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Author Archives: dolly61
Eulogy to Deb: This is Ripley, Signing Off
The beautiful eulogy given by Beverly Edgington at Deb’s Funeral on 10 June, 2015, inspired by the words of remembrance of her friends, family and acquaintances, seems a fitting way to conclude the ‘Not Quite Ripley’ blog: Daughter, Sister, Aunty, … Continue reading
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Deb’s Farewell
As spoken by me, Nic Cottham, at Deb’s funeral: I’m pulling up my Big Girl’s Pants, as Deb would say. I am also putting on my old lady’s spectacles. Deb used to say that I would need them too one day … Continue reading
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A Celebration of Deb’s Life by Tiu
I would like to share with you here the beautiful words of remembrance of Tiu de Haan, the celebrant at Deb’s funeral which took place at Lytham Park Crematorium on Wednesday 10th June, 2015. I will also share the other … Continue reading
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The Last Day and a Good Death
I’m Nic. I have been a close friend of Deb’s for fifteen years. For the last four, I have been one of the crew members on the Nostromo, if you will. I accompanied the protagonist as she lived with (don’t … Continue reading
Push button beds, finding out more about ascites from business end and words you don’t want to hear during a procedure.
Hi Gang, oh hang on let me just (zzzzzppp) that’s better just adjusting my lovely hospital style bed to the “sitting upright” position. Too far? (ppppzz) Oh there you are! Well I’ve been busy as a busy thing here. The … Continue reading
A few wonderful hellos and a couple of sad goodbyes and I learn a new word for another symptom
I know, I know, I haven’t blogged for ages and the promise of every Sunday seems to have gone out of the window but from now on let’s just say I will blog when I have something I think is … Continue reading
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Spring is in the air and our heroine purchases a Thermos flask …
A while ago I waved off a couple of special people who had turned up with a bunch of beautiful flowers, some Singapore noodles, loads of gossip and some tight as anything hugs. It was great. I sometimes get so … Continue reading
Well it seemed like a good idea at the time …
A few long, long weeks ago I decided that I might as well give this fibre optic broadband a go. A quick search showed that my service provider offered it in my area so I contacted them to asked for … Continue reading
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Park Avenue Beat
Well it’s Sunday morning so I’m here again. My sleep patterns are a little crazy at the moment so I’ve actually been awake since just before 5am and have spent the time wisely. The Sunday papers have been downloaded and … Continue reading
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A Bag for Life – A User’s Guide
This post is all about colostomies. You have been warned. So – colostomies. I’ll categorise the post so that those who have done a search might find something of interest and assistance from a veteran of 7 months. Those of … Continue reading
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Not Quite Ripley 