Another Granddaughter

Congratulations Frank

Hunterf , yes you are right , the volunters are equally important .
I admire you for giving up your time , even though as you say it may not be be for a very long time .
Every little helps , and it is a very worthy cause .
You are very kind .

Hi Nonu

Yes I salute them as well.
We must not forget the volunteers who help on the day and people involved in the campaigns etc leading up to Race for Life.
Many people who help on the day arrive at around 6.30am and do not leave until after 3pm.
Another point volunteering for part of the day could be useful.
When one of the events happened I could not get there till noon.
My help was welcomed with just the clear down as often we get people to marshal etc but they disappear before things are put away.

Frank

I salute all people who take part in RACE FOR LIFE , It is a wonderful achievement on their part .

gracesmum

I will be at that race but I don't know what I will be doing yet.
Also please bear in mind it is nearly 4 months away and a lot of water will have passed under the bridge by then so as I have said before I can not be 100% sure.

Frank

Holding his lead won't stop a dog from doing what a dog has got to do. Which RFL is it? DD is doing Cannon Hill Park (on July 21 I think.)

gracesmum

I don't think Andie will be outed as one of my daughters will be holding on to his lead and she will be raising money for CRUK.
He also provides amusement and my daughters put a pink ribbon around his neck.
I know it is a girlie colour but Andie does not complain.

Frank

Good for you, Frank but I am concerned that if Andie joins the run, he will be "outed" the first time he lifts his leg at a tree and forced to retire - think of the ignominy!

gracesmum

Race for Life is a girl thing but men get involved in setting up the equipment, marshalling etc.
A lot more women than men are involved in volunteering and taking part in various CRUK events even when events are mixed.
I have also heard that there is some cases concern is happening about the age of the volunteers.
Several people have been volunteering for years and a high number are 55+.
Obviously a point will come when these people will not be capable of volunteering and replacements will be needed.
I am a prime example.
I have volunteered at several events this year but at 64 the risk of me not turning up gradually gets higher.

Frank

I thought Race for Life was a "girl" thing Frank - I have not seen any men in it the years I have done it. But knowing your opinion on single sex bums n tums I suppose you would not countenance a female -only Race for Life?

A grandchild is the sweetest thing in the world .

Those who have them are doubly blessed .

Welcome to the world Isabelle! Congrats to grandad Frank!

Wasn't suggesting the spelling of Isabelle was wrong just the spellcheck being pedantic. Mx

Just checked in after a couple of days off.

I am so happy for you Frank. I hope Isabelle and her mummy are doing just fine. .

Join the club Frank I won't get a GS either, they started too late and now they are in their 40s.

Just to let you know my 2 daughters have said they will not be having any more children as they have got 2 each so it looks my chances of ever having a grandson is zero.
They are all in good health so that is the main thing.

Frank

Congratulations Frank!

Congratulations, Frank. I have an Isobel and all Isabelles, isobels, Isabels, etc etc are WONDERFUL

Wonderful news Frank, enjoy her!

Frank It just proves that the female gene is the strongest in your neck of the woods.

gracesmum

You mentioned Bums and Tums.
One of the women from Bums and Tums have phoned to congratulate me on behalf of another 5 of the women as well.
Strangely enough my daughters have not attended that class.
Obviously they regard me as being part of that group.
There is something strange going on however.
All the men who attend Bums and Tums only have daughters and at present none have any grandsons but there is still potential for some.

Frank

When it comes to the important things I have always found (and we have had some major events espeecially in DH's life) the the NHS is unbeatable.

Greatnan

You are correct we must not forget Andie.
He will be walking in Race for Life this year.
I am not sure if he will raise any money but he will be there to amuse all the women even though he is walking in a ladies event.
Isabelle may go round in a pram and will walk as soon as she is old enough.
Even if Cancer has been eradicated by then I am sure something will take over.

Frank

Hi gracesmum

So you are not worrying Isabelle had BUPA cover from the moment she was born.
We hope it does not have to be used but it is good to know it is there.
I have noticed I have got a birthday present wrapped up from Isabelle for tomorrow.
I do think she may have had some help to buy it.

Frank

Congrats Hunter nothing like such news to put a smile on everyones face.