Discussion:
BTMS
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Serena Blanchflower
2018-12-16 10:10:34 UTC
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A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.


She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
--
Best wishes, Serena
Friendship isn't a big thing; it's a million little things (Anon)
Kate B
2018-12-16 11:14:08 UTC
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Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
--
Kate B
London
Sally Thompson
2018-12-16 12:11:16 UTC
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Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
I guessed that she wasn't really going to Edinburgh. Her posts, such as
they are, are making no sense.
--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
Serena Blanchflower
2018-12-16 12:55:58 UTC
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Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
--
Best wishes, Serena
A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks
others have thrown at him (David Brinkley)
Chris McMillan
2018-12-16 15:06:09 UTC
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Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.

Sincerely Chris
Serena Blanchflower
2018-12-16 15:17:47 UTC
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Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
--
Best wishes, Serena
In order to pull yourself up by the bootstraps, you first need a pair of
boots
Mike
2018-12-16 15:56:55 UTC
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Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
--
Toodle Pip
Sid Nuncius
2018-12-16 19:01:59 UTC
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Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note. (But I may be AOU.)
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
vk
2018-12-16 19:22:17 UTC
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Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
YANAOU
Vicky Ayech
2018-12-16 21:31:59 UTC
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On Sun, 16 Dec 2018 19:01:59 +0000, Sid Nuncius
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note. (But I may be AOU.)
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
YANAOU
Jane Vernon
2018-12-16 21:33:49 UTC
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Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
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Mike
2018-12-16 22:06:43 UTC
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Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note. (But I may be AOU.)
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
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Toodle Pip
Sid Nuncius
2018-12-17 06:51:05 UTC
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Post by Sid Nuncius
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note. (But I may be AOU.)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
No worries, MOPMOB.
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Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Dumrat
2018-12-18 03:41:51 UTC
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Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note. (But I may be AOU.)
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what "BTMS" stands for, she
might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in the worst possible taste?
--
Salaam Alaykum,
Anne, Exceptionally Traditionally-built Dumrat
Jenny M Benson
2018-12-18 10:19:11 UTC
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Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
  --
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what "BTMS"
stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in the worst
possible taste?
I've thought very hard about this and I think it is akin to gays'
appropriation of "queer" and African Americans' (and others') use of
"the n word". Were she in a position to do so, BMTS might well make the
nomination herself but under the circumstances I don't feel I can accept
it.
--
Jenny M Benson
http://jennygenes.blogspot.co.uk/
Vicky Ayech
2018-12-18 11:13:35 UTC
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On Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:19:11 +0000, Jenny M Benson
Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
  --
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what "BTMS"
stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in the worst
possible taste?
I've thought very hard about this and I think it is akin to gays'
appropriation of "queer" and African Americans' (and others') use of
"the n word". Were she in a position to do so, BMTS might well make the
nomination herself but under the circumstances I don't feel I can accept
it.
The difference is who is making the joke. We just discussed it here.
Our friend who died two years ago had a brain tumour and was gay. Gay
people who fought for gay rights earned the right to joke about being
queer. B just suggeested he could joke with our friend about having
the tumour but would have objected to anyone else doing so.
Jenny M Benson
2018-12-18 15:47:21 UTC
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Post by Vicky Ayech
Post by Jenny M Benson
I've thought very hard about this and I think it is akin to gays'
appropriation of "queer" and African Americans' (and others') use of
"the n word". Were she in a position to do so, BMTS might well make the
nomination herself but under the circumstances I don't feel I can accept
it.
The difference is who is making the joke.
Precisely - hence my references.
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Jenny M Benson
http://jennygenes.blogspot.co.uk/
John Ashby
2018-12-18 13:22:38 UTC
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Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
  --
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what
"BTMS" stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in
the worst possible taste?
I've thought very hard about this and I think it is akin to gays'
appropriation of "queer" and African Americans' (and others') use of
"the n word".  Were she in a position to do so, BMTS might well make the
nomination herself but under the circumstances I don't feel I can accept
it.
Wisdom of Solomon.

john
Sam Plusnet
2018-12-18 20:16:22 UTC
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Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
  --
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what
"BTMS" stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in
the worst possible taste?
I've thought very hard about this and I think it is akin to gays'
appropriation of "queer" and African Americans' (and others') use of
"the n word".  Were she in a position to do so, BMTS might well make
the nomination herself but under the circumstances I don't feel I can
accept it.
Wisdom of Solomon.
Ah! But he was a Grundy.
--
Sam Plusnet
J. P. Gilliver (John)
2018-12-18 14:40:46 UTC
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Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
I quite like that though.  A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note.  (But I may be AOU.)
  --
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
You WNAOU, although I was sure even before Mike said ...
Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
... that he meant absolutely no harm by it: Mike _couldn't_ mean harm to
anybody: like Chris, he's not that sort of person. It was (to me anyway)
clearly just a (too hasty perhaps0 attempt to cheer up a sad situation.
Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what
"BTMS" stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in
the worst possible taste?
I can never remember what the S stands for! (Supreme? Superb?)
Post by Jenny M Benson
I've thought very hard about this and I think it is akin to gays'
appropriation of "queer" and African Americans' (and others') use of
"the n word". Were she in a position to do so, BMTS might well make
the nomination herself but under the circumstances I don't feel I can
accept it.
Fairy nuff. Though I agree she probably would.

