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I agree, 2013 is a year i wil never forget. My lovely husband died early in the year though we thought he would get better. I think in our minds we should all imagine that instead of poor old Guy Fawkes up on top of the bonfire, there is a figure with a sign around its neck with 2013 written in large numbers.

Love and best wishes to all of you who are suffering loss or struggling with rellies or poor health.

Lost emoticoms again!!!

I hope the New Year will be better for you Ann, I had a year like this
some years ago, looking back I honestly wonder how I got through it, but the human spirit is strong and somehow we manage to survive.

For all of you who have had a tough time this year, things can only get better.

The thought of you washing from the bucket made me smile <3

thanks Paula - the bucket incident was better than I imagined actually - amazing how you can cope when you have to!!

Hortensis - deepest sympathies on the death of your lovely husband - know what you're going through - lost mine eleven years ago last month - he was only 67 - believe me though, it does get better in time and you can remember them without collapsing in tears - keep a smile on your face when you're out and about otherwise people will likely ignore you and you need to keep your friends - they'll all understand I'm sure - mine have been a great support to me, and GR has helped quite a lot too

Ann XX <3 <3 <3

My sincere condolences on the sad loss of your husband Hortensis, you are going through your year of 'firsts' and it will be difficult, let your happier memories comfort you and don't be afraid to ask people for support. We are always around on here if you need a shoulder or an ear.

Like your idea of the bonfire with 2013 on top lol

Lizxx

I will add my condolences too to you Hortensis on the death of your beloved husband. I hope for you in 2014 that things will truly start to feel better.

We started the year well with our Gt Grandson being born in July but are ending the year in not so good circumstances in the family. I don't intend going into details but I don't foresee 2014 being a particularly good one for us. But we will survive (I hope) as most do. And hope that friendships on here continue to boost my spirit. :-)

Hortensis sending you my sincere deepest sympathies <3

Hi Ann.
We all look forward to a better year in 2014.
Sorry to hear of your loss Hortensis..lost mine 2 years ago and it does take strength and determination to make a life for yourself again.
I haven't had a brilliant year either..great granddaughter with meningitis last winter...she's lovely now.....and at the moment baby gt granddaughter fighting for her life with a very rare lung disease they can't understand....that is my big worry!

I've had an infestation of fleas ...don't have an animal but do help a blind chap who has a diabetic dog and must have caught them from there......good job my shower was working...was washing my hair twice a day with nit shampoo as I was itchy.
Spent a fortune on sprays ,then flea bombs...one set off the smoke alarm.
Then I got breathless through all the chemicals and had to go to the doc who put me on steroids and inhaler....didnt finish there...had to get council in to go round house with his spray. Had him back yesterday as didnt think they'd all gone.....never want them again!,Cost me over £100.

Thought you might have a laugh at picturing me running round looking for fleas ..which is virtually impossible as so small but believe me,they like my blood!


Yes...I too want a better 2014 ,for myself and everyone else!!
:-S :-S <3 <3

Brenda, wishing you a flea free 2014 :-)