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Gordon Armstrong said:
This is worthy of being in here :emoticon-0105-wink:
Happy 99th birthday, legend . . . . the man who gave a voice to the wild <applause> <applause>

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature :emoticon-0148-yes:
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Many years ago, we were asked to interview for a job running his house and logistics.

We turned it down because we thought he was very old and it would be a short lived job <laugh>

What a mistake that was ... a truly wonderful man.
 
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gelders pie said:
Congrats Snaggy grandparents, Snaggy parents and baby Snags. Drove past his house this morning and it crossed my mind if his arrival was close.
Chuffed for you all , but what’s with the Plymouth Argyle ? hat
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Haha...it's what the hospital put on him. He's also got an electronic tag on his ankle. It's so babies can't be taken out of the unit with it on, as all the doors will lock if attempted.
They don't live in Catchgate now, they live on the edge Anfield Plain/New Kyo.
 
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Thanks for all the kind comments lads, really means a lot. Got me bloody choked tbh.
They should be going home tomorrow morning, I'll be picking them both up whenever she rings and says she can go home.
The first day of the rest of my life starts tomorrow, and I can't wait.
 
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Snaggey said:
Haha...it's what the hospital put on him. He's also got an electronic tag on his ankle. It's so babies can't be taken out of the unit with it on, as all the doors will lock if attempted.
They don't live in Catchgate now, they live on the edge Anfield Plain/New Kyo.
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I know . You told me location ! … and the car you gave her - verifies . Sorry , not stalking , it’s just in eyeline when you know the details !
p.s. we trust there will be a red and white hat photo soon
 
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Snaggey said:
Latest kidney matching process was today, and as usual, we didn't get one.

There is a glimmer of hope though....

Spoke with the transplant co-ordinator today, and she discussed the possibility of a direct donation from me to the Mrs.
I'm not a blood group or tissue type match with the Mrs, but her blood tests show she has low anti-bodies. This means there is still a good chance of a direct donation, they would give some kind of transfusion which would massively reduce the risk of rejection.
This wasn't an initial option, as they wanted to go through the kidney sharing scheme first as plan A.
With no success in this after 5 matching rounds, this is now a very viable plan B.

She will be in touch next week to confirm a date to see the nephrologist, and take it from there, but did say things can happen quite quick.

Fingers crossed this comes off (i think it will).

Really looking forward to having a few Guinness again, it's only been 593 days since the last one. Not that I'm counting mind. <cheers>
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I posted this ^^^^ on 1st May after the latest round of kidney matching was unsuccessful, and they were looking at a direct donation ( me to the Mrs).

The transplant co-ordinator rang today and said the nephrologist and the surgeon were happy to proceed considering the Mrs consistently low antibodies count. We have an appointment with the nephrologist and the surgeon next Tuesday, 20th, to talk through the pros and cons of a direct (non-match) donation.
Basically to confirm I was still willing to donate, and to discuss the extra treatment the Mrs will need to receive a non-match kidney. It would mean some kind of transfusion to reduce the risk of rejection, and a 10 stay in hospital post op, as opposed to a 7 day stay.

Looks like this really is a goer, and would be life changing for the Mrs.

28th April my daughter passes her driving test, 8th May she has her first child, our first Grandchild, then today we get this news.
Just need the lads to finish the job tomorrow, then on to the final.

Wow, what a couple of weeks.
 
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Snaggey said:
I posted this ^^^^ on 1st May after the latest round of kidney matching was unsuccessful, and they were looking at a direct donation ( me to the Mrs).

The transplant co-ordinator rang today and said the nephrologist and the surgeon were happy to proceed considering the Mrs consistently low antibodies count. We have an appointment with the nephrologist and the surgeon next Tuesday, 20th, to talk through the pros and cons of a direct (non-match) donation.
Basically to confirm I was still willing to donate, and to discuss the extra treatment the Mrs will need to receive a non-match kidney. It would mean some kind of transfusion to reduce the risk of rejection, and a 10 stay in hospital post op, as opposed to a 7 day stay.

Looks like this really is a goer, and would be life changing for the Mrs.

28th April my daughter passes her driving test, 8th May she has her first child, our first Grandchild, then today we get this news.
Just need the lads to finish the job tomorrow, then on to the final.

Wow, what a couple of weeks.
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Very best of luck with all that mate.
 
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Snaggey said:
I posted this ^^^^ on 1st May after the latest round of kidney matching was unsuccessful, and they were looking at a direct donation ( me to the Mrs).

