Happy New Year.......

[Telboy1162]

.......when it comes. I say that because there's still time to keel over before it comes. 😂. Seriously though, the new year in Scotland used to be a memorable time. You were welcome in anyone's house even if you didn't know them, there was always plenty food to eat, dreadful singing but there was always good ones as well.

Many great friendships were forged on Hogmanay and the early hours of the New Year. Sadly, most of the old traditions have gone and i miss them terribly. I've been in bed before the bells for the last few years but i often think of the good times gone by. It really was magical.

I was diagnosed with serious heart failure in September with a blood clot to go with it. In November i had an MRI scan which thankfully showed no sign of the clot, then an ICD implanted. This all came out of the blue for me and was terrifying. My darling wife has been wonderful in caring for me.

Suffice it to say i'm happy to see the back of 2023. Let's hope 2024 is a better year for us all and i hope you all get what you wish for.

Terry.

[Heyjude31]

You too Terry, my sincere best wishes for a continued recovery in 2024. Best wishes to you and your family.Judi

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I relate so much how times have changed how you talk about what New Year used to be like I feel the same about Christmas it is just not the same anymore

I am so pleased you have a caring wife who has looked after you through this difficult time which you have got through

Wishing you a Happy New Year x

[Weetabixie]

Get well wishes & best wishes wishes for 2024 to you both x

[CrofterG]

I couldn't agree more it really has lost it, a lump of coal, some shortbread and the bottle of whisky/ irn bru sigh I'm getting old!!!!!!!Take it easy and have a great 2024....... when I had my ICD fitted I told my grandkids I had become iron man now I'm referred to as the duracell bunny