Stop putting stuff off. (1 Viewer)

[Jim]

On another thread this morning, I told you the sad news that Les had died. It was painful reading Les's Last post here.

Stop putting stuff off. Do it now while you can. None of us knows what's around the corner.

 

[kevenh]

He (Les) mentioned only recently beginning to get his pension too
I didn’t know him, but hope that didn’t mean his motorhoming travels were a recent start.
RIP

 

[A S R]

Linky no worky Jim.

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[kevenh]

Linky no worky Jim.

Oh! Yes, it’s busted. The first posted link has a link is to Les’s profile so that’s a way to his posts. His last post describes his upcoming travels
Edit: corrected where to find Les’ profile

 

[Swifter]

Link is here .

Tam n pups winter trip 2022

Stunning pics Tam, dogs looking very happy, you must be very happy to be on the road again👍

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

 

[Riverbankannie]

Link is here .

Tam n pups winter trip 2022

Stunning pics Tam, dogs looking very happy, you must be very happy to be on the road again👍

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

I am hoping that the phrase “I have only just got my pension” was in jest at the news of impending great grandchild making him feel old.
Looking at his profile, he seems to have had many happy years sailing, caravanning and motorhoming so hopefully his wife has many happy memories to comfort her.
For Les, maybe a nice way to go, in the place he obviously loved, for Sandra, I hope some family have been able to fly out to her.
But Jim, you are right. You never know what is around the corner, sieze the day!

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[Stewart J]

Your “last post here” link is not working Jim

 

[dryad]

grab life while you can, we really do only have one bash at it unless there is reincarnation, but don't bank on that..

 

[The Wino]

Only 66 it's nothing these days. The more I see about clebs dying at ages getting nearer me the more I think Jim is right. We're just finishing a big kitchen extension and the temptation is to not spend on anything else for a while but I think I'm going to crack on with planning a long pencilled in trip to Aus/ NZ

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[Bailey58]

Stop putting stuff off. Do it now while you can. None of us knows what's around the corner.

I very nearly said the same in Emmit's post on the good news of Mrs Emmit. Pretty much why we bought a new van 9 years ago after my recovery from NHL.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Sorry to hear the news about Les, I hope his family can get out to comfort his wife.
I know I have mentioned this before but I have been telling my clients for years that you only have one crack at life and forget ‘bucket lists‘ buckets leak, but really think what you really want to do if you you only had a year left and get doing it, then, when next year comes what’s really important for you to do and go and do it.
It amazing that when a person lives a life with a purpose they live longer, healthier and more enjoyably, so guys and gals, just sit and think for 5 minutes and say to yourself “ what’s the most important thing I want to do this year” and get on and do it ! Whether it’s motorhoming towards the sun or flying to Aus, or NZ just get on and do it, no pockets in shrouds.

 

[Janine]

Having survived all life has thrown at me since I was a child, I don't have a bucket list.

My eff-it list, however, is quite long

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[Chris]

Having survived all life has thrown at me since I was a child, I don't have a bucket list.

My eff-it list, however, is quite long

I have a list like that.

It’s more eff them than it, but the same thing I guess.

Wise words from Jim though.

I really hate hearing about the demise of Funsters

 

[DC4JC]

I cannot agree more with this post.
We came back from Portugal on 4th October. My wife had been a bit breathless and a bit of a nagging cough, which had been reported to the GP in may, but checked and given the all clear.
Long story short , we saw the consultant last Thursday and he has confirmed she has lung cancer, in both lungs, with traces in the lymph nodes and liver.
Devastating doesnt cover it, I havnt cried as much in my life. So unfair, shes not even drawn her state pension yet.
Our lives have changed forever.
We have a new van on order for delivery Feb/March next year? At the moment Im going with it, as she wants to. But who knows.
So I would reiterate, do it while you can, create memories not savings accounts, because in the blink of an eye it can all be taken away.

 

[Blondi]

I speak from painful and recent experience.

Pete was diagnosed with Low Grade Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in July last year. We were told it was localised, highly treatable, and although not curable, he could carry on planning for our future.

Despite numerous rounds of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy, it kept reoccurring, and spreading. It eventually passed to his brain, and he passed away, almost 12 months to the date of the original diagnosis.

Devastating is the only word, for me and our family, and I cannot imagine how Les’s wife is.

So, yes, I endorse Jim’s plea, get out there and do what you can, while you can. You think you know what the future holds, but you really don’t…..

Di x

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[bobnick]

Didn't know the chap but it's always sad to hear of anyone passing. R.I.P sir.

 

[Phill D]

I very nearly said the same in Emmit's post on the good news of Mrs Emmit. Pretty much why we bought a new van 9 years ago after my recovery from NHL.

We did exactly the same 10 years ago now ,
Ordered a new motorhome as my wife was undergoing treatment for NHL I chucked in work the day her initial treatment was completed .
We still don’t do enough but the last 20 years has been good to us.

