choose to do.



Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: HerefordElite on 30 June 2008, 08:46:03
Best of luck to you and yours  :y :y :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: dbug on 30 June 2008, 08:49:39
Good luck and best wishes to both of you.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: shyboy on 30 June 2008, 09:02:44
So sorry to hear that news, Broocie. I knew it had to be something important to keep you away from Keswick.
I and SWMBO send you both our very best hopes and wishes.
Bill.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Jimbob on 30 June 2008, 09:56:49
All the Best to you and your wife, send her our love,

Ljay missed catching up with her at the lakes

Both missed you.

Try and keep positive, I know how hard it is having just lost the same battle with my mum.
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Entwood on 30 June 2008, 10:01:44
All the best to both of you ... good "teamwork" will make the next few months go easier. Big C is beatable, you've proved that once already  :y :y :y
Title: Re: By way of explanation.....
Post by: Gaffers on 30 June 2008, 10:24:09
Sorry to hear about your news, thoughts and prayers with you and the LHG.  My dad is likely to have a similar thing in the next few years after sucessfully beating terminal cancer (for now)

I'm sure you'll enjoy your retirement well, were you not ex-forces too?  If so enjoy all that pension you lucky bu@@er!

Always an open door and a huge spare bedroom if you ever want to visit this neck of the woods!

Hang loose bra!

G