Missing regular members

[B0xermad]

Hi all ,I have noticed quite a few members have not posted in the last few months who were quite regular contributors on here in the last few years .I am hoping that you are all doing well .Merry Christmas to you all out there.🎁🎄☃️🥂🎅

[sassy59]

Let’s hope so. Merry Christmas xxx🎁🎉🎄❤️

[peege]

That's nice BOxermad, I remember quite a few special people who've stopped posting & replying to posts. My heart goes out to them and am very grateful for their friends & relatives who let us know why or how they are. Warm thoughts to all of them wherever they are - especially those living alone.

[janedivney]

That’s odd. I’ve noticed it’s very quiet here, considering there are over 56,000 members.

[Caspiana in reply to janedivney]

Well this forum has been going for quite a few years now. Not everyone contributes and some are no longer. By and large people post when they have an issue and then don't anymore. I think this is common with most forums.

[B0xermad in reply to Caspiana]

Hi yes you are right but it just seems to have got me wondering if they are OK, it's thought provoking especially this time of year .🎅🤔

[Caspiana in reply to B0xermad]

Yes, I understand that. I feel the same. xx ❤️

[Dottie11]

Yes great post. Merry Christmas. xx

[katieoxo60]

Good afternoon BOxermad, good to hear from you . Hopefully everyone is well just busy in their home lives. I am not on so often due to my most recent health diagnoses and treatment but I am trying to reply to some friends on here. I have had radiuotherapy which indicates the severity of my illnesws I think. Hope you are keeping well and well prepared for Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and a Healthy new year. 🦌🌲🍷🍰

[B0xermad in reply to katieoxo60]

Hi Katie good to hear from you, sorry for all your troubles with your health and I hope you can have a great Christmas regardless

[garshe in reply to katieoxo60]

Wishing you a happy Xmas Katie and good health for 2025..lots of ❤️ xx.Sheila

[B0xermad in reply to garshe]

Same to you Sheila, keep posting your lovely photos you look amazingly well

[garshe in reply to B0xermad]

Don't go out thesedays, in my PJ'S now. I got diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension on top of my Copd so now on 24/7 oxygen. Oh well suppose there are many worse off than me. Have a lovely day sending hugs xxSheila ❤️

[Hodgey58 in reply to garshe]

Hi there Garshe.That seems to be the problem with this illness,more is added on than taken off 🤦‍♀️.On the plus side the lighter nights are just around the corner.Is it the 21st of December.I can’t wait.You will be able to potter around the garden ,watch the blackbirds finding there mates.Hopefully you will feel brighter then .All the best for Christmas.enjoy your favourite tipple and an extra mince pie.Sending hugs from Lancashire 🥰🥰🥰

[garshe in reply to Hodgey58]

Thank you so much .Xmas greetings from Wales.I wish you a very happy and hopefully healthy 2025.

It's been great catching up with all my old friends here ,seem to have lost touch lately.

My new year resolution is to keep in contact often, during the coming year. Lots of love xx.Sheila 😍

[katieoxo60 in reply to garshe]

Best wishes to you Sheila for a happy christmas and healthy new year xx

[Patk1 in reply to katieoxo60]

Hope yr coping with the treatments,katieoxo60 xxx

[katieoxo60 in reply to Patk1]

SAdly I am not but untill Januaries appointment theres not much I can do but make the best of a difficult situation. My local hospice has advised to go out and enjoy the festive season before the new appointment next year. So heres to a happy Christmas and every best wish to you .

