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Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

Happy New Year to all.

Thanks to everyone who provided comfort and support to Karl in his final few months. Also, thanks to everyone still contributing to this thread, whether they have from the outset or only just started. You're all embracing the spirit of the thread and fulfilling Karl's wishes on what he wanted it to become. Long may it continue.

This thread has so much warmth. We've shared sometimes very personal details about our lives, but also lots of laughter too, and always in the spirit of kindness and friendship. Karl would be very proud of you all.

Love and very best wishes for a healthy and happy 2022 to all of you. X ?
 
jazzy said:
Happy New year everyone.

Well that was fun .......not.

Mrs J had / has a terrible ear infection. Earliest telephone consultation is Tuesday . She's in agony and popping ibuprofen like there's no tomorrow so we went to bed early and missed the New Year - first time ever !

Anyway I hope that this year is substantially better for all of us especially you @Barnfred 55 .
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Sorry to hear that Jazzy. Hope Mrs J gets better soon.
 

Barnfred 55 said:
Just wanted to say thanks a lot for all the kind messages last night. It was a late one for me, didn't get to bed until after 3am. I opened a bottle of bubbly at midnight and obviously couldn't waste any :). Feel surprisingly OK this morning considering how much I drank throughout the night (started on the rum and gingers about 4pm). Didn't even feel that drunk by the time I went to bed although I did crash the moment my head hit the pillow.

Last night was one of reflection for me. It was the first time in my 60 years that I have spent New Years Eve on my own. But when I thought about it I quickly realised that it was MY choice. I could have gone to the local pub or asked the neighbours around for a drink if I'd wanted company. The fact is, I chose to spend it on my own, there are probably many millions of people around today that spent New Year on their own and didn't have that choice. Yes I miss Cal. God how I miss her. But I was able to enjoy good food and even better wine last night, I live in a beautiful house in the best place in the world, and I have lots of family and friends who I know care about me. There are many many people who's situation in life is far worse than mine.

That is something that our good friend Karl showed me. When Cal passed away, it was the early hours of the morning and I was away at sea with no means of contacting friends and family. It was to the mental health thread on here that I turned and Karl was one of the many of you who reached out to me and offered support. He continued to be there for me, as did many of you, but it was only when I happened across this thread that I realised what he was going through himself, and what a truly selfless and generous person he was At the time I was probably slipping into depression and it really did give me the kick I needed to sort myself out.

I'm not one for making new year resolutions, but this year I'll kind of make an exception. My life going forward is in my own hands and I am very fortunate in that regard. My future will be determined by the decisions I make, and my resolution is to try and always make the right decisions, and to always try and remain positive.

For now can I just say a very big thank you to you guys and especially to Messy. Because most of my friends and family are back in Liverpool, this thread is where I turn for just general camaraderie and chit chat. and I don't think you'll ever understand just how important you all are to me at the moment. I guess this thread goes a long way to filling the void in my life left by Cal's passing.

Love and best wishes for a prosperous and happy 2022 to all of you.
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What a great post x
 
Gwladysover said:
My thoughts entirely but you have put it so much better than I could. Lovely sunrise here for a change. Hope everyone is well and the hangovers aren’t too severelol. Happy New Year all.?
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Just like to mention it was very thoughtful of you to wish Messy goodnight every night, and I mean EVERY night. I'm sure he got a lot of comfort from that Gwladys. X ?
 
Barnfred 55 said:
Just wanted to say thanks a lot for all the kind messages last night. It was a late one for me, didn't get to bed until after 3am. I opened a bottle of bubbly at midnight and obviously couldn't waste any :). Feel surprisingly OK this morning considering how much I drank throughout the night (started on the rum and gingers about 4pm). Didn't even feel that drunk by the time I went to bed although I did crash the moment my head hit the pillow.

Last night was one of reflection for me. It was the first time in my 60 years that I have spent New Years Eve on my own. But when I thought about it I quickly realised that it was MY choice. I could have gone to the local pub or asked the neighbours around for a drink if I'd wanted company. The fact is, I chose to spend it on my own, there are probably many millions of people around today that spent New Year on their own and didn't have that choice. Yes I miss Cal. God how I miss her. But I was able to enjoy good food and even better wine last night, I live in a beautiful house in the best place in the world, and I have lots of family and friends who I know care about me. There are many many people who's situation in life is far worse than mine.

That is something that our good friend Karl showed me. When Cal passed away, it was the early hours of the morning and I was away at sea with no means of contacting friends and family. It was to the mental health thread on here that I turned and Karl was one of the many of you who reached out to me and offered support. He continued to be there for me, as did many of you, but it was only when I happened across this thread that I realised what he was going through himself, and what a truly selfless and generous person he was At the time I was probably slipping into depression and it really did give me the kick I needed to sort myself out.

I'm not one for making new year resolutions, but this year I'll kind of make an exception. My life going forward is in my own hands and I am very fortunate in that regard. My future will be determined by the decisions I make, and my resolution is to try and always make the right decisions, and to always try and remain positive.

For now can I just say a very big thank you to you guys and especially to Messy. Because most of my friends and family are back in Liverpool, this thread is where I turn for just general camaraderie and chit chat. and I don't think you'll ever understand just how important you all are to me at the moment. I guess this thread goes a long way to filling the void in my life left by Cal's passing.

Love and best wishes for a prosperous and happy 2022 to all of you.
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Lovely heartfelt words Fred
 

Gwladysover said:
@Methuselah hope all is well with you and Mrs M.
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Very nice of you to ask Gwladysover. Mrs M has deteriorated since being released from hospital. Fortunately, she has an appointment on Tuesday to see the chest specialist at King Edward Hospital in Windsor. So hoping that they can reverse the deterioration. My situation ie 'a miserable old git' is unchanged. lol
 

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