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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Commachio, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Possibly the worst year of my life. The year kicked off with one of the closest people in my life nearly dying and hes still in a similar position now. My 94 year old Grandad is the best man you could meet. Hes an ex dam buster that didnt have to fight in the war if he didnt want to because he was an engineer and the country wanted to keep tradesman at home. He defied orders and signed up anyway to defend his country.

    To top the year off im now single after 5 years of marriage so 2016 can feck right off.
     
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  2. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    I could tell you the full story about that, from the man himself and his father who was also a war hero in the first world war..

    Top men, don't come any better than them two fellas.
     
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  3. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Impossible to get any better. Both hard as nails with a heart of gold.
    I never get sick of hearing grandads stories. Hes in hospital now after yet another heart attack. He wont be home for xmas.
     
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  4. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    So sad to hear that, where's he at, North Tees?
     
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  5. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Yes. I went to see him today. **** end to a **** year.
     
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  6. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    Absolutely, taken my mood down a lot hearing that news..

    What ward is he in? I will leave a message with the ward sister with him..

    Iconic man in my life, always will be..
     
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  7. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Ambitary care room 8
     
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  8. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    Thanks, I will get going and leave a message for him..

    Chin up son, it all looks ****e at the moment but life has a funny way of making it better..

    I am possibly the best example of that and when we change our mentality, it is always for the best..

    Speak soon..<ok>
     
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  9. The Outlaw

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    **** 2016
    Had a brain hemorrhage which led to a stroke in August. I spent 23 nights in intensive care. Wife spent every night in the room sleeping on the couch. Three brain procedures in 14 days.
    Good news is I'm doing well now. Everything works, speech included. Wouldn't know anything happened to me unless I told you. Being a stubborn prick can sometimes work in your favor I guess.
    Bring on 2017
     
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  10. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    Be a stubborn prick for a lot longer mate, you have been around to long to kick the bucket yet..<ok>

    The very best my mate, one of the originals and always good to see you around..

    Have a great Christmas, prosperous New Year and be happy in all around you..
     
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  11. The Outlaw

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    Cheers, Joe. You always bring a smile to my face.
     
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  12. Tel (they/them)

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    Glad to hear you've made a full recovery mate, all the best for 2017.
     
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  13. Nostalgic

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    After reading that a HUGE welcome back Outlaw. I thought you had quietly drifted away from the site for your own reasons but what you and your family have had to deal with is staggering.

    Hope you are back to full health soon.
     
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  14. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    Been a lot of years mate, from the Jorvik Vinegar Joe and Wrath of Paul McGrath days on the old BBC. Never forget friends my man and I hope you stay well and the worst is behind you now..

    One of best you always were and again, the very best wishes to you and the family..<ok>
     
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  15. The Outlaw

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    Cheers Nostalgic!
     
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  16. The Outlaw

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  17. The Outlaw

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    Oh...still have a few brain farts like this one<laugh>
     
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  18. grandpops

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    Well, after all that lot I`m proper boring me.

    No massive highs, no catastrophic lows, no scares, no surprises and I`m no richer or poorer than I was this time last year. Just plodded along.

    Same again will do for me. Boring has a lot going for it.

    Best wishes to all of you lot and take care. <ok>
     
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  19. J๏E..

    J๏E.. The King of Hearts

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    You are just funny as **** pops..

    You have brought many a smile to my face when I have read back threads at 3am after a bad night with my girl..<ok>

    have a good one mate, well deserved for you always..<ok>
     
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    ****ing hell dude. i thought my year was a bit challenging. respect to you and your Mrs.
     
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