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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited December 2015
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Tom, That little vignette is exactly the reason I would love to see you keep posting and keep this thread going. Ps did i ever tell you about Brian Laras house ;-)))
    Posted by HENDRIK62
    I saw him at Wsop when I was there. ;) 





    ^that may be untrue :)
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited December 2015

    Grrrrrrrrrrrr

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  • cpfc_2010cpfc_2010
    edited December 2015
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Forgiveness. Below is a true story. When I was in my teens I was "best buddies" with a lad, we went pretty much everywhere, shared everything. Of course there were folk that doubted him, came from wrong side of tracks, etc etc, he was a fun guy and we had some great times. He lost his job for some reason or another, doesn't matter really, I was gainfully employed down t' pit, we used to meet up after I fin work at the weekend and he had his dole money, we went to the pub, both of us were pretty good at pool, played for a quid winner stays on, I used to win about £25 a night which when you consider a pint was about 50p and it was £2.50 to get in the nightclub it was fun times, every time I won I just threw the pound note to my mate and we would tally up at the end of the evening and go to the nightclub to enjoy the rest of the evening on one way or another...:) When the pit was shut down we decided to "up sticks" and come down to Eastbourne, rinse repeat above, fab times. Of course as time past we went our separate ways, fell in love etc etc. 10 or so years later we bumped into each other, went to the pub, had a meal, caught up with all what's happening and reminisced about the great times we had, we both had a bit to drink. Then he broke down crying....and said " please forgive me Tom, when we used to go out and I said I had no money left and you paid, I had put some of the winnings from pool in my sock, I lied to you" He had been carrying the burden of guilt around for many years, of course I forgave him. I walked away after shaking his hand, we were young, we do stupid things, say stupid things,. The moral of the story? Dunno really, we are here a short time and keeping hold of bitterness does no one any good.try to forgive and forget.
    Posted by tomgoodun[/QUOTe

    I don't really post much on forum (the odd time when Jac35 has bullied me into bumping his diary), but I felt the urge to tell you that this kind of post is what makes the forum great.
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  • GELDYGELDY
    edited December 2015
     I don't really post much on forum (the odd time when Jac35 has bullied me into bumping his diary), but I felt the urge to tell you that this kind of post is what makes the forum great.
    Posted by cpfc_2010

    +1
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited December 2015
    In Response to Re: My story:
    I rest my case Tom ;)   You may see it one day. You seem a intelligent man. I have chose to ignore the keyboard warriors/wind up merchants/sad troll life on here now....like I said, it is why I didn't comment on your thread for a while.
    Posted by MAXALLY
    AN intelligent man. I have CHOSEN, or I CHOSE. The beauty of life, you never stop learning, even well into your 50s.

    Great story Tom, and exactly why you will be lynched if you try to close this! The only reason for 'The Rail' to exist.
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  • 67Bhoys67Bhoys
    edited December 2015

    Hi Tom,

    I wish you all the best for the new year.

    Your posts are most welcome at any time, the humour and spirit that you have shines through, and I think we would all miss them.

    Whatever you decide, you will have many friends and wellwishers here, and I hope we will see you at the next live event the fake SPT boys organise.

    Craig
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited December 2015
    Please keep posting Sir Tom.

    Great to read positive news on the health front and that you have enjoyed a fantastic holiday and family Christmas.

    All 3 very well deserved.

    All the very best for 2016.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited December 2015
    Thanks for the encouragement, on your head be it as the old saying goes :)
    I was involved in a random Facebook " discussion" today, a lady posted a photo to her friends who must have re posted it to include me ( uh oh) , the photo was of the meal they were served in a pub on Xmas day to her and her family,and she was asking her friends what did they think of such a terrible offering..Sooooo, I felt obligated to give her a different opinion to all the oh poor you, shouldn't have paid, etc etc.
    I am of the old fashioned values brigade, and politely said she got everything on the plate she deserved,as I feel Xmas day should be spent at home with the family, nothing better than a lovely roast dinner which either cooked by a loved one, or part of a team if help is welcomed, all family round table sharing tales of times gone by and wishing everyone well.

