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Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

messymascot said:
I ended up falling asleep just woke up now from that little nap!

Nothing worse than tripping up as you usually have no time to react. I'm glad there is no broken bones but sounds like you are a bit of a mess. People can be funny creatures I would always check see if someone is ok, but them that wouldn't now have a ready made get out of jail free card of covid. I wish you well on your recovery.

Have a grand day both of you.
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Thank you.
 
Ducans elbow said:
Don't mess with us gingers, we are a tough breed ?
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Wouldn't dare, mate.

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messymascot said:
Hi I'm @messymascot aka Karl. I was diagnosed with a cancer called mesothelioma in 2019 after nearly 10 years of illness. Unfortunately this is an incurable type of cancer which is caused by asbestos exposure. I'm now entering the final stages as the cancer has grown and is starting to cause complications. Anyone who regularly visits the mental illness and depression thread is probably aware of parts of this story.

Anyways onto the thread title. Several members who visit the above thread, which I can't endorse highly enough both the thread and the regular visitors, wanted to get together and get me a ticket for the match. This was very much appreciated by me but initially I wasn't sure due to my health. However in the meantime @Earwigjoe contacted the club. They then kindly offered to supply 2 complimentary tickets. The 2 tickets were confirmed with myself today and one of my fellow West Cumbrian blues has agreed to travel with me and utilise the other. I will try to remember to take some photos and post them in here but I'm not the best at that sort of thing.

I want to use this thread to highlight what a truly great club we support as it would have been easy for them just to let the lads and lasses pay for the tickets. But I especially want to thank all the people who regularly post in the mental illness thread as they are truly magnificent. I first starting using the thread 3 or 4 years ago when I was going through a tough patch but since then I have been in the thread on a regular basis and there is always someone in there who wants to support another blue who has fallen on hard times. The clubs gesture and the fans in that thread and this forum are what make me proud to be an Evertonian. I love you all even the ones I don't always agree with. COYB The best team we could ever support. I'm glad I was chosen even though being 40 I don't remember the glory days of the 80s.

Sorry if that went on a bit but I needed to get it off my chest.
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Mate. I've only just come across this thread for the first time. And although I've been an occasional visitor to the mental heath thread and knew what a fantastic service it does, to my detriment it's only been the last couple of weeks since I've needed to post there myself that I've frequented it more regularly.

You and I have exchanged views on this forum many times in the past, usually but not always in agreement :), and it is to your credit that I had absolutely no idea that you had all this going on in your life in the background. Having read the pages in this thread, and seen how you support others, including myself, in the mental health thread, it is clear that you are a very generous, caring and selfless person. In that regard you remind me very much of my dear wife who I've often said was the most generous person I have ever known.

The courage and inner strength you have shown in dealing with your situation is inspiring, and gives me optimism that I will be able to cope with my own difficult, but very different challenges that lie ahead. Thank You.
 
messymascot said:
I got some sleep just contemplating getting up as we speak. It was disjointed and oddly I had a dream where I swung my arms behind me but I must not have been completely asleep and swung my actual arms behind my head and they crashed into the headboard. They were a little sore for half an hour afterwards. Fortunately the pain seems to have gone. However I know I didn't dream it as I can see a bruise starting to form on one of the impact points. I lost my voice for about 8 hours yesterday, it'd come back to me today but it sounds a little different.

How you keeping hope all is good? I've decided I'm going to have a quick ride of the forums then I'll get up.
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Glad you got some sleep. Might be an idea to put something cold on it if it's bothering you, like ice or a bag of frozen peas.

My missus swings her arms in her sleep quite a bit. Usually in my direction.
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Mate. I've only just come across this thread for the first time. And although I've been an occasional visitor to the mental heath thread and knew what a fantastic service it does, to my detriment it's only been the last couple of weeks since I've needed to post there myself that I've frequented it more regularly.

You and I have exchanged views on this forum many times in the past, usually but not always in agreement :), and it is to your credit that I had absolutely no idea that you had all this going on in your life in the background. Having read the pages in this thread, and seen how you support others, including myself, in the mental health thread, it is clear that you are a very generous, caring and selfless person. In that regard you remind me very much of my dear wife who I've often said was the most generous person I have ever known.

The courage and inner strength you have shown in dealing with your situation is inspiring, and gives me optimism that I will be able to cope with my own difficult, but very different challenges that lie ahead. Thank You.
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Giving something back makes it easier for me to accept help. I struggle accepting so I take it as a trade. It's tough being ill but I fear if I allow too much sadness in I will be on a slippery slope. I love coming on here and talking football and giving my opinions. I think we generally do agree on most things. I do like a debate but it's got to stay on topic and no name calling except for RS infilltrators but they deserve it as they are pretending to be something they are not. Hope all your arrangements are falling into place. I've just sorted part of my funeral out today. I've asked the 6 lads who I wanted as pall bearers and they've all said yes. If you are ever feeling sad and what to talk football just come in here and I'll chat football. If you come in here we don't have to stick to one topic and others can join. I can talk Everton all day everyday my main knowledge from 1991 onwards but I have read up on all the years ever. You look after yourself.
 

