h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Last year sucked. Well okay the end of 2001 sucked as well.

One of my rugby mates (25 years old) died suddenly of cancer in mid December 2001. Then my dad died between xmas and new year.

2002 - One of Debs friends went for a job with the air force and at the medical they found out she had cancer. She is now days / weeks away from dying.

Deb then thought she better have a check up only to find suspected cancer in her breast. Thankfully it was okay after they operated on her.

Debs sister then went for a checkup as well. She did have cancer and finishes her last kemo session soon.

Granny almost died from a stroke and grandpa is getting Alzheimers. Debs dad was also in hospital a few times.

There was more, but that should give you an idea as to why 2002 won't be missed.

I know this sounds cheesy....but with the new year, comes new blessings.

All the best babe...



Shrillian

My dear friend of 25 years died Tuesday.
He was waiting for a liver transplant. Everyone thought that everyone else had told me. Noone did.
The other day my friend came over to say that Gary was feeling better...but I said that I had a vision of people who had gone on before him standing around his IUC room....even his mother....she died years ago...so, I was certain he wouldn't last much longer.
He's in Harely Heaven now...
Those of us left behind will meet those that have gone ahead soon enough.
Worry not my Dear Linus. You are loved.
(& you're right the past couple years have really sucked!)

sorry to hear your news Feisor

Thanks for the kind words. We are an odd lot really when you think about it aren't we?

hmmmmm....so, what's your point?

that was the point i think

I was just thinking about how i have a lot of acquaintances but not many real friends. Thats mainly due to me of course and the way i socialise, think, etc, but it got me thinking about h2g2 friends and the whole internet v physical thing.

It might have been a slight case of b'day blues but i don't know if i will ever really be happy in the long term

sorry for the rave.

Guess what Linus? I only realized a few months ago that *internet friends* are *real* friends.
I mean, I can't hop over and help you redecorate or anything....but I am here if you want/need, etc. decorating tips.
I'm real!!!!...*whispers...* i can feel me

Yes i realise that. I guess i have just come to realise that i am a bit of a loner when it comes down to it, which makes it a bit hard for those close to me.

I jussss re-read......& found that I missed your b'day.
Belated

If Only I could find a cave with fresh water, shrimp and a cable hook up...

sounds good

my idea is to buy a huge block of land, set up a common bar/ bbq area / common room in the middle and have houses about 200 metres away surrounding it in a big circle (so there is plenty of room between each house). What is behind your house is yours to do what you will and what is in front is common land.

Of course one needs a certain ammount of money to set something like that up, but a man can dream can't he?

I'm guessing you've never been on a zoning board????

I know a woman who's planning a 'Village' for woman....no men allowed on the grounds....common areas for gardens, dog kennel @ one end...cat kennel @ the other...a live in Dr.....one floor for old(er) ladies....upper floors for whomever. A common lake, pool, game room...lots of stuff.
If you go on a date....ya' gotta' go outside the Courtyard to be picked up!
She's spoken to me about being the resident shrink.But I'm not sure being around so many anti-scolial types would be good for me.

sounds like you've stumbled across a bunch of seperatists. If it was no cats allowed that would be different

I quiet agree.