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15 years on (continued)

User
Posted 21 Jun 2014 at 18:53
This will be a very short message and I will add more later but this is to say a BIG THANK YOU to George and all the marvellous people who make the Leicester get together the great success it is.

So many kind wishes totally over the top and very embarrassing .

Thank you, I will add more tomorrow , God Bless You All,

Life is for living

Barry (alias Barrington )

User
Posted 21 Jun 2014 at 19:57

I hope you are all having a brilliant time I have sent hugs via Mo, so watch the ribs Barry. You deserve all the best wishes I hope you are having a brilliant time. I wish I could have been there, but love to all.  Raise a glass for me.  Watch Si he drinks like a fish.http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif  Also watch Bri he is after your sarnies.

I am looking forward to all of the Gossip. Yes a big thank you to George another huge man that we all owe  a debt to.

If there is any steak and chips left over can some one do me doggy bag.http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-wink.gif

BFN

Julie X

 

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
User
Posted 21 Jun 2014 at 21:06
So lovely to see you and Karen, Barry, love Janet, xx
User
Posted 21 Jun 2014 at 21:16
Barry, it was good to meet you today, sorry we didn't get more time to chat.

I know everyone was so pleased to see you there.

You really do inspire others including myself

I hope you didn't find it all to tiring and that you will feel better after a rest

Speak soon

Bri

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 01:39
Julie, the gloves are off! You told Mo to make sure no-one introduced me to no1 son!!! All bets are off, my dear, although he didn't bring the porsche anyway :-(

What did happen today was that Ness had her first ever ride on a Harley and was left speechless and Nette won a holiday to Malaysia!

TG, great to see you but I wasn't too sure about the head scarf - there may have been a little too much of the union flag considering what an appalling sporting week we have had xxx

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

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 08:11
I can't express enough how wonderful this group of friends actually is. Topgun, it was truly fantastic to see you, Union Jack waistcoat and headgear suited you very well, as Lyn says, bad timing re sport but who cares about that when you have mates like these.

The "do" was the best yet for me, a fantastic speaker and the food was blooming great Julie, I even ate vegan stuff and am still here to tell the tale!

Big love Topgun xxxx

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 09:14
Who was the lovely guy who donated the fantastic raffle prize?

Jamie was brilliant and very honest I thought with his answers.

A lovely bunch of people and a success by George

Bri

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 10:47
Hi all,

As promised a few more words on a wonderful hot summers day. At No1 sons house, my daughter and her partner plus my two grand children will be arriving shortly for a family BBQ. The grand children went up on a hot air balloon yesterday so no doubt they will be the main topic of conversation. I bought James a set of Boules and engraved a plate on it saying:-

To James & Jo

Have fun in the sun

Playing with James' Boules

From Barry & Karen

23 May 2014

That was the day they moved into their new house, and you can take the playing with James' Boules how you want!

Back to yesterday, Karen and I were overwhelmed by the kindness you all showed, I have never had so many cuddles and kisses in my whole life....and that was just from the men.

I hope that I am worthy of the kind words George said and those said by so many of you there and on here. I know that things are not too clever at the moment but for all of you remember that I have lived the life for 15 and a half years since being diagnosed. If my consultant had said all those years ago, we can give you 15 years I'd have snatched his hand off.

I am so proud to be among so many wonderful friends, the bravery of the ladies who have lost their loved ones over the years truly amazes me, for them to show so much kindness and support is so humbling. The likes of Allister, Paul (Yorkhall) John and co who have metastasis to the bones yet continue to live their lives enjoying themselves and looking forward to the future gives so much encouragement to those of you beginning your journey and may I add also to those currently on HT etc.

George thank you for bringing together all these marvellous people and as I said before....God bless you all,

Life is for living

Barry (alias Barrington )

PS My apologies to all those I failed to say goodbye to, things were getting a little emotional and I felt it best to leave when I did. You all know that my thoughts are with you all.

Edited by member 22 Jun 2014 at 17:01  | Reason: Not specified

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 11:57

Well we have just got back from our first Leicester meet, what a great weekend, well done George.

