Wishing you all a happy Christmas from PMRpro!

[PMRpro]

Hope you are all having a lovely day. I have company for the first time since before Covid - older daughter and her partner are here. The weather is glorious though with less attractive very plus temperatures up at the top of the mountain which won't be doing the snow any good!

[Kendrew]

Thankyou Pro,

Having a lovely few days with our newly wed son and daughter in law in the Cotswolds.

So nice to hear you have family with you again too.

Enjoy your day and have a happy & healthy 2024.

Thankyou always for your time, advice and just being there.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS. XXXX

[Koalajane]

A very merry Christmas to you and yours.

A big thank you for all the help and advice you so readily give.

Enjoy the day and best wishes for a Happy 2024

[Frewen1 in reply to Koalajane]

Hope you are having a lovely time…. I spent the day with my twins, their spouses, and my first, possibly only, grandchild.. delightful.

Thanks for everything you do on the forum - you really are extraordinary - and patient! All best, Karen

[Brochan]

Thanks for all you do, enjoy yersel. Relaxing here in chilly Scotland with Mrs Brochan and 2 Gannets, AKA sons🤣 . Tatties & veg done, bird roasting, just about to crack my bottle of Botanist Gin for a wee swally, something different to go with paracetamol 😱

[Lenore58 in reply to Brochan]

😂 🍹

[Flutterbies57 in reply to Brochan]

😂botanist gin 😂 Cheers!

[Chicama]

A very Merry Christmas to you!

Your willingness to give knowledge is a gift beyond measure to those who benefit. You changed my life. Enjoy today.

Sending love and light,

[Lenore58]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you Pro. So grateful for your invaluable service to this site. Wishing you and everyone here a Merry Christmas and Happy and healthy New Year!

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Have a lovely day…

[Bridge31 in reply to DorsetLady]

Many thanks to you too for all your prompt help and advice.

🥂🌲🎺🤗

[Songbird69]

A very happy Christmas to you. Enjoy your time with family.

Thank you too for your never ending support, lovely lady. 🥰

[123-go]

Thank you for your Christmas wishes. It must feel good to have a family member with you after such a long time. 🙂 🎄

[DogAgilityObsessed]

and I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all your help and advice. Thank you.

[Pixix]

Oh, no, no snow! Merry Christmas..very mild here, too!! S x

[PMRCanada]

Glad to hear you’ve got family close by and the weather is divine. Enjoy!

[Freshairfiend]

thanks for all your help and advice since I was diagnosed a few weeks ago. Enjoy your day with family.

[SheffieldJane]

Happy Christmas! I am so grateful for all that you continue to teach us. Have a lovely restful time amongst your beautiful mountains. You are one in a million! 🌺

[Smokygirl]

Every good wish for Xmas and 2024 PMRpro ! Thank you for always being there for us all! Sending love xxxx

A very happy Xmas to all this wonderful forum! Xxxxx

[Elispeth]

Enjoy your Christmas with your family 🎄 🥂! Your presence on this forum is invaluable and I very much appreciate your help and expertise 💐 x

[Abcd123455]

hope you’ve had a lovely day a as nd happy Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for all the advice this past year x

[Bcol]

Good to hear you have family with you. Wishing you and all the family a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

[powerwalk]

💐 🤶 enjoy the family time..

[Kiwisufferer2019]

Seasons greetings to you PMR pro, so lovely you have family with you at last. I have just successfully used your dead slow taper to get from 10 to 9.5, so I am very grateful to you for your wisdom, knowledge and experience. First time in 3 years I haven't had to go back up. Have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes for better health to everyone for 2024. Missing my Ted, first Christmas without him in 53 years. But I am lucky to have family all living within driving distance. I feel for all of you that have children living overseas. Have a wonderful day.From a soggy but warm NZ .

Janis

Christmas present from eldest daughter for my little Meg. She was very tolerant.

[Flutterbies57 in reply to Kiwisufferer2019]

😘 Looking adorable! Santa bought the perfect gift !

[Kiwisufferer2019 in reply to Flutterbies57]

Sure did! She was so funny

[PMRrunner]

Happy Christmas to you PMRPro , thanks to you and all others in this wonderful community for all the support and advice. Best wishes to everyone, hope 2024 is kind to you and yours

[Slowdown]

Nearly the end of Christmas Day, just time to raise a glass to you with your family and wish you a positive 2024 - and of course to thank you for being here x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Slowdown]

Raising it back - been out all day visiting a friend and I was driving! Annoyed I only had 1/2 a glass of bubbles when we arrived - had enough time for a whole one to wear off! So catching up now!

