tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post1071396607782951776..comments2024-03-26T17:44:57.006+00:00Comments on Unthought of, though, somehow: Times Were So Tough, But Not as Tough as They Are NowThe Swedehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-13608992253033323682020-05-15T12:55:17.752+01:002020-05-15T12:55:17.752+01:00There are no words. I'll raise a glass to your...There are no words. I'll raise a glass to your friend this evening.John Meddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547777949324509522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-67048336707137366902020-05-15T09:44:18.715+01:002020-05-15T09:44:18.715+01:00Thanks everyone. Some may remember one of my small...Thanks everyone. Some may remember one of my small gang of chums had emergency open heart surgery last year. Just as he began his ongoing strong recovery, word reached us that another of our number (the only one of us who never smoked) had been diagnosed with lung cancer. It was a double whammy. Sadly, as one friend improved, the other deteriorated, the cancer metastasised. He would've joined the 60 club in July and in September he and his wife would've celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary. Back in 1986 I was honoured to be his best man. The Swedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237251779370596904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-8131297365797509622020-05-14T23:18:34.977+01:002020-05-14T23:18:34.977+01:00Ah, Swede. The road has been way too bumpy these l...Ah, Swede. The road has been way too bumpy these last couple of years. You're in my thoughts.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321051045499549249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-38044122462448853472020-05-14T22:52:04.511+01:002020-05-14T22:52:04.511+01:00Very sad to hear this. When will there be good new...Very sad to hear this. When will there be good news?<br /><br />Take care.Rolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02103804480646939038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-36985340200703937852020-05-14T19:53:49.131+01:002020-05-14T19:53:49.131+01:00So sorry to hear of your sad loss, but like you, g...So sorry to hear of your sad loss, but like you, glad he was able to be at home with his loved ones. One day you will be able to write the stories and you will know when the time is right. Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671033552961486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-33632364897397616742020-05-14T19:03:28.427+01:002020-05-14T19:03:28.427+01:00Sorry for your loss Swede and condolences to all f...Sorry for your loss Swede and condolences to all family and friends.Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10405547349428737250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-27124820502641632712020-05-14T12:08:21.849+01:002020-05-14T12:08:21.849+01:00CommiserationsCommiserationsErnie Gogginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01044812993148040730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-74136383609819835112020-05-14T11:46:25.322+01:002020-05-14T11:46:25.322+01:00The loss of close friends can hit you just as hard...The loss of close friends can hit you just as hard as family.<br />Sorry to here this. In time you will be able to look back and laugh at the happy timesCharity Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12049726176497694026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-50805187189151920602020-05-14T10:48:41.919+01:002020-05-14T10:48:41.919+01:00Condolences, Swede. "...it turns out, just fo...Condolences, Swede. "...it turns out, just for a while..."Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267504526414194713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-91591036505241610172020-05-14T10:33:01.383+01:002020-05-14T10:33:01.383+01:00So sorry to hear this TS. Whenever you feel ready ...So sorry to hear this TS. Whenever you feel ready to write more about him I know it will be a beautiful read and a perfect tribute to your friendship; in the meantime sending heartfelt condolences. Take care.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02423624920558505937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-45092635090079608582020-05-14T10:31:23.190+01:002020-05-14T10:31:23.190+01:00Truly sorry for your loss Swede. Condolences to al...Truly sorry for your loss Swede. Condolences to all family and friendsdrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12469084438125548989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7522017207239490912.post-43422036225571236142020-05-14T10:25:22.333+01:002020-05-14T10:25:22.333+01:00Sorry for your loss Swede. The song really does su...Sorry for your loss Swede. The song really does sum up those heady days of youth and friendship bonds. Swiss Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119322217065850020noreply@blogger.com