Yes I am still about!

[BattleshipBob]

Good afternoon chaps

It's been a long time since I last posted, that long I cannot remember?

Thought I would update you all, if you are interested. If not sorry!

The majority of my time has been taken up with visiting mum in hospital. She appears to be slowly deteriorating especially her mental state. The hospital are looking to discharge her into a care home for whatever time she has. I am demanding a scan to see how much the tumour is spreading. It's now almost impossible to have a sensible chat when I visit and it's heart breaking. But nothing I can do.

Now a surprise,a change of modelling as well. I have decided to concentrate on ships and am selling my StuG kits and most of the books. Will have to think of a new name lol

Have done a bit more on the Hood in relation to sorting out the terrible hawses bow and stern. Next first use of milliput to make hopefully new ones.

That's it folks,

[Graeme C.]

Bob, Sorry to hear about your Mum, family come first mate, don't worry about posting, we will all be here when you have time. Take care mate.

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry to hear about your mum Bob. Hope that goes as well as it can. As to the name, got to stay as BobtheStug…….we’ll wonder who you are otherwise…..

[Jim R]

So sorry to hear of your mum's declining health. A heartbreaking thing to deal with.
All the best with your move into ship modelling. Just keep saying to yourself over and over again "No tracks", otherwise you're gonna get into one hell of a mess :rolling:

[Richard48]

Good to.see you Bob and sorry about your mum.You must keep a few Stugs chum.I got rid of lots of my kits and regretted it and buying my Shermans etc again.
Best wishes to you from Richard

[langy71]

Sorry to hear of your sad news Bob, It's absolutely horrible to have to watch a loved one deteriorate like this..stay strong buddy,
As for a new name, may I suggest ....'BobtheHood'..

[adt70hk]

And he's back!!! Got to stay the change in focus had come as a HUGE surprise!!

[Ian M]

Good to see you back on the forum.
I did joke a while back that you should change your handle to Bob the boat builder, bit long though.

[Nicko]

Welcome back Bob. It's a really horrible situation, but I'm sure we're all here to support you if you need it.

Nick

[Dave Ward]

Bob,
It's devastating to see a parent gradually disappearing, the person you love becoming more unresponsive and distant. My Grandmother & Mother followed the same downward path. Never an easy time - you must take care of yourself, too easy to sink into a depression..................
I reckon the release of all your StuG stash will have a bad effect on the market - a glut!
All the best
Dave

[Mickc1440]

Good to hear from you again Bob. Not an easy time for you and the family, we went through it with my dad a few years back. Bob the builder maybe but no that’s taken

[AlanG]

Maybe now you're into floaty things. Username could be Bobupndown

[BattleshipBob]

Many thanks all

I just feel that my lovely, beautiful mum is slowly disappearing. I know she's in there but I cannot reach her anymore. Ripping my heart out.

I will build more Stugs but I can build one without the plans and once you have built one? Ships are far more challenging, well for me anyway.

As for a new name, will have a good old think!

Bob

[Allen Dewire]

Oh Bob, not good news at all. It must be hell on your mental state, knowing there isn't very much you can do. My thoughts are with you and Julie and please take care of each other. As for the StuGs, you had too many of them anyway, my friend. We all head in different directions at times and floaty stuff ain't too shabby either. As for a new moniker.......'Bobtheboat' hasn't been taken yet, has it?...

Allen

[BattleshipBob]

Oh Bob, not good news at all. It must be hell on your mental state, knowing there isn't very much you can do. My thoughts are with you and Julie and please take care of each other. As for the StuGs, you had too many of them anyway, my friend. We all head in different directions at times and floaty stuff ain't too shabby either. As for a new moniker.......'Bobtheboat' hasn't been taken yet, has it?...

Allen

Hi Allen

Thank you

Great minds think alike, that's one of my ideas??