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[Gwladysover]

@peteblue so sorry to read this, I can put it no better than @blue1948 so I will just send my heartfelt best wishes

 

[Gwladysover]

So sorry to read that Pete.

I had the same very difficult conversation with the medics about the decision not to resuscitate mum and given the resultant form.

To be frank the conversation was , I thought, rushed and even I felt a bit pressurised but when I reflected on it later I do believe that it was the right decision for mum.

However I remain concerned that the way these decisions are arrived could be achieved in a more humane holistic way.

Best of luck mate.

Had a similar conversation with GO regarding my Mum, I agree it was rushed to say the least. I had no time to discuss the situation with my brothers so was on my own.

 

[blue1948]

A wet and windy start here so a day of reading for work and making soup and stew ahead. A nice day overall.

What soup and stew are you making AT ? A secret Armagh recipe ? I love soups and we have so many but still room for more .§

 

[jazzy]

What soup and stew are you making AT ? A secret Armagh recipe ? I love soups and we have so many but still room for more .§

Tomato, peppers and lentils for us today.

Really is soup weather

 

[blueloon]

We have received an ‘End of Life’ care form from the doctors basically asking where Kay should pass away, home, care home, hospital etc, resuscitation if required etc etc.I’ve tried to protect my other three children, Adam has already read the form, but felt I had to update the other three on this next stage. It really brings it home to you, I intend to say we will continue to care for Kay at home unless she becomes really ill, then it will be hospital….

Sadly these forms are a necessity but so impersonal, you though know what is best for Kay. Take care.

 

[blueloon]

Very, very wet and windy today.

Mums shopping , plenty of tea and then venturing out in the storm tonight to play ping pong.

Hmmm think this might be my last season.

I was Orienteering near Aviemore yesterday and had two bad falls in the forest, in the 2nd I hit my head on the ground and have some marked , bloody, scars . Usually I bounce back straight away but I’m also thinking it’s maybe time to give this up, stick to road running.

 

[Gwladysover]

I was Orienteering near Aviemore yesterday and had two bad falls in the forest, in the 2nd I hit my head on the ground and have some marked , bloody, scars . Usually I bounce back straight away but I’m also thinking it’s maybe time to give this up, stick to road running.

Hope you are okay.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

What soup and stew are you making AT ? A secret Armagh recipe ? I love soups and we have so many but still room for more .§

Tomato and red pepper soup and just traditional stew (beef, carrots, onion and potato). The mother of Scouse but no red cabbage on the side.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

I was Orienteering near Aviemore yesterday and had two bad falls in the forest, in the 2nd I hit my head on the ground and have some marked , bloody, scars . Usually I bounce back straight away but I’m also thinking it’s maybe time to give this up, stick to road running.

Remember to watch out for signs of concussion. Hopefully you can rest up today and take it easy.

 

[jazzy]

I was Orienteering near Aviemore yesterday and had two bad falls in the forest, in the 2nd I hit my head on the ground and have some marked , bloody, scars . Usually I bounce back straight away but I’m also thinking it’s maybe time to give this up, stick to road running.

Really sorry to hear that BL. Hope you are fully recovered soon.

Sort of similar with me..I'm fed up of playing with injury and pain.

Also when the weather is like this I lose my enthusiasm for going out at night and playing.

 

[blue1948]

Tomato, peppers and lentils for us today.

Really is soup weather

I would love that but the wife doesn't like lentils and I have tried .

 

[blue1948]

Tomato and red pepper soup and just traditional stew (beef, carrots, onion and potato). The mother of Scouse but no red cabbage on the side.

Sounds great ,scouse was a favourite of mine ,they have a meal here the sounds like scouse but is made with fish and it was brought here by sailors .There is a line of thought that scouse was once the same .

 

[jazzy]

Even if so, you would stay involved as a coach I’m sure? No club can let experienced players just slip out without a job.

It's a toughie AT.

I'm pretty used to playing at a decent standard but time really seems to have caught up with me quickly.

Add in I'm no longer willing to play with injuries and whilst in pain and then that if the weather's like this I don't particularly want to go out driving at night and my enthusiasm for playing is being eroded. Also difficult at home with mum at the moment which is pretty much affect my view on everything.

Will I stay involved beyond this season? I'd probably give up my involvement in running the league but would hope to play recreationally.

Coaching? To be honest we really don't have too many juniors coming through at the moment in my club so probably not , especially with my lack of patience.

 

[kev]

I was Orienteering near Aviemore yesterday and had two bad falls in the forest, in the 2nd I hit my head on the ground and have some marked , bloody, scars . Usually I bounce back straight away but I’m also thinking it’s maybe time to give this up, stick to road running.

Add in I'm no longer willing to play with injuries and whilst in pain and then that if the weather's like this I don't particularly want to go out driving at night and my enthusiasm for playing is being eroded.

Age catches up with us all in our sporting endeavours.
TBH I'm debating whether or not to jib my dominoes game tonight.

 

[Armaghtoffee]

Sounds great ,scouse was a favourite of mine ,they have a meal here the sounds like scouse but is made with fish and it was brought here by sailors .There is a line of thought that scouse was once the same .

Scouse is like our stew, very close to it but I think stew is thicker. I have only tried Scouse a few times though in fairness, largely because stew is so common here. I would say the Finnish dish was brought by sailors, same as how Scouse Mum’s brought stew with them to Liverpool from Ireland.

Coddle is another Irish stew, mostly made now to con tourists out of £20 than reasons of taste or nourishment.