tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post7560028734589571328..comments2024-03-10T00:00:31.355+00:00Comments on BRIAN SIBLEY : his blog: A DATE TO REMEMBERBrian Sibleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-45420986155022698162009-05-12T22:02:00.000+01:002009-05-12T22:02:00.000+01:00As in 'You dirty rotten swine 'flu, you!
I reckon ...As in 'You dirty rotten swine 'flu, you!<br />I reckon it has been over-hyped by the media.SharonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769107190148944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-71316809102900142572009-05-12T08:25:00.000+01:002009-05-12T08:25:00.000+01:00Yes, GD, but you had ice cream because you'd had y...Yes, <B>GD</B>, but you had ice cream because you'd had your <I>tonsils</I> out. In my case... Oh, well, better not go there...<br /><br />The current swine fear <I>is</I> a bit anxious-making - as I was swabbed to check I wasn't going be bringing MRSA into the hospital with me, I couldn't help but wonder (worry) what I'd be taking <I>OUT</I> with me afterwards...Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-32447608726394839232009-05-12T00:27:00.000+01:002009-05-12T00:27:00.000+01:00Well, I remember ice cream when I had my tonsils o...Well, I remember ice cream when I had my tonsils out.<br /><br />Congratulations again for actually getting into a hospital. My local medical centre seems to be in lockdown at the moment because of the possible snoutbreak and don't want anyone coming near them.Good Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789861569691613179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-6822638386329226642009-05-12T00:12:00.000+01:002009-05-12T00:12:00.000+01:00BOLL, RENA FAN and GOOD DOG - Thanks, guys! Are yo...<B>BOLL</B>, <B>RENA FAN</B> and <B>GOOD DOG</B> - Thanks, guys! Are you <I>sure</I> about the ice cream, GD?Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-49814045509286844242009-05-11T21:20:00.000+01:002009-05-11T21:20:00.000+01:00Congratulations to the pair of you. Having been in...Congratulations to the pair of you. Having been in relationships that have barely lasted nineteen days, the thought of nineteen years bowls me over.<br /><br />Don't go getting worried about the surgery. Think about the ice cream you'll get afterwards.Good Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789861569691613179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-52306123904016584442009-05-11T20:04:00.000+01:002009-05-11T20:04:00.000+01:00Conrgatulations! I hope you'll celebrate many more...Conrgatulations! I hope you'll celebrate many more anniversaries together. And, Brian, good luck with the surgery!Rena Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267521494122135515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-73006253394859528192009-05-11T19:04:00.000+01:002009-05-11T19:04:00.000+01:00Good luck Mr B. We'll be thinking of you...Good luck Mr B. We'll be thinking of you...Boll Weavilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858122220880954456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-23346134607393364802009-05-11T17:19:00.000+01:002009-05-11T17:19:00.000+01:00GILL comments...
"Congratulations both, and good ...<B>GILL</B> comments...<br /><br /><I>"Congratulations both, and good luck Brian for the 'go ahead' and then the surgery.<br /><br />Much love."</I>Thanks, Gill. Fingers crossed!Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-18545436607360986212009-05-11T16:02:00.000+01:002009-05-11T16:02:00.000+01:00Yes, the wait is frustrating...
Another anniversa...Yes, the wait is frustrating...<br /><br />Another anniversary blog? Probably an event best kept evergreen in the memories of those who were there: i.e., David, myself and the lads from the rugby team! That was a joke... OK? <I><B>Joke!!</B></I>So very sorry your brother's birthday meal has had to be cancelled. Since we share the same God, I'll offer up a prayer for his safe-keeping and a hopeful outcome.Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-1888372661209029372009-05-11T15:29:00.000+01:002009-05-11T15:29:00.000+01:00What a shame you've got to wait another couple of ...What a shame you've got to wait another couple of days to find out if it's Green for Go on the Op front.<br />I wonder if there will be another anniversary blog in a month's time...<br />Thanks for the good wishes re my brother. He was hoping to get out for a couple of hours this evening to have a meal with the family. Unfortunately, he's been scheduled for surgery instead (and I've had to update my 'Happy Birthday' blog to him.)SharonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769107190148944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-5019115127021974302009-05-11T14:47:00.000+01:002009-05-11T14:47:00.000+01:00PS: SHARON - We'll be thinking of your brother, Da...PS: <B>SHARON</B> - We'll be thinking of your brother, David, and hoping that the treatment will prove effective.<br /><br />PPS: <B>BITTER ANIMATOR</B> - On a more flippant note... Forgot to mention that there was a total absence of Tony Bennett! But two sweet assessment nurses who did their very best to answer all my questions and allay my anxieties.Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-21052889626046618722009-05-11T14:41:00.000+01:002009-05-11T14:41:00.000+01:00Just back from the hospital (after just three-and-...Just back from the hospital (after just three-and-a-half hours - which is good because they warned it could take 4-5 hrs!) but won't know until Wednesday afternoon if (a) the blood tests etc are OK for a go-ahead and (b) there's a bed available. Supposing it's 'Yes' to both those questions then it's in at 6:30 am and under the knife sometime during the morning...<br /><br />Frankly, I'm <I><B>TERRIFIED!!</B></I>Thanks, <B>Everyone</B>, for your lovely messages. David and I very lucky because we have <I>three</I> anniversaries: today; another one in a month's time, marking the day on which we -- well -- anyway, <I>another</I> one; and a third on the date of our Civil Partnership that is not yet two year ago...<br /><br />And why not? After all, the Queen (the <I>other</I> Queen that is) has two <I>birthdays</I> and we're easily as 'regal' as she!Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-62860102881531238432009-05-11T12:29:00.000+01:002009-05-11T12:29:00.000+01:00Congratulations, good health, and all blessings to...Congratulations, good health, and all blessings to you both!Ryan Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156634290115527701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-88916093675388265342009-05-11T10:47:00.000+01:002009-05-11T10:47:00.000+01:00Best wishes from all at the Ascot Hippodrome. The...Best wishes from all at the Ascot Hippodrome. The first Metaxas is on you!<br /><br />Roger & Sheila<br />Bormsiv: That thing with the bass drum and crash cymbal that accompanies the punchline of an old music hall joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-26611363137040332702009-05-11T09:38:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:38:00.000+01:00Congrats Mr.S!
