Just an update for all concerned

[Grumpy Old Codger]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Forum,

It is with pride and satisfaction that I can report the following news today.
I had another (how many??) PET scan last week and it was today, at 10.30 am I had the follow up consultation regarding the results. I was called out from the waiting room to come forward and meet with my consultant, who was actually happy to see me. This jovial greeting aroused my suspicions straight away, as we hadn't seen eye to eye over the past year. So in we went to his consulting room and the atmosphere was a little 'reserved' shall we say. He started with a pleasant opening gambit of 'Hello, you're looking good' This caught me off guard, especially when he went on to say 'It's all good news, you're 100% clear. Best result from the scan for a long time'!!!! Get that, it's all gone and life can proceed as sort of normal! Well almost, as eating is still a challenge but we need challenges in our life to give it meaning. Anyone else out there who has been there, or is on this path in life, there is hope and there is a solution. Don't give up or feel you're alone, you have friends.
I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to all for the support and help I have received from the various members of this forum.

[rainman]

That is good
now make planes for leaky Texas

[Grumpy Old Codger]

Plans have been made but it depends on this bloody chinese flu virus. Going to USA - 14 days isolation - return to UK - 14 days isolation plus the fun bit in the middle. Thats a long time off work when you're self employed. As I said earlier in another post, I need to get all my shit sorted properly this time. 2 failed attempts already but third time lucky!! Here's hoping...

[Mad Dog]

Wonderful. You’re a tough grumpy old codger!

[Grumpy Old Codger]

Wonderful. You’re a tough grumpy old codger!

Whatever happens, I'm always a Grumpy Old B'stard...🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Mad Dog]

It’s a privilege we’ve earned for our years in service. Personally, I sometimes take pleasure in asserting it even when I’m not all that bothered.

[BREEZE]

CONGRADULATIONS TO YOUI am glad for you ,you fought andf won give youre self a pat on the back(better yet come on over to leaky so we can ALL "pat"you on the back

[Grumpy Old Codger]

I know just what you mean. It's the 9 grand children - all girls - that just love to suffer the grumpy persona. The parents think they are horrible....just wait until home time! They are angels through and through I think??

[Mad Dog]

They are angels to you, nothing else matters.

[barbagris]

I think the Grumpy bit is reserved for special occasions. He is however one of the last of the "Stiff Upper Lip, Lie in a dark room and think of England" brigade.

That or Mrs Grumpy Old Codger has strict rules and an iron fist approach. Actually I am pretty sure of this bit. ;-)

[Tripps]

Glad to hear the news. I had you confused with a different grumpy bastard from south Florida, similar name, but it escapes me at the moment.

[barbagris]

I think - upon closer inspection - you will find a "whole bunch" of grumpy old <expletive> among us.
It is, I believe, a rite of passage.
And if not, well a shed load of younger folk are in for one hell of a shock.

btw never bet against Mrs GOC "sniffing out" Bathtub Gin in a Steam Engine rally surrounded by Hog Roast and other such wonderful olfactory temptations, let alone Welsh Anthracite and steamed hydrocarbon lubricants (which are, as we engineers know, aphrodisiacs). Yes I can find the cider tent alone - but the Gin tent -------- Mrs GOC has a genuine gift.

[EasTexOutlaw]

Old n Grumpy (Randy)

[Tripps]

Thanks, couldn't remember, anyone have contact information for him?

[Mighty Mouse]

Great news my friend.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[EasTexOutlaw]

Great to hear this! And you’re right. There’s always hope and never ever give up.

[Mexican]

Great news!!!!

[idk]

Great news. I'm still hoping to get over there next year when these stupid covids have gone away.

[Tripps]

They expect it to fade by 2050 or so.