Sad news

[Kate B]

Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.

sadly

[Serena Blanchflower]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.

Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope that it's some comfort to
you that, having been so sudden, he was able to enjoy life right up to
the end. Sending you my heartfelt sympathies.

[BrritSki]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was
even older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy
peg-bag, tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best
beloved is not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day,
suddenly and not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of
a great deal of support from family, friends, and neighbours, the
world is very empty without him.

Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear that.  I hope that it's some comfort to
you that, having been so sudden, he was able to enjoy life right up to
the end.  Sending you my heartfelt sympathies.

<LW>

[Sam Plusnet]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was
even older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy
peg-bag, tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best
beloved is not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's
Day, suddenly and not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in
spite of a great deal of support from family, friends, and
neighbours, the world is very empty without him.

Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear that.  I hope that it's some comfort to
you that, having been so sudden, he was able to enjoy life right up to
the end.  Sending you my heartfelt sympathies.

<LW>

Indeed.
The best things in life seem always to be rationed, like your time with
Ralph.
Thinking of you.

[Mike McMillan]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

Deepest sympathies Kate, words can’t do such bad news justice or offer much
comfort I’m afraid but our thoughts are with you as you have to pick up the
pieces of your own life - just don’t forget, there is always a place for
you in the choccy bunker.

[krw]

Post by Mike McMillan

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

Deepest sympathies Kate, words can’t do such bad news justice or offer much
comfort I’m afraid but our thoughts are with you as you have to pick up the
pieces of your own life - just don’t forget, there is always a place for
you in the choccy bunker.

I cannot add to that but echo those best wishes.

[Paul Herber]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

Deepest sympathies Kate, words can’t do such bad news justice or offer much
comfort I’m afraid but our thoughts are with you as you have to pick up the
pieces of your own life - just don’t forget, there is always a place for
you in the choccy bunker.

I'm not good at words like this, so ditto from me.

[Sid Nuncius]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

I'm so, so sorry, Kate. I offer you what comfort there may be in my
very kindest wishes. I will be thinking of you, my friend.

[John Ashby]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was
even older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy
peg-bag, tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best
beloved is not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day,
suddenly and not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of
a great deal of support from family, friends, and neighbours, the
world is very empty without him.
sadly

I'm so, so sorry, Kate.  I offer you what comfort there may be in my
very kindest wishes.  I will be thinking of you, my friend.

Much sympathy from me also. If you can find solace in umra, use it; if
not, find it where you can.

john

[J. P. Gilliver (John)]

Post by John Ashby

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was
even older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy
peg-bag, tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best
beloved is not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's
Day, suddenly and not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in
spite of a great deal of support from family, friends, and
neighbours, the world is very empty without him.
sadly

Big <<HUG>>. Virtual as it has to be, though want to give a real one.

Post by John Ashby

I'm so, so sorry, Kate.  I offer you what comfort there may be in my
very kindest wishes.  I will be thinking of you, my friend.

Much sympathy from me also. If you can find solace in umra, use it; if

UMRA can be very - er - nice. I think it helped (it certainly tried)
when my Mum died.

Post by John Ashby
not, find it where you can.

Indeed.

Post by John Ashby
john

[Jenny M Benson]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.

Dear Elvira, I am so very sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you

[Penny]

On Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:29:57 +0000, Kate B <***@nospam.demon.co.uk>
scrawled in the dust...

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

Oh Kate, so sorry to hear this.
Happy memories can sustain you though the abrupt change from we to me and
beyond.
Take care of yourself.

[Vicky Ayech]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

I am so sorry to hear that. You mentioned him often and he sounded
lovely. What good memories you must have of the time you had together.
My heartfelt sympathies and best wishes.

[Nick Odell]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

Dear Kate, I am so sorry.
{{{Hugs}}} have to be virtual these days
so please take my thoughts and especially my prayers as well.

Nick

[Sally Thompson]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

Oh Kate. No words, but umratic hugs and wishing you much fortitude.

[Joe Kerr]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

sorry to hear that, Kate. I never know what to say at these times so
please help yourself to a {{hug}}.

[Min]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly
--
Kate B
London

So sorry to hear this, Kate. Thinking of you.

[Anne B]

Post by Kate B
Longstanding umrats will remember that I got married in 2006, at the
ripe age of 'unexpected' to a glorious person called Ralph who was even
older than me. The McToodles gave us, on behalf of everyone, a
magnificent collection of useful Archers things - apron, handy peg-bag,
tea-cosy, etc, which are still being used today. But my best beloved is
not here any more to enjoy them. He died on New Year's Day, suddenly and
not covid-related (a ruptured aneurysm), and in spite of a great deal of
support from family, friends, and neighbours, the world is very empty
without him.
sadly

I am so sorry to read that. ((HUGS)) if they are of any use.

Anne B