Helzibob Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got an email today from the blood cancer donor register. Turns out I could be a match. Had to give them a medical history, complete a consent form and now I just wait and see. Watch this space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got an email today from the blood cancer donor register. Turns out I could be a match. Had to give them a medical history, complete a consent form and now I just wait and see. Watch this space! I certainly don't know the history here, but , the very best of luck to you and all involved YAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got an email today from the blood cancer donor register. Turns out I could be a match. Had to give them a medical history, complete a consent form and now I just wait and see. Watch this space! That's a real 'yay'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I certainly don't know the history here, but , the very best of luck to you and all involved YAY I have been on the register for years with no contact at all. I would be donating to a complete stranger if it turns out I'm a close enough match. So, just have to wait and see and I'll potentially have to donate either stem cells (a bit like giving blood) or bone marrow (more invasive and involves an operation and general anaesthetic). I'm happy to do either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I have been on the register for years with no contact at all. I would be donating to a complete stranger if it turns out I'm a close enough match. So, just have to wait and see and I'll potentially have to donate either stem cells (a bit like giving blood) or bone marrow (more invasive and involves an operation and general anaesthetic). I'm happy to do either. a huge YAY to you Helzibob, you have to keep us updated, sounds like some publicity to the donation set up wouldn't go amiss either, good luck and all the very best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 a huge YAY to you Helzibob, you have to keep us updated, sounds like some publicity to the donation set up wouldn't go amiss either, good luck and all the very best Thank you. Anyone thinking about registering, here's the link. It takes no time and all you need to do is a couple of cheek swabs. https://www.dkms.org/en/register Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thank you. Anyone thinking about registering, here's the link. It takes no time and all you need to do is a couple of cheek swabs. https://www.dkms.org/en/register thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) I have been on the register for years with no contact at all. I would be donating to a complete stranger if it turns out I'm a close enough match. So, just have to wait and see and I'll potentially have to donate either stem cells (a bit like giving blood) or bone marrow (more invasive and involves an operation and general anaesthetic). I'm happy to do either. A friend had experimental treatment a couple of years ago and basically it saved her life after a few years of hell with false remissions and relapses. Since the treatment she has gone back to having a normal life, and when she got married last year she invited the donor and did a double page article in the EEN about it to help raise awareness. It's a bit like science fiction as it changed her blood type and affected her DNA. But she doesn't give a hoot about that, she's alive. Edited August 23, 2017 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I got an email today from the blood cancer donor register. Turns out I could be a match. Had to give them a medical history, complete a consent form and now I just wait and see. Watch this space! That's a genuine YAY moment. Well Done Helzibob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Thank you. Anyone thinking about registering, here's the link. It takes no time and all you need to do is a couple of cheek swabs. https://www.dkms.org/en/register Says it's only for people in the US, do you have another link? And good for you by the way Edited August 23, 2017 by ManMoth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Says it's only for people in the US, do you have another link? And good for you by the way Sorry, thought I'd given the uk one. https://www.dkms.org.uk/en/register-now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 A friend had experimental treatment a couple of years ago and basically it saved her life after a few years of hell with false remissions and relapses. Since the treatment she has gone back to having a normal life, and when she got married last year she invited the donor and did a double page article in the EEN about it to help raise awareness. It's a bit like science fiction as it changed her blood type and affected her DNA. But she doesn't give a hoot about that, she's alive. What a fantastic story. So good to hear when it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Got called a "laddy" (yes, yes, 2 d's) on the train yesterday and the guard asked to see my 50+ Scotrail card. Chuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Absolute Radio this morning. The Cure followed by Big Audio Dynamite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 No work today, no university today, lie in, off to the gym later and I've finally found the name of a song I like that I've been looking for for ages. Great day so far. It's Nena - 99 Red Balloons by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 No work today, no university today, lie in, off to the gym later and I've finally found the name of a song I like that I've been looking for for ages. Great day so far. It's Nena - 99 Red Balloons by the way. it's only been out 35 years. The German versions 99 Luftballons in case you were wondering [emoji38] Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) it's only been out 35 years. The German versions 99 Luftballons in case you were wondering [emoji38] Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk It's because it was in German I couldn't understand the lyrics, literally all I could hear was "99" but even then I wasn't sure about that . In my defence I only heard it a few months ago. I randomly found it when I was watching a video of "Happy songs that have dark meanings"... ... it was #1 . Edited October 2, 2017 by peter_hmfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 No work today, no university today, lie in, off to the gym later and I've finally found the name of a song I like that I've been looking for for ages. Great day so far. It's Nena - 99 Red Balloons by the way. Good to hear. Probably still going better for you than some of these poor people in Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Good to hear. Probably still going better for you than some of these poor people in Vegas. Sorry for sounding like a hall monitor Morgan but you probably shouldn't bring a disagreement from one thread to another. Don't want to see you getting into bother bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Sorry for sounding like a hall monitor Morgan but you probably shouldn't bring a disagreement from one thread to another. Don't want to see you getting into bother bud Fair point Ian. Just annoyed me. Didn't even know that was in