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Eulogy to Deb: This is Ripley, Signing Off

Posted on August 30, 2015 by dolly61

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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A Celebration of Deb’s Life by Tiu

Posted on July 26, 2015 by dolly61

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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Park Avenue Beat

Posted on February 1, 2015 by dolly61

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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My break up with Vinnie

Posted on July 26, 2014 by dolly61

Well he’s gone and I’ve made the decision the break up is permanent. I need to start off by being very clear about this. Chemotherapy is an invaluable tool in fighting cancer either killing it completely or providing some palliative … Continue reading →

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Get the cannoli ready – he’s coming back

Posted on June 27, 2014 by dolly61

“Excuse me? Say that again?” The nice young doctor at A&E continued to look bemused and repeated “There’s something weird about your X-ray. The stent you had fitted has … Gone.” I mentioned the stent last time. It’s a three … Continue reading →

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The sigh of relief of DOOM

Posted on June 7, 2014 by dolly61

When will I learn? It’s embarrassing. I love a good horror film and I know how they work. Our hero leans against the wall after a particularly scary encounter, blows out a huge sigh of relief and BANG my popcorn … Continue reading →

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Well MY Nostromo has an Entertainment deck …

Posted on December 31, 2013 by dolly61

I’ve just been rereading the post from January 2012 called “Dolly has a Condition” and it made me smile. A bit wryly at some bits to be fair. Maybe the little chat with cancer on the beach was a bit … Continue reading →

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When Dolly met Kevin – a love story

Posted on December 15, 2013 by dolly61

So the scan results were good in that its not the cancer landing on a major organ in the little roulette game it’s playing in my lymph system.  Whatever the tummy and back pain is can be halted by various … Continue reading →

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The CT scan – a handy cut out and keep guide.

Posted on November 28, 2013 by dolly61

Hello, sorry I’ve been a bit quiet recently.  I’ve been both busy doing legal paperwork, which is now pretty much sorted, and coping with a bit of back/tummy pain which has had me reaching for the various pills and potions … Continue reading →

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Blue bird of Happiness….

Posted on October 14, 2013 by dolly61

OK I fibbed about the weekly update but in my defence I’ve had a frozen shoulder and blah, blah ….I went for an X-ray on Friday because when you’re in my position there’s always a bit of an “oh, let’s … Continue reading →

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