    Needless to say I got slated for daring to have this "sexist" ( huh) opinion. Well done Jeremy Kyle, your participants have become the norm.

    Happy New Year to all, peace be with you x
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  • dumb_blonddumb_blond
    edited January 2016
    your postings have been an inspiration to read tom your handling of the situation dignified, and the loving bond between you  and your family shines through like a beacon all the best for you and yours in 2016
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    Methinks it's time I posted an update, I have been doing ok on the health front..sort of. My leg and hip feel like they are getting gradually worse,the pain sometimes is pretty brutal, I may not be taking my tablets correct :( my good lady has badgered me to make an appointment at docs but the thing is they operate a triage system which means I have to explain to the very nice receptionist what is the nature of the problem,then she takes notes,then tells me the doc will ring me to see if I need to come in to see her. I have become rather intolerant of this system so like the intelligent man I am I ignore the pain and troop on, I mean it's hard enough explaining the REALLY embaressing stuff without trying for an appointment for an issue I have suffered with for years now...
    Work wise, more woe is me I'm afraid, apparently since I have been off the shop floor running things, the firm has lost a lot of money ( read into that what you will) so a meeting was held with all staff and pay cuts along with other potential grim forecasts if things don't improve were announced. 
    So further to above my wife and I decided as I still have a job for the time being at least we would go ahead with our plan for this years holiday :) we are researching prices for a cruise and 4 days in Vegas, taking along my daughter ( and Alex if he and his girlfriend can make it) as it is my 60th and Chloe's 21st birthdays this year, I mentioned it to a friend on this very forum and he has been really kind in doing research into this for us also, I was so choked up when I received his message,I showed it to Sarah and were both bowled over by the gesture.Thank you Jon,you have your haters but people don't see this part of you and if they did perhaps a different opinion would be formed ,who knows :)
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  • Jac35Jac35
    edited January 2016
    Sorry to hear about your difficulties with the Doctors, Tom. I know it must be horrible for you but make that appointment please!
    I think you might have mentioned before your reluctance to get a new Doctor but surely it's worth considering again. 

    Fantastic news about the holiday. Hope you have a great time.

    You're absolutely right. Jon is a very good person when he's not being a knob. He does excell at being a knob but he's a top bloke really. Sadly I don't think some people will change their minds on him though. Certain people are very ignorant.

    Very happy that you're continuing with this thread :)
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited January 2016
    I have haters? This is news to me.

    More than happy to help where I can Tom, cruises are slightly away from my usual remit so not sure how much assistance I really am, but I'll just send stuff that might be of interest :) I'm currently on a diet of salad and water so you can squeeze me in your suitcase for it.

    Thanks for the kind words Jackson, I think. I'm not sure.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    With a gentle nudge from my good lady and encouragement from friends here I rang the docs for an appointment, now usually as I have mentioned previously the system would be I would have to wait for the doc to ring me back, but I had instruction from the wife on what to say. I rang at 8.45 and had an appointment at 10.40 today....
    I tried to get as much info in the 10 mins the doc could spare me as possible, he seemed to take it in and ask pertinent questions of me, he then gave me the professional speech which you know behind the words there is something afoot, he told me to ring the hospital and bring my oncology appointment forward as a matter of urgency "just to check all is as should be and nothing has changed" sort of thing.
    I have an appointment next Tuesday, on this Friday I have a blood test, I asked if the results would be through in time and was assured they would be.
    I feel as though I am back to the beginning,but it may be just precautionary and its better this way than just ignoring it I suppose, emotionally down at present but hopefully will be more upbeat after my tests.
    Poker - I won the £2 deep stack last night ( fav tourney) about time too, seems I haven't won it for ages ;) had a really good FT, lots of good natured chat, and I had a few chaps railing me which was fab and really appreciated.