 

[Bailey58]

I cannot agree more with this post.
We came back from Portugal on 4th October. My wife had been a bit breathless and a bit of a nagging cough, which had been reported to the GP in may, but checked and given the all clear.
Long story short , we saw the consultant last Thursday and he has confirmed she has lung cancer, in both lungs, with traces in the lymph nodes and liver.
Devastating doesnt cover it, I havnt cried as much in my life. So unfair, shes not even drawn her state pension yet.
Our lives have changed forever.
We have a new van on order for delivery Feb/March next year? At the moment Im going with it, as she wants to. But who knows.
So I would reiterate, do it while you can, create memories not savings accounts, because in the blink of an eye it can all be taken away.

So sorry to hear that news. It is heartbreaking when first told the extent of the diagnosis. I really hope the treatment is swift and successful. The NHS despite their problems are very effective when it conmes to serious conditions.

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[Feltwell]

I'm immortal - Well, so far anyway!

I look at the example of my father-in-law, 65 and only fully retired for 6 months before he very suddenly died - and I think "Don't put it off, you just never know". But I also think that whatever any of us adults get is a blessing - there are kids dying every day that never get the chances and experiences we have had, so whatever you've had be grateful for it. I hope that for Les's family, and anyone else that's had a bereavement, that they can look back and celebrate all the positive things that person has done & experienced in whatever time they've had.

 

[Bailey58]

I was trying to think of another time that quote was mentioned and it just came to me. Back in 1968 my old boss at Hornsey Town Hall retired to Hastings and wrote to me after I'd gone to the Faroes for the first time. His last sentence was "to the young ones gather ye rosebuds while you may, to the old ones It's later than you think". He died of a heart attack within 6 months of leaving London for the south coast.

 

[carolyn]

I agree with Jim, that’s why I retired at 55 and Nick at 60. My Mum was dead at 55 and my Dad at 61 as was Nick’s Dad so the odds are not in our favour so we live for now. We are fortunate that we both had jobs we loved that give us good pensions as well.

Poor Les and his family left behind.

Back from holidays less than a month and we’re off again in 2 weeks.

You’re a long time dead as my Mum always said when she was encouraging us to get on and live life. She knew what she was talking about of course having had breast cancer for 10 years

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[Feltwell]

I got news today that an old work colleague had died from cancer - he was about 58 I'd say. A few years years back my cousin, only 5 days different in age to me, died 2 weeks after getting a cancer diagnosis. I'm 50 and would love to stop work for good at 55, but also don't want to be in the position where I have a long life and run out of money. Therein lies the eternal dilemma.

I'm stopping by 60 though, come hell or high water!

 

[DBK]

I couldn't agree more Jim. I try and achieve something every day, no matter how minor it might be. Learning a language or a new skill keeps the brain and body active. A day spent doing nothing is a day wasted.

 

[Feltwell]

I'm trying at the moment to go interim - the thought being that if I'm successful, I can take time off between assignments and try and get some leisure time in the gaps, and gradually increase that until I eventually retire. It was a gamble packing in a permanent job, though it was one that I hated, in the end I concluded that life was too short to be miserable.

If it doesn't work out - well I can go back to permanent management work, or I could even go and do something totally different like get my HGV licence and drive for a few years. I'm quite tempted to get a more task based job to be honest.

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[TUCANO]

I did not know the guy but l feel for his family.
RIP young man.

 

[jezport]

My Dad died before he got to draw his pension. Lately I've had a number of health issues so I'm now seriously considering selling my business and retiring. It will be hard for me to relax and switch my brain over to leisure mode!

 

[DBK]

My Dad died before he got to draw his pension. Lately I've had a number of health issues so I'm now seriously considering selling my business and retiring. It will be hard for me to relax and switch my brain over to leisure mode!

Be careful, suddenly switching off can have risks. Have something to keep you busy when you eventually retire. It doesn't matter what it is, learn to paint, research the family tree, anything as long as it isn't watching daytime TV!

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[jezport]

Be careful, suddenly switching off can have risks. Have something to keep you busy when you eventually retire. It doesn't matter what it is, learn to paint, research the family tree, anything as long as it isn't watching daytime TV!

I help with a scout group plus I've loads of hobbies.

 

[Simon Select]

I never met Les but I hope it was peaceful and I hope he had a great life x

 

[GMLS]

On another thread this morning, I told you the sad news that Les had died. It was painful reading Les's Last post here.

Stop putting stuff off. Do it now while you can. None of us knows what's around the corner.

You are so right Jim. Thanks for the post. We all need a reminder now and again. Got a meeting with my boss on Friday to talk about my ambitions and plans. I'm nearly 58 and don't plan to be figuring in his plan for too much longer.

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