NormanH Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 2011 was a'challenging' year for me, to use the weasel adjective ofmanagement-speak.A long bout of healthproblems , followed by a series of complicated financial andadministrative issues to deal with (wrangles with the Notaire, myMutuelle, the CAF, the Pension people in the UK, my IP here, lodgers etc etc) have kept my busy.During this time thisForum has provided invaluable assistance.On the whole I like tosee myself as the one who gives advice, but on a number of pointsthere have been people here who have given tips or links that havebeen crucial and I want to thank them.There are some specificexamples:tinabee for severallinks about the OAP and UK tax, and for helping to prepare theFrench tax spreadsheet idun who has madephonecalls on my behalfPommier who informed meof the possibility of an exoneration for the CGT on the sale of asecond houseANO who recently posteda link to a new law about water bills All these have beenvery much appreciated.At the same time therewere many messages of support and good wishes during my hospitalstays, and many people who have preferred the privacy of IMs to express their sympathy.Although I have notposted in the same detail as cooperlola, you can be sure that anytime spent under medical care for serious illness is full of ups anddowns, emotional as well as physical, and to all who posted I canassure you that your thoughts are a tremendous source of strength.Thank you.I wish a very Happy newYear to all, and hope to see more and more active posters in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Norman - I've said it before but I think it's worth repeating... I think you're secretly quite pink and fluffy [:$]I hope 2012 brings us all good health and happiness! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Best wishes Norman, I don't often agree with you but I hope 2012 is a far better year for you (and all of us) than 2011. As far as I am concerned 2012 cannot be worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Let's hope 2012 will be a year of great health and happiness for you Norman. You deserve it after all your problems but your positive attitude has seen you through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Best wishes to you too NH and to everyone else on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hope that everyone has what they wish for in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Another year under your belt, Norman! Thanks to you for your inspiration and for getting on with life whatever it's throwing at you at the time.Have a great 2012 with hopefully not too many trips to hospital.[kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Bon courage NormanH from Mrs Benjamin and myself. [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 You know what they say Normy, it never rains but it pours, the important thing is to keep your sense of humour, keep calm and carry on.[:)]Next year might be better, can but hope . . .[B] (hope you can have a beer?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]Another year under your belt, Norman! Thanks to you for your inspiration and for getting on with life whatever it's throwing at you at the time.Have a great 2012 with hopefully not too many trips to hospital.[kiss][/quote]And best wishes for a happy New Year to both of you, from me [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinabee Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 [quote user="cooperlola"]Another year under your belt, Norman! Thanks to you for your inspiration and for getting on with life whatever it's throwing at you at the time.Have a great 2012 with hopefully not too many trips to hospital.[kiss][/quote]and from me too [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Best wishes for 2012 to everyone on this forum[:)] May you all have good health and happinessMay the best you've ever had be the worse you'll ever see.And may your homes always be too small to hold all your friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Je suis de tout coeur avec toi. Bon courage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 And I hope too that 2012 will be a better year for you - good health, financial security, and plenty of friends to support you. Pat.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 And of course to all: Lang may your lum reek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprogster Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 All very best wishes to Norman and Coops and indeed other forum members, for a Happy New Year free as possible from doctors and hospitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keni Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Here's wishing you all the best for 2012 and beyond Norman. x [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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