JPG
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Jenny M Benson
2018-12-18 15:48:40 UTC
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Post by J. P. Gilliver (John)
Post by Dumrat
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what
"BTMS"  stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being
in the worst  possible taste?
I can never remember what the S stands for! (Supreme? Superb?)
You're probably mis-remembering the M too as the full fig is Bad Taste
Mother Superior.
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J. P. Gilliver (John)
2018-12-18 16:47:31 UTC
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Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by J. P. Gilliver (John)
Post by Dumrat
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what
"BTMS"  stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being
in the worst  possible taste?
I can never remember what the S stands for! (Supreme? Superb?)
You're probably mis-remembering the M too as the full fig is Bad Taste
Mother Superior.
Correct, I was.
--
J. P. Gilliver. UMRA: 1960/<1985 MB++G()AL-IS-Ch++(p)***@T+H+Sh0!:`)DNAf

"Tolerating intolerance is not a virtue." - Barry Shein
Nick Odell
2018-12-18 22:01:17 UTC
Permalink
Post by J. P. Gilliver (John)
Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Dumrat
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what
"BTMS"  stands for, she might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being
in the worst  possible taste?
 I can never remember what the S stands for! (Supreme? Superb?)
You're probably mis-remembering the M too as the full fig is Bad Taste
Mother Superior.
Correct, I was.
Should that comma be a full stop, I wonder?

I'm reading

Correct, I was

as full-on Yoda-speak which in this context has the opposite meaning to

Correct.
I was.

If you see what I mean.

Are you a Star Wars fan, John? Settle it, that would.

Nick
Mike
2018-12-18 20:44:17 UTC
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Post by Dumrat
Post by Mike
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Mike
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Chris McMillan
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
As Sally suggested, any trip to Edinburgh was in Linda's head, at most.
The nursing home is in England, not far from her home.
I quite like that though. A la Nelson.
So did I, when I saw it on FB :)
Jamaica?
No, she went of her own accord...
Forgive me, Mike, but for me that really doesn't strike quite the
appropriate note. (But I may be AOU.)
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Ok Sid, you are right, my apologies.
Although, as I thought twice about it, I wondered if, given what "BTMS" stands for, she
might accept a BTN for Mike's comment being in the worst possible taste?
I don’t think a BTN is required, looked for or appropriate thanks - it was
a ‘slip of the keys’ and thoughtless - please delete it, move along,
nothing to see.
--
Toodle Pip
Chris McMillan
2018-12-16 15:06:09 UTC
Permalink
Post by Kate B
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
I'm very sorry to hear that. I saw on FB that she was going to
Edinburgh, didn't guess that this might be the end stage. It has been
all so terrifyingly fast. Which I suppose is preferable to a long
decline, but even so...
I didn’t think ‘nursing home’ either. Her grandchildren, or some of, are
hereabouts as they were born in the Royal berks.

Sadly, Chris
Chris McMillan
2018-12-16 15:06:08 UTC
Permalink
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Thanks, Serena!

Sincerely Chris
Sid Nuncius
2018-12-16 18:55:11 UTC
Permalink
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Thanks for keeping us up to date, Serena.

I wish her peace.
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
krw
2018-12-16 22:10:02 UTC
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Post by Sid Nuncius
I wish her peace.
As do I.
--
Kosmo Richard W
www.travelswmw.whitnet.uk
https://tinyurl.com/KRWpics
Paul Tame
2018-12-28 09:33:56 UTC
Permalink
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)

On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Sid Nuncius
2018-12-28 09:56:31 UTC
Permalink
Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thanks so much for posting this, Paul. Please send Linda my love (which
will no doubt be among that of many other umrats). My very best to you,
too - I know how difficult these times are, and that "difficult" doesn't
really come close to the reality.

