tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post7946631090805869094..comments2023-12-01T10:35:12.938+00:00Comments on Boatlife: Cruising Aboard NB Valerie: Life (and Death) is What Happens While We are Making Other PlansLes Biggshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-54427121565827390172014-09-29T14:53:29.426+00:002014-09-29T14:53:29.426+00:00Dear Les and Jaq
I am so sorry to hear this news, ...Dear Les and Jaq<br />I am so sorry to hear this news, but as always I am thinking about you both. I know you will both tell it right where to get off and give it a good kicking. At some point we will catch up. Lots of Love Carol Blog VirginAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-23007459021904845812014-09-29T08:54:21.982+00:002014-09-29T08:54:21.982+00:00Beryl and Dave,
Have you noticed how many Dave...Beryl and Dave, <br />Have you noticed how many Dave's there are on narrow boats? Crikey!!<br /><br />Thanks for thinking of us. We hope to catch up with you again some day too for a cuppa and a natter. We know you know what this is like and so here's to a new year which is full of healthy, happy, and prosperous news.<br />Jaq and LesX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-41887765357813442512014-09-29T08:51:35.621+00:002014-09-29T08:51:35.621+00:00Lisa and David,
thank you so much for your kind a...Lisa and David, <br />thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It means the moon and more to know so many people are thinking of us. <br /><br />Here's to meeting up in person again one of these days soon!<br />Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-52535633997819284302014-09-29T08:50:06.565+00:002014-09-29T08:50:06.565+00:00Hi Dave,
Thank you and we will keep our eyes peel...Hi Dave, <br />Thank you and we will keep our eyes peeled for NB Bracken. It would be grand to see you in person and have an natter over a cup of tea. <br />Jaq and LesXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-71844096137594505742014-09-29T08:48:43.151+00:002014-09-29T08:48:43.151+00:00Janet and Dave,
Thank you so much for the offer o...Janet and Dave, <br />Thank you so much for the offer of help! We will keep you posted via the blog of our plans and if it looks like we may need some help moving the boat we will email you directly. <br /><br />It certainly was a blow and coming on the same day my brother in law died really hit me hard. I've stopped reeling now and am in attack mode. :)<br />JaqX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-90915995028608944432014-09-29T08:45:48.493+00:002014-09-29T08:45:48.493+00:00Thanks Del. We know you know how this song and dan...Thanks Del. We know you know how this song and dance goes. We sure do appreciate your good thoughts on our behalf. <br />Hugs to you both, <br />Jaq and LesXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-90602640679808535962014-09-29T08:44:29.226+00:002014-09-29T08:44:29.226+00:00Oh Jennifer how lovely to hear from you! We unders...Oh Jennifer how lovely to hear from you! We understood from Dave and Marilyn (Waka Huia) that you and Peter were still cruising. Isn't the Maccie gorgeous??<br /><br />We appreciate your support and good thoughts. give our love to Peter. <br />Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-79977061787219012182014-09-29T08:42:23.027+00:002014-09-29T08:42:23.027+00:00Hi Karen! Thank you for your inspiring and thought...Hi Karen! Thank you for your inspiring and thoughtful words of comfort. This too shall pass as they say. We sat down two days ago and sussed out the best place to moor up (Berkhamsted) while Les is in hospital in London. I can walk five minutes from the canal to the train station and catch a train to London and bus to the hospital. I will blog more about this in a few weeks. <br /><br />Thanks for continuing along on our journey with us. We love you and miss you girlfriend. Love to Jim too. <br />Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-31500392622432358762014-09-29T08:38:40.714+00:002014-09-29T08:38:40.714+00:00Hi Marilyn,
We appreciate Dave making such a deep...Hi Marilyn, <br />We appreciate Dave making such a deep and abiding sacrifice for Les. It is a tough job drinking Les' share of wine and cider but it msut be done! ;)<br /><br />Thanks to you two we now have a yogurt maker and Les has fallen in love with yogurt--something I didn't think possible. <br /><br />Joanne's surgery was keyhole and she asked for the stones so she has a vial with 15 ugly looking rocks in it! She's doing great. We visited on Saturday and I made a pot of chicken noodle soup, baked a loaf of bread and made homemade chocolate pudding for her the kids. <br />Love to you both, <br />JaqXX Mrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-44058738946394808182014-09-29T08:33:46.291+00:002014-09-29T08:33:46.291+00:00Thanks Tom! Give our best to Jan. I assume her bro...Thanks Tom! Give our best to Jan. I assume her broken owie has mended? Perhaps one day we will actually catch up with one another on the canals. That is something fine to look forward to. <br />Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-73326707447144132292014-09-29T08:32:13.813+00:002014-09-29T08:32:13.813+00:00Hi Jane,
I feel a little fragile right now. I was...Hi Jane, <br />I feel a little fragile right now. I was still reeling from the news about my brother in law when the call about Les' scan came the same day. We are so fortunate to have so many folks all over th world pulling for us and holding us in their hearts and mind. <br />Love JaqXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-26368955559550261222014-09-29T08:29:48.373+00:002014-09-29T08:29:48.373+00:00Hi Arthur,
Yes indeed it is but we are on our fee...Hi Arthur, <br />Yes indeed it is but we are on our feet fighting back now. It was lovely to see you both as you passed last week. Thank you for your offer. We are all sorted for now. Just waiting for the letter from the specialist and hope the wheels turn faster this time 'round. <br />Jaq and LesXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-47434994321979944422014-09-29T08:28:02.731+00:002014-09-29T08:28:02.731+00:00Hi Tina,
Thank you so much for being there for us...Hi Tina, <br />Thank you so much for being there for us. We miss you two and will defo keep you up to speed. <br />Love Jaq and LesXXMrs. Jaqueline Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248541763708771727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-33302420695153380552014-09-28T14:28:45.695+00:002014-09-28T14:28:45.695+00:00Hi everyone
Many thanks for your comments. I will ...Hi everyone<br />Many thanks for your comments. I will blog shortly.<br />LesLes Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200731053479474814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-38219715559673391032014-09-27T19:33:22.348+00:002014-09-27T19:33:22.348+00:00Can anything else happen this year Thinking off yo...Can anything else happen this year Thinking off you Beryl & DaveDave,Beryl Bradshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438223485754214849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-67365568246624226212014-09-26T16:31:06.718+00:002014-09-26T16:31:06.718+00:00Dear Both,
Such sad news to lose a loved one. Ou...Dear Both, <br />Such sad news to lose a loved one. Our love comes to you both via these magic airways. Keep strong and I wish well.<br />Lisa & David<br />NB WaLLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612874187940845427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-60488148831459186212014-09-26T15:26:12.733+00:002014-09-26T15:26:12.733+00:00My thoughts and best wishes are with you both.
