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Hi there all you lovely people I hope you will allow me back after my absence , I just had to leave as things including the cancer got on top of me, but getting there now I see the oncologist tomorrow for the results of my latest treatment. Margaret has had a replacement shoulder operation after her fall but not able to use her arm very well but could improve, Kate my eldest who is a young widow has been diagnosed with Mitochondrial Disease which there is no cure for but we will help her the best we can as she now lives close to us and my granddaughter is home now living with her. I know there are people a lot worse off than me but I let it all get on top of me as other things have been going on within the family as well which happens as people get older, but I have got or getting there now so I am hoping to pop back with you now and again and I will try and get some jokes sorted for a bit later.

I hope you are all managing well and staying positive and keeping that smile going, I can say without any contradiction that I have missed you all from near and far not forgetting those across the pond and further away.

A woman was cleaning her husbands rifle and accidentally shot him. She immediately dialed 999 and said to the operator she had accidentally shot her husband and believed he was dead.

The operator said calm down madam go and make sure he is actually dead".

CLICK BANG okay I have done that....... what do I do now ?

Byeeeeeeeeeeeee for now Fred aka Smiler xx

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Kathygwanny

Nice to see you back Fred. Take care. Xx

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holly17 in reply to Kathygwanny

Thanks Kathy xx :)

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Jan_m

Morning Fred, so sorry for all you are going through but it is lovely to see you back!! Have missed your jokes. Take care love Jan x

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holly17 in reply to Jan_m

Thanks Jan will try and find some jokes later xx :)

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Lyd12

Welcome back, Fred, could not believe my eyes when I saw your post! sorry to hear of all the health problems in your family, you don't have to keep smiling you know, you are allowed to feel down now and then. Hope Margaret is on the mend, falls really take it out of you. We have some decent weather at last, thats one good thing. this long cold spring has got us all a bit run down I think, even without the serious problems that you and your family are facing. Lovely to hear from you, take it easy, Love Iris x

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holly17 in reply to Lyd12

Iris thanks for being there its so good to be nearly back with you, speak soon. Love Fred xx :)

Oh mr smiley what a lovely surprise! OMG what have you been through you poor love. Sending heaps of positive blessings from OZ. Fab joke will tell Michael after dinner. Once again all ove and good to have you back with us.

Love Leelee. 😄. Xxxx

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LeeLee thanks for the wishes all the way from down there in OZ it means a lot. Love Fred xxx :)

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huggs

HI Fred,

A big welcome back, you have been missed! What a lot you have had to deal with, and still are, but you needed the break and that was the right thing to do for you. I hope things are improving a bit now, and the best of luck tomorrow with your appointment.

As you say, lots of other things are always happening, but just take your time in easing back into things, and just pop in and out as you feel like it.

That's what happens at times, we just plod on, and suddenly it all catches up with us, and we need to stop a while and get off, so to speak.

I don't have any jokes immediately to hand, but will see what I can do later for you.

Take special care, and snuggly hugs winging their way to you now.

hugs from Huggs xxx :)

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holly17 in reply to huggs

Oh Huggs how I have missed those hugs I feel nice and warm again please keep them coming when I do call in. Love Fred xxx :) ;)

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huggs in reply to holly17

HI Fred, Of course I will, and the best of luck with your appointment , today, and take it easy.

loads of hugs for you,

smiley hugs and warm snuggly hugs,

Huggs xxx :)

What a lovely surprise! So good to see you back, we have missed you. I am sorry you and your family are having a tough time and hope life gets easier for you all. Take care, Xris x

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Xris its good to speak with you all again. xx :)

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Nanny49

Nice to see you back - was missing your daily humor. I sincerely hope that things start to look up for you and all your family.

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holly17 in reply to Nanny49

Thanks nanny keep smiling. :)

Hi Fred , As Iris said , I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your post ! It is so lovely to see you back & as Huggs says take your time . I'm sure everyone on here , if put to the test , would say that you are our favourite man ( no disrespect to all the other men !!!!) 😀 Hope all goes well with you tomorrow - take care- love to you & your lovely family , Helen . xxx 😘

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Hellooooooooooo Helen good to be here I will pop in as and when I can, am off to the oncologist today for the latest. xxx :) Fred

Really good to see your post Fred. I know so much how you feel - Sometimes it all gets too much. In fairness though you have an awful lot to deal with and it takes time to come to terms with everything. Glad to hear that you are getting there - you will get there! with lots of love and kind thoughts, TAD xx ps. loved the joke xxx

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Hi there TAD good to hear from you again I have missed you all. xxx :) Fred

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Jjude

Morning Fred, have just been told i have copd, did join this forum in past few days, and 'met' all these lovely people, its a pleasure to meet another that is obviously so well loved. Love seeing how positive everyone is and how they support those that feel a bit low.

Glad I found this place as an injection of humour now and then is sometimes better than what the doctor ordered.