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  • EssexphilEssexphil
    edited January 2016
    Hi Tom

    First rule of medicine is "don't get sued"-that is why your Doctors are making the appointments. Personally, I blame the Lawyers!

    Sincerely hope everything is uneventful-gl
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  • mrsduckmrsduck
    edited January 2016
    Hey Tom, I'll be thinking of you over the next week and wishing you all the good luck in the world.
    Well done on the win, I had my first win in yonks yesterday too -feels good :)
    Take care and chin up xxx
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Hi Tom First rule of medicine is "don't get sued"-that is why your Doctors are making the appointments. Personally, I blame the Lawyers! Sincerely hope everything is uneventful-gl
    Posted by Essexphil
    :) don't get me started on the ambulance chasing mentality that seems to have invaded these shores from America, thanks for the good wishes Phil.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Hey Tom, I'll be thinking of you over the next week and wishing you all the good luck in the world. Well done on the win, I had my first win in yonks yesterday too -feels good :) Take care and chin up xxx
    Posted by mrsduck
    Thank you Mrs.D and well done on the win, please tell me the final hand was 22 :) x
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    You know when you split up with someone and every song on the radio reminds you of them? On a slightly similar note I was saddened by the passing of David Bowie, Alan Rickman, and to a degree Grizzly Adams. It seems this horrible disease is rearing its ugly head all around us, of course there will be many others who have sadly passed who don't get news coverage.

    Today I hope to be testing new cars, I have one of those 3 year deals with a balloon payment at the end, forget what it's called at the moment but guess you know what I mean, anyway it runs out in Feb. I have a Kia Rio at present which has served me well, I only need it for going back and forth to work as Sarah has a Citroen DS3 which we use as the main car, I have been to Kia dealership and for the same money I am paying now I can get a Picanto SR7 ( apparently it's a special edition, yea right) 
    I now have 2 dealerships trying to get my business which seems a bit tacky when one said oh good luck getting a car from them, I asked him to expand on his statement but he didn't....
    Alex says it's a bag of spanners :) but he's a young lad who drives a BMW so enough said there..
    Right then, time to start for the day, good luck all. Be happy.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2016
    gl tom hope all goes well keep marching brother
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  • mrsduckmrsduck
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : Thank you Mrs.D and well done on the win, please tell me the final hand was 22 :) x
    Posted by tomgoodun
    I haven't seen the ducks yet this year! I wonder where they are hiding? :) 
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    gl tom hope all goes well keep marching brother
    Posted by stokefc
    Thanks Sean,hope all is well with you.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    With great trepidation I went to hospital for my appointment with the oncology specialist, he looked just out of school.First the good news - my psa and testosterone levels are low,which was a huge relief. I cannot begin to imagine other folk who get the opposite message with no options available, my heart goes out to them.
    Having said that I must admit it was difficult to keep my emotions in check, before and after my appointment. You would have thought I would be used to it by now.
    As the levels were low it became apparent the issues were not due to my cancer re-surfacing, I was examined behind the big curtain ( can't let the wife of 27 years see my private area can we :) ) I have an "urgent" ultrasound (date tba) to check my kidneys and other bits and bobs to see if the treatment damaged them.
    On a lighter note-my good lady and I are the current undefeated champions of the game Alex brought round at Xmas - pub quiz.the wife gets most credit as the amount of knowledge she has on a variety of topics is bloody uncanny,I ask her how she knows these things and apparently it's cos she reads a lot,I read but don't learn what organ of the body secretes insulin for gawds sake !
    However she proved she was human the other evening when we were watching Have I Got News For You, they had a question about Eric Pickles on there and Sarah piped up with "isn't he the chap you were showing me on YouTube who said DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'm ....................
    That was my laugh of the week and I keep reminding her, Eric Pickles wasn't a bare knuckle fighter  lol.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    With great trepidation I went to hospital for my appointment with the oncology specialist, he looked just out of school.First the good news - my psa and testosterone levels are low,which was a huge relief. I cannot begin to imagine other folk who get the opposite message with no options available, my heart goes out to them. Having said that I must admit it was difficult to keep my emotions in check, before and after my appointment. You would have thought I would be used to it by now. As the levels were low it became apparent the issues were not due to my cancer re-surfacing, I was examined behind the big curtain ( can't let the wife of 27 years see my private area can we :) ) I have an "urgent" ultrasound (date tba) to check my kidneys and other bits and bobs to see if the treatment damaged them. On a lighter note-my good lady and I are the current undefeated champions of the game Alex brought round at Xmas - pub quiz.the wife gets most credit as the amount of knowledge she has on a variety of topics is bloody uncanny,I ask her how she knows these things and apparently it's cos she reads a lot,I read but don't learn what organ of the body secretes insulin for gawds sake ! However she proved she was human the other evening when we were watching Have I Got News For You, they had a question about Eric Pickles on there and Sarah piped up with "isn't he the chap you were showing me on YouTube who said DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'm .................... That was my laugh of the week and I keep reminding her, Eric Pickles wasn't a bare knuckle fighter  lol.
    Posted by tomgoodun
    We can't begin to imagine, can we?

