Lulu
Active Member
Hello again to all Big Trailie members
I have sadly been conspicuous by my absence from the forum and Big Trailie events for some time now. This is because I have not had any time lately for either getting out on the bike or for browsing the forum, as I have been very involved in caring for my elderly father who has been unwell and in need of support for some years now. Sadly, he passed away last week, one week after suffering a massive stroke. It has been a hugely difficult and sad time for me, but I am consoled by the thought that he is now in peace and his suffering has ended. The funeral takes place at the end of next week. There has been a lot to do (as ever in these situations) sorting out his affairs, but I am hoping to get back on the bike over the coming summer months, and to start making a contribution to the forum again (though hopefully not with my usual mis-adventures!).
Throughout the past difficult years my friend and fellow forum member, Chris X, has been by my side supporting me, including an all night vigil at the hospital during my father's last night on this planet. He also kept the home fires burning, dealing with much of the household tasks, and welcoming me home from the hospital with a much needed glass of wine when I was at my lowest ebb. I am eternally grateful to him and don't know how I would have managed without him. The good news in all this gloom is that we plan to get married at the end of August, and all Big Trailie members will be welcome to join us for a celebratory drink at the end of the day (if you arrive by bike the drink will be on us!!!). Details will be forthcoming soon.
So this is both a very sad post and a very optimistic one. We were hoping dad would be at the wedding, but we know that he was so happy that we had got together and were planning the marriage. He described Chris as an 'exceptional' person and he was right.
Apologies for a long and emotional post, but I wanted everyone to know why I had not been contributing to the forum or attending any BT events.
Love to all.
Lulu
I have sadly been conspicuous by my absence from the forum and Big Trailie events for some time now. This is because I have not had any time lately for either getting out on the bike or for browsing the forum, as I have been very involved in caring for my elderly father who has been unwell and in need of support for some years now. Sadly, he passed away last week, one week after suffering a massive stroke. It has been a hugely difficult and sad time for me, but I am consoled by the thought that he is now in peace and his suffering has ended. The funeral takes place at the end of next week. There has been a lot to do (as ever in these situations) sorting out his affairs, but I am hoping to get back on the bike over the coming summer months, and to start making a contribution to the forum again (though hopefully not with my usual mis-adventures!).
Throughout the past difficult years my friend and fellow forum member, Chris X, has been by my side supporting me, including an all night vigil at the hospital during my father's last night on this planet. He also kept the home fires burning, dealing with much of the household tasks, and welcoming me home from the hospital with a much needed glass of wine when I was at my lowest ebb. I am eternally grateful to him and don't know how I would have managed without him. The good news in all this gloom is that we plan to get married at the end of August, and all Big Trailie members will be welcome to join us for a celebratory drink at the end of the day (if you arrive by bike the drink will be on us!!!). Details will be forthcoming soon.
So this is both a very sad post and a very optimistic one. We were hoping dad would be at the wedding, but we know that he was so happy that we had got together and were planning the marriage. He described Chris as an 'exceptional' person and he was right.
Apologies for a long and emotional post, but I wanted everyone to know why I had not been contributing to the forum or attending any BT events.
Love to all.
Lulu