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Today represents a milestone which we never thought we would see back in Nov 2016. It is 5 years to the day since I was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 lung cancer and 3 years, almost to the day

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Finally, after being without an internet connection most of the day, I am able to post this.

TODAY'S UPDATE:

Well, I'm pleased to say that going into the hospital that bit earlier proved fruitful. Jennifer was sitting in a chair next to her bed when I walked in and the moment she clocked me, her whole face lit up.

We may not have been able to carry on a full blown conversation, but we did manage a good 15 minutes or so of 'connection' across the hour of my visit. I showed her some of the photos that I'd left the other day, and she was able to name the dogs and recognise some of the locations such as on our trips to the Isle of Lewis and to France.

When a nurse came in and one of the other patients asked what was for lunch, the answer of "fish and chips" got Jennifer smiling - it really hurt me to have to break it to her that as she's still not able to swallow properly, she'd be limited to a pot of yogurt or custard. A look of disappointment spread over her face, accompanied by a forceful "Oh!".

I'm really amazed at her progress - long may it continue.

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That does sound a lot better than the news from your previous few days. But there is a long recovery road ahead. A few ups and downs but hopefully more up days than others,

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Just noticed that the SELOC Isle of Man trip is finally back on for this year, 1st week in August.

Booked my place, and believe there are still 2 places left for what is a fantastic, fun, social trip on some of the best driving roads in the UK. Some members on here booked too ( @Colin P and @CocoPops for instance), so get in quick if you fancy it.  Boat leaves Liverpool early Friday morning, back Tuesday afternoon.  Can't wait to catch up with everyone from past trips, and meet some new owners too.

Usually some nice activities lined up (previous have included a track session, go-karting, quad biking in the forest, etc) and a good get together each evening over a nice meal. Plenty of time to do your own thing and explore the beautiful roads, scenery and beaches of the Island. It really is a stunning place if you haven't been.

God doesn't want me, and the Devil isn't finished with me yet.

 

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Yep, can’t wait! Really looking forward to it.

I’ve got family on the island too.

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Me too despite not having a Lotus this year, but seeing as I organised it for about 5 years I have special dispensation 😁

Blessed with the competence to be a slave to the incapable.

Currently without a Lotus, Evora 400 Hethel Edition in Racing Green with Red leather and 2010 Evora N/A in Laser Blue and 1983 Lotus Excel LC Narrow body in Ice Blue all sadly gone.

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Please turn up in an Oooooodi just to keep @C8RKHhappy.

Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers.
Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats.
Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow
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1 hour ago, CocoPops said:

Please turn up in an Oooooodi just to keep @C8RKHhappy.

Please don't @Colin P as I'd miss chatting with you! Also, given their appalling reliability I have now tow bar to pull you back to the hotel. Vorsprung Brokedown Teckinal as they say.

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My comments and observations are my own, invariably "tongue in cheek", and definitely, sarcastic in nature. Therefore, do not take my advice, suggestions, observations or posts seriously or personally and remember if you do, do anything, that I may have suggested, then you have done this based solely on your own decision to do so and therefore you acknowledge responsibility and accountability (I know, in this modern world these are the hardest things for you to accept) for your actions and indemnify me of any influence, responsibility, accountability, or liability, in what you have done. In other words, you did it, so suffer the consequences on your own!

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One for @C8RKH

Multi use… :lol:

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Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers.
Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats.
Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow
Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel

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TODAY'S REPORT:

I'm very pleased to say that today was a continuation of yesterday.

Jennifer was again sitting in her chair, which being next to the window into the ward corridor means that she can 'monitor' the comings and goings, and today proved that she wasn't just reacting to movement without being able to focus fully on what was actually going on. As I walked down the corridor, there were a couple of nurses just ahead of me and as they passed by the window I could see Jennifer looking at them and her head turning to follow their progress. As I arrived at the window, she looked straight at me, her eyes opened wide, but as I continued past on my way to the nurses' station to sign in, I was then greeted with an "Oi!",:thumbsup: .

