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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Amigo on 16 November 2010, 21:56:31
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Thankfully only routine for varicose vein removal. Mum did'nt tell me till yesterday. Dad's in his 80's. Still sharp, drives etc. but it's a worry. Just thinking i'd phone Mum & ask after him when she phoned me. Never been so scared, i was terrified but she only phoned to say he's out from the op, chipper as ever & loving the nurses! They have private health care & friends from across the lane are collecting him from Chichester tomorrow. Apperently he can't wait to get back to his chair & have a cocktail & a cigar!!! I remember as a 14 year old he'd wrestle a bull to feed it some concoction that looked like porridge out of a bottle, (he was a vet) so to see him so frail now is worrying to say the least. I can't wait to see them over chrimbo.
Sorry to go on but i worry every phone call will be the dreaded one.
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Thankfully only routine for varicose vein removal. Mum did'nt tell me till yesterday. Dad's in his 80's. Still sharp, drives etc. but it's a worry. Just thinking i'd phone Mum & ask after him when she phoned me. Never been so scared, i was terrified but she only phoned to say he's out from the op, chipper as ever & loving the nurses! They have private health care & friends from across the lane are collecting him from Chichester tomorrow. Apperently he can't wait to get back to his chair & have a cocktail & a cigar!!! I remember as a 14 year old he'd wrestle a bull to feed it some concoction that looked like porridge out of a bottle, (he was a vet) so to see him so frail now is worrying to say the least. I can't wait to see them over chrimbo.
Sorry to go on but i worry every phone call will be the dreaded one.
Sounds like a tough old boy Guy... He'll be fine :y :y
When you going to be "Darn Saaf" over Crimbo? We'll be between Shoreham and Brighton after driving across from Portsmouth :y :y
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Your Dad should be fine mate-I look after loads of patients that have had same done-Everything is double checked these days mate DONT worry He'll be home in no time :y
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Guy, you are just a big softy really..... :y
Glad your Dad is going to be OK..... :y :y
I know what you mean when thinking about your parents, after all, we know what the future is likely to hold :( I was having this conversation for real with my Mum and Dad recently, talking about wills who gets what, and in my case what happens if I go before them etc...a strange thing to think about.... :(
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Thankfully only routine for varicose vein removal. Mum did'nt tell me till yesterday. Dad's in his 80's. Still sharp, drives etc. but it's a worry. Just thinking i'd phone Mum & ask after him when she phoned me. Never been so scared, i was terrified but she only phoned to say he's out from the op, chipper as ever & loving the nurses! They have private health care & friends from across the lane are collecting him from Chichester tomorrow. Apperently he can't wait to get back to his chair & have a cocktail & a cigar!!! I remember as a 14 year old he'd wrestle a bull to feed it some concoction that looked like porridge out of a bottle, (he was a vet) so to see him so frail now is worrying to say the least. I can't wait to see them over chrimbo.
Sorry to go on but i worry every phone call will be the dreaded one.
Sounds like a tough old boy Guy... He'll be fine :y :y
When you going to be "Darn Saaf" over Crimbo? We'll be between Shoreham and Brighton after driving across from Portsmouth :y :y
Hi Paul, just pulled myself together.. So are you in Hove or Portslade then? Hoping for a couple of days between chrimbo & new year. Limited hols left due to hernia op in feb. but i'll go either way, alot can happen in another year & i'd like to see my son Scott (25 now!!) as well Plus some friends of mine run the Hampden Arms in Sth heighton (Nr. Newhaven) & i can stay over so alot to cram in!!!!...GASP! 8-)
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Your Dad should be fine mate-I look after loads of patients that have had same done-Everything is double checked these days mate DONT worry He'll be home in no time :y
Thanks. Folk like you are worth thier wieght in gold & some. :y
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He will be fine soon, the olders are not like us.. :y
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He will be fine soon, the olders are not like us.. :y
Cheers Cem. He's always been strong but kind at the same time.