My thoughts are with you both.
--
Sid (Make sure Matron is away when you reply)
Serena Blanchflower
2018-12-28 10:07:50 UTC
Permalink
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone,  Mr BTMS here.  I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years.  I was
touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all.  And hey let’s
not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation.  Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-)  About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.  We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thanks so much for posting this, Paul.  Please send Linda my love (which
will no doubt be among that of many other umrats).  My very best to you,
too - I know how difficult these times are, and that "difficult" doesn't
really come close to the reality.
My thoughts are with you both.
All I can do is to echo what Sid has said.
--
Best wishes, Serena
Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the 'Titanic' who waved
off the dessert cart. (Erma Bombeck)
Mike
2018-12-28 10:11:24 UTC
Permalink
Post by Serena Blanchflower
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone,  Mr BTMS here.  I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years.  I was
touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all.  And hey let’s
not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation.  Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-)  About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.  We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thanks so much for posting this, Paul.  Please send Linda my love (which
will no doubt be among that of many other umrats).  My very best to you,
too - I know how difficult these times are, and that "difficult" doesn't
really come close to the reality.
My thoughts are with you both.
All I can do is to echo what Sid has said.
Wot she sed that ‘e sed.
--
Toodle Pip
Chris McMillan
2018-12-28 19:15:21 UTC
Permalink
Post by Sid Nuncius
Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thanks so much for posting this, Paul. Please send Linda my love (which
will no doubt be among that of many other umrats). My very best to you,
too - I know how difficult these times are, and that "difficult" doesn't
really come close to the reality.
My thoughts are with you both.
Thanks so much for posting, Mr BTMS (as I have always thought of you as).

The McTs
Serena Blanchflower
2018-12-28 10:23:37 UTC
Permalink
Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
I shared this message with Heather, aka the Chuckling Strumpet, as I
know she isn't reading umra at the moment and she asked me to pass on
her good wishes, saying "This is making me so sad. Please let Mr BTMS
know that I’m thinking of her."
--
Best wishes, Serena
This is life, this is my life, and no matter what I do I can't go back
to the way it used to be. It is about accepting the changes and rising
to the challenges.' (Doreen Lawrence)
Dumrat
2018-12-28 10:47:09 UTC
Permalink
Post by Paul Tame
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello, Mr BTMS, thank you so much for your visit and letting us know how things stand.
Please add my love to that of other assorted Umrats to give to BTMS. And all my good
wishes to all your family, as well.

I KNEW you didn't make her!
--
Salaam Alaykum,
Anne, Exceptionally Traditionally-built Dumrat
Vicky Ayech
2018-12-28 10:50:05 UTC
Permalink
On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:33:56 -0000 (UTC), Paul Tame
Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello Paul. Nice to meet you. When the post began I was preparing for
a sad announcement but I'm glad to hear instead that Linda is keeping
busy and still being creative. Please give her my love and best wishes
to her, you and all the family.
krw
2018-12-28 11:15:03 UTC
Permalink
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:33:56 -0000 (UTC), Paul Tame
Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello Paul. Nice to meet you. When the post began I was preparing for
a sad announcement but I'm glad to hear instead that Linda is keeping
busy and still being creative. Please give her my love and best wishes
to her, you and all the family.
And another echo of all the good things said by other umrats.
--
Kosmo Richard W
www.travelswmw.whitnet.uk
https://tinyurl.com/KRWpics
Steve Hague
2018-12-28 11:27:38 UTC
Permalink
Post by krw
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:33:56 -0000 (UTC), Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone,  Mr BTMS here.  I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years.  I was
touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all.  And hey
let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation.  Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-)  About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.  We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello Paul. Nice to meet you. When the post began I was preparing for
a sad announcement but I'm glad to hear instead that Linda is keeping
busy and still being creative. Please give her my love and best wishes
to her, you and all the family.
And another echo of all the good things said by other umrats.
And from me.
Steve
Jenny M Benson
2018-12-28 12:17:42 UTC
Permalink
Post by Steve Hague
Post by krw
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:33:56 -0000 (UTC), Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone,  Mr BTMS here.  I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years.  I was
touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all.  And hey
let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation.  Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-)  About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.  We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello Paul. Nice to meet you. When the post began I was preparing for
a sad announcement but I'm glad to hear instead that Linda is keeping
busy and still being creative. Please give her my love and best wishes
to her, you and all the family.
And another echo of all the good things said by other umrats.
And from me.
Likewise from here.
--
Jenny M Benson
Nick Odell
2018-12-28 12:59:16 UTC
Permalink
Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Steve Hague
Post by krw
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:33:56 -0000 (UTC), Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone,  Mr BTMS here.  I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years.  I was
touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all.  And hey
let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation.  Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-)  About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.  We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello Paul. Nice to meet you. When the post began I was preparing for
a sad announcement but I'm glad to hear instead that Linda is keeping
busy and still being creative. Please give her my love and best wishes
to her, you and all the family.
And another echo of all the good things said by other umrats.
And from me.
Likewise from here.
And

(he says, stealing the catchphrase of the year)

Me too.