Gwladysover said:
Morning Messy sending best wishes as always. My day ended in spectacular fashion yesterday. Lovely evening so decided to walk to retail park to collect parcel instead of driving. On the way home next thing I know pavement is rising up to meet me and husband asking me if I’m okay. Nothing broken fortunately but bled for England so must have looked quite a sight walking home. Two people at bus stop and one bloke walked by, no one stopped to help. Now look as though I’ve done 10 rounds with Tyson Fury, split lip and chin. You’ve got to laugh except I can’t it hurts too much?. Take it easy.?
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Sorry to hear about your fall. At least it's nothing too serious. Shocking that no one even asked if you were ok.

I suggest lots of tea and TLC, and maybe a bit of cake.

Take care x
 
Bluetintedspecs said:
Glad you got some sleep. Might be an idea to put something cold on it if it's bothering you, like ice or a bag of frozen peas.

My missus swings her arms in her sleep quite a bit. Usually in my direction.
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Fortunately pain isn't too bad as my regular painkillers numb almost all pain. The walls in the house I live in are very thin so both neighbours were probably woke up by the racket.
 
messymascot said:
Giving something back makes it easier for me to accept help. I struggle accepting so I take it as a trade. It's tough being ill but I fear if I allow too much sadness in I will be on a slippery slope. I love coming on here and talking football and giving my opinions. I think we generally do agree on most things. I do like a debate but it's got to stay on topic and no name calling except for RS infilltrators but they deserve it as they are pretending to be something they are not. Hope all your arrangements are falling into place. I've just sorted part of my funeral out today. I've asked the 6 lads who I wanted as pall bearers and they've all said yes. If you are ever feeling sad and what to talk football just come in here and I'll chat football. If you come in here we don't have to stick to one topic and others can join. I can talk Everton all day everyday my main knowledge from 1991 onwards but I have read up on all the years ever. You look after yourself.
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Probably the only benefit of knowing you are dying is that you can put your own arrangements in place beforehand, difficult as that may be. Thinking of you mate as many in here are. Hopefully you are able to take some comfort from that. I know I do but your circumstances are so very different from mine.
 

Gwladysover said:
Morning Messy sending best wishes as always. My day ended in spectacular fashion yesterday. Lovely evening so decided to walk to retail park to collect parcel instead of driving. On the way home next thing I know pavement is rising up to meet me and husband asking me if I’m okay. Nothing broken fortunately but bled for England so must have looked quite a sight walking home. Two people at bus stop and one bloke walked by, no one stopped to help. Now look as though I’ve done 10 rounds with Tyson Fury, split lip and chin. You’ve got to laugh except I can’t it hurts too much?. Take it easy.?
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I missed this! I hope that the bruising and cuts heal quickly. Some people simply have no empathy or decency. Whoever walked by your incident should be ashamed of themselves!
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Probably the only benefit of knowing you are dying is that you can put your own arrangements in place beforehand, difficult as that may be. Thinking of you mate as many in here are. Hopefully you are able to take some comfort from that. I know I do but your circumstances are so very different from mine.
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I take great comfort from it. The Big Blue Family. The majority of people in here will never meet but Everton brings us together. Going into the Depression and Mental Health thread pulls some of us even closer. I always want to help but sometimes I don't have anything to offer so I stay out because there are some really clever with words people in there. Once everything is set with your wife's funeral if you want to let me know I'm not into God or anything spiritual but I can at least think of you both. Our circumstances are different but they are also very similar. Take care of yourself and I'm sure you'll be an expert with the microwave in no time.
 
messymascot said:
I take great comfort from it. The Big Blue Family. The majority of people in here will never meet but Everton brings us together. Going into the Depression and Mental Health thread pulls some of us even closer. I always want to help but sometimes I don't have anything to offer so I stay out because there are some really clever with words people in there. Once everything is set with your wife's funeral if you want to let me know I'm not into God or anything spiritual but I can at least think of you both. Our circumstances are different but they are also very similar. Take care of yourself and I'm sure you'll be an expert with the microwave in no time.
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Mate, I did scrambled eggs in it the other day and they were excellent, even if I do say so myself.

And I've just taken a portion of the vegan lasagne out of the freezer to defrost and have every intention of also giving it the nuke treatment later. ;)
 

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