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P.M sent. ;)
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If I had a Pound EVERY time some one said-YOU NURSES ARE SO KIND - I would be a multi millionare mate. We do it to help others like you guys an gals help each other on here :y
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Thankfully only routine for varicose vein removal. Mum did'nt tell me till yesterday. Dad's in his 80's. Still sharp, drives etc. but it's a worry. Just thinking i'd phone Mum & ask after him when she phoned me. Never been so scared, i was terrified but she only phoned to say he's out from the op, chipper as ever & loving the nurses! They have private health care & friends from across the lane are collecting him from Chichester tomorrow. Apperently he can't wait to get back to his chair & have a cocktail & a cigar!!! I remember as a 14 year old he'd wrestle a bull to feed it some concoction that looked like porridge out of a bottle, (he was a vet) so to see him so frail now is worrying to say the least. I can't wait to see them over chrimbo.
Sorry to go on but i worry every phone call will be the dreaded one.
:( Know what you mean mate,my dads party trick was to bend a 6 inch nail with his bare hands,now he's so frail it's painful to see him like he is :(
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Guy, you are just a big softy really..... :y
Glad your Dad is going to be OK..... :y :y
I know what you mean when thinking about your parents, after all, we know what the future is likely to hold :( I was having this conversation for real with my Mum and Dad recently, talking about wills who gets what, and in my case what happens if I go before them etc...a strange thing to think about.... :(
Yeah. They like bringing that up. It'll all go to Mum first. I just ask them not to talk about it as it's too upsetting but i suppose they have to. I'll be in no fit state to deal with anything & imagine my elder brother Phil who'se a solicitor will be the executor but i don't give a rats, the topic is out of bounds this year's visit.
Big as i am i don't mind admitting the lump in my throat & watery eye are finally on the ebb & i'm looking forward to seeing them both soon.
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If I had a Pound EVERY time some one said-YOU NURSES ARE SO KIND - I would be a multi millionare mate. We do it to help others like you guys an gals help each other on here :y
I know what you mean, but I am not a nurse, though I work with them.....not a medical person at all.... :-X
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Hi Amigo, I'm sure Dad will be fine, frail he may be, but I bet his heart is still big enough to try to wrestle yet another bull. I have lit a candle for your Dad and Mum, if you find things like that at all comforting, go to gratefulness.org Take care... ;)
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Hardest bit is the shifts-and getting time to do my miggie :y
Friday came home an misses slipped in garden(icey) banged her head and I had to look after her-Typical finish work and doin same thing at home HAHAHA-She laughs about it now :y
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Give him our best wishes for a speedy recovery mate.
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All the best mate :y
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I'm glad he's OK Guy, keep your chins up ;) :P :y
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It's only natural to worry Guy but I'm sure that things will go well. :y
My best regards to your father (and mother).
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sounds like he'll be fine but as you say it makes you think about the inevitable, my father only tells me once he's out of the hospital about his problems, enjoy your Chrimbo with your family and i always think drink in the good times whilst you have them as you never know which curve ball life is going to pitch to you next.
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Thankfully only routine for varicose vein removal. Mum did'nt tell me till yesterday. Dad's in his 80's. Still sharp, drives etc. but it's a worry. Just thinking i'd phone Mum & ask after him when she phoned me. Never been so scared, i was terrified but she only phoned to say he's out from the op, chipper as ever & loving the nurses! They have private health care & friends from across the lane are collecting him from Chichester tomorrow. Apperently he can't wait to get back to his chair & have a cocktail & a cigar!!! I remember as a 14 year old he'd wrestle a bull to feed it some concoction that looked like porridge out of a bottle, (he was a vet) so to see him so frail now is worrying to say the least. I can't wait to see them over chrimbo.
Sorry to go on but i worry every phone call will be the dreaded one.
