Me on Monday | 30 January

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It was a week of wintry weather, of Tilly needing a shower after her daily walks and heartbreaking news.

I had some routine blood tests, all within the normal parameters
A friend joined Tilly and me on one of our walks
I fitted draft excluder tape around our backdoor, simple to do and immediately blocking the drafts
The Boy was invited for a taster session at our preferred Sixth Form – downside, there is already a waiting list – upside, there are only two students ahead of him on it
We had brunch with my sister-in-love

His name was Steen | our Danish friend died on Saturday night
The Boy went out for pizza with a friend

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Published January 30, 2023January 29, 2023

8 thoughts on “Me on Monday | 30 January”

Carole R. says:

January 30, 2023 at 9:51 am

I am so very sorry to read of the death of Steen. My sincere condolences to you, Ruth.

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Carole R. says:

January 30, 2023 at 9:53 am

I am so sorry to read of the death of your friend Steen. My sincere condolences to you,Ruth.

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1. Ruth says:
  
  January 30, 2023 at 1:18 pm
  
  Thank you so very much.
  
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Mary-Lou Burma says:

January 30, 2023 at 12:48 pm

How heartbreaking to hear of the passing of your friend, Steen. I remember it was only recently that you had a posting about his diagnosis. Too young.

Fingers crossed that the other 2 ahead of TB for the sixth form decide to go elsewhere. Recently my friend was #6 on a waiting list for a house & within a month, she moved to #1 – so it can happen. 🙂 Yeah for good results on the blood work. We use draft excluder tape & film on windows & doors. It certainly does cut those north west winds coming across the field.

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1. Ruth says:
  
  January 30, 2023 at 1:21 pm
  
  Thank you … we are still shocked and upset by the news that Steen has died. He was a wonderful man, full of joy, humour, wit and kindness. It was a privilege to have called him our friend.
  
  I am hoping for the same thing re the Sixth Form waiting list!
  The draft excluder tape is utterly brilliant!
  
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Deb says:

January 30, 2023 at 2:28 pm

I’m so sorry to hear that your friend has died. Too young to leave this world.
Fingers crossed for the waiting list to shrink – having worked in admissions in a school I know that waiting lists can change daily and I hope that he reaches the top very soon.

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1. Ruth says:
  
  January 30, 2023 at 7:34 pm
  
  Thank you … and I do indeed have my fingers crossed!
  
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