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I went around to see my mate and the family this afternoon. I felt dreadful intruding on their grief but just needed to show that they are not alone, will have any support they require, and to remind my mate and his daughter (another good friend) not to lock themselves away, and to look after themselves. I’m awful glad I did so as they immediately understood my sentiments in doing so. It’s going to be a bleak Christmas for them all but they know that they have true friends looking out for them. I was told it was bleeding on the brain and that she passed very quickly with her husband and daughter holding her hands…….
 

peteblue said:
I went around to see my mate and the family this afternoon. I felt dreadful intruding on their grief but just needed to show that they are not alone, will have any support they require, and to remind my mate and his daughter (another good friend) not to lock themselves away, and to look after themselves. I’m awful glad I did so as they immediately understood my sentiments in doing so. It’s going to be a bleak Christmas for them all but they know that they have true friends looking out for them. I was told it was bleeding on the brain and that she passed very quickly with her husband and daughter holding her hands…….
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They'll still be in shock for a while Pete. It'll take days, maybe longer for this to sink in, which is when the grief kicks in. Keep an eye on them mate.
 

peteblue said:
I went around to see my mate and the family this afternoon. I felt dreadful intruding on their grief but just needed to show that they are not alone, will have any support they require, and to remind my mate and his daughter (another good friend) not to lock themselves away, and to look after themselves. I’m awful glad I did so as they immediately understood my sentiments in doing so. It’s going to be a bleak Christmas for them all but they know that they have true friends looking out for them. I was told it was bleeding on the brain and that she passed very quickly with her husband and daughter holding her hands…….
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Only in recent years I’m realising that over there doesn’t do a bereavement like here.

Community pile in to see the deceased over 2 days and all through the night. 3rd day at the house for the Rosary and Lift.

After is generally the GAA club for tea and sandwiches. If the family can’t afford to put it on, the club will.

You won’t realise it then but eventually you will that your neighbours walked every step of the way with you.
 
peteblue said:
I went around to see my mate and the family this afternoon. I felt dreadful intruding on their grief but just needed to show that they are not alone, will have any support they require, and to remind my mate and his daughter (another good friend) not to lock themselves away, and to look after themselves. I’m awful glad I did so as they immediately understood my sentiments in doing so. It’s going to be a bleak Christmas for them all but they know that they have true friends looking out for them. I was told it was bleeding on the brain and that she passed very quickly with her husband and daughter holding her hands…….
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These things are always hard , and even harder at this time of year . It’s good that you are able to support them .
 
TommyDavo said:
Had a visit to the vet this week, well it was easier than getting a doctors appointment ( I joke but it is true). Anyway blurry Stols was lame, thought he’d got over it but then it came back. Great getting an appointment, but a change was paying upfront for the consultation as the vets had been taken over. Got there and a cursory examination determined that as he had been lame before (18 months previously) then the treatment would be the same but an x-ray would give better info and might determine the cause. I watched as he couldn’t bend Stols ankle using a finger yet as soon as he put the foot down it acted normally. Anyway, gave me a cost for treatment of £456 for x-rays and bloods. Will admit I exclaimed but said ok. Was booked in for the next day. Got there and the receptionist says he’s in for x-ray, no i said and bloods. No, just x-ray has been priced she says. I said no and off she went into the consultation room. Anyway comes back and says there must have been a misunderstanding and it’s JUST an additional £120 for the bloods. At this point I felt like walking out particularly when she informed me the bloods was just to determine if Stol was ok for sedation. Went ahead without bloods and x rays showed sod all. The whole thing felt like emotional blackmail. Rant over, sorry
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Hope Stols is feeling better soon 💙🐾
 

Good morning all on this fine day ,as black as coal outside which is strange as we normally have moonlight off the snow .I hope all had a good night's sleep and wake afresh to the new day .
Deaths hit us harder the older we get as it makes us realise our own mortality .As @Barnfred 55 says it could be a bit before the worst hits home and to have friends like @peteblue is all important .
Have a great day all ,I hope he doesn't pick Keano but gives Ben Godfrey a turn , it must be Nathan at right back COYB
 
Morning all, back to earth with a bump. Managed to bring back a lovely cold - it doesn’t seem that long since I had one, but I suppose planes and crowded places are fine breeding grounds for such things. I’ll have a day of feeling sorry for myself and then crack on. 3 points tonight would be very nice thank you. Have a great Saturday everyone 💙
 

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