[B0xermad in reply to katieoxo60]

🌹sending best wishes to you in a difficult time and situation 🤞🎅

[katieoxo60 in reply to B0xermad]

Many thanks xx

[Patk1 in reply to katieoxo60]

Feel for U Katie.hope u can enjoy Christmas x

[Oshgosh in reply to katieoxo60]

sending hugs

[Izb1 in reply to katieoxo60]

Hope the radiotherapy is over now Katie and you are picking up. Have a Happy Christmas and New year x

[katieoxo60 in reply to Izb1]

SAdly Izb1, I have got some terrible side effects of the radiotherapy but now someone is listening to me we have found some solution for treatment , then I will be making a list of questions for the DR for my next appointment. Its very strange all the things that have happened, not like other cancer patients. So Happy Christmas and new year to yourself let you know how the January appointment goes. x

[Izb1 in reply to katieoxo60]

So sorry to hear this Katie but hopeful things can be sorted with the right treatment. I wish you well, please keep us updated x

[katieoxo60 in reply to Izb1]

I will keep you updated after the appointment in January, thank you for reply x

[Ern007]

I think it's quieter than usual, thought so last week bar for newbies, A happy Christmas to your and yours B0xermad, 👍😀

[B0xermad in reply to Ern007]

To you too ern ,keep well

[Caspiana]

I also remember a few regulars who used to be active. I hope they are doing okay too. A Merry Christmas to you too BOxermad. xx ⛄🎄

[rosco59]

Happy Christmas to everyone out there, old and new. Wishing you all a safe and trouble-free festive season.

[B0xermad in reply to rosco59]

Same to you rosco59 ,and many thanks to everyone else who has replied to my post .I feel better knowing that you are all there .merry Christmas

[Petetriplet]

I am still here! Today is my 70th birthday. Along with my triplet brother and sister. Not bad for someone in New Cross Hospital who came into this world as a three and half pounder . I had to go back into hospital shortly after and was given the last rights as I was so poorly, I pulled through . My siblings and I are all ok enjoying life. My parents received a letter of congratulations off the Queen. ( I could not read at the time ). In those days there was little technology and I was kept warm with hot water bottles. Wolverhampton and we were regularly featured in the Express and Star.

Merry Christmas

Pete

[Patk1 in reply to Petetriplet]

Happy birthday🍰☕️x

[B0xermad in reply to Petetriplet]

Hello there a very happy birthday to you ,good to know you are doing better

[Shirazmataz in reply to Petetriplet]

wow congratulations Pete - what a wonderful story - its great that you three are all well, and especially you after such a tricky start in life. Have a lovely birthday 🍯🍰🍾🍾

[Izb1 in reply to Petetriplet]

Happy Birthday Pete, good to hear you are doing well x 🍾🎈🎊

[Petetriplet in reply to Izb1]

Thank you have a great Christmas

[Petetriplet in reply to Izb1]

Thank you have a Great Christmas

[knitter in reply to Petetriplet]

🎂🎂🎂🌟🌟🌟🍾🍾🍾HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY TO THE TRIPLETS 🍾🍾🍾🌟🌟🌟🍾🍾🍾HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PETE 💐💐💐💐💐💐

[Petetriplet in reply to knitter]

Thank you have a Great Christmas

[Petetriplet in reply to Petetriplet]

Thank you have a great Christmas

[BronchyBronwen in reply to Petetriplet]

Well done you, Pete! I wish you a very Happy Birthday! A lovely story and how great to be a triplet (I imagine!). No siblings at all for me, but have some great pals. Have a lovely day. Stay warm! 🌹🌹🍰🍰🍾🍾

While writing, my usual boring reminder to everyone here to dress up warm! Woolly hats, scarves and gloves (these last also good for warding off infection!). Layer up, all! xxx

[Petetriplet in reply to BronchyBronwen]

Many thanks have a great Christmas

[Dottie11 in reply to Petetriplet]

Happy birthday. x

[Petetriplet in reply to Dottie11]

Dottie, thank you

[Dottie11 in reply to Petetriplet]

You have lead a very interesting life. Resilient too. Well done and may you have many more birthdays. x

[katieoxo60 in reply to Petetriplet]

Happy 70th Pete, my daughter came in at 2lb 58 years ago , . Best wishes for lovely birthday to all three of you and many more to come. xxx🎂🍷

[Petetriplet in reply to katieoxo60]

many thanks and wish your family have a great Christmas

[Petetriplet in reply to katieoxo60]

many thanks for your good wishes. At 70 I have gained weight. Being a triplet one had to eat quickly! In my day one had to eat what was in the plate. So when I go to slimming World I have to tell them it was how I was brought up😜 Best wishes for Christmas

[B0xermad in reply to Petetriplet]

😀

[Numptybrain in reply to Petetriplet]

Happy 70th birthday Pete to you and your siblings. I too was born 6 weeks prem weighing 2lb in 1962 so considering I’m not doing too bad.

