2004

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A profoundly forgettable year in my book from Alan's death onwards, a lousy summer a very boring Flat season, far too much work

Roll on 2005
 
On an unhappy level, first, the shock we all share about Alan's sudden death, and the void this still leaves on the forum; then seeing the awful effect of a fall on my mother; and one or two bad things happening to nice raceday colleagues or their families.

Happier thoughts: securing BARRANTES with Julie and looking forward to future foals; looking forward to our very healthy 'Doris' (REACH THE WIND) producing an equally healthy bouncing baby and then retiring to green-grass bliss; meeting forumites from time to time and also making new racing friends; seeing REGISTANA win the Velka Pardubice for the second time (only now saddened in retrospect by Peter Gehm's terrible, subsequent accident); realizing particularly this year, for various reasons, how many friends and opportunities a lifetime of interest in horses has brought me.

Some years mostly happy or good things happen, while others seem to be peppered with unhappy events. I'm closing 2004 with more resolve to show that I value my friends and take them less for granted as always being around - to e-mail or phone and find out how their lives are going, not just to wait until they (may) send a letter at Christmas. (Right, that's some of you warned!) :D
 
major upheaval in our house this xmas . I buried my dad day before xmas eve . The only family member who is left (my brother) is a complete arsehole . My mum loves him dearly and noone can say a bad word . He doesn't even live at home and when the compassion runs out he'll go back to his old life .Me and my dad were a team . I'm left with noone to back me up in those fa mily arguements . The camp is split and I'm on the wrong side of the arguement .Only me left to argue and I'm not on the winning team . Anyone know of a job opening in outer Mongolia ?
 
I am so sorry Michelle - I am sure I speak for everyone when I send my deepest condolences and wish you all the very best
 
sorry to hear that....it will all work out fine in the end though as like most things in life.

I lost my father early, but i just learn to deal with it, dont let it affect u too much.
 
Thank you so much . At the minute I don't know if I'm coming or going but I had a hefty bet on Harchibald today. Me and my dad had £50 ew at 12-1 for the Champion Hurdle and if anyone has a spare ticket I would love to be there on the day . It hasn't sunk in that he's gone yet. I was always trying to persuade him to join the forum . If he had signed up it would have been as Elbows McGuinness . He was my best mate and we were a great team for finding winners . I'm gonna miss him a whole lot . I used to try and persuade him to sign up but he was a very private man . Thank you all for your kind words
 
I was going to say what a rotten year it was for me too but Solerina's terrible loss puts things into perspective. Deepest sympathies, Solerina.
 
My feelings exactly, Maurice. Suddenly my problems seem less important. Deepest sympathies, Michelle.
 
I have to say the same as everyone else, it really puts life into perspective, especially when you think you have hassles. You're doing well though, Michelle - I'd still be hiding well away from the world. I promise I'll be in touch before I go back, take care x
 
I am very sorry to hear that too Solerina. I still have both of my parents and was worried for my mum over Christmas as she had gone into hospital for a hip replacement operation. I don't see them too often these days but I simply can't imagine what it would be like were I in your position.
 
Commiserations, Michelle - I was about the same age as you when my Dad died and also had the unhappiness of going to my mother's funeral on Christmas Eve 6 years after that.. Sadly, my best chum's mother died a few days ago and we had her funeral last Thursday, so this Chritmas has been eerily sad in a way.

The good thing is that you obviously had a great relationship with him and memories to treasure. I sometimes wonder what it must be like for those that aren't close to their parents at all - I reckon that's an even worse state to be in.
 
Listened to Radio 4 review of the year - goodness it has been grim . Tsunamis ,Beslan ,Iraq etc
 
Well, it's a given that every year will have wars old and new, famine/drought, and disasters both manmade and natural. We mustn't lose sight of the much less-publicized good things that happen, too. There's a family with young boys down south who have all had matches found for bone marrow donations, to combat a rare genetic disorder, without which they would lead shortened and painful lives. Now, there's a family for whom 2004 brought true joy and happiness.
 
Well it's fair to say that this year has one of the worst! I am so sorry to hear about your dad Solerina...

Hurry up 2005!
 
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