    Given all you have been, & are going through, Tom, when you read this Forum, do you ever think "strewth, they don't know how lucky they are?" when someone is having a chunter about some relative triviality? The misplaced sense of entitlement in poker astounds me more with each passing day.
     
    Anyway, tremendous news about the results from the hossie, & lets hope you get the same result with the ultrasound thing on your kidneys & "bits & bobs".  
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited January 2016
    I suppose it's right to check out the more worrying possibilities for your leg and hip pain first, but hopefully this is one of those cases where it's the more obvious cause - something completely independent that is actually wrong with your hip/leg.

    As Grissom says in CSI If you see hoof prints think horses not zebras.

    As for the chunter brigade #sigh. Entitlement and someone to blame. We seem to be breeding a society where no-one takes any responsibility for their own actions. Bad exam results - must be the teachers fault, unwell must be the doctors fault, in trouble at work it's the bosses fault.

    Must say Sir Tikay, you handled hoodie-gate and missed-main-gate with amazing tact, diplomacy, patience and humility. WP.
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  • yuranASSetyuranASSet
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    With great trepidation I went to hospital for my appointment with the oncology specialist, he looked just out of school.First the good news - my psa and testosterone levels are low,which was a huge relief. I cannot begin to imagine other folk who get the opposite message with no options available, my heart goes out to them. Having said that I must admit it was difficult to keep my emotions in check, before and after my appointment. You would have thought I would be used to it by now. As the levels were low it became apparent the issues were not due to my cancer re-surfacing, I was examined behind the big curtain ( can't let the wife of 27 years see my private area can we :) ) I have an "urgent" ultrasound (date tba) to check my kidneys and other bits and bobs to see if the treatment damaged them. On a lighter note-my good lady and I are the current undefeated champions of the game Alex brought round at Xmas - pub quiz.the wife gets most credit as the amount of knowledge she has on a variety of topics is bloody uncanny,I ask her how she knows these things and apparently it's cos she reads a lot,I read but don't learn what organ of the body secretes insulin for gawds sake ! However she proved she was human the other evening when we were watching Have I Got News For You, they had a question about Eric Pickles on there and Sarah piped up with "isn't he the chap you were showing me on YouTube who said DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM? I'm .................... That was my laugh of the week and I keep reminding her, Eric Pickles wasn't a bare knuckle fighter  lol.
    Posted by tomgoodun

    Beg my pardon, but I thought low testosterone in men was a serious health hazard itself? I havn't read your whole story but I'm getting the gist of a form of illness. A lot of serious illnesses in men require Testosterone therpay, becuase it gets so low. 

