Best wishes to Miriam and I hope she has a speedy recovery.
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Sorry to hear this. I hope she gets well soon
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Sending thoughts and prayers 
Joking apart, I hope Miriam makes a speedy recovery.
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Make her sleep in the mobile ambulance!
Recovery is a long process it could be months
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Today, I’m processing the loss of one of my best friends. Heart attack.
When I first met Big Dave about 20 years ago, I was in a fucking mess; I was still recovering from being set alight six years prior; had fuck all confidence; and was struggling like fuck with a shitty relationship with the birth family.
I also hated people. So lots of stuff going on at the time. Yet, in a room opposite me in a shitty bedsit, there was someone prepared to listen and offer advice and a new way of looking at things.
In a subsequent conversation with Dave, I thanked him for teaching me how to swim.
We had a good many great times. Loads of brilliant memories passing through my mind as I type this. Many a good weekend in Cornwall with him and his family.
And possibly rather too much Scrumpy too…
Good thing is that the last conversation we had was a particularly good one. I was able to tell Dave about the progress that had been make in almost 20 years, as well as stuff I’d achieved too.
I thanked him for his support and it was hoped that he’d visit with his partner when things calmed down with Covid-19.
Sadly that wasn’t to be.
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Signed off work 7 weeks in
Brain esploded - woo
If I understood, I could congratulate / commiserate.
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Just the same old black dog, being overwhelmed by ridiculous tech again
Perhaps not what you might choose but not a bad way to part in the scheme of things. Chin up and enjoy listening to the music and remembering the good times together.
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Very sorry to hear that. Hopefully you’ll soon be out the other side.
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Cheers bromie x
Thank you very much for your kind words. I’m taking a few days off work as the time is needed to process all of this.
You’re right though, the good thing is the last conversation was a very good one.
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Sorry for your loss - I have (and had) friends who are closer than family - every bit as painful losing them… I’m sure he was very happy to know how his friendship had helped you get where you are now.
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New SME 60?
Seriously, GWS
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I’m still a cunt. Ok… Total fucking cunt. Thanks very much for taking the time to understand. Some drinks with understanding friends has helped. Anyhoo; thanks for taking the time to read and understand. 
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Natch. You’re here. You fit. Welcome to Cuntytown, Pop: us.
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As Mr Orwell said…
We’re all cunts, but some are more cunty than others 
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I wrote a post and realised it said what has been going on but nothing about how I feel
My wife’s cousin died a week ago, the son of her uncle that died just before xmas. Not unexpected due to long term illness and we were able to spend more quality time with him than expected in his final weeks.
I’m very grateful that i have such an understanding boss. It’s been a tough 3 months or so and i think he’s made the difference between coping or not.
My mum has a CT scan next week following findings on a colonoscopy. Working in the cancer field, a little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. Just have to wait and see though.
Still not a lot about how I feel. Not been the happiest 2022 so far but coping.
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Sorry to hear that you’re going through a tough patch. Hang in there.
I have been enjoying the escapism of computer games. Should probably try to get fit and outdoors a bit more.
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