Can't say your plans for the day ...Congrats Mr.S! <br /><br />Can't say your plans for the day would have been my first choice exactly but then I've never been all that romantic so what would I know? In the right lighting, with a little bit of Tony Bennett, perhaps being sized up for a hernia operation will be quite delightful.<br /><br />I do hope it all goes well.Bitter Animatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617537816971588380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-73923510931669993352009-05-11T08:37:00.000+01:002009-05-11T08:37:00.000+01:00Congratulations to you both and good luck for toda...Congratulations to you both and good luck for today - and Thursday. You're going to be really fit for those Artistico evenings after they've sorted you out!<br /><br />Elaine - we didn't meet Iain, but we'll drink to him and you today too. Looking forward to September.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-70701490516854301992009-05-11T08:26:00.000+01:002009-05-11T08:26:00.000+01:00Many congratulations to you both - I wish you many...Many congratulations to you both - I wish you many happy years to come and lots of good times to share in the future.<br />Coincidentally, it's my brother David's 59th birthday today and as he is, unfortunately, seriously ill, my thoughts will be very much with him in hospital.<br />But, my thoughts will also be with you Brian, hoping that you pass the assessment and finally get your op. out of the way.SharonMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369769107190148944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-3799125271340502772009-05-11T07:42:00.000+01:002009-05-11T07:42:00.000+01:00Well done to both of you ! I've only known you as ...Well done to both of you ! I've only known you as a two but "What a great thing it to go through life in the company of the right person" as Fezziwig said (or at least he did in 1970 version)Boll Weavilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858122220880954456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-16126366190537872892009-05-11T07:21:00.000+01:002009-05-11T07:21:00.000+01:00Congratulations for that 19 years... and good luck...Congratulations for that 19 years... and good luck with that hernia!Arts and Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747217179477869995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-81702761110470909962009-05-11T06:06:00.000+01:002009-05-11T06:06:00.000+01:00ELAINE - We'll raise a glass to your Iain tonight,...<B>ELAINE</B> - We'll raise a glass to your Iain tonight, too. See you in August: we're there (God and Thursday's surgeon willing) from 19 August to 9 September and (as I think you know) Roger and Sheila are there around that time, too.<br /><br /><B>DAVID</B> - Thanks for <I>not</I> saying, "It feels longer!" ;-)Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-4616610038649383202009-05-11T00:20:00.000+01:002009-05-11T00:20:00.000+01:00Now I should have been the first to respond ~ but ...Now I should have been the first to respond ~ but never mind.<br />What can I say, I'm touched (well I would have to be now wouldn't I?) Here's to more happy sailing, and thank you for the journey so far.David Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274046456243875879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-47986751285221071162009-05-11T00:18:00.000+01:002009-05-11T00:18:00.000+01:00Arrive 28th Aug am
Will also have a drink for Iai...Arrive 28th Aug am<br /><br />Will also have a drink for Iain as today was his birthday [knew there was another reason why I think you two are such special people] <br /><br />ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-24273091447058637292009-05-11T00:10:00.000+01:002009-05-11T00:10:00.000+01:00Thanks, Elaine! When will you be in Emporios?Thanks, Elaine! When will you be in Emporios?Brian Sibleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395103557170474777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28039080.post-57142081652141961492009-05-11T00:08:00.000+01:002009-05-11T00:08:00.000+01:00Will have a drink to both of you tonight.
[but wil...Will have a drink to both of you tonight.<br />[but will do it in person at "Artistico" later this year<br /><br />ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com