[modeleng] Re: Merry Christmas

  • From: Jem Harrison <jemharrison@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:50:19 +0000

Oh well said, Barrie.

I too am a carer, and recognize everything you mention.  Sometimes I can 
identify a 45-minute slot which I can use in the den, which might only be used 
to clock a vice, but at least there is a small sense of achievement to brighten 
the day.  

Merry Christmas to all,

Jem
On 25 Dec 2012, at 22:04, Barrie Purslow wrote:

> Hello Al.,
> 
> Your message strikes a chord with me. I too am a carer for my loved one, the 
> main difference being that there is no remission from Alzheimers.
> 
> However we have to play the hand we have been dealt and, whilst I can't 
> spend as much time in the workshop as I used to, I find it is more important 
> than ever to spend some time in there, every day if possible, as it enables 
> me to get some relief from the relentless battle with the numerous 
> difficulties thrown up by the dreaded disease. To do this I have to rely on 
> outside help from friends, relatives and neighbours, something I was 
> reluctant to do for some time as I felt it was my responsibility, my duty. 
> However I've been surprised how helpful people have been and how much better 
> I have felt since I spread the load a little.
> 
> So all the the best to you and the rest of the gang for 2012.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Barrie
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: AC Messer
> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 7:45 PM
> To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [modeleng] Re: Merry Christmas
> 
> Being a "carregiver to my wife has also greatly limited my workshop time in 
> 2012.  I'm looking for more shop time in 2013 as her Cancer has gone into 
> "clinical Remission!!  A great Christmas present!!!
> 
> Al Messer
> 
>> ________________________________
>> From: GWRdriver <gwrdriver@xxxxxxxx>
>> To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 9:58 AM
>> Subject: [modeleng] Re: Merry Christmas
>> 
>> At 09:40 PM 12/23/2012 +1100, TEL wrote:
>>> And to all of you from all of me as well. 'fraid this year has been a bit 
>>> 'flat' as far as modelling goes - hopefully better things ahead!
>> 
>> I'm afraid I'm in the same boat as TEL, not much to show for the year from 
>> the workshop, but I've been busy taking care of things which need doing now 
>> in order to provide for a more secure future.  That being done, for the 
>> most part, I expect 2013 to be a far more productive workshop year.  Merry 
>> Christmas to all.
>> Cheers,
>> Harry Wade
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