Jjude xx

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holly17 in reply to Jjude

Hi there Jjude good to speak with you I have been away for a while but hope to be back full time soon, welcome to you I have a saying which is keep smiling, I am sure we will speak again soon. Fred xxx :)

Oh Fred! What a lovely surprise to wake up to - yep, I'm running late this morning 😀😀 But I'm so very sorry to hear all you've been going through - and still are going through. We all totally understand why you needed a break and you must still take care of yourself. Sending lots of love and support to you and your family - plus a big smile of course 😃😃 Jan xx

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holly17 in reply to

Morning Jan good to speak with you again xxx :)

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sassy59

Hey there Fred , good to have you back again. Sorry to read about all your problems, things can and do get a bit much sometimes. Wishing you and the family well and sending lots of love. Take care now. Carole xxxxx :) great joke!

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holly17 in reply to sassy59

Oh Carole thanks for that, when I say your name I always want to sign that song xxx Fred xxx :)

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sassy59 in reply to holly17

Neil Sedaka has a lot to answer for Fred.... Take care xxx :)

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cofdrop-UK

Oh Fred so sorry to hear of your struggles and those of your dear family. It is good to see you back posting - we have missed you soooooo much.

With love cx

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holly17 in reply to cofdrop-UK

I am nearly there, where ever there is but good to be there lol thanks cx :)

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Ohtwo

Good to see you back. Sorry to hear about what you have been going through, sending love to you and yours. As you would say keep smiling.

Kindest

G J xx

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holly17 in reply to Ohtwo

Thanks GJ I am smiling inside and out most of the time. xx ;)

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O2Trees

Goodness Fred, no wonder things got on top of you and you needed a break - what a basinfull. We've all missed you and its great to see you here again. Take it easy though and just come on when you have the energy. We'll still be here :)

Sending all of you love and strength to keep going, xxx :) :)

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holly17 in reply to O2Trees

Thanks Jean you are a gem and glad you are still there. xxx ;)

Whooope hey hey our smiler is back. Welcome neighbour and it's great to see ya chuck. :) x

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Hi there coughalot2 hope you are staying positive and getting out and about xx :)

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pollyjj

Hi Fred it is wonderful to have you back, no wonder you needed a break to get your head around things, it is amazing how strong we are when we have to be.

Anyway, welcome back I look forward to you making me smile each morning, but if you can't muster a joke that day no matter just say Hi.

take care

polly xx

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holly17 in reply to pollyjj

Thanks polly good to be back with you xx Fred :)

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medow

Ah Fred you've had a bucket full lately, how lovely of you to update us, hope all turns out ok for you Fred, life really does chuck us some curved balls at times, take good care of you xxxx

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holly17 in reply to medow

I am getting there now medow I think I have caught that curved ball xxx :)

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casper99

Hi Fred, it's good to hear from you. I don't wonder you've been feeling down with everything going on with your family. Anybody would. I hope things start settling down a bit for you now.

Take care xxx

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holly17 in reply to casper99

Getting there casper thanks for the kind words xxx :) Fred

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newlands

Hello Fred lovely to have you back. Yes you have a lot going on in your life and here you are again still coping well done !!

Take care love to your family

Dorothy

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holly17 in reply to newlands

Thanks a lot Dorothy good to be back. xx :)

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redted

Great to see you back Fred, by now you know we all feel for you and your family so just want to say keep popping in and we will try to make you smile,

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holly17 in reply to redted

Cheers Glenice just being with you all makes me smile. Fred xxx :)

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redted in reply to holly17

Long may that continue,you take care of yourself time to put yourself first.

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megannell

"Fred!!..What a lovely Surprise seeing your Post! after what seems so long...Welcome Back my Friend!..But was also as sad reading your family's misfortunes.... if that's the right wording to use...But with time things will seem better and get better day by day....Most Importantly Fred is you..You try and focus on getting yourself feeling good again..Just like you make us all in here feel...you keep us all Happy... "Ya know that Fred"....Take good care of yourself... and Keep so safe....big (hugs)..xxx Megan."

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holly17 in reply to megannell

Megan I missed you all, how is your love life blooming I hope, which means you still got that lovely smile, thanks for the hugs wish they were real (down boy) speak soon love Fred xxx

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Lynda1952

SO pleased to have you back Fred, you have really been missed by us all. Am so sorry to hear all that you and your family have been going through. Can only send love and best wishes to you all and hoping that things will get better for you all. Good luck with your appointment, fingers crossed for good news. Take great care of yourself and will look forward to hearing from you again soon. Xx by the way, great joke! Xx

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holly17 in reply to Lynda1952

Thanks Lyn I missed you all as well. xx

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VoodooChile

Hi Fred. It is nice to see you back; you are an inspiration to many of us. I hope things will get better for you and your family and that you get good news tomorrow.

Best wishes.

