Yes I am still about!

[adt70hk]

Hi all

Just got in from the daily visit, my coffee rewards card is full again so next one is free, so a huge free coffee coming up me thinks lol

I am both surprised and so, so grateful for the very kind words, support and help from you all.

Asked Ian to kindly change my name? Wait for it!

Must thank in no order, John, Chris, Ian, Al and Andrew who contact me on regularly to have a chat and keep up my moral.

It's much, much appreciated. Thank you

Bob

You're welcome Bob!! Good to have you back!!!

ATB.

Andrew

[BattleshipBob]

You're welcome Bob!! Good to have you back!!!

ATB.

Andrew

And thank you!

[Andy T]

Battleship Bob, love it!

[boatman]

YES Bob very good name very adapt for you as you are building battleships an is that a purdy cat in your avater ? as i thought you would have had a big ship in it but as long as you are happy an we hope your mum is managinein
chris jen

[Guest]

Bob, sorry to hear about your Mother and the problems you are having to endure. I had the same with my Father but his was bowel cancer and incontinence plus having to work a night shift did not help matters - come in from work, clean him up, 1 hour playing breakfast time then settle him down with the tv while I caught a few hours sleep then repeat for lunch and evening meal. You do have my full sympathy.
BattleshipBob errrr! you do realise that in some quarters the name Battleship refers to that old woman that used to complain and shout at you for playing football in the street - every community had one :smiling5: .....
And have the Stugs finally been reverted to the stash cupboard, or will we be seeing the occasional one?
Keep us informed of your progress not only on the bench but with your Mom.
Cheers
Mike.

[stillp]

Welcome back Bob, but sorry to hear about your Mum. It seems a strange thing to say, but I was lucky, my Mum went quickly.
Pete

[adt70hk]

And thank you!

RIP bobthestug!!:crying::crying:


Long live BattleshipBob!!! :smiling2::smiling2:

[BattleshipBob]

Welcome back Bob, but sorry to hear about your Mum. It seems a strange thing to say, but I was lucky, my Mum went quickly.
Pete

Hi Pete, not strange at all. My wishes too.

[BattleshipBob]

Bob, sorry to hear about your Mother and the problems you are having to endure. I had the same with my Father but his was bowel cancer and incontinence plus having to work a night shift did not help matters - come in from work, clean him up, 1 hour playing breakfast time then settle him down with the tv while I caught a few hours sleep then repeat for lunch and evening meal. You do have my full sympathy.
BattleshipBob errrr! you do realise that in some quarters the name Battleship refers to that old woman that used to complain and shout at you for playing football in the street - every community had one :smiling5: .....
And have the Stugs finally been reverted to the stash cupboard, or will we be seeing the occasional one?
Keep us informed of your progress not only on the bench but with your Mom.
Cheers
Mike.

Hi Mike

Met a few battle-axes lol. I will make more StuG but who knows when?? Hope my post has not brought back sad memories

[Airborne01]

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,

Lots of things I want to say but I don't want the words to sound trite. My empathy and sympathies are with you my friend.
Steve

[Airborne01]

Sorry to hear that life is giving you and your loved ones a rough ride mate. I had thought you’d gone a bit quite.

Never thought I would hear you turn your back on the StuG but I suppose times change as do tastes.

As for a new username……CaptainBob has a nice ring to it ?

Captain Bob is (seriously) my Bitter of choice at my local!
Steve

[BattleshipBob]

Lots of things I want to say but I don't want the words to sound trite. My empathy and sympathies are with you my friend.
Steve

Thanks Steve