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OK some good news the DVT i was told was there, did not show on the scan so fingers crossed, only dry January and shoulder op to negotiate. So no one put there hand up to be Mr Shutter for 12 days i had better go on holiday!!!!! I will try and do lots of photos and video so if anyone would like to hear about it after a meeting i can bore you all senseless!!!!!

I used to be the national expert on Madeira when I ran Madeira Holidays. A truly beautiful place with great walking. No beaches, apart from 1 artificial one, A great harbour and marina. The fishing is difficult because, being basically a volcano originally, it soars up from the bottom of the Atlantic very precipitously so incredibly deep very quickly. Try the local espada fish in the restaurants, delicious.

After reading that Jerry I feel like a teenager, many thanks. Get well soon mate. All joking apart what c--p luck that is, hopefully some good news will come your way. 🤞

As your Chairman I have been closely involved or keeping in touch with the Health and Welfare of our membership. It is no surprise that we are of an average age when health issues become more prevalent, whether it be joints wearing out or more serious issues. The reason for this post is to invite you and encourage you to use your club site or talk directly with your close friends. A friendly ear or a shared experience or just some good wishes and support can be a positive experience. The mental strain of the Health issues can be as serious as the illness or disability, whilst PRIVACY is VERY important and many would rather keep things that way. Someone may want to share and benefit from a kind word or a shared experience and of course you can Private Message a fellow member for Privacy. I want you, our members to feel that this site is full of caring friends and members who may have experienced something very similar and may be able to sympathise or offer some positive words. Greg recently had some work done on his knee and I know he appreciated the get well soon messages when he was bored due to restrictions on his freedom of movement sat on his sofa recuperating and bored. I hope this post has helped or reassured someone or encouraged them to talk to their doctors or seek help for whatever may be concerning you. Generally, Men are the worst at discussing their concerns and bottling up worries inside. Sharing may be the step forward to dealing with your Concerns. I ask you to Please talk to your friends and listen out for signs that they might like to talk. You are not alone with what ever you are going through, I wish you all good health for the New Year and look forward to seeing you at our February meeting on the 3rd.

I went in October Charlie, lovely place. The weather didn’t play ball for a fishing trip. If you go down to the waterfront in Funchal there are loads of kiosks selling fishing trips and you can see most of the boats docked there. Pictures looked good, but they always do!?! If it’s too windy try a 4x4 trip or hire a car, some beautiful scenery.

Thanks Mal. I am sure once the weather settles and the fish start biting we will all feel a little happier. But kind words from friends are always a boost. Sharing great memories over a drink, including banter and taking the P~~~, are also a good remedy for the blues. you are a caring soul

Hi Mal, It is always good to chat and share a problem, and yes a lot of men are not good at it, well said. Where one can make light of problems also helps so here goes!!!!!!!!! A visit to hospital last night was good news, a Melanoma i had removed has come back clear, great news. A horse physio had a look at my knee yesterday which i damaged getting out of a tractor 3 weeks ago, and thought i might have a DVT,{ i find vets as good if not better than doctors sometimes!} Rang the Dr, straight in for blood test because i had one before after one of my knee ops. Out picking up today, call from the Dr get in and get some blood thinners straight away, and tomorow 12.00 a CT scan. Great meant to be away in the sun fishing The Spice Isle Billfish Tournament on the 20th, and they wont let me fly with a DVT, I hope and pray i can get it sorted as i have been invited for 28 years to fish this Comp but never could because it was in the shooting season DOH!!!!! I have only shot once this year because of a shoulder injury/problem and having an op 26th February, so ATM i have lost the 25/26 shooting season and now possibly missing the Marlin Comp!!! Hey Ho sometimes you have to laugh, and to make it worse i am doing dry January, all the above is true and you couldn't make it up. PS if anyone thinks they can forge a passport please do so, because the wife will be savage if we don't go!!!! This not meant to take anything away from Mals very serious and well meaning words above, well said Mal