Andy

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holly17 in reply to VoodooChile

Thanks for the wishes Andy ;)

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chflynda

Hiya Fred, you have been missed greatly by all, so welcome back. Wishing you well and may you and family have the strength and love when helping and supporting each other through difficult times. Lynda xx

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holly17 in reply to chflynda

Hi Ho Lynda soon be back to normal xx ;)

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freefaller

HA HA HA! That is really good.

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29h3m

Hi Fred, a welcome return to the group, everyone has missed your sunny nature , take care , look forward to your posts . Tina x

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holly17 in reply to 29h3m

Thanks Tina will pop in and out at times xx :)

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Mooskie

Hi Fred..it is good to hear from you but distressing news! My thoughts are with you and your loved ones and I shall pray for all of you. Even though I haven't been a member for very long, I became very addicted to you. Your spirit is very strong and healthy to reach me over here in Canada. Have missed your daily communication. Please stay strong. Jackie xoxox

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holly17 in reply to Mooskie

Thanks Jackie stay safe xx :)

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Suzy6

Oh Fred my lovely pal. So good to see you back. My goodness many people would have crumbled completely with your heavy load. So good to see you and give your family my best wishes. Take it slowly. Every time I began to sink I thought no stay positive for Fred. Good luck for tomorrow. In my thoughts and prayers. Love Suzyxxxx

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holly17 in reply to Suzy6

Hi there Suzy aka Wendy well I made it back was going to try a few times before but just not able to get started. I have thought of you a lot about how you are getting on with your treatment and are you still positive ? there was me giving out advice and then I let mine slip, but only a little. I will be popping in and out as and when so look after yourself pal and I can see your smile from here. Love from me to you Fred xxx

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Suzy6 in reply to holly17

Hi Fred, no you didn't lose your positivity. The load of life just got to heavy and you needed time.

Good so far. Right lung has reinflated where the cancer caused collapse and left no change. Had a Contrast CTscan yesterday. two more chemos then Consultant 14th July for results of scan and to find out how they intend to proceed.

Hope your results were encouraging yesterday Fred.

Take care my Pal, Love Suzyxxxx

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Azure_Sky

Hello Fred, it is wonderful to see you back again. Best wishes to you and your family. I hope the sun starts shining for you very soon.

Love AS xxx

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holly17 in reply to Azure_Sky

Thank you AS for the words xx ;)

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etch45

So very pleased your back Fred, you have been missed, though I can understand why you needed time out.

I pray things get better for you. Sending love to you Fred.

Sheila aka etch45. X x

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holly17 in reply to etch45

Thanks Sheila xx

Freeed :) reallly happy to see ur smiley face again xx Take care of urself, sending u hugs xx

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rubyred777

What a wonderful surprise to see you back Fred! Like others, I had to look twice. Then I smiled 😊 Our smilers back.........

Sorry for all your troubles . Take your time Fred. We're just glad your ok.

When you think of us smile 😊 and know that you are loved. We're not going anywhere..

Love

RUBYXX😊😊

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holly17 in reply to rubyred777

Thanks Ruby xxx ;)

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bikergrove

How nice that you are back Fred.you have been sorely missed,best wishes to you and your family x

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holly17 in reply to bikergrove

Thanks Biker good to be back. ;)

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bulpit

Good morning Fred, So very pleased you are back with us,you have been truly missed. So sorry things are difficult for you as a family. So very hard to deal with. Best wishes, Bulpit

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holly17 in reply to bulpit

Cheers hope your alright :)

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katieoxo60

Hi Fred welcome back, sorry for late reply been busy with my daughter-in-law who is over from Australia. Glad to hear you are feeling better in yourself good luck with the appointment this week hope it is a good result and your treatment is helping. Best Wishes and a few smiles to keep you going :) :) :) xx

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Nikkers

Hello Fred, how great to have you back! You obviously have a lot of worries in your family, and we all know how that can wear you down. I think you must be a strong man to keep going along with your own illness. As it's said, usually in a sarcastic way "It's being so cheerful that keeps me going" ...in your case, it's the truth! You keep us all cheerful with your jokes and it's lovely to see you here again. Nikki XXX

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holly17 in reply to Nikkers

Thanks for your kind words Nikki you will have me blushing in a moment as I am a shy ex Royal Navy Submariner, but I am pleased that I am getting sorted so I can pop back and be with you at times and its the truth that you are one of the strong ones in my mind. :) :) xxxx Fred

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Nikkers in reply to holly17

Only on the outside Fred.......marshmallow inside! :-D XX

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Dedalus

Welcome back Fred - you and the family have certainly had your share of health problems but I can see you're a very loving family and great support to each other - all very best wishes, and great to have you back on the site. xx

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holly17 in reply to Dedalus

Thanks its good to be back with you, :) xx

Been off the site myself for a few days dealing with familly stuff and it so it was nice to find out that you are back with us again. Sending you some hugs from afar because you deserve them...hug hug hug hug hug :) :)

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Thanks for that Sue I always love lots of hugs the more the merrier :) ;) xx

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