[Flutterbies57 in reply to PMRpro]

😂Go for it ! I can vouch for bubbles being a good back up for pred !

[Kiwisufferer2019 in reply to PMRpro]

Good on you enjoy!

[Pandora2]

Hope you are enjoying your well earned company and having a really happy Christmas.😘🥂🌹

[Stills]

good to hear you’re having well deserved family yule xxx

[HeronNS]

Glad you have company!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[Hunter134]

Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤️Hope you enjoyed the day and most of all your company.Always nice to see them!!!

[Janstr]

Thanks for all of your all of your help. I hope you are having ac wonderful Christmas

[Kiwisufferer2019]

Lovely address to the commonwealth from King Charles last night, followed by a stirring Carol service from Westminster Abbey. I thoroughly enjoyed both.

[Neck680]

Enjoy your time with family and so happy you could all be together at this special time of year. Your voice and knowledge is welcomed by so many of us, can't thank you enough. May your 2024 be healthy and peaceful.

[Flutterbies57]

Lovely to hear you have some family with you this year . You do have a much larger family online here too, who appreciate everything you do for us. We just can’t come and enjoy your Italian Christmas dinner with you 😅. Merry Christmas Pro from your Geriatric family ! I did quietly toast you yesterday, as only you and our ‘family ‘ members online understand. 💐

[random901]

I'll add my thanks PMRpro! Strangely enough, I didn't need as many painkillers yesterday ... Christmas beverages were an adequate substitution. All the best for 2024 eveyone

Sir Arthur Pendoggett

[Slosh]

happy Christmas to you PMRPro and all on this group.

And wishing everyone a blessed 2024.

Thank you for all the lovingly given advice in the past.

[Whippetygirl]

Have a lovely day, enjoy every moment, thank you for being there for us. x

[Megams]

~Go well PRMRpro & may 2024 be kind to you in every way imaginable - I am so overdue to PM you - life has not been dull here nor the weather for that matter~

[Ridge]

Happy Boxing Day now Christmas Day is over! Hope you don’t have a hangover! Lovely to have your daughter and her partner with you. Both skiers?

But most important is thank you for all the support and ironing out of confusions, your invaluable knowledge and your kindness to always be there!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Ridge]

No - daughter does, partner doesn't. But far too expensive now - a day pass is over 60 euros, and hiring gear on top, don't even know if you can hire skiwear! But it is no fun this week anyway - the place is HEAVING and it is downright dangerous. No likelihood of me having a hangover - I was driving. Not so sure about them!!

[Pixix in reply to PMRpro]

Wow! Over 60 euros for a day pass??!!! I think the conditions are lousy, though, & could easily lead to broken legs & pulled muscles/tendons! It sounds more like spring conditions! We left it too late one year, & all I could think was that it was like trying to ski in a bowl of very thick soup!! Much harder on the legs, too. Plenty of queues at the lifts!! Hope you had a lovely day yesterday. Ours was great, & I managed an hour walking in the forest, prawns in whisky vol au vents homemade for lunch, much present unwrapping, then cooked the main meal etc etc! But this morning I’m wiped out, & in bed. Will rise shortly, though walking is very painful today. We are going to watch the hunt depart…lots of bloodhounds, no foxes, they follow human trail, & try & catch the guy, then cover him in slobbery kisses! Enjoy Boxing Day, I’m glad one of your daughters wasn’t working, for a change! S xx

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Pixix]

Not even spring - the freezing level is well above 3000m, it is 2 whole days since the temperature fell below 5C at 2000m on the Sella Ronda just up the road! Think it was a bit lower up the top here, but not a lot. That means it chops up from the first run down and since most up there are tourist skiers who drag their skis round it'll be like a ploughed field in short order! Bet the ED is full of mangled knees! That was what contributed to my giving up - the very top was OK, after a couple of hundred metres it wasn't and I decided to go home - but I had to finish the run first. I didn't manage.

Even the other one got the day free - she had night shift CE to CD ...

