Well, what a surprise!

Phoenix we have been on Gransnet a long time and over the years you have cheered me up with your funny stories, some of them so bizarre they had to be true.
I keep in my desk drawer, the poem you wrote for Kitty, and often look at it and chortle.
A virtual hug and hand holding from me, you are one special lady ?

Phoenix I'm another who has missed your wonderful posts recently and I'm so sorry to hear your news.
Hopefully the love and support from all your friends on here can help carry you through the months to come.
Love and best wishes to you and MrP xxx

Another one here that was pleased to see you posting again.

You've always made me giggle and cheered me up on my down days

So sorry to hear your news. You'll be in my thoughts

Phoenix what a totally FABULOUS person you are xxx

Ha! phoenix, good choice of music. I hope they do dance - but not on your grave!

My FiL was carried out to "Lazybones" and there were good choices of in and out music at a recent funeral here.

I want to be carried out to a ceilidh band, and the bearers can jig their way out of the door with the congregation jigging and reeling behind them.

xx

Oh Phoenix - I was initially so pleased to see that you were posting again; as one of my favourite GN posters I had missed your hilarious tales (and did enquire where you had got to); but was shocked and visibly upset to hear your sad news. I really admire how positive you are and still able to be amusing - what a star. Here's hoping that the 3 months stretches much longer.
Phoenix, none of us will be able to tackle cooking the blummin' huge Christmas ham without fond memories of you and your escapade ♥️ Take care and sending much love. Xxx

phoenix you always bring a smile to my face.
I hope you can manage a smile or two in the coming months. Be kind to yourself ?

Dear Phoenix I’m so shocked to read this. We exchanged PM’s once. Your strength of spirit is inspirational. Bless you xx

I like to think that all of us who post on GN will be immortal as every word we type is out there in "the cloud".
Just Google "Phoenix Gransnet" x

Rarely do I post nowadays, but just wanted to say how heavy my heart is after reading your news. You’ve had tragedy and many struggles over the years, it just doesn’t seem fair.
You will be remembered with great affection by many of us on here who feel we’ve known you and shared your ups and downs. Sending my love and a virtual hug.???‍⬛

Hi, Just to say that I started reading your OP with a smile on my face because your birthday sounded so lovely and finished reading with tears in my eyes
You sound such a brave and positive lady and I send much love from me to you x

Here’s to you Phoenix, a brave and funny lady and an inspiration to us all.
Sending love ? and gentle hugs. ? XX

phoenix your posts have cheered us up over all these years- you will be greatly missed.

I'm very sad to hear of your prognosis and really hope that you have more fun times with Mr P in the coming months.

I love Pata Pata - great choice!

I’ve been around Gransnet for a few years now. I don’t say much but there are many regular folk, including you, whose posts have made me smile. Phoenix your humour and writing skill always made you stand out from the crowd. Now your honesty and courage are doing the same, keep on being the amazing woman that you are, much loved and appreciated. ❤️

So sorry to hear your news Phoenix. Loved your posts especially when you talk of mr P he very much reminds me of my DH ? Keep on smiling lovely lady xxx

I don’t post much these days, but have enjoyed reading your posts over the years. Your sense of humour has given many of such giggles over the years.
I’m so glad you had an enjoyable birthday, you’re a remarkable woman [flower]

Thinking of you, Phoenix x
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Well - what a shock

I went from being so happy you were back to being so sad to hear your news. I have been on here for about 18 months and read far more than I have posted - about 10 things in total (must do better!)

But your funny warm words and ways made me feel I know you, you are truly inspirational dealing with "the hand you have been dealt"

You did make me laugh with the wigs - I did the same and got it cut at the hairdressers - then ditched it and bought scarves - much less itchy I found. Think my very outgoing BIL borrowed it for a fancy dress party - not seen it since!

Life can be so unfair (like now)
You have touched so many people with your lovely personality and you should not be having to deal with all this.

Wishing you good things - sending you love ,hugs & total respect xx

Wow! Just googled Pata Pata. Wonderful….even something I ‘danced’ to while lying in bed here at almost 1 am

Sorry to hear your sad news Phoenix but what an exceptional way to share it with us all. Your posts are always inspirational. I am glad you had such a lovely birthday and that Mr P cooked a delicious birthday meal. I hope you continue to inspire us as much as you can and thank you for being a wonderful GN friend x

Phoenix, I don’t know you………. I just wish I did ??

Well, some of YOUR posts have brought a tear to MY eye! Enough of that old malarkey!

midgey wigs are quite boring really, and I forgot to mention that I get the local village hairdresser to trim them for me and cut a different fringe if necessary.

The expensive one from the company that the NHS refer you to is "Wheat Mist", actually a nice sort of honey blonde. The Amazon ones are a platinum blonde shoulder length bob with a fringe, a sort of feathery ash blonde highlighted thing (hard to describe) and a silver pixie cut one. I might post some photos at some point!

Septimia definitely some surprises at my funeral! starting with the bearers and the music they will be bringing me in to! Struggle with links on this tablet, but feel free to Google "Pata Pata" by Miriam Makebe. I defy anyone to keep still to it! I'm tempted to have on the order of service thingy to have printed "The congregation will now stand and dance"

I won't tell you what the bearers will be wearing, but they are 4 of my close girlfriends, 3 of them are fine with it, but the other one is the "you wear a navy suit to a funeral" type of person .

I always think of you when I struggle with the gammon at Christmas, and always will. So sad for you and your family.

I read much more than I post so you won't recognise my name Phoenix.
I've always loved your posts, so full of humour and so sensible. Your attitude to this new experience is both wonderful and exemplary.
Sending positive thoughts for what is to come.

Another one here who has a year in her eye.

I don't know what to say. Your posts have always been so distinctive and cleverly written. It was a joy to see them, they were immediately recognisable by the title!

I wish you a belated happy birthday. May the memories of it stay with you for a long time.