That time of year again

[thehornets]

Hi to all my old friends on here. I hope you are all fit and well, and looking forward to a fun holiday season. 

I was speaking with Alex last week, and said I would pop on here over the holiday. Today seemed apt as I have finished work for the year, and am enjoying some true down time for the first time in a long time. Not been the easiest year, so am looking forward to the holiday, and a better year to come. Will stop by more over the holiday, and ook forward to catching up with you all.

Watford has been a plus this year, but I have ony managed to get to one game in the Prem, although caught most the others on live streams.

I no longer collect the EE cards. Had to start selling again to cover finances for another house move. After 8 years of stability our landlord sold up,so we had to move house at short notice. Found out 2 days before I was startng jury service. Then my wife had an op 2 days after we moved. Timing! It was her second op in the space of 10 months.

Probably been my quietest year ever on the autograph front. Just not had the time. Did get to the opening day of LFACC in the summer and enjoyed that despite the heat. Too hot for a big lump like me, but was not going to stop the fun. I put together a page for my day as I do not get to many events like this. The previous one was in 2012.

http://cyshp.co.uk/h_nem/lfacc_0715.html

Good to see lots of old friends still doing well with the graffs, especially on the footy front. Had a quiche from Watford this week which was a nice surprise. Sent my card back in the summer.

Hoping to get going again with requests over the holiday. Well behind with current Doctor Who requests, and not had any time for panto requests. Mind you, apart from the first two episodes which were awesome, it has been the worst ever Doctor Who season. The Zygon story in particular was abysmal, even worse than the Sarah Jane Adventures!

Getting older, greyer and fatter, and need an op myself next year after I lose some weight Here's some other pics of me from this year -

Speak more soon.

Cheers!

[swain6666]

TAKE CARE all the very best to you and your family for Christmas and new year and many years to come

[loobyloo6]

Great to see you on here Nigel. I do hope 2016 is a better year for you and the family.

You enjoy the time off..I'm also older, fatter and greyer mate.

[serenamorgan]

great to see you posting on here Nigel.  Hope 2016 is a better year for you, looking forward to finally meeting you at Walker Stalker

[film4watcher]

Welcome back to the forum. Nigel. What a year you've had. I do hope things improve for you and your family.

There are some great signed pieces and photos from your LFACC trip. Problems aside, it does seem a good opportunity to meet people.

[mr_clough]

Delighted that I happened to stop by with this on the forum. Great to hear from you Nigel, your posts were alwasy a highlight. As others have said I hope things improve foryou and your family in 2016. It would certainly be great to see your posts returning to the forum if that becomes possible.

[thehornets]

Thank you all. This year has has taught me life is too short. Whatever gets thrown at you, use any time you have to enjoy your life. Lovely to be in touch with you all again.

[obree]

Really good to see you back Nigel we missed you .

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

Well I am a bit late with my reply Nigel also had a busy year and a pain of December so much has gone wrong. it,s all fine now all sorted.
Very nice to pop in and see posts from yourself sorry to read about your year hope 2016 is a better one.
Sy

[westiesx2]

Hope you had a good Xmas Nigel and a very happy New Year to you.

[thehornets]

Thanks again all, and great to hear from you Sy. I hope all is well at your end.

Here's to a top 2016 for everyone.

[sylouisetruebluechelsea]

We are all well Louise has fully recovered from her op Grace had her 5th birthday on the 20th the years fly by next year is my last as a 40 something 49 in January:(

[thehornets]

I am so glad you are all doing well Sy, especially your wife who had to endure so much. That is awesome.

You are a tad behind me age wise.  I turn 50 in May, the day after I see the Damned's 40th aniversary gig. I'm still a big kid with a sense of humour that some find offensive, but that's life. 🙂