Nick
the Omrud
2018-12-30 10:06:02 UTC
Permalink
Post by Nick Odell
Post by Jenny M Benson
Post by Steve Hague
Post by krw
Post by Vicky Ayech
On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:33:56 -0000 (UTC), Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care.  She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all.  Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone,  Mr BTMS here.  I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years.  I was
touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all.  And hey
let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation.  Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-)  About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.  We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Hello Paul. Nice to meet you. When the post began I was preparing for
a sad announcement but I'm glad to hear instead that Linda is keeping
busy and still being creative. Please give her my love and best wishes
to her, you and all the family.
And another echo of all the good things said by other umrats.
And from me.
Likewise from here.
And
(he says, stealing the catchphrase of the year)
Me too.
And me. Our thoughts are with you.
--
David
krw
2018-12-28 11:13:53 UTC
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Post by Paul Tame
and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year.
Round of applause from here!
--
Kosmo Richard W
www.travelswmw.whitnet.uk
https://tinyurl.com/KRWpics
Kate B
2018-12-28 11:33:52 UTC
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Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
Rounds? Nay, infinite spirals!
Post by Paul Tame
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop, dear Mr BTMS. It's
fantastic that she's still so engaged in the future, and lovely that she
still knows who we are. We miss her. Please add my name too to the
bouquet of greetings!
--
Kate B
London
Penny
2018-12-28 14:08:10 UTC
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On Fri, 28 Dec 2018 11:33:52 +0000, Kate B <***@nospam.demon.co.uk>
scrawled in the dust...
Post by Kate B
Post by Paul Tame
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop, dear Mr BTMS. It's
fantastic that she's still so engaged in the future, and lovely that she
still knows who we are. We miss her. Please add my name too to the
bouquet of greetings!
and mine.
--
Penny
Annoyed by The Archers since 1959
Sam Plusnet
2018-12-28 19:56:49 UTC
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Post by Penny
scrawled in the dust...
Post by Kate B
Post by Paul Tame
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop, dear Mr BTMS. It's
fantastic that she's still so engaged in the future, and lovely that she
still knows who we are. We miss her. Please add my name too to the
bouquet of greetings!
and mine.
Yet one more.
--
Sam Plusnet
Sally Thompson
2018-12-28 11:52:44 UTC
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Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
How kind of you to visit us Mr BTMS at what must be a very difficult time.
We have all been wondering how she is and she is much missed here. The
collective love of the umrats is I am sure wafting over to her.
--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
BrritSki
2018-12-28 11:56:10 UTC
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Post by Paul Tame
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Paul, thanks for keeping us in the loop. Much love from here too...
Jane Vernon
2018-12-28 15:10:18 UTC
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Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to read
umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here for
Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was touched
by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey let’s not
be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent some her
formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a couple of
holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more like the
Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her..... she went of
her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thank you so much for posting this. Please send my love and best wishes
for the playwriting along with everyone else's.
--
Jane
The Potter in the Purple socks - to reply, please remove PURPLE
BTME

http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook.htm - Umrats' recipes
steveski
2018-12-28 15:40:26 UTC
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Post by Paul Tame
Post by Serena Blanchflower
A mutual friend visited Linda, a few days ago, and has given me
permission to pass this on.
She's now been transferred to a nursing home, where they can give her
proper care. She can still use her phone though and can read messages
on FB, so if anyone who's friends with her there wants to contact her,
I'm sure she'd enjoy getting any PMs. I don't know if she's able to
read umra at all. Her husband, Paul, hopes that she'll still be here
for Christmas but, sadly, she can't have much longer.
Hi everyone, Mr BTMS here. I have, over the years, been following all
your postings on UMRA but not posted myself as I couldn’t possibly match
the wit and knowledge exhibited by Mrs BTMS over the years. I was
touched by your concerns and support and want to thank you all. And hey
let’s not be too tied in to the sadness of the situation. Linda spent
some her formative years in Jamaica :-) About 20 years ago we had a
couple of holidays not Jamaica but Grenada which at the time was more
like the Jamaica Linda knew as a child. And No I didn’t make her.....
she went of her own accord. (Rounds of applause.....)
On a more serious note, Linda is not now really able to engage with
computers, TV etc but does know who everyone is and still thinks she can
put some finishing touches to a play she started to write last year. We
have absolutely no idea how much time we have left to attempt this.
Thank you for posting this, Paul. Please let her know that we're all
thinking of her.
--
Steveski
Rosemary Miskin
2018-12-28 17:54:30 UTC
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Thank you for posting this, Paul. Please let her know that we're all 
thinking of her. 
+1

Rosemary
John Ashby
2018-12-28 19:49:09 UTC
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Post by steveski
Thank you for posting this, Paul. Please let her know that we're all
thinking of her.
+1
+another 1

john
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