just got the phone call, grateful that I got to see him yesterday
Yep. Love that he was still gigging on the saxophone right up to his choice of surgery.Good article. JV is a good human. I wish him well and hope he remains positive.
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Three days out from his cancer surgery, James Valentine faced a choice
The ABC Radio Sydney presenter was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in December. Two doctors "who both know best" gave him two different options.www.abc.net.au
Some really strong quotes from his 22yo daughter Kitty in there.![]()
Graham Thorpe: Former England cricketer took own life, family confirms
Warning: This interview covers themes of suicide and depression which some may find distressing. If you are affected by this story, please visit sky.com/viewersupport - former England and Surrey cricketer Graham Thorpe died at the age of 55www.skysports.com
Wasnt expecting to read this.
Very brave of the family to come out so openly pretty quickly about it.
Really sorry to hear this Twiz. Hope you and the family are doing ok.just got the phone call, grateful that I got to see him yesterday
One thing I noticed while in Sydney last week is that almost everyone be it on the plane, train, train station or even just walking up the road, all have earbuds in and all eyes on their phones.
The art of conversation everywhere seems to be a thing of the past. People seem to live in their own world and no one else is allowed in. I was a bit gobsmacked by how no one talks to anyone.
This cannot be good for mental health. No one to share problems or good news with.
Its certainly changed a lot since I was there last which was just prior to Covid.
One thing I noticed while in Sydney last week is that almost everyone be it on the plane, train, train station or even just walking up the road, all have earbuds in and all eyes on their phones.
The art of conversation everywhere seems to be a thing of the past. People seem to live in their own world and no one else is allowed in. I was a bit gobsmacked by how no one talks to anyone.
This cannot be good for mental health. No one to share problems or good news with.
Its certainly changed a lot since I was there last which was just prior to Covid.
I see shit like this often at concerts and major events. Same as you guys, I wonder why merkins just don't soak it up ?Agree. This is how we roll nowdays
I just stumbled onto this thread and couldn't help myself to add to it.I see shit like this often at concerts and major events. Same as you guys, I wonder why merkins just don't soak it up ?
Sad twizzle. 99 is a good innings. A lot of memories no doubt.Said goodbye to my dad today, he would have been 99 in two weeks but he may only have a day or so if he makes it through the night
I knew it was coming and he had a fair innings, still hard not to get emotional when you see someone waste away and barely recognizable.
IIRC they had to make it illegal to look at your phone whilst crossing the road, simply because people were getting hit by buses. Or maybe they were thinking about it.I just stumbled onto this thread and couldn't help myself to add to it.
A few years ago I was waiting at a pedestrian crossing and I watched this young bloke texting on his phone whilst he was walking....he walked half way up a removals truck ramp before he noticed what he had done.
Lame I now but you had to be there and watch him go red faced, looking around to see if anyone was watching. At this point he noticed me and gave an embarrassed smile.