A collection: Virtual Macmillan 'Coffee' Morning Friday 25 September

[PestiRed]

6 hours ago, VERBAL DIARRHEA said:

My partner has had surgery, spent 6 weeks in hospital after a mistake. Has had a catheter in since late July and it will stay in till they fix her bladder which has now partially connected to her vagina. She has also been diagnosed with breast cancer which requires chemo tablets for 6 months then surgery. My fucking heart is broken and my head is away with the mixer. I give to Marie Curie and Zoe’s Place.

Felt like letting it out. Feel like screaming.

hoping for the best for you

[Harry's Lad]

7 hours ago, VERBAL DIARRHEA said:

My partner has had surgery, spent 6 weeks in hospital after a mistake. Has had a catheter in since late July and it will stay in till they fix her bladder which has now partially connected to her vagina. She has also been diagnosed with breast cancer which requires chemo tablets for 6 months then surgery. My fucking heart is broken and my head is away with the mixer. I give to Marie Curie and Zoe’s Place.

Felt like letting it out. Feel like screaming.

Thinking of you both.

[VladimirIlyich]

If there is a bit of controversy regarding the charity which receives the donations then do it as a poll of a few different options?

[Bjornebye]

7 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

If there is a bit of controversy regarding the charity which receives the donations then do it as a poll of a few different options?

I don't think there is mate. Just people sharing experiences. 

[VladimirIlyich]

Just now, Bjornebye said:

I don't think there is mate. Just people sharing experiences. 

I'm amazed how some of yourselves have had poor experiences of Macmillan as I've heard so many good stories about them.

[Bjornebye]

1 minute ago, VladimirIlyich said:

I'm amazed how some of yourselves have had poor experiences of Macmillan as I've heard so many good stories about them.

I'm sure the good outweigh the bad 10 fold. 

[VladimirIlyich]

Just now, Bjornebye said:

I'm sure the good outweigh the bad 10 fold. 

If only they didn't have to try to fill the void of 10,000 doctors and nurses.

[Harry's Lad]

2 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

If only they didn't have to try to fill the void of 10,000 doctors and nurses.

That's so true.

[Champ]

50 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

If there is a bit of controversy regarding the charity which receives the donations then do it as a poll of a few different options?

I’m totally open to this. The Macmillan thing was just a spur to organise a collection in support of all those who have had and are living with the effects of this hideous disease. Let’s raise some money and decide what to do with it then 

[Harry's Lad]

I'm happy to chip in if you send me the details.

Any cancer charity is a worthwhile cause, especially the kids ones.

Poor little buggers.

Let me know where and how.

[Champ]

19 hours ago, VERBAL DIARRHEA said:

My partner has had surgery, spent 6 weeks in hospital after a mistake. Has had a catheter in since late July and it will stay in till they fix her bladder which has now partially connected to her vagina. She has also been diagnosed with breast cancer which requires chemo tablets for 6 months then surgery. My fucking heart is broken and my head is away with the mixer. I give to Marie Curie and Zoe’s Place.

Felt like letting it out. Feel like screaming.

I’m so sorry, VD. It sounds never ending. Please say you’ve got someone looking after you

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

On 21/09/2020 at 17:44, Champ said:

If others have had similar experiences I would much prefer that a collection of people’s hard earned went to a cause that will actually benefit people. We’ll see what happens x

They were brilliant in their support when we were looking after my terminally ill father-in-law, then a year later with me (Wandsworth, and Hammersmith workers). I guess it depends on the individual staff, just like any organisation. Sorry to hear they were so unsupportive to Stig and his family.

 

Yes, will donate money, and maybe even try to bake something. Your sure that coffee mornings don't involve prawn Madras, Champ?

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

23 hours ago, Champ said:

I’m so sorry, VD. It sounds never ending. Please say you’ve got someone looking after you

I have a good family, she has my family and her friends. Her family are shit.

[Champ]

1 hour ago, Jarvinja Ilnow said:

They were brilliant in their support when we were looking after my terminally ill father-in-law, then a year later with me (Wandsworth, and Hammersmith workers). I guess it depends on the individual staff, just like any organisation. Sorry to hear they were so unsupportive to Stig and his family.

 

Yes, will donate money, and maybe even try to bake something. Your sure that coffee mornings don't involve prawn Madras, Champ?

The only rule is to post a picture of your morning pit stop 

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

15 minutes ago, Champ said:

The only rule is to post a picture of your morning pit stop 

Will do. Might try to make scones! Or rock cakes - they will look more like rock cakes.

[VladimirIlyich]

Here's some Jarv made earlier

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

7 minutes ago, VladimirIlyich said:

Here's some Jarv made earlier

I used Lifey's oven.

[Champ]

Thanks to everyone who’s donated. We’ve collected over a hundred quid already x

 

And I’m thinking carrot cake for Friday

[Champ]

1 hour ago, Jarvinja Ilnow said:

I used Lifey's oven.

Far too light for Lifey’s oven

[the chimp]

On 22/09/2020 at 08:57, VERBAL DIARRHEA said:

My partner has had surgery, spent 6 weeks in hospital after a mistake. Has had a catheter in since late July and it will stay in till they fix her bladder which has now partially connected to her vagina. She has also been diagnosed with breast cancer which requires chemo tablets for 6 months then surgery. My fucking heart is broken and my head is away with the mixer. I give to Marie Curie and Zoe’s Place.

Felt like letting it out. Feel like screaming.

I'm so sorry to hear that mate. Not sure what to say apart from reiterating that you have people here who care and are here to support you if you need to chat etc.

 

As for Cath's initial email, I'm more than happy to chip in and as always, thanks for organising and just being the kind and caring person you are.

[Champ]

My Coffee ‘Morning’ has stretched into a Coffee Day having arranged to meet online with work colleagues this afternoon. My carrot cake has just gone in the oven

[Harry's Lad]

25 minutes ago, Champ said:

My Coffee ‘Morning’ has stretched into a Coffee Day having arranged to meet online with work colleagues this afternoon. My carrot cake has just gone in the oven

I'm sorry, but carrot cake is just wrong.

What next?, Custard on your roasties?.

 

[Bjornebye]

Carrot Cake & cream is absolutely out of this world. 

[Harry's Lad]

6 minutes ago, Bjornebye said:

Carrot Cake & cream is absolutely out of this world. 

Not for me mate.

Now a good Victoria sponge or my Mrs chocolate cake...

 

[Bjornebye]

6 minutes ago, Harry's Lad said:

Not for me mate.

Now a good Victoria sponge or my Mrs chocolate cake...

 

Agreed.