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Just wanted to say hello

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Thank you everyone who read my last post, I have read and commented on a few posts but not been for a run yet, been for a few evening dog walks and walked to shop and back yesterday.

Willow was my world- BUT he wasn't my whole world and I've been realising how much world I have, a wonderful family, friends, colleagues, music, running (soon as this wind and rain stops I hope) lots of virtual running Buddies who were such a comfort at the beginning of the week when I didn't know where to turn. I wanted to write that and let you know that although so sad, I do know I can build my own life,

Please don't feel you need to comment, I just wanted to let you know I'm ok and will be back with my rambling posts.

And look who ate my porridge!!!

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Instructor57 profile image
Instructor57Graduate10

Nice to read your post Sola.

Do this YOUR way in YOUR Time 🙏 xx

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toInstructor57

That's what I'm doing, with a little help from Parker,

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10

Hi Sola, I've been away from the forum for a while and only read your post yesterday. I just wanted to say how sorry I am about Willow.This post is so life affirming 🤗🤗 Sending loads of strength and love your way xx💕

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toBeatlesforever

Thank you, I'll get there xx

59er profile image
59erGraduate10

I've been thinking about you Sola so it was good to get your post. Sending love x

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply to59er

And that's why I posted it, nothing too heavy but just to let you all know I'm ok, x

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Runnin-gGraduate10

Love reading your posts and look forward to many more, when you’re ready 🤗

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRunnin-g

Thank you, they do get a bit long though

nowster profile image
nowsterGraduate10

I hope the cat knows the hob isn't always cold.

They have very strange tastes sometimes. We had one who stole and ate a large fist-sized lump of Christmas cake (fruit cake with icing). We tried to take it off him but he growled and hid it somewhere we couldn't reach. They're not supposed to have a sweet tooth, but that one did. He liked a spot of sherry, too, as we found out once when he "cleaned" a few glasses for us.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply tonowster

Cats really are strange, I took it off him but let him have a little, Parker has a nasty habit of depositing anything other than his food back on the carpet though so I'm careful.Christmas cake eh? That's unusual but sherry? Hmm, my last cat used to drink my tea, just as it was cool enough for me to drink

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

My older dog (he's no longer with us) used to do that, he loved tea. He also loved eating mud and compost. The amount of times I went to have a sip after having left it to cool down and only realised he'd been drinking my tea because of the muck he'd left on the cup! I dread to think how many times I didn't realise!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toBeatlesforever

Now dogs are a whole different ball game aren't they? In their rather dubious behaviours

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BeatlesforeverGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Indeed they are 😅

Week7 profile image
Week7Graduate10

So good to see your post.I can't believe that that is the little kitten from your earlier posts- he's a big cat!! Ihave a mental image of you doing battle with him gor your porridge each morning!!

Looking forward to hearing about your future runs 🏃‍♀️ 😻 🐈‍⬛️

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toWeek7

It was only once, if I make it again I'll hide it ☺️

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Week7Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Would send my dog to guard it for you but think Parker might be bigger than her and also she's a bit lazy!

Sleepy dog
SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toWeek7

Beautiful

Killerblue profile image
KillerblueGraduate10

it is good to hear again from you Sola. Although I haven’t been running for quite a while now despite several starts I have always continued to enjoy reading your posts as they have always been so uplifting and quite funny 🤗 it is amazing how, despite not really knowing someone, what has happened has actually upset me more than a lot of things do these days and I put that totally down to you as a person and how you both came across in your posts. I would imagine you have loads of people wanting to help in any way they can right now because they have also seen you in this light. Look after yourself, take your time and I look forward to your next post ❤️🤗

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toKillerblue

Thank you so much, I didn't put it to upset anyone though so I hope that feeling is brief

Killerblue profile image
KillerblueGraduate10

🤗I know you didn’t and I did try to go back and edit that but I couldn’t 🙄🙈😂

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toKillerblue

That's fine, and time passes

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Doris8Graduate10

Lovely post , Thinking of you . In your own time. 🤗🤗

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDoris8

Thanks

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10

Big hugs Sola, the company of others close to you is so important at such times and it’s good to know that your daughter is nearby. The runs and the posts will wait until you are ready.

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDexy5

Thanks Dexy, the runs will wait until this wind blows itself out, I'm not going out there unless I have to 😀

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

oh yes, it was a fun run this morning. 46mph wind!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toDexy5

You are braver than me

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate10

That comment about realising how much world you have is just lovely xxx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toIrishprincess

We always said we were each others world and he's left a huge gap but there's a lot of other parts of my life that are filling soke if the gaps slowly

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IrishprincessGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

😍x

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OldgirlrunsGraduate10

I thought about you and Willow as I plodded along the seafront on Wednesday so it was good to read your post Sola. The running will be there when you need it and we’re all here when you need us too. And without wishing to turn the the Bridge into a cat’s forum, I remember when I was a child we had one which ate its way through a fair amount of a sherry trifle that had been left on the table!

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldgirlruns

Thank you and oh cats,

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lovely to read your post, and that you’ve been getting out and about. I’m so happy that you feel you have been well supported too.

