5Yr plan - am I crazy?

[Phillip]

Go for it Di, speak to you Thursday.

[Ianb]

Good to see you back on our Forum Di!
Was briefly watching a video the other day about a teenager who wanted to sail alone around the world, and noted that he actually chartered the boat that he used. Maybe that is an easier and quicker way to get on the water, and then you can keep the van.
Any offers folks?

[Phillip]

I'm sad to report that last week Di had a stroke.

Di is now back in palliative care and has major communication problems.

But she is still posting on her blog site with great effort. You can post encouragement here...

http://diannesbucketlist.wordpress.com/ ... e-biggies/

Just mention that you are a Top Hatter when you post.

Alternatively, post here and I will copy and send to Di's email.

[frank]

That's no good. Sorry to hear about what's happened . I've enjoyed reading your posts Di and wish you all the best.
My thoughts are with you, Frank.

[Shaun]

Hello Di,
Your dream boat "MICO" that you was thinking of buying this time last year is now on a mooring between Phillips Top Hat & mine on the Camden Haven River, bought by a local family a couple of months ago & sailed down from QLD, quite bizarre!, all the best,
cheers
Shaun

MICO moored on the Camden Haven River.

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[Phillip]

Shaun,
Sort of wondered why her name seemed familiar.
Do you know who brought her?

Best wishes for the new year.
PS I got that grant, so 3 cabinets to do!

[Phillip]

I have to inform members that Di is not doing too good.
I have attached her post of today for your information.

Dianne L posted:

Hello everybody, I am letting you know that the blackdog is biting and I feel like I’m going downhill quickly.
I am having a bad few days and I don’t think it will be long before I am back in hospital.
I am feeling much weaker and visitors would be nice. Not fun any more

I am feeling much weaker and visitors would be nice. Give me a call.

First diagnosis in August 2013 they gave me 6 to 10 months now 22 months and I’m really not sure if I will make my birthday.
The pain killers make me dozy and sleepy and not much fun.
I have tried to be as fun as possible for as long as possible but time is coming to an end I think. It is just getting too hard.

​​Best Regards
Dianne

Phone: 0418 152 388

[Phillip]

I regret to inform members that Di is now very sick.
This is a copy of her blog posted today.


Still here, just

by Dianne L
I am getting weaker and less able, pain is increasing. Trying to plot an exit, or a retreat back to hospital.
I am sleeping most of the time, but finding it harder to cope with just me and drug-addled brain.
Some visitors are good and give me a lift, most are just an effort and I don't see now. even email is becoming unpalatable.
I will probably head back to the Wesley hospital. Losing my voice makes everything so hard.
Phone calls are almost impossible now. I am losing weight quickly now so hopefully the end won't be too long.

[Phillip]

Dianne is now in Hospital in a Palliative Ward and may move to a Hospice this week.

[storm petrel]

Sorry to hear this...