The Big Fat Giveaway of the Year 2025

SpyderTracks

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It’s been another crazy year for us, and not in a good way. Mrs C broke her ankle in two places so needed a fair bit of recovery time and physio.

Then she managed to ruin a planned week of annual leave by getting appendicitis and having to have surgery to whip the offending organ out. And whilst she was in for that they did a CT and found a malignant tumour.

So we’ve been through the cancer journey and she’s recently had a huge operation alongside the other treatments (I managed to get her home on xmas eve, thank god). Due a scan and some bloods next month and we’re hoping that she’ll get the all clear. Fingers crossed, eh?

So that’s why I’ve been absent for the best part of the year. As well as holding down a full time job I’ve been a nurse, a cook, a cleaner and solo parenting the boy. We thought 2024 wouldn’t be as bad as 2023 but it turns out we were on the darkest timeline. Roll on 2025, we’re coming out fighting 🥊
We’ve missed you, really holding everything crossed for Mrs C, please pass on best wishes.
 

Martinr36

MOST VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
It’s been another crazy year for us, and not in a good way. Mrs C broke her ankle in two places so needed a fair bit of recovery time and physio.

Then she managed to ruin a planned week of annual leave by getting appendicitis and having to have surgery to whip the offending organ out. And whilst she was in for that they did a CT and found a malignant tumour.

So we’ve been through the cancer journey and she’s recently had a huge operation alongside the other treatments (I managed to get her home on xmas eve, thank god). Due a scan and some bloods next month and we’re hoping that she’ll get the all clear. Fingers crossed, eh?

So that’s why I’ve been absent for the best part of the year. As well as holding down a full time job I’ve been a nurse, a cook, a cleaner and solo parenting the boy. We thought 2024 wouldn’t be as bad as 2023 but it turns out we were on the darkest timeline. Roll on 2025, we’re coming out fighting 🥊
Wow mate you've certainly been through the wringer the last couple of years, thoughts are with all of you, you'll get there, and we look forward to seeing you back on here on a regular basis, in the meantime you're always welcome to sling PM's if you need to get something off your back
 

AccidentalDenz

Lord of Steam
It’s been another crazy year for us, and not in a good way. Mrs C broke her ankle in two places so needed a fair bit of recovery time and physio.

Then she managed to ruin a planned week of annual leave by getting appendicitis and having to have surgery to whip the offending organ out. And whilst she was in for that they did a CT and found a malignant tumour.

So we’ve been through the cancer journey and she’s recently had a huge operation alongside the other treatments (I managed to get her home on xmas eve, thank god). Due a scan and some bloods next month and we’re hoping that she’ll get the all clear. Fingers crossed, eh?

So that’s why I’ve been absent for the best part of the year. As well as holding down a full time job I’ve been a nurse, a cook, a cleaner and solo parenting the boy. We thought 2024 wouldn’t be as bad as 2023 but it turns out we were on the darkest timeline. Roll on 2025, we’re coming out fighting 🥊
It's been quiet and you have been missed.

Sorry 2024 was such a crazy year for you mate. Hopefully 2025 is much better for you all Chez Cooper!
 

Scoped Badger

Well-known member
It’s been another crazy year for us, and not in a good way. Mrs C broke her ankle in two places so needed a fair bit of recovery time and physio.

Then she managed to ruin a planned week of annual leave by getting appendicitis and having to have surgery to whip the offending organ out. And whilst she was in for that they did a CT and found a malignant tumour.

So we’ve been through the cancer journey and she’s recently had a huge operation alongside the other treatments (I managed to get her home on xmas eve, thank god). Due a scan and some bloods next month and we’re hoping that she’ll get the all clear. Fingers crossed, eh?

So that’s why I’ve been absent for the best part of the year. As well as holding down a full time job I’ve been a nurse, a cook, a cleaner and solo parenting the boy. We thought 2024 wouldn’t be as bad as 2023 but it turns out we were on the darkest timeline. Roll on 2025, we’re coming out fighting 🥊
That is some year. I wish you both all the best and hope 2025 is far more positive for you.
 

Tron1982

VALUED CONTRIBUTOR
It’s been another crazy year for us, and not in a good way. Mrs C broke her ankle in two places so needed a fair bit of recovery time and physio.

Then she managed to ruin a planned week of annual leave by getting appendicitis and having to have surgery to whip the offending organ out. And whilst she was in for that they did a CT and found a malignant tumour.

So we’ve been through the cancer journey and she’s recently had a huge operation alongside the other treatments (I managed to get her home on xmas eve, thank god). Due a scan and some bloods next month and we’re hoping that she’ll get the all clear. Fingers crossed, eh?

So that’s why I’ve been absent for the best part of the year. As well as holding down a full time job I’ve been a nurse, a cook, a cleaner and solo parenting the boy. We thought 2024 wouldn’t be as bad as 2023 but it turns out we were on the darkest timeline. Roll on 2025, we’re coming out fighting 🥊

I am so glad you're back!
And I am so sad about what happened to you and your family, but I hope everything will be better for this year.
I cannot really translate my thoughts but I really wish you the best.
 
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