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 >> MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. >> >> To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, >> modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject >> line. >> >> >> > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject > line. > > > MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. > > To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, > modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject > line. MODEL ENGINEERING DISCUSSION LIST. To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, send a blank email to, modeleng-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line.