Hasn’t Parker grown! 💕

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toLottieMW

Yes he's huge now,

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10

Naughty cat eating your porridge Sola, nice to know that you are keeping well, just take everything slowly, no rush to get back to running but if you wish you could go a lovely walk once the weather is better.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toAlMorr

I will Al, once the wind dies down

Roxdog profile image
RoxdogGraduate10

Nice to hear from you Sola. I have been thinking about you. It is wonderful that you have people around you who care and so many interests. Take your time and take good care of yourself. Xxx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRoxdog

Thank you, it's a really emotional time

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate10

Good to see you...steady as you go xxx

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toOldfloss

If I went out now the wind would blow me over xx

Jell6 profile image
Jell6Graduate10

So so sorry to read this. 💔

MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10

We’re all here whenever you need us and in whatever way is helpful to you. ❤️

That’s one gorgeous cat!!! Hopefully good for cuddles

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toMissUnderstanding

No good for cuddles at all, he scratches and bites, only tolerates minimal stroking, has the quietest purr so you out your head down near him to listen and he swipes

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MissUnderstandingAdministratorGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

He sounds exactly like one of my guinea pigs! Pretty but grumpy. It’s brushing day later and I’m already dreading it!!

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Birdlady64Graduate10

Glad you posted this - so nice to know you have the people and things around you to provide the support you need. Take things in your own time - and be extra kind to yourself xx

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toBirdlady64

Thank you, I will and am

Katnap profile image
KatnapGraduate10

Perhaps you can rename your cat Goldilocks?

🐱 Katnap 🐱

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toKatnap

I could get the bears to chase him out if town 😉

Folkylass profile image
FolkylassGraduate10

I totally agree with Insructor57… Do this your way and take as long as you need. Take dear Sola …thinking of you🙏🥰

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toFolkylass

Thank you

Cmoi profile image
CmoiGraduate10

This is such a positive post Sola, you're amazing. Willow would be so, so proud of you.

On a lighter note, porridge schmorridge! My first cat happily helped herself to a dish of coq au vin that I'd spent ages making and left out to cool before freezing.

Oh, have a hug too. If you don't need it right now, that's cool, it'll be there waiting for you if and when you do.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCmoi

I always need a hug thanks

Cmoi profile image
CmoiGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Consider yourself infinitely supplied then! 🤗

LiisaM profile image
LiisaM

Cats! I woke up one morning to find ours had left a dead mouse just inches from my head!

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RunningJ123Graduate10 in reply toLiisaM

Arghhh!!!!

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linda9389Graduate10

Such a lovely post to read. Your strength and positive attitude will make such a difference, but we're good listeners if you feel the need 🥰

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Indielass00

Hi Sola. This is my first post I’ve read, as I’ve not been on here for a few months. I’m so sorry to hear about Willow. Thinking of you. Glad you have so many family, friends and that gorgeous cat for company and support xx

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RaspberrypinkGraduate10

I also haven’t been on this forum for a while so was quite shocked to read this. I’m so very sorry for your loss. You have such a positive attitude after such a tragic event. I wish you well and happy running when you are up to it

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JeremiahObadiah

You and Willow have been popping into my thoughts every day and it was lovely to hear from you.

You are dealing with a very difficult situation which brought sudden and overwhelming personal sadness. Huge support and sympathy to you, it is so difficult to navigate through the emotional turmoil.

Keep being brave -these virtual friends are wanting to be here for you if you need us.

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CowladyrunningGraduate10

I've only just seen your post and I wanted to say I'm so very sorry Sola. I have always had a lot of respect for your wise words in comments or posts and this is no exception.

That is a lovely looking cat - he's just choosing a healthy breakfast... doesn't matter that it's yours!

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCowladyrunning

You can have the cat, he pounced on me and scratched me in the night he's a little.....

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CowladyrunningGraduate10 in reply toSueAppleRun

Oh dear, you're the second person in as many days to offer me their scratchy cat!! There are a lot of feral cats here on the dairy farm so he'd have to fit in (Granny does like to keep a few in the house though!) If he loves milk - there's plenty here 🐄

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCowladyrunning

😀

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CoddfishGraduate10

oh Sola, I have just read your earlier post and am so sorry I missed it at the time. Absolutely no need to change your username - you will always be taking Willow with you on your runs, and indeed wherever life takes you. It certainly puts my trials with my pesky won’t go away cancer into perspective. Sending you and your family all my best wishes.

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SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCoddfish

Thank you, and pesky won't go away cancer is awful for you, I've just had a better walk with the dog and daughter and feel better for it

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Hedgehogs123Graduate10

Hi, what a lovely post. You know you will have bad days but you will also have good days and hopefully each day will get better and it sounds like lots of people to help you on the way. Take care.💝

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PhdgrannyGraduate10

Oh Sola, I am so sorry for your loss but so pleased you are taking this very, very brave approach, you are clearly made of strong stuff and hopefully as we move into Spring, you will gain strength from new shoots and better weather. Please take great care of yourself and remember however you feel and however you get through this it is ok, there is no blue print xxxx

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Tasha99Graduate10

sending hugs Xx

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