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Pippi’s pulling up her stripey-socks for the final sprint towards the Good-Life……………

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  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    :eek::eek::eek: Fay have you got any of THESE :eek::eek::eek:


    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
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  • MrsMoo2U
    MrsMoo2U Posts: 4,005 Forumite
    gallygirl wrote: »
    :eek::eek::eek: Fay have you got any of THESE :eek::eek::eek:


    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    _pale__pale_

    as my african grey parrot would say "that's nauuuugggggghhhhhty
    :rotfl::rotfl:
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  • Awww Pips so sorry to hear that, she did indeed sound like a special lady. I take it that Wik also needs the most massive of hugs sent her way then. ((((((((((Big Bearhugs)))))))))) to all of you.

    Gardening jobs - excellent plan, and indeed, why not. If you can command that sort of rate doing something you enjoy, then there is absolutely NO reason not to go for it. Actually while I think of it, I saw THIS DESIGN on Vistaprint the other day and thought that would be a lovely design for you - and you'll need cards to give to customers to pass on when they recommend you, and for notice boards etc, won't you.

    Hope you sleep well tonight and feel a little less heavy hearted in the morning xx
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  • La_escocesa
    La_escocesa Posts: 3,119 Forumite
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    Morning pippi, sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking about you all.

    Thanks for the offer of the intensive care - hopefully I won't need it because I received such fabby instructions for saving it's life ;)

    xxx
  • Kittikins
    Kittikins Posts: 5,335 Forumite
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    Wik and Pip, thinking of you and your families and will light a candle for mummy/granny xxx She was an amazing lady, that shines through in the posts xx
  • MrsMoo2U
    MrsMoo2U Posts: 4,005 Forumite
    For Wik and Pip
    My Song

    This song of mine will wind its music around you,
    my child, like the fond arms of love.

    The song of mine will touch your forehead
    like a kiss of blessing.

    When you are alone it will sit by your side and
    whisper in your ear, when you are in the crowd
    it will fence you about with aloofness.

    My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams,
    it will transport your heart to the verge of the unknown.

    It will be like the faithful star overhead
    when dark night is over your road.

    My song will sit in the pupils of your eyes,
    and will carry your sight into the heart of things.

    And when my voice is silenced in death,
    my song will speak in your living heart.

    ~Rabindranath Tagore
    Some days there aren't any trumpets, just lots of dragons. Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow -- Mary Anne Radmacher
  • starnac
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    pippi sorry to hear your news. although congratulations on your other news. swings and roundabouts ey?? getting your patchwork lifestyle up and running but also losing someone dear. sending you lots and lots of hugs (((((((()))))))
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  • Keiss_21
    Keiss_21 Posts: 2,652 Forumite
    Big warm hugs to ((((((Pip and Wik)))))), thinking of you both at this sad time.

    Lovely song/poem cheri, it brought a tear to my eye, remembering my dearly loved mum who passed away over 6 years ago now.

    Looking forward to getting my parcel next week...exciting!


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  • wik
    wik Posts: 575 Forumite
    Huge thank yous for all the kind words...

    And Huge Hugs Pippi xxxxxxxx We are doing ok today, the children started a memory box yesterday - we went out with Dad and chose a really pretty box. And also bought some loverly alpines for the rockery, one thing I am so happy about is that before mum was taken into the hospice she got to see her compeleted rockery..

    I also bought a loverly forget-me-not yesterday - pippi, me needs your planty know how!!!! which bit of garden should it go in? and also can i keep it in a pot?
    "Aunty C McB-Wik"
    "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
  • wik
    wik Posts: 575 Forumite
    gallygirl wrote: »
    :eek::eek::eek: Fay have you got any of THESE :eek::eek::eek:


    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:


    Ohhhh GG.... Thank you so much for posting that link.... it has just made me laugh very much.... did you see the related bit that said that Jumbo packs are also available.... :rotfl:
    "Aunty C McB-Wik"
    "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
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