the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Fair point Ian. Just annoyed me. Didn't even know that was in the rules. I'm pretty sure it is but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) I'm pretty sure it is but I could be wrong. Well, it probably is [or should be] and in that case I apologise in advance. Thanks Ian, appreciate your advice Edited October 2, 2017 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well, it probably is [or should be] and in that case I apologise in advance. Thanks Ian, appreciate your advice No problem bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I won a Facebook competition where I get a free meal for 2 including drinks every month for a year. That made a crappy Monday much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I won a Facebook competition where I get a free meal for 2 including drinks every month for a year. That made a crappy Monday much better. I'd happily take that! Well in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Good to hear. Probably still going better for you than some of these poor people in Vegas. First you use the Rooney drink driving / cheating thread for petty point scoring, now you're exploiting the worst shooting massacre in US history to score petty points on a football thread dedicated to being happy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 My sister had a baby today, her 2nd via IVF, a girl called Skye. I'm so chuffed for her, her husband and son. It might've taken a lot more intervention and heartbreak but they're now got their perfect family of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 2 hours ago, Helzibob said: My sister had a baby today, her 2nd via IVF, a girl called Skye. I'm so chuffed for her, her husband and son. It might've taken a lot more intervention and heartbreak but they're now got their perfect family of 4. See you on the seethe thread when you agree to babysit p.s. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, iantjambo said: See you on the seethe thread when you agree to babysit p.s. Congratulations Thankfully they live in Australia so that won't happen very often ??. They came over for a month in the summer. I was on the seethe thread then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Sitting at the lights outside Doctors pub only to see the 1998 Scottish cup final on the screen , that made me smile ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Sitting at the lights outside Doctors pub only to see the 1998 Scottish cup final on the screen , that made me smile ?? I’m smiling cos you’re smiling mate! See if you’re stuck in Forest Road much longer? Nip into Sandy Bells and have a pint for me will you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Helzibob said: My sister had a baby today, her 2nd via IVF, a girl called Skye. I'm so chuffed for her, her husband and son. It might've taken a lot more intervention and heartbreak but they're now got their perfect family of 4. Magic! Some days it's just good to be alive eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Helzibob said: My sister had a baby today, her 2nd via IVF, a girl called Skye. I'm so chuffed for her, her husband and son. It might've taken a lot more intervention and heartbreak but they're now got their perfect family of 4. Only one thing to say and it’s Delighted to hear good news anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I'm about to board the Manly ferry then get smashed in about all this pinot noir I picked up down Yarra Valley last week. Yay. Seriously though, some genuine happy stuff going on further up this thread. Keep up the good work folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 02/10/2017 at 18:09, Morgan said: Good to hear. Probably still going better for you than some of these poor people in Vegas. Forgot about this. Disgraceful stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yesterday I got a gin advent calendar. Yay indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 The Hearts weren't so good today but for the first time ever I got a win in the half time draw, 2nd, £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 On 16/11/2017 at 20:20, Helzibob said: Yesterday I got a gin advent calendar. Yay indeed. 1 hour ago, Helzibob said: The Hearts weren't so good today but for the first time ever I got a win in the half time draw, 2nd, £100. Your week! Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Off work for two weeks, going to the Hearts vs Ross County game, Borat is on in about 2 hours, finished an essay that's due for mid-December, actually looking forward to getting stuff done from Monday onwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Student Loan refund. Turns out I overpaid by a fair bit. Christmas is now completely covered. Going to spoil my two boys rotten. About time a bit of luck went my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 8 hours ago, Morgan said: Your week! Brilliant. I know. This week will likely be a shocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Nearly the Christmas break. Off for 2 weeks. 5 weeks and counting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 11 hours ago, Der Kaiser said: Student Loan refund. Turns out I overpaid by a fair bit. Christmas is now completely covered. Going to spoil my two boys rotten. About time a bit of luck went my way. Everyone of my fronds who I know have paid off their student loans overpaid it seems like it is a flaw in their system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 We always use Tescos home delivery and I got my beat upgrade yet. Asked for a litre of whyte and Mackay but there was none left. The litre was on after and actually £2 cheaper than a bottle. In place of the litre in got 2 bottles. YAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Stephane Adam liked one of my FB comments. Life is now complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, Salad Fingers said: Stephane Adam liked one of my FB comments. Life is now complete. Same happened to me a couple of months ago, indescribably thrilling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) On 11/20/2017 at 00:13, Der Kaiser said: Student Loan refund. Turns out I overpaid by a fair bit. Christmas is now completely covered. Going to spoil my two boys rotten. About time a bit of luck went my way. Lucky for some! Worked out that I'm about 15 years away from paying off mine Edit - When I'm in my 40's, I'll make sure to check that I haven't overpaid! Edited December 8, 2017 by tian447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Just heard The Waitresses. First time this year. Now it feels like Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 3 hours ago, tian447 said: Lucky for some! Worked out that I'm about 15 years away from paying off mine Edit - When I'm in my 40's, I'll make sure to check that I haven't overpaid! I don’t even seem to be making much of a dent in mine and I graduated 16 years ago ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 36 minutes ago, Helzibob said: I don’t even seem to be making much of a dent in mine and I graduated 16 years ago ?. mine should be cleared in the next 2 or 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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