The transplant co-ordinator rang today and said the nephrologist and the surgeon were happy to proceed considering the Mrs consistently low antibodies count. We have an appointment with the nephrologist and the surgeon next Tuesday, 20th, to talk through the pros and cons of a direct (non-match) donation.
Basically to confirm I was still willing to donate, and to discuss the extra treatment the Mrs will need to receive a non-match kidney. It would mean some kind of transfusion to reduce the risk of rejection, and a 10 stay in hospital post op, as opposed to a 7 day stay.

Looks like this really is a goer, and would be life changing for the Mrs.

28th April my daughter passes her driving test, 8th May she has her first child, our first Grandchild, then today we get this news.
Just need the lads to finish the job tomorrow, then on to the final.

Wow, what a couple of weeks.
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Made up for you mate, well chuffed <ok>
 
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Snaggey said:
I posted this ^^^^ on 1st May after the latest round of kidney matching was unsuccessful, and they were looking at a direct donation ( me to the Mrs).

The transplant co-ordinator rang today and said the nephrologist and the surgeon were happy to proceed considering the Mrs consistently low antibodies count. We have an appointment with the nephrologist and the surgeon next Tuesday, 20th, to talk through the pros and cons of a direct (non-match) donation.
Basically to confirm I was still willing to donate, and to discuss the extra treatment the Mrs will need to receive a non-match kidney. It would mean some kind of transfusion to reduce the risk of rejection, and a 10 stay in hospital post op, as opposed to a 7 day stay.

Looks like this really is a goer, and would be life changing for the Mrs.

28th April my daughter passes her driving test, 8th May she has her first child, our first Grandchild, then today we get this news.
Just need the lads to finish the job tomorrow, then on to the final.

Wow, what a couple of weeks.
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Absolutely brilliant news mate.
 
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Snaggey said:
I posted this ^^^^ on 1st May after the latest round of kidney matching was unsuccessful, and they were looking at a direct donation ( me to the Mrs).

The transplant co-ordinator rang today and said the nephrologist and the surgeon were happy to proceed considering the Mrs consistently low antibodies count. We have an appointment with the nephrologist and the surgeon next Tuesday, 20th, to talk through the pros and cons of a direct (non-match) donation.
Basically to confirm I was still willing to donate, and to discuss the extra treatment the Mrs will need to receive a non-match kidney. It would mean some kind of transfusion to reduce the risk of rejection, and a 10 stay in hospital post op, as opposed to a 7 day stay.

Looks like this really is a goer, and would be life changing for the Mrs.

28th April my daughter passes her driving test, 8th May she has her first child, our first Grandchild, then today we get this news.
Just need the lads to finish the job tomorrow, then on to the final.

Wow, what a couple of weeks.
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Best of luck to you and your good lady, will have everything crossed and asking those upstairs to look after you both
 
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Snaggey said:
Well, he's here <cheers>.

Introducing my first Grandchild, Ronan James. Born today at 2.10pm, weighing 6lb 5oz.
He's absolutely perfect, and i can't begin to describe the sheer joy today has been.
I'm just absolutely buzzing.

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congrats Snaggy, what a Bonny boy he is.

wonderful news for you. He’ll be delighted to have such a great grandad.
 
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Snaggey said:
I posted this ^^^^ on 1st May after the latest round of kidney matching was unsuccessful, and they were looking at a direct donation ( me to the Mrs).

The transplant co-ordinator rang today and said the nephrologist and the surgeon were happy to proceed considering the Mrs consistently low antibodies count. We have an appointment with the nephrologist and the surgeon next Tuesday, 20th, to talk through the pros and cons of a direct (non-match) donation.
Basically to confirm I was still willing to donate, and to discuss the extra treatment the Mrs will need to receive a non-match kidney. It would mean some kind of transfusion to reduce the risk of rejection, and a 10 stay in hospital post op, as opposed to a 7 day stay.

Looks like this really is a goer, and would be life changing for the Mrs.

28th April my daughter passes her driving test, 8th May she has her first child, our first Grandchild, then today we get this news.
Just need the lads to finish the job tomorrow, then on to the final.

Wow, what a couple of weeks.
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Sounding good mate , fingers crossed for you
 
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Snaggey said:
Well, he's here <cheers>.

Introducing my first Grandchild, Ronan James. Born today at 2.10pm, weighing 6lb 5oz.
He's absolutely perfect, and i can't begin to describe the sheer joy today has been.
I'm just absolutely buzzing.

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I never go on this thread. Very nervous today and work avoiding.

Just seen this. Congratulations mate. Great news.
 
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Just wanted to share my little win somewhere to make me feel better if not the right place then sorry

just been to the GP after concerns with aches and pains in the manly parts. Copped and feel and he said it all feels normal. Getting blood tests done anyway but he doesn’t seem worried. Fingers crossed they come alright. Just got to wait the 3 week
 
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