Dav...My thoughts and best wishes are with you both.<br />Dave (Bracken)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17744146632283681328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-46789651429858942372014-09-26T11:35:14.505+00:002014-09-26T11:35:14.505+00:00Jac, we were so sorry to hear of your recent news....Jac, we were so sorry to hear of your recent news. We know Les was anticipating the stoma reversal soon so it must be a blow. Should you need any help moving the boat nearer to London or wherever a suitable mooring would be please get in touch as we may be able to help. We have transport so could easily get to the canal. Janet and David, NB More. janetriddington@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337557587793872839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-13869595910622981642014-09-26T09:05:40.900+00:002014-09-26T09:05:40.900+00:00Oh gosh, thinking of you both and sending lots of ...Oh gosh, thinking of you both and sending lots of love and positive thoughts, take care xxxDel and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756260943506456527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-34452003596725557352014-09-26T07:35:54.720+00:002014-09-26T07:35:54.720+00:00Peter and I send big hugs and lots of positive vib...Peter and I send big hugs and lots of positive vibes. Keep smiling. nb. Mactra;s Filia, BollingtonJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00108263365269419621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-21810945590434073592014-09-25T22:32:05.979+00:002014-09-25T22:32:05.979+00:00wow wow and wow :-( and wow wow wow.
Jaq you wr...wow wow and wow :-( and wow wow wow.<br /><br />Jaq you write so beautifully and movingly and effectively about your lives and your trials. I rejoice in your love for your uncle and for Les. Keep up the fight a day at a time, a step at a time.<br /><br />May you find the perfect mooring to enable you to support Les. You brighten my day and my nights. May mother earth and the universe conspire to heel all.<br /><br />A nice early fall day in PullmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-66036751823346047542014-09-25T20:29:32.718+00:002014-09-25T20:29:32.718+00:00AAARRRGGGHHH!!!
We are sad to read of your b-i-l&#...AAARRRGGGHHH!!!<br />We are sad to read of your b-i-l's death, Jaq. You will miss him, that is clear.<br />We are also pleased that the scanning process has picked up Les's liver problems - if there was no stoma op due, they would not have been seen. So a good outcome is definitely on the cards. I will support Les in the almost vege diet and make sure David drinks his cider/lager/wine to save Les's liver. There are two lovely photos of Les on my blog from earlier today - check them out. In one he is giving a two finger salute - now I know that is to the big C and not to me! The other is with you - as we see you both in our minds' eyes - laughing, happy, in love. Nothing can change any of those factors, Jaq, and it is those factors that will see you both through this next part of the adventure.<br />If Joanne is having key hole surgery, she will be bouncing around in no time, and the only things that will hurt are laughing and sneezing and coughing ... So control your sense of fun, girl, leave the pepper pot on the boat, and give her a chance ...<br /><br />Love and big hugs to you both, Marilyn and David xoxo<br />Marilyn, nb Waka Huiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09485346080040799974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-48285451197818859292014-09-25T20:16:46.648+00:002014-09-25T20:16:46.648+00:00I have replied to both of you under seperate cover...I have replied to both of you under seperate cover. The Ritz tin carrying your mother's cremains was a true stroke of genius. May your departed Nick'sashes be treated so likewise. My later mother's cremains were placed on my request in a standard <br />low priced (C$25.00) sliding lid plastic box which had the lid glued in place. Those urns for cremated remains are just another method by which the funeral industry makes money. In ground burial accomplishes the same purpose, the return to mother earth. And that ono doubt is to where Nick has returned as well. May your remember him in your dreams <br />and fondest memories.<br /><br />As for Les, do keep the worl of us posted. And BTW the publications sent arrived in one piece.<br /><br />Keep happy you two...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17914426100626846282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-68018398466883453002014-09-25T19:58:26.963+00:002014-09-25T19:58:26.963+00:00Hi Jaq & Les,
After recent events, here's...Hi Jaq & Les,<br /><br />After recent events, here's wishing things now change for the better!<br /><br />All the best<br /><br />Tom & JanTom and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277996736846008000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11311723.post-25600774354025680052014-09-25T19:47:07.295+00:002014-09-25T19:47:07.295+00:00Hi Jaq and Les,
I support you in your path to goo...Hi Jaq and Les,<br /><br />I support you in your path to good health! I'm sorry that you have had to deal with another complication. May the liver surgery go smooth so you can get on with your beautiful lives!<br /><br />My condolences Jaq for your loss. Life is indeed as fragile as a moth. So take care and be gentle with yourself!<br /><br />Maybe it's time to start a new tradition: Good news comes in threes!<br /><br />Love,<br />JaneJane Fritzhttp://mythweaver.orgnoreply@blogger.com