cooperlola2 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Good day! I hope the Forum is flourishing. I thought I ought to drop in and say something seasonal, and perhaps reassure you all that I have managed to keep on a more-or-less even keel these last 3 months and more.So - how am I doing? Well, not too badly, actually. The paperwork is taking an age, but is slowly being consumed. I dropped in to the Notaire's office the other week, and was told that thay have had good responses from everyone they contacted - except a stunning silence from the insurance people. So I have now got a mandate for re-registering Deb's Nissan, issued at the Prefecture - where, because Clair had advised me, I had all the right documents and was welcomed, paying a mere 2 euros 50 cents for the privilege.Other bits will fall into place. British bankers have various responses to a French death certificate - Santander being brilliant, Nationwide rather less so. So ends a dreary year for me. We lost our Best Man in February to cancer, our neighbour across the road (45) in April ditto, and then Deb in September. 2013 can hardly be worse!Once again, it is important to say just how much you all meant to Deb - hence her 12000-odd posts. You gave her an avenue to use her intellect and encouraged her to research and to fight for what she believed to be right. In her wake you rallied behind me, too, so making the early days that much easier. I am very grateful for that. I am spending Xmas Day alone - by design. I have been invited to join others, but feel that this year I need to work the day through on my own, not hiding in the comfort of others' festivities.May I wish you all a good festive season, with all you would wish for yourselves. I'm sure we will meet again in 2013!kindest regardsIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 What a very nice and pleasant surprise to hear from you. Glad to see things are progressing for you all be a bit slow in some cases. I shall raise a glass tomorrow for you and Debs. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 [quote user="Quillan"]I shall raise a glass tomorrow for you and Debs. [/quote]Me too. I think of her often; she was great cyber company and is sadly missed.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ian, so glad to hear from you. Was thinking of you over the lat few days and the time we all met up at the BnB. It seems an age ago.I cant say a merry Xmas, but perhaps a time to just to be with your thoughts without the paperwork or hassles.In our thoughts.All the best,Tim and Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Hi Ian and thanks for popping in [:)]May you find comfort in the memories of Christmas past [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ian, it was so kind of you to pop in with your message; you and Cooperlola have been in my thoughts a lot these last few days. It's good to read that some things are getting out. I wish you an even keel in 2013. We'll both join with others to drink a toast to you both tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 That is good of you to think of us Ian and let us know how you are managing. I often think of you both and especially at this time of the year.With all my best wishes for an easier and less traumatic new year.Christine xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Good to hear from you Ian. I can't believe Debs isn't there, she was such a vibrant character. But she isn't, and you obviously have the strength of character to appreciate what you had as a couple . Hoping we can do the same when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 All best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Debs will live on in our memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Ian good to hear from you and that you are coping.Someone resurrected an old post recently and reading the posts there was one from Cooperlola. Her postings were always high quality. Whilst the forums members loss is nowhere compared to your loss this forum is a lot less informative and lack certain viewpoints than it had.Best wishes for tomorrowPaul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thank you so much for taking the time to post.There have been a couple of posts recently that referred to Coops and she is, of course, remembered and loved on the Forum.Continue to take good care of yourself and you must realise that all news from you are awaited and appreciated.Have a peaceful Christmas and may the New Year bring you continued solace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 It was good to hear from you Ian, because like others I have often wondered how you were. I'm surprised at Nationwide whom I've always thought of as conscientious and flexible. Here's hoping that you find everything a little easier in 2013. Take care of yourself too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 I think that you are wise and courageous to spend time alone, as you have decided.In fact you will have her with in your thoughts and memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 So glad you posted, Ian.Like others I'll be thinking of you and raising a glass to Coops and you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 It is great to hear from you Ian, and so pleased that you seem to be coping so well, considering. You are clearly someone very special (she had picked you after all, so you must be!) and this transpires from the way you are communicating here, finding the "mot juste" and being so lucid in your report. May the next year be much, much kinder to you - and may your solitary Christmas day be quietly and productively reflective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nectarine Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 What a lovely message you wrote, and what a brave person you are. I know it's a difficult time, but I'm sure there will be a lot of us raising glasses today and toasting 'absent friends' - and Coop will be one of those in my toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 Thanks for this post Ian, it's good to hear that you are coping. Best wishes from us too. [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyboop Posted December 26, 2012 Share Posted December 26, 2012 I second all the other comments.Missed on the forum and in your lifeTime is a great healerxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Dear Ian,So good to hear from you. Just a little note to say have a happier new year. Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBC65 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Wishing you peace in 2013 and reminding you how much Deb did for me (without her knowing), for which I continue to be very grateful. CBC65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Ian,Have just returned from UK and on line for first time in weeks. I saw your message and want to wish you all the very best in what must be a pretty dark hour.Take care.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Good to hear from you Ian, sorry I hadn't seen this earlier, I hope I can reassure you that life goes after w*d*whood, different though it may be. Happy 2013 [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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