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Happy Birthday Dark Have a super day

Hoping all goes well Cassie Make sure she drinks enough, I know from experience the awful effects of dehydration, and older people are notorious for not drinking enough.

Good Luck

LOL They still have summer school, though it isn't a part of the course I've chosen. I've always loved art, writing and poetry. I am already so into the free courses. Because of my circumstances they can allow for me to do my assignments online and have a home visit for the examinations. Progress eh? The OU is very good academically as its next after Reading and that is very good. It's also where Stuby is at Good to see you here Xtro and everyone gets a hug Hugs all round

Hey All Thanks to all, I'm doing some of the free courses they offer, to get me into the mood. It's interesting and absorbing. I lose track of time. Thanks Conner Good to see you here

Great story Unc. Different and gory and entertaining, you're on to a winner with more of these.

Happy Birthday Magnet Hope you have a blast!

Thank you Shelly May I ask what you do day to day? Just curious My first psychologist was a first class prick (excuse language) My second was just recently, he couldn't have made it easier for me. He made an out of hours visit with my doctor. And didn't sit asking me questions. It was more observation. I baked most of the day after showing them around the farm. I made tea and cakes and cooked them a dinner. It was relaxing and friendly with no pressure to speak about me at all. It was also on a Sunday, so they both gave their time up for me. I'm looking forward to next visit. Hope you feel better soon Shelly, and if you need an ear please email me. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving too

LOL More calling you Unc? Too funny! You're an amazing man Unc, never doubt that. I got my pressies by the way, I've put the birthday ones away, until it's time. Thank you so much for everything, you mean so much to me, hope you know that?

Hey folks Well it's term time again for Stuby, and I have to find something to focus on. So to that end, and still on the track to better myself, hold on wait for it. I've signed up to the Open University to do full time study. The three courses combine to give me a BA (honours) degree in 3-4 years time. I'm doing Art and Humanities, which has a creative writing path. Because it's the Open University I get to study at home, and have online tutoring, I can even take the exams that way, because of my circumstances. So a new life change to focus my thoughts on. Onwards and upwards! Hope everyone else is doing okay?? Hugs all round

What can I say KC? Huge hugs and just the biggest thank you Awesome story, I loved it.

Happy Birthday Podga Make it a good one

I'm with Lacey I sing my head of to 'I am the Walrus', probably because my head is THAT screwed LOL

Again the wise words, But your music still sucks

I put this here, instead of my blog for everyone to read. A Selfless Man. I have wanted to write this for a long time, yet I didn’t think I could do this man justice. Now, well, I feel that it needs to be said. So ladies and gentlemen raise your glasses and give a round of applause, for the most incredible man we all know as Comicfan, Wayne or just ‘Unc’ to me. Every single day (internet allowing) he greets us with ‘hello’ and ‘have a good day’. Despite the long hours of work his work day , looking after his dad, followed by his endless hours doing beta and editing work , on top of that doing so much more for GA. Then again, on top of all this he still has time to spend his time and money sending out cards and gifts to his friends. Always reaching out, always giving his all, selflessly. He is extra special to me, we share a similar past, a past filled with pain and abuse, but he taught me to rise above it, and I am getting better day after day. Personally, he has had so much bad luck. Firstly, his dad becoming ill, and he’s had to take care of his father. A lot of it from people he wanted to be with. Someone to be that special person in his life, spend some time with, only to be verbally abused or ignored. Then after all this, there is his work, putting in long hours with constant shift changes. His car has given him a lot of trouble too. But what hurts him the most is not being able to keep in contact with his friends, here on GA and on FB. He spends his money on essentials, but he spends his extra cash on cards, gifts and postage. He even goes as far as to include my friend, Kate in the loop to thank her for bringing the packages he mails out to me. So you see? Unc gives his all, to reach out to us and give of himself and his time freely. AND Unc, one last thing to add, with Stuby by my side, I will still snog your face off!

Hey all Yeah Tim, we can all see the differnce, you are so much better. Keep it up. We are all here if you need us. Hugs all round

Hey all Good to see you all reaching out for each other, we all need it. I'm finally figuring out what Christmas means to parents. A whole lot of stress about what to get who? I've got Stuby's mum and dad and sister, so far I have Stuby one thing and I'm stuck. I've got Lil Q, and Frosty,Nephy,Marzipan,Lily and Elezbed and Bleu. Thats just off the top of my head. Don't tell Unc, but I dont have a clue what to get him, I've done comics and Yorkshire and recipes LOL. I would love it if you all gave me your addresses so I could send you something. Even if its only a card. Thanks for yours Jo . I dont give out addresses to anyone else without prior permission, and I dont send out unnecassary post either. It's birthdays if I know them or a Christmas card or gift. I hope everyone is doing good. Me and Stuby are good too. Hugs All

Ya know sometimes ya great Yettie? You actually sound intelligent Hope it doesnt last, I much prefer the nutter you are. I have to have my daily fix of GA whether I post or not, I have to see who's said what, and how everyone is. Not going to 'like' that music though. Our music tastes are so different, just mine is better, nothing to cry about Ya know I think the world of you dude. Keep smiling

Happy Birthday Brian

That is very cool Thank you for sharing

I laughed so hard when I read this in Comics blog. Couldn't say it there, have to say it here, a saying I picked up from Bee. Sucks to be you! Love ya really James Just was too funny.

Don't you dare stop sending them to me, Stuby and Kate! I can't believe someone would complain about that. Unc you're a treasure, and never ever a pest. And don't you dare start beating yourself up about this either. Or I swear I'm coming after you with a size 13 goth boot mister.

I love a lot on the list but singing is my main one. I sing from getting up at 4:45 most days, and every minute I can through the day. I am not saying I can sing I probably sound like I'm stood on a baby. But I sing anyways

Hey folks Bee I am so sorry, It doesnt seem like a year ago. Did you ever frame the card? I know what he meant to you. So I really do feel for you. There is nothing anyone can say or do to ease your pain. Only time can fix that. Try to focus on what you loved about him, not the end. All you are feeling is part of the grieving process. If you didn't love him so much you wouldn't feel how you feel. So please don't feel guilty. I want to hug you but I know it isn't what you need. Time will heal Bee I promise you that. Joe, I too try to keep myself "up" it isn't easy, I don't always succeed, but I keep trying. I have been asked why Stuby never writes here about my depression. It's because he understands that this is part of my therapy, my way of dealing with everyday crap. My way of reaching out to others and helping them as they reach out and help me. I never think about being gay, it's a part of me, but it doesn't have to be all I am. I don't want to think about being depressed either. What I do think, is that I should concentrate on my amazing boyfriend, who is always there for me, always loving and giving. I am the luckiest man in the world. So please try to keep "up". Hugs all

Hey all Hi Joe We miss you when you're not around. I know how easily depression can make your emotions dip. I can be sitting on skype with Stuby. One minute laughing my head off the next dipping down so much I want to cry. But having Stuby there lifts me back up again. Apart from the love he gives me, there is also a kick up the arse too. So chuffed about your girlfriend, I really hope it works out. And if it doesnt hopefuilly you will still have a friend. We all know how good it is to have a rant, or a moan here. Helping each other helps ourselves. So bring it on dude Hugs all round PS I was so excited last night, nothing major lol. I won a bid on Ebay for a brand new leather jacket for Baz. £30? Bargain lol. Another crimbo pressie sorted.