Take care

Wendy xx

[katieoxo60 in reply to Petetriplet]

I used to have to eat what I was given too Pete and my children also. I have just lost a stone in weight since the July radiotherapy next thing they will be using radiotherapy to treat overweight people not those seriously ill with cancer. How times have changed. I hope santa still brings me some chocolate for Christmas its good for the soul.

[Patk1]

Yes,few missing.We lost Carole(CPDO) and Sue., Bev left.i miss Bernadette&Jack,Morrison hasn't b on for a while. Xxx

[B0xermad in reply to Patk1]

Sad sometimes with losing members I still think of them with kindness and in my early days on here the helpful advice I received to get me to a better place I am in now 🤞

[Izb1 in reply to Patk1]

They are all missed and do think of them often . Skischool, BreatheasyAnne, Hacienda x

[Izb1]

That's nice Boxermad, there are a few that don't post any more that I think about and wonder if they're OK. Perhaps this post will let them know they are missed x

[knitter]

Bernadette ….been thinking of her last few days .

Happy London I saw on Twitter few years ago now , she seemed well .

And it would have been Vashti ‘ s birthday Christmas Eve

Good to see Lyd and her December plate again too.

[Nula2]

Hi, I don't post as much now but still rely on the forum for all the lovely friendship and support. My heath has gone downhill and so everything takes so long to do. Don't have the energy or breath to do any house work or post so much. Fingers crossed I will feel more like it if my health improves. Hope all the long standing members who don't post are just busy or resting 🤞😊❤️xxx

[B0xermad in reply to Nula2]

Take care of yourself

[Nula2 in reply to B0xermad]

You too😊❤️xxx

[Biofreak]

Hi Boxermaid. I don't contribute as much as I used to but I'm still here. I tend to respond rather than post, if I think I can help. My husband died in February 2023 (I did post at that time to let members know). Since he died my life isn't the same and I've lost a lot of my old enthusiasm. However, I now have a grandson who is now 15 months old and I get a lot of joy from seeing him grow. Life is a constant challenge especially for people with long term health conditions. In general we are fighters who do our best not to give up. So keep on fighting everyone and I hope 2025 is good to you all. Thanks Boxermaid for you thoughtful post.

[B0xermad in reply to Biofreak]

Sorry for your loss its especially difficult at this time of year

[Souielouie]

Merry Christmas to you 🎄 🎅

[Numptybrain]

Hi and yes Christmas is less than 2 weeks away so merry Christmas to old and new members. I’m celebrating this year at my youngest daughter’s with her husband my elder daughter and my grandson and my son. Really looking forward to it now as my new anti suppressants made me ill so I’ve had to come off them and I’m just starting to pull round.

Merry Christmas

Take care

Wendy xx

[B0xermad in reply to Numptybrain]

🤞🎅 have a great time

[Palm-Tree-11]

Looks like a good moment to say 'hi', I was unable to get on the forum for a couple of years, was told someone with my user name was already here!Have been here quietly for a few months, I too think there are not many posts coming on here x

[janedivney in reply to Palm-Tree-11]

Welcome to the forum! Now you’ve got on here, why not tell us about yourself? I see your bio is blank 😊

[B0xermad]

Hi and welcome

[jackdup]

Yes there are definitely some that are no longer posting and am hoping it was a matter of choice for whatever reason, Merry Christmas to you and all of the members here, current and past.

[B0xermad in reply to jackdup]

Definitely, you have a great Christmas

[jackdup in reply to B0xermad]

Thank you and you as well.