Nice People Thread Number 11 - A Treasury of Nice People

GDB2222

Generali wrote: »

The part of maths I am very good at is estimation. Ask me to multiply 325 by 1,064 then I can't give a definite answer but I can get within a percent or so within a few seconds. Often times close enough is good enough.

How close is 340k to the right answer?

Edit: Further than I expected, it turns out!

Generali

Spirit wrote: »

Oh Gen

My heart goes out to you and your family.

I am here to listen x

Cheers Spirit.

Look, at the moment all is ok. I feel well, I look well (I always look well :cool:). I can run and eat and drink. I ran up 5 flights up stairs with the kids this evening, racing the lift.

I reckon this is going to work out just fine, albeit with some twists and turns on the way.

I'd really like it if we could all be positive that when Leon is gone on Tuesday that's the beginning of all being very well. Maudlin stuff probably doesn't help anything ultimately. Let's say I'm told I have 6 months to live, do I want to live those 180 days with a smile on my face or worrying that the next day may be my last? What would you recommend?

I know my plan for the next 40 days or 40 years. It's kinda always been the same but I have rather more resolve tonight. We'll see if tonight turns into next week and next year.

Generali

zagubov wrote: »

That's rotten news, Gen but as tumours go you're right that the prospects are promising ( and that's not always the case for younger people). Good luck with the next step.

Don't hesitate to talk as much or as little as you like about it here. We're not strangers and you can put a face to a name for a lot of us now.

Yup. Very happy to have this as an outlet. I don't feel that I have to temper my thoughts so much here. That helps a lot.

Thank you to both you and everyone else for their very kind words this evening (my time). It means a huge amount to me.

Spirit_2

Generali wrote: »

Cheers Spirit.

Look, at the moment all is ok. I feel well, I look well (I always look well :cool:). I can run and eat and drink. I ran up 5 flights up stairs with the kids this evening, racing the lift.

I reckon this is going to work out just fine, albeit with some twists and turns on the way.

I'd really like it if we could all be positive that when Leon is gone on Tuesday that's the beginning of all being very well. Maudlin stuff probably doesn't help anything ultimately. Let's say I'm told I have 6 months to live, do I want to live those 180 days with a smile on my face or worrying that the next day may be my last? What would you recommend?

I know my plan for the next 40 days or 40 years. It's kinda always been the same but I have rather more resolve tonight. We'll see if tonight turns into next week and next year.

Strongly recommend that you do what feels right for you, and that includes looking to the future, making plans, it not all being about health and treatments. You might also feel like letting off steam when stuff feels not fair or when those you expect support from are struggling to deliver (because it will be hard for them too, and they do not turn into saints).

If you need us to shut up, you should say so.

DD and I were on a flight to LA to meet up with Mr S, all happy and excited, when not long after take off the captain told us we were turning back as an engine had failed. First we had to fly around dumping fuel , and we all were asked to practice the brace position.

I could not manage the hysterics of other passengers but could make 'sense' of it to DD by talking about it although usually polite I told the two screaming travellers next to me to shut up
and resolved instantly that if this was mine and DDs last hour we were not spending it in fear. DD and I played games (including the brace game)and read and chatted.

Generali

I think I caught everyone, Apologies to those I didn't.

Gen
xxx

GDB2222

Spirit wrote: »

DD and I were on a flight to LA to meet up with Mr S, all happy and excited, when not long after take off the captain told us we were turning back as an engine had failed. First we had to fly around dumping fuel , and we all were asked to practice the brace position.

I could not manage the hysterics of other passengers but could make 'sense' of it to DD by talking about it although usually polite I told the two screaming travellers next to me to shut up
and resolved instantly that if this was mine and DDs last hour we were not spending it in fear. DD and I played games (including the brace game)and read and chatted.

I was on a plane into LCY with the entire family onboard. It was very stormy, and the pilot tried again and again to get lined up with the small docklands runway. He went round 3 or 4 times. Everyone on board was getting decidedly nervous, not to say sick, but I felt strangely calm. There was nothing for me to do about it, and if we crashed I wouldn't be leaving any dependants behind. In the end, rather mundanely, we diverted to Stansted and landed safely.

GDB2222

Unsurprisingly, the Ovivo Ponzi scheme has closed down. I'm amazed how long it lasted. I hope nobody here has lost a cherished phone number with them?

Spirit_2

GDB2222 wrote: »

, rather mundanely, we diverted to Stansted and landed safely.

I love a boring ending. They are often the best for all concerned.

GDB2222

Spirit wrote: »

I love a boring ending. They are often the best for all concerned.

Indeed! Mundane is often very comforting, and it always beats crashing.

lemonjelly

Nikkster wrote: »

When picking 'A' levels, I was discouragedfrom opting for maths, but ended up getting an A at both GCSE and 'A' level. Both times, it ask seemed to click into place somehow just before the final exams.
One of my proudest moments at school was getting a piece of maths coursework back from the teacher who tried to put me off taking maths, and the only bit of red pen was a single tick at the end
I've got rather rusty now though, should really try to re-learn some of it.

I had a teacher who always, without fail criticised my handwriting. I'll never forget one piece of work, ticks all the way through, 1 solitary comment at the end. I went & asked what the comment was. Teach accused me of taking the mickey. I replied I couldn't read it.
Apparently, the comment was the work was excellent, but she could barely read it my handwriting was so bad!

zagubov wrote: »

I stopped Maths at Highers as I started to find it exasperating, particularly trig.

I bit the bullet a week or two ago and bought Mathematics for the Million by the amazingly-named Lancelot Hogben for 1p on Amazon.

Brilliant writer, talks about how to translate life into "size language". Writes as if it's enjoyable and makes it seem like it is. Should be on everybody's booklist I reckon.:)

Stop recommending books you! I was having a meander through the unread books last night & am debating whether to start labrynths of reason (as you recommended), or a king arthur book, or another philosophy book.