[Pixix in reply to PMRpro]

Oh, boy. I think it was the warmest Christmas Day on record in England…but as snow fell in Scotland, those who bet on a snowy day have won! There only needs to be one snowflake!! Yes, ploughed field was our Spring problem in Valmorel, that & the weather being too hot for the ski gear we had with us! You’re right, it will be twisted knees all round. Shame you didn’t manage your run, that’s sad. We were lucky, injury wise, for sure. Glad your other daughter had her day free, too! S x

[Ridge in reply to PMRpro]

Oh gosh yes! I remember those times to stay clear of the slopes although back then it would be considered quiet to day I suspect! Back then it was considered cool to ski in jeans but that doesn’t help with the boots and ski hire 🤷‍♀️. Now it’s hazard gear and crash helmets all to do with short skies and snowboards me thinks. Still you have the fine healing mountain air! Do love the mountains!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Ridge]

Yes - I blame carving skis - makes people think they can ski after a couple of hours lesson. No they can't - no concept of what to do when it goes pear-shaped. They are now starting to say they NEED back protectors.

[Ridge in reply to PMRpro]

Oh goodness! Back protectors!? Well we, humans, do manage to ruin things.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Ridge]

Truth be told - after toppling over on one of our 6 black runs as a teenager and descending most of the rest head first, my nephew requested I accompany him to buy a helmet and backprotector. That was a LONG time ago!

[Joanbill13]

Happy Christmas and thank you so much for your much needed help and advice. All the best for the New Year

[Jackoh]

Glad you’ve got family with you this year to celebrate. Thank you for all your time that you give and expert advice. You’re very much appreciated. Happy Christmas. Xx

[Plantmad]

Merry Christmas and all the best to you in 2024 and thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Bridge31]

Thanks for everything. So comforting to know we have such caring friends to turn to for advice or even when we are just feeling down.

Here’s to a better New Year in 2024 🥂🥂

[Lovetobe]

Dear PMRPro,Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2024 to you x

Thankyou for all your much appreciated answers, help and support over the past 2 years.

Enjoy your time with your family xx

[Sweetpeasoprano]

Happy Christmas and Best New Year Wishes to everyone.

[WaltzG]

Very Happy Christmas week with your family and many thanks for all your help over the past 2 years

[Tinasleepyhead]

PMR Pro you have helped me so many times during these past months, mostly by private message when I didn’t feel able to share on the forum.

The support I’ve received from you has been invaluable, replying to me with such speed, kindness, compassion and knowledge.

Without you I cannot imagine how my journey would have been.

Enjoy the festive season with the family, may 2024 bring you happiness and good health.

[SusyTe]

Merry Christmas to you and yours! So glad you have family with you - hope you are all having a wonderful time. Thank you for all that you do for us. I hope that 2024 brings you much fun and laughter! ❤️ xx

[greengages]

merry Christmas to you and your family, hope you have a wonderful day. Thanks to you and everyone for all your advice and help over the years. Often questions answered before I get to ask!! All of the very best to you and everyone on this site for 2024 and beyond

[Lonsdalelass]

A very merry Christmas to you and yours, hope you had a lovely day yesterday, and wishing you a happy, healthy 2024. Thanks for always being there for everyone on this forum.

[Mfaepink1973]

Glad you’re having a lovely Christmas with your daughter and her partner. Wishing you and all on this forum a happy and healthier 2024🎄🎄

[Decsgran]

Happy Boxing Day to you PMRPro and another thank you from me for all the advice and help you dispense!

[York54]

Merry Christmas Pro! Thankyou for all your invaluable advice , always there for everyone. Enjoy your time with family and here’s to a healthier 2024 xx 🎄🎄🎅🎅

[Dolcelatte]

happy Boxing Day and New Year!

[cribbager]

Best wishes to you, and MANY thanks for all your wise advice - you're always there for us

[Croft9232]

Enjoy your time with your family x Thank you for your wise, knowledgeable words the past few years !

And being here too !

[Greenthought]

Happy Christmas Pro and thank you for your invaluable advice and support as always!

[Predderman2020]

that is fantastic- enjoy!

[Bachfugue]

How lovely. Enjoy their company whether on mountain tops or in your community. And a break from all your good and appreciated responses.

[AshPen9]

Have a good one PMRpro and thanks x

[Macas]

Enjoy the beautiful weather and your visitors.

Very happy and healthy New year. Thank you for all your help and advice over the years.

Maryx

[MamaBeagle]

Hope you're making up for all the bubbles you missed out on yesterday.So pleased you have family with you.

Thank you for all the help and advice you have given me over the years.

Withernsea Beach. Seeing the sun for first time in a long time.

[jayemmemm]

Merry Christmas. Pro.

