disjointed Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 4 hours ago, opinions4u said: As if terminal lung cancer isn't enough, along with "it'll go away on its own" Bell's palsy, I now seem to have labyrinthitis. At least it helped mitigate the drum at Wimbledon ... https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/01/have-i-got-yet-another-disease/ If the McWhirters were still about I would give them a ring for you to see if you qualified for their book. It also explains when in conversation with you I tended to get shuffled to the right hand side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 I was diagnosed with lung cancer six months ago. Half of those diagnosed at the same time are now dead. https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/half-of-those-diagnosed-at-the-same-time-i-was-are-now-dead/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Maybe the big bad pharmaceutical company is going to help me die of old age instead of lung cancer. https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/14/how-the-drive-for-profit-might-save-me/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 The BBC film A Time to Live is worth an hour of your time. https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/18/a-time-to-live/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 The crack cocaine of travel loyalty programmes and how I might even get a freebie to New Zealand if I'm still alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 9 hours ago, opinions4u said: The crack cocaine of travel loyalty programmes and how I might even get a freebie to New Zealand if I'm still alive. Is the link missing from this O4U? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 3 hours ago, disjointed said: Is the link missing from this O4U? Yup. https://travelinhopeblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/27/racking-up-the-loyalty-points/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 Outbound flight complete - first class to Boston.Manchester to London blogged about here:https://davestringertravels.com/2017...delays-flight/London to Boston blogged about here:https://davestringertravels.com/2017......-yeah-baby/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 The Neymar transfer fee is enough to employ over 2,000 well salaried specialist cancer researchers. https://davestringertravels.com/2017/08/03/the-simplicity-of-money-for-cancer-research/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 When the drug stopped working, this shit became real. https://davestringertravels.com/2017/09/06/tumour-returns-well-that-explains-my-discomfort/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hey O4U... I can't get to the blog (blocked by work laptop) but that headline is terrifying. I hope you're OK mate. Stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Ackey said: Hey O4U... I can't get to the blog (blocked by work laptop) but that headline is terrifying. I hope you're OK mate. Stay strong. Hoping I'm fit enough for the Ashes! But yes, the inevitable just got more inevitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) My mutated gene has brought me hope. But my Ashes dream might just be over. https://davestringertravels.com/the-bad-news-the-good-news-the-bad-news/ Edited October 2, 2017 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosa Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Aw, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 End game. https://davestringertravels.com/2018/01/11/the-end-of-the-line/ We'd better make the Checkatrade final and win the glorious trophy now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 hours ago, opinions4u said: End game. https://davestringertravels.com/2018/01/11/the-end-of-the-line/ We'd better make the Checkatrade final and win the glorious trophy now. Sorry to hear that O4U not sure what to say, but keep the faith and take care Hope Latics can help to make the next few months a little more bearable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLivo Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 It makes for difficult reading and I can’t and perhaps wouldn’t like to imagine what you’re feeling, but I hope all those things you wish happen this year, do. All the best with your treatment, and I guess, quite optimistically one thing to consider is that, after reading about a Spanish prisoner who woke up in a morgue this week after being declared dead by 5 doctor’s, you’re not down until you’re out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) On 1/11/2018 at 8:28 PM, opinions4u said: End game. https://davestringertravels.com/2018/01/11/the-end-of-the-line/ We'd better make the Checkatrade final and win the glorious trophy now. Yeah, was a tough read that. Really feel for you Dave. If anything else, I reckon you'll cram as much as you possibly can into the time you have left. Don't ever stop being positive, no matter what. You probably don't grasp quite how inspiring you are*. * I've read that back and can't help feeling it might be patronising. It honestly isn't, just wanted to add a supportive message. Edited January 15, 2018 by Frankly Mr Shankly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 43 minutes ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said: Yeah, was a tough read that. Really feel for you Dave. If anything else, I reckon you'll cram as much as you possibly can into the time you have left. Don't ever stop being positive, no matter what. You probably don't grasp quite how inspiring you are*. * I've read that back and can't help feeling it might be patronising. It honestly isn't, just wanted to add a supportive message. I've not taken it as patronising. My mindset is positive from the point of view I can accept death. Not sure about the dying bit that cones before it. The original "see the world" intentions are pretty much gone. Travel is getting tougher. But there's no depression. I'm fairly tappy with what I've got and have started dishing out a bit of cash to the kids, which is immensely satisfying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 12 hours ago, opinions4u said: I've not taken it as patronising. My mindset is positive from the point of view I can accept death. Not sure about the dying bit that cones before it. The original "see the world" intentions are pretty much gone. Travel is getting tougher. But there's no depression. I'm fairly tappy with what I've got and have started dishing out a bit of cash to the kids, which is immensely satisfying. "Dad" is that you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 11/01/2018 at 8:28 PM, opinions4u said: End game. https://davestringertravels.com/2018/01/11/the-end-of-the-line/ We'd better make the Checkatrade final and win the glorious trophy now. Fucking Hell mate that makes devastating reading. Your positivity is an inspiration to all you are a true hero mate! Keep Fighting you absolute legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 25 minutes ago, oafcprozac said: Fucking Hell mate that makes devastating reading. Your positivity is an inspiration to all you are a true hero mate! Keep Fighting you absolute legend Youre in good company. Just had Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan randomly follow me on Twitter and say much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Nice shout out on Head for Points the other day too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Nice shout out on Head for Points the other day too! Yes, I jumped from 150 reads a day to nearly 4,000. A bit of a shame I can't travel far these days given that it's meant to be a travel blog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 23 minutes ago, opinions4u said: Yes, I jumped from 150 reads a day to nearly 4,000. A bit of a shame I can't travel far these days given that it's meant to be a travel blog! Send me your points and I'll do the travelling for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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