 

Barry it really was great meeting you and Karen for the first time, my friend you really are a diamond geezer http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-laughing.gif

 

Si & Ness xx

 

Don't deny the diagnosis; try to defy the verdict
User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 18:37
Lovely weekend albeit emotional at times. Barry and Karen it was wonderful to meet both of you along with No1 son James.

You looked fabulous in your patriotic gear and it definitely was a year for hugging and kissing. I managed to get one for me and Julie with you and Karen and a smaller less sloppy one with James but i am claiming that one all for me.

Ness on the Harley was very funny but the Malaysia /Australia raffle donation was truly splendid and won by a lovely couple.

Have a truly awesome Wedding anniversary and enjoy your mini cruise too xxxxx

Mo

Please let karen know I finally got into facebook and have confirmed her friend request.

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 21:10

Barry

 

I wish I could have got more time to speak to you but you were very much in demand http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-smile.gif.  A good soldier and a true patriot (loved the outfit), I sincerely hope you find more of that fighting spirit.

Nil desperandum

Allister

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 21:26

Shame I'm down in Bristol, clearly missed out on a great time. Wishing you many more good times TG !

Fiona.

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 21:46
I can honestly say that it was the BEST Leicester bash that we have attended.

Barry, it was TRULY great to see you there, we were praying that you would be well enough to come, our prayers were answered, now enjoy your ANNIVERSARY on Tuesday and you can now LOOK FORWARD to Euston in December !!!

Have a GREAT DAY on the Thames, post some pics.

Your Pals,

Chris and Shirley. xxxx

User
Posted 22 Jun 2014 at 23:09
Hi Barry,

So glad you were able to attend the Leicester meet - great determination on your part in your situation. What a great day it was. Glad to know you are very pleased with your hospice in all respects and that Karen's employer has been considerate so that she has been able to visit you so frequently.

Barry
User
Posted 23 Jun 2014 at 12:05
Barry,

Whatever praise and admiration rained down on you was fully deserved.

Never for one moment did I doubt that you'd get to The Mill.

Don't be embarrassed, You can't help it if you're an OUTSTANDING BLOKE can you?

We all all so proud of you mate,

Now get yourself some rest so that you and Karen can fully enjoy your upcoming Silver Wedding Anniversary.

Love from the Jarrow lot,

George, Lynn & Katrina

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Posted 26 Jun 2014 at 22:22
Hi all,

With a busy weekend behind us and another one ahead with Karen's family coming down for a grand Sunday lunch at a village pub it is time to set new targets. So with that in mind we are going to Dublin on the 14th July, staying with our good friend Elise (Fleecy) for two nights and then 3 nights at the Arlington Hotel which was recommended to us. Then aiming a bit further down the line and in order to get back some of the deposit from the October cruise to the USA which I have had to cancel (no insurance) we have just booked a two night cruise on the Adventure of the Seas at the end of August ......so as always,

Life is for living

Barry (alias Barrington )

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User
Posted 27 Jun 2014 at 10:10
Fantastic to see you are planning so much activity, targets and goals are excellent motivators but be preared to have to bypass or postpone the occasional one. Let your body tell you what you can manage and your mind assure you of what you can achieve. Knowing you and Karen and the support of your friends and family i suspect that will be prety much everything you set out to do.

You should make a jiurnal of the 100 day campaign with loads of photos and then when you have about 5 of these 100 day campaigns publish it as a series to show the world what a true hero you are.

Xxx

Mo

User
Posted 27 Jun 2014 at 11:32

Diamond Geezer http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif

 

Spend your time wisely in the Royal Caribbean Diamond Lounge with all that free drink http://community.prostatecanceruk.org/editors/tiny_mce/plugins/emoticons/img/smiley-cool.gif

Nil desperandum

Allister

User
Posted 28 Jun 2014 at 11:03
Diamond Geezer?

You bet he is, Allister.

Barry, I've had to copy and paste your post into a memo file just to keep track of where in the world you're going next!

'They seek him here...they seek him there'...God bless The Kinks and their music. : )

Is Ted accompanying you and Karen as usual? Will he be safe in southern Ireland?

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Posted 29 Jun 2014 at 10:14
Hi

It was good meeting you all next week, even if only briefly. Sorry I disappointed a few by bringing the Jag but Porsche doesn't really fit 3 people and I wasn't got to let TG drive it

No 1 son.

 
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