Like you I'm having company for Christmas in the shape of my daughter whose many talents include wonderful cooking, so I'm glad to act as her commis chef while she is with me.

Thank you for all you do for us.

John. xxx

[Myfoe]

Merry Christmas and thank you for all you do PMR pro…Your weather sounds familiar we are zero percent of normal snowpack we live at 3200ft our lawn is still green local ski resort making snow but very few runs are open… warmth feels great but it’s scary to think of next summe.. holidays tend to take one outside their comfort zone this Xmas was no different our son and his wife tested positive for Covid Xmas eve so we had all grandkids & great grandson less parents feeling our age by late afternoon lol…

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Myfoe]

Oh we have all runs OPEN - it snowed a few weeks ago and has been cold right up to this last week, But a thaw at Christmas is also normal!!!! And ICE for New Year ... All green below 1000m though like you.

[pegpowell]

So glad to hear you feeling better with family present. Thanks for the years of advice which has kept me sane. I'm down to 1/4 mg at almost 7 years now and contemplating no pred next year. Still read your comments though. Can't get enough info for whatever ails me now or in the future at 85 yrs in Oregon.

[sidra1968]

Hope you are having a lovely time, and thank you for your invaluable knowledge and quick responses to all of us!

[Hankb]

Compliments of the seasons to you and the family PMRpro and a big thank you for the advice you've given us all throughout the year. Enjoy the break with your daughter. Best wishes.

[Paulx222]

Hope you had a lovely day x

[Tiggy70]

Thank you for all your time that you give and expert advice. You’re very much appreciated. Happy Christmas and may we all be blessed with a healthier 2024 x.

[Pr0jection]

Belated Happy Christmas wishes to you and have a lovely time with your daughter and her partner. We're also having glorious weather in Cyprus. Happy New Year to you and thanks for your valuable advice to date.....xx

[singingloud]

We had a full two days with our children. Very warm here so no snow just fog.

I served an easy dinner on Christmas Eve and we opened Christmas gifts from us. Christmas morning I made the traditional Swedish tea rings for breakfast at our daughter’s home and watched the children open their gifts. Then scurried home to make baked beans to go with their ham. It was a lovely two days.

Today we are driving to see my mom and have taco salad at our niece’s house for lunch with her! Then it’s three days of rest!

Have a blessed New Year!

[Purplegloss]

Happy Christmas Pro. Thanks for all your help during 2023!

[Lochy]

I hope you had a lovely festive day with your family around you. What a treat after the past few years. Thank you for all your support and kindness throughout the years. Happy, healthy 2024 🤞🥂

[Strelitzia]

A Merry Christmas season to you! Two Christmases ago I was in deep **** both physically and mentally speaking! I am now, mainly due to following your advice, coping well and, I hope, much more sympathetic to other people’s conditions. Onward and Upward everyone!!

[Bluey-1]

Hope you’re having a wonderful Christmas Pro. Thank you for all your support since I joined the forum eighteen months ago. Your knowledge and advice has been most appreciated.

We had our son and family here to celebrate Christmas and my birthday. It was wonderful despite my husband testing for Covid late on Christmas Day after feeling rough and looking increasingly worse as the day wore on. Our son has left the house of lurgy this morning and we’re both masked up and keeping away from each other. Wish me luck that I avoid it. So far testing negative. I am very fatigued but put that down to the excitement and preparations for Christmas.

[Smithie49]

That sounds lovely. I hope you have a wonderful and memorable time with your family

[nissemor]

Dear PMRpro, I’ve learnt so much this year from you and your wise volunteers. I would agree that Prosecco goes very well with Pred. Have a lovely time with your family and all good wishes for a healthy year ahead.”Let’s hope that we may some peace too.

[Hopingsail]

Just catching up with all the super greetings and grateful comments to PMRpro and including DL and those who so generously help us all! At the heart of Christmas is of course love - and plenty of that is exercised daily on this Forum. 💖

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hopingsail]

Do hope your Christmas was as good as it could be… it can be very difficult for many 😊

[Hopingsail in reply to DorsetLady]

I have had a busy but great time thanks! I was due to do the Christmas morning service but the Rector lost his voice so I picked up 2 more! Good to feel useful at 77 and it’s a really engaged town-centre parish. Now ensconced with family - rather too much gin but opportunity to share some tears for Sue…

Hope you are having a good time too.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Hopingsail]

Yes thanks….