I shall be off station for a while

[Bru]

Sadly, but not unexpectedly, my dear old mum passed away in the early hours of Monday morning. Dad isn't coping too well and will probably need support for several weeks and it's my duty and privilege to be there for the old codger

This has been coming for some time as Mum had been battling MS and associated health problems for over thirty years and in the last year her condition had rapidly worsened. It's a blessing that the end came quickly allowing my parents to continue living together in their own home and on their own terms until just a few days before the end.

It's likely to be at least two or three weeks before I get back down to Fambridge and after that we'll see. Jane and I have decided that if Dad needs ongoing help I'll move back up here and we'll put our more ambitious plans on hold for the time being. We'll be around though! Pagan is going nowhere unless I'm at the helm

(I'm not sure at this early stage how this will affect the business. Right now I'm not worrying about it)

Cheers
Bru

 

[Concerto]

Commiserations for your loss.

Your attention should be elsewhere, so forum posting, boating and customers should take second place in your life.

 

[John 32i]

Sorry to hear that Bru - thoughts are with you and yours at this difficult time.
We have never met but I feel like I know you through reading your blog.

 

[ianfr]

Sorry to hear the news it is unfortunately a trial we all seem to have to go through.

Hope things sort themselves out and you can get back on track sooner than later.


Ian & Jo

 

[Champagne Murphy]

Sad news. Hope you and your dad get sorted soon.

 

[reginaldon]

Sad news. Hope you and your dad get sorted soon.

So sad - lost my lovely lady last year after 61+ years of happy marriage - Alzheimer's took her But she always prayed,'Lord don't ever let me lose my mind.' - He never did - she lost her memory but she could recognise me and the kids to the end.
You've madde the right decision, you won't regret it

 

[PeterWright]

Hi Bru,

Sorry to hear of your loss and hope, with your help, your Dad manages to come to terms with his loss, sooner rather than later.

Peter.

 

[Sniper]

Sorry to hear of your loss. No matter how expected it may be, it doesn't diminish the feelings.

 

[pks1702]

Sad and difficult sitauation, sorry to hear of your loss.

Hope things work out as best they can.

 

[Habebty]

I can only repeat the condolences and best wishes of the previous posters, all the best,

Pete

 

[PaulRainbow]

Very, very sorry to read this mate. Hope your dad comes to terms with the sad loss soon.

 

[Cantata]

All the best, Bru.
Dick.

 

[NUTMEG]

You have deepest condolences Bru. Whatever you do check with your conscience first, guilt can be horrible. Hope your Dad copes with the loss and don't forget your loss too. I don't think we ever get over it but we do learn to live with it.

Steve

 

[NealB]

Hi Bru.

As mentioned elsewhere, don't be shy to ask if you need help at the Fambridge end, in particular, or with anything in general.

No reply needed.

 

[TOKOLOSHI]

Sorry to read of your loss, you can take heart from the forum messages of goodwill ,which is nice to know that people care!

 

[Bru]

Sorry to read of your loss, you can take heart from the forum messages of goodwill ,which is nice to know that people care!

I am indeed heartened by the messages, they are very much appreciated. Many thanks all

 

[Fr J Hackett]

Sorry to hear of your mums death, hope you and your father come to terms with it in time as I am sure you will but it is hard for the time being. Chin up.

 

[Gitane]

Sorry to hear the news.

Having recently gone through very much the same thing, I wish you all the strength you need during what must be difficult times.

Gitane

 

[dabsolute470]

Sorry to hear you new mate. Sending our thoughts. Heather and steve