    How many professional opinions have you had on your medical condition?

    I hope your okay.

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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : Beg my pardon, but I thought low testosterone in men was a serious health hazard itself? I havn't read your whole story but I'm getting the gist of a form of illness. A lot of serious illnesses in men require Testosterone therpay, becuase it gets so low.  How many professional opinions have you had on your medical condition? I hope your okay.
    Posted by yuranASSet
    Hi, I have prostate Cancer. The treatment I had was brachytherapy and radiotherapy. I am currently on hormone therapy to REDUCE testosterone as the cancer feeds on that.i have 6 monthly appointments with the oncology specialist to check it is still low along with PSA level ( google it )
    I don't have the aggressive male demeanour and like cleaning and shopping ;)
    Thanks for your concern my good man.
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  • yuranASSetyuranASSet
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : Hi, I have prostate Cancer. The treatment I had was brachytherapy and radiotherapy. I am currently on hormone therapy to REDUCE testosterone as the cancer feeds on that.i have 6 monthly appointments with the oncology specialist to check it is still low along with PSA level ( google it ) I don't have the aggressive male demeanour and like cleaning and shopping ;) Thanks for your concern my good man.
    Posted by tomgoodun
    Sorry to hear that. I hope it's all going working out for you. As well as the cleaning and shopping, it's also doing wonders for your sense of humour, haha. I bet it helps in poker aswell.
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : We can't begin to imagine, can we? Given all you have been, & are going through, Tom, when you read this Forum, do you ever think "strewth, they don't know how lucky they are?" when someone is having a chunter about some relative triviality? The misplaced sense of entitlement in poker astounds me more with each passing day.   Anyway, tremendous news about the results from the hossie, & lets hope you get the same result with the ultrasound thing on your kidneys & "bits & bobs".  
    Posted by Tikay10
    To be honest some days when I am feeling low I do think " what the heck" or words to that effect :) but other times I think ahh well and try to find some reasoning behind the grumbles,We humans are a funny old lot, give us everything,wealth,health,great friends and family and a drop of rain falls on our shoes and its a disaster. In a funny way I have been blessed by my diagnosis,bear with me before you think I am raving mad.,I will try not to get too deep :)
    Dont get me wrong, I would rather not have this hanging over me,and I am scared...but...it has brought out the best in a lot of people, you see it here in my little blog, people who don't know me only by reading my words ( which is difficult to do at the best of times, in the bad times it's not easy to any man to lay his soul bare for all to see and pick at) my wife and I are closer than ever and it fills my heart with joy to be loved and love someone as we do, my children have shown their true caring colours, others I know will just get a shrug and if lucky a "dunno".
    So in answer to the question, of course I do :)
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  • paige55paige55
    edited January 2016
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : To be honest some days when I am feeling low I do think " what the heck" or words to that effect :) but other times I think ahh well and try to find some reasoning behind the grumbles,We humans are a funny old lot, give us everything,wealth,health,great friends and family and a drop of rain falls on our shoes and its a disaster. In a funny way I have been blessed by my diagnosis,bear with me before you think I am raving mad.,I will try not to get too deep :) Dont get me wrong, I would rather not have this hanging over me,and I am scared...but...it has brought out the best in a lot of people, you see it here in my little blog, people who don't know me only by reading my words ( which is difficult to do at the best of times, in the bad times it's not easy to any man to lay his soul bare for all to see and pick at) my wife and I are closer than ever and it fills my heart with joy to be loved and love someone as we do, my children have shown their true caring colours, others I know will just get a shrug and if lucky a "dunno". So in answer to the question, of course I do :)
    Posted by tomgoodun
    tom this is such a wonderful read bless you love trish aka paige55 xx
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  • GlenelgGlenelg
    edited January 2016
    Hi Tom,

    Lonngg time reader/lurker & occasional poster.
    Just came on to send best wishes. 

    Pad
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