I'd say that about half of the following hour consisted of fairly lucid and coherent 'chat' interspersed with several karaoke sessions as she accompanied the piped music in the background, and she wasn't just following the song that fraction of a beat behind like some of us do,:rolleyes: , oh no, Jennifer was right there with the melody and lyrics and occasionally slightly ahead in anticipation.

I truly believe now that she has turned the corner and as Hercule Poirot would say, "ze leetle grey cells they are forming une idée".

More of the same again tomorrow please Jennifer.

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1 hour ago, CocoPops said:

One for @C8RKH

Multi use… :lol:

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Brilliant. That means my Evora cover will fit the Coxster GTS. Happy days....

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My comments and observations are my own, invariably "tongue in cheek", and definitely, sarcastic in nature. Therefore, do not take my advice, suggestions, observations or posts seriously or personally and remember if you do, do anything, that I may have suggested, then you have done this based solely on your own decision to do so and therefore you acknowledge responsibility and accountability (I know, in this modern world these are the hardest things for you to accept) for your actions and indemnify me of any influence, responsibility, accountability, or liability, in what you have done. In other words, you did it, so suffer the consequences on your own!

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4 hours ago, CocoPops said:

Please turn up in an Oooooodi just to keep @C8RKHhappy.

Ha. Couldn’t do that to him. Nowt German. I’m picking up a cheeky Italian next week. 
 

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As an aside, been looking at a Coxster as a DD for work. Given it's just a skip with a decent paint job and wheels I wouldn't have to worry re parking door dings etc.

Was going to go Auto, instead of manual as a DD. 

Any of the Porsche fan boys got any tips re engine to choose based on reliability, drive characteristics etc? Do I go for the 2.0 or 2.5 engine and do you really need the PASM suspension extra?

 

God doesn't want me, and the Devil isn't finished with me yet.

 

The small print.

My comments and observations are my own, invariably "tongue in cheek", and definitely, sarcastic in nature. Therefore, do not take my advice, suggestions, observations or posts seriously or personally and remember if you do, do anything, that I may have suggested, then you have done this based solely on your own decision to do so and therefore you acknowledge responsibility and accountability (I know, in this modern world these are the hardest things for you to accept) for your actions and indemnify me of any influence, responsibility, accountability, or liability, in what you have done. In other words, you did it, so suffer the consequences on your own!

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3 hours ago, C8RKH said:

As an aside, been looking at a Coxster as a DD for work. Given it's just a skip with a decent paint job and wheels I wouldn't have to worry re parking door dings etc.

Was going to go Auto, instead of manual as a DD. 

Any of the Porsche fan boys got any tips re engine to choose based on reliability, drive characteristics etc? Do I go for the 2.0 or 2.5 engine and do you really need the PASM suspension extra?

 

Coxster S 3.2L. Don't fanny about with a 2L. You'll regret it

Or go for the 2.7L minimum

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21 hours ago, C8RKH said:

As an aside, been looking at a Coxster as a DD for work.

What 😳 oh my oh my.

All the answers you seek you can find on the internet. Probably the most appropriate App for this is Grindr.

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Hahaha.   As if. Just sorry it wasn't April 1st.......

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My comments and observations are my own, invariably "tongue in cheek", and definitely, sarcastic in nature. Therefore, do not take my advice, suggestions, observations or posts seriously or personally and remember if you do, do anything, that I may have suggested, then you have done this based solely on your own decision to do so and therefore you acknowledge responsibility and accountability (I know, in this modern world these are the hardest things for you to accept) for your actions and indemnify me of any influence, responsibility, accountability, or liability, in what you have done. In other words, you did it, so suffer the consequences on your own!

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Exige had its first service at the excellent Strattons while down the road we finished off at the new wedding venueIMG-20220228-WA0001.thumb.jpeg.a50aeee8fc762362502f84ed1d947eb7.jpegPXL_20220228_123010216.thumb.jpg.615d0942ea9edd6e2a06449c5a503c54.jpg

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