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Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: jameslindsay on December 05, 2010, 08:36:33 am

Title: From the heart
Post by: jameslindsay on December 05, 2010, 08:36:33 am
Morning. It has been a long time since I posted on here as I have been experiencing some life changing times. I won't bore everyone with all the boring details but I would just like to say a HUGE Thank You to many of you on here that have proved yourselves over and over again as being true friends. Both Kenny and I are overwhelmed at the kindness, love and generosity you have shown us and it is appreciated.

I now look forward to taking part on this fantastic site and getting to chat to all my old pals. Thanks again, you are amazing!  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Hilarysmum on December 05, 2010, 09:04:26 am
Hi James nice to see you back, hope all is well.  hM
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Sandy on December 05, 2010, 09:33:10 am
Keep posting, your input is part of the fabric of the site, people come and go and make thier mark but its nice to have somewhere to air your views and ask for advice, we both think of you two a lot, sounds silly but it keeps us focused on what we have.......hope 2011 pans out better for you both.....keep posting....... :wave: :wave:
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Daveravey on December 05, 2010, 10:28:33 am
I did wonder where you'd disappeared to, so it's nice to see you back again James 
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: sheila on December 05, 2010, 11:38:59 am
I was about to ask where you were but last time I did that it was bad news. Welcome back!
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: doganjo on December 05, 2010, 11:47:00 am
Good to have you back, James.  You are both welcome down here anytime, you know that.  I'm sure Liz would love to show off her new house to you too!
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: JulieS on December 05, 2010, 12:12:43 pm
Welcome back James  :)
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Post by: JD on December 05, 2010, 12:18:43 pm
Good to have you back James,
JD
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: little blue on December 05, 2010, 12:44:31 pm
 :wave:  great to have you back on TAS James.  its been a tough year for you... here's hoping 2011 is where it goes right  :)
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: HappyHippy on December 05, 2010, 01:35:37 pm
To quote someone much more eloquent than me,
"Man's greatest glory lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall"Sending hugs, love and lots of good wishes to you and Kenny, if there's anything I can do just let me know  :-* :-* :-*
Karen x

Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Rosemary on December 05, 2010, 02:38:07 pm
 :bouquet:Hope 2011 is the best year yet for you and Kenny.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Brucklay on December 05, 2010, 10:18:31 pm
I've missed you tooo! Alway look out for your post as a fellow goat person - hope things pick up for you - wiish I was closer to help if help needed x
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: jameslindsay on December 05, 2010, 10:36:34 pm
Thanks everyone for the kind words and welcome. Life for that past few months has been hard and with thanks to the recession my business has gone down the tubes. Now as my home is part of the business I am left with one huge nightmare. However, I am refusing to get depressed despite all the crap that is going on around me. The biggest nightmare is having to re home my animals and those of you who know me know that these animals are my life! Now I have said it, you all now know.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: RUSTYME on December 06, 2010, 12:15:10 am
hello James ,
  I did wonder if that was what has happened , but I didn't want to pry or ask questions that were maybe too personal .
I am so sorry for you mate that this has happened , I know how much effort you put into it all , and that the animals were and are, very much a part of your life .. part of who you are !!!
 I really hope that you can get your animals sorted into new homes somehow , and that you and Kenny can get through all of this and find somewhere else to start again , whatever that may be .
 I know you will do the best for your animals , as you always have before . Life can be a bastard at times mate , but the bad times do pass , and I hope yours do soon .
I have had to start from scratch a few times in my life , and it is hard ... very hard . But it can be done , and you do get through it all and become stronger .
 I wish you all the luck in the world mate , it is time you had some of the good type  !!!!

cheers

Russ
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Gordon M on December 06, 2010, 01:36:35 am
James,
I am so sorry to hear your news. Life can be a real bitch at times and no matter how much hard work and effort you put into things, the wheels do fall off occasionally. As Russ says, you will bounce back stronger and I have to agree with him on that point. Keep the chin up and don't let problems (as bad as they may seem at the time) spoil your enjoyment of life.
Gordon.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Rosemary on December 06, 2010, 11:01:57 am
If we can help with animals, even on a temporary basis, let me know.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: egglady on December 06, 2010, 11:17:56 am
currently have john sourcing wood for the goat shed!!!!!!

keep smiling boys, like everyone else says, it WILL improve.  Been there so i speak from experience :]
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Sylvia on December 06, 2010, 01:26:09 pm
If we can help with animals, even on a temporary basis, let me know.

Me too, if you need foster parents. I can travel to get them.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Sylvia on December 06, 2010, 01:28:06 pm
Just realised where you are!! I'm sure folks nearer will help out. Otherwise I can only hold you in my prayers.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: woodlandproductsfife on December 07, 2010, 10:58:35 pm
wb James, keep the chin up bud!!!!!!!
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: HappyHippy on December 08, 2010, 09:26:14 am
James, like everyone else I have space & would happily look after your animals. I've even got a spare room (NOT for the animals ;)) if things get to that stage  :-\
But - you'd have to put up with my 4 kids  ;) :o ;D
Take care & know that we're all wishing you well
Karen xxx
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: plumseverywhere on December 09, 2010, 09:38:40 am
Hello James
good to see you back here. You've been a great source of information and support to me, especially when I was new to all of this. I would like to be here for you now, as I now we all would  :)
you're a lovely person and I'm just so sorry that this has happened to you  adn kenny, life is so cruel to very good people sometimes  :'(
you take care and I'm sending you lots of love
Lisa xx
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: woodlandproductsfife on December 09, 2010, 11:31:01 am
life's cruel unless your a politician!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Daveravey on December 09, 2010, 03:19:57 pm
You can say that again   :-\
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Jackie on December 09, 2010, 03:59:32 pm
Welcome back James we have missed you on here  ;D
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: jameslindsay on December 09, 2010, 04:44:37 pm
Thanks to everyone for their support and kindness.  :)
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: bigchicken on December 09, 2010, 07:44:26 pm
James What a bummer thats life. If I can help in anyway however small let me know.
Title: Re: From the heart
Post by: Brucklay on December 09, 2010, 10:24:43 pm
I hope santa is really good to you this christmas - you obviously deserve it - although we've never met, I feel I know you a little and hate the thought of a like minded person having a hard time - best wishes Clare PS we're a bit far north but we have a caravan!!! but almonst submerged in snow!!