Sounds like a tough old boy Guy... He'll be fine :y :y
When you going to be "Darn Saaf" over Crimbo? We'll be between Shoreham and Brighton after driving across from Portsmouth :y :y
Hi Paul, just pulled myself together.. So are you in Hove or Portslade then? Hoping for a couple of days between chrimbo & new year. Limited hols left due to hernia op in feb. but i'll go either way, alot can happen in another year & i'd like to see my son Scott (25 now!!) as well Plus some friends of mine run the Hampden Arms in Sth heighton (Nr. Newhaven) & i can stay over so alot to cram in!!!!...GASP! 8-)
We'll be in Southwick... Should be travelling over from Portsmouth on Christmas Eve and heading home on Boxing Day, possibly the morning of the 27th because I'm on nights on the 27th
Think I've got your mobile number somewhere, although that's not much help is it? ::) ::) ;D ;D
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Hope all goes well...sure things will be fine :y :y. best wises to your dad :y
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Hope everything goes smoothly, Guy. Sounds like There's nothing to worry about. :y
Kevin
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I'm really glad your dad is ok Guy, push the maudlin stuff to the back of your mind mate. Take & enjoy every day as it comes. :y
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nice to hear hes ok guy, my dad is the same, not the shadow of the huge man he used to be and it is sad seeing them decline like that. as long as they are happy so should you be. :y
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Thankfully only routine for varicose vein removal. Mum did'nt tell me till yesterday. Dad's in his 80's. Still sharp, drives etc. but it's a worry. Just thinking i'd phone Mum & ask after him when she phoned me. Never been so scared, i was terrified but she only phoned to say he's out from the op, chipper as ever & loving the nurses! They have private health care & friends from across the lane are collecting him from Chichester tomorrow. Apperently he can't wait to get back to his chair & have a cocktail & a cigar!!! I remember as a 14 year old he'd wrestle a bull to feed it some concoction that looked like porridge out of a bottle, (he was a vet) so to see him so frail now is worrying to say the least. I can't wait to see them over chrimbo.
Sorry to go on but i worry every phone call will be the dreaded one.
Sounds like a tough old boy Guy... He'll be fine :y :y
When you going to be "Darn Saaf" over Crimbo? We'll be between Shoreham and Brighton after driving across from Portsmouth :y :y
Hi Paul, just pulled myself together.. So are you in Hove or Portslade then? Hoping for a couple of days between chrimbo & new year. Limited hols left due to hernia op in feb. but i'll go either way, alot can happen in another year & i'd like to see my son Scott (25 now!!) as well Plus some friends of mine run the Hampden Arms in Sth heighton (Nr. Newhaven) & i can stay over so alot to cram in!!!!...GASP! 8-)
We'll be in Southwick... Should be travelling over from Portsmouth on Christmas Eve and heading home on Boxing Day, possibly the morning of the 27th because I'm on nights on the 27th
Think I've got your mobile number somewhere, although that's not much help is it? ::) ::) ;D ;D
Hi Paul. I was close with Hove/Portslade then!! My folks love meeting my friends. If the dates match you & Emma could pop in for lunch on your way home. I'll pm you over the weekend. Guy. XX (For Emma)!!! :y
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Thanks to you all for your kind comments. I was a bit teary lastnight, not too proud to admit it.
I've made some good friends here over the years. Some i've met, some i hav'nt, some i've argued with but it's good to know despite everything you're all here when it counts. Guy. :y
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we can all have our moments guy, i worry about my 80+ year old parents. not nice seeing them getting older at all, & when they are 120 odd miles away is even worse. hope your dads ok mate. best wishes n all.
jon. :y
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Thanks to you all for your kind comments. I was a bit teary lastnight, not too proud to admit it.
I've made some good friends here over the years. Some i've met, some i hav'nt, some i've argued with but it's good to know despite everything you're all here when it counts. Guy. :y
Guy, here if needed......... :y
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Ok. Time to draw this to close. The old boy is home & the old girl is looking after him...i feel so much better as they are 250 miles away. Thanks again to ALL of your for your support, i'd do the same for you.
Paul & Emma, you are invited for a journey break on the 27th if it all ties in. I've lost your no. too but we'll sort things over the weekend as promised. Guy. :y