Phoenix: An updated Thread.

If all the people who have contributed to this thread had been able to attend in person, and of course Rachel had been well enough, what a massive knees-up it would have been!
What a wonderful thought ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

It’s only ten days ago that Rachel/Phoenix told me she might look like a ‘Billy-no-mates’ at her garden party.

The strength of feeling on here is testament to the fact that she was in fact a ‘Billy-many-mates’ who was admired, treasured, liked - and yes, even loved.

RIP dear friend. ?

Thanks, Marydoll

Here is the second thread.

www.gransnet.com/forums/ask_a_gran/1250587-Brave-the-Shave-part-2

www.gransnet.com/forums/charities/1250333-I-have-signed-up-for-the-McMillan-Brave-the-Shave
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I have found it. I will do the links on after dinner. It's too fiddly on my phone, I'm a PC girl!

Riverwalk The irony wasn’t missed by me either.

I have typed in; ‘Phoenix brave the shave’ in the search box above where a few threads appeared with Rachel talking about her experience. Unfortunately, I am not techie enough to put a link on this thread. Perhaps, some kind, more knowledgeable poster can oblige. ?

It's just a year since Rachel was posting on here about her sunflowers which she was going to enter into the village show.
She didn't win a prize for the tallest but did win one for sunflower with most heads!
Rachel was planning to make her garden even more beautiful right up until the last few weeks. Sadly she will it not see it but her garden legacy will live on.

Cats Protection League was a charity very close to Rachel’s heart Septimia. Cancer Research is another worthwhile charity if others feel this a donation they would like to make in Rachel’s name.

Septimia

Is there a charity that we might make contributions to in memory of Phoenix?

I'm making assumptions here, but families often ask for donations to charity instead of flowers at funerals.

Since we're all scattered around the country and beyond and won't be able to attend such a event, I feel it would be nice to be able to show our appreciation of her contribution to our lives.

Three years ago Phoenix ‘Braved The Shave’ to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support . Some of us sponsored her then , so I made a donation to them yesterday in her memory.

Kalu

Yes Oliver Sprout is the tabby alongside Minnie SueDonim. Ever present with us in Team Phoenix. I hope they can bring some comfort to Mr P now. ❤️ One abiding memory was helping Rachel choose just the right wig. What do you all think of this one, cheap as chips on Amazon too. I will ask my lovely hairdresser to snip it here and there a bit…..Rachel’s strength of, no nonsense character and wicked sense of humour was unfailing each and every day. What an amazing, inspirational woman to have as a friend. One of Rachel’s legacies is the strong bond formed by the 8 of us left in Team Phoenix, cherished friends.
Hope you find a decent Sancerre up there Rachel. ❤️

It's ironic and sad that Rachel lost her hair and needed a wig - I remember when some of us sponsored her for 'Brave the Shave'.

She uploaded a photo, which I've searched for but can't find, as it's Moov-ed.

www.gransnet.com/forums/charities/1250624-Brave-the-Shave-now-all-official-and-open-for-donations?pg=3

Maybe someone knows how to access this thread.

Septimia

Is there a charity that we might make contributions to in memory of Phoenix?

I'm making assumptions here, but families often ask for donations to charity instead of flowers at funerals.

Since we're all scattered around the country and beyond and won't be able to attend such a event, I feel it would be nice to be able to show our appreciation of her contribution to our lives.

I am waiting to hear about a chosen charity.
I believe it is likely to be Marie Curie or Cats Protection League but will let you knows as soon as I hear.

I've just listened to phoenix on you and yours. A truly amazing lady, very strong and matter of fact about her diagnosis and the effects of the treatments. A brave lady indeed. ?

Is there a charity that we might make contributions to in memory of Phoenix?

I'm making assumptions here, but families often ask for donations to charity instead of flowers at funerals.

Since we're all scattered around the country and beyond and won't be able to attend such a event, I feel it would be nice to be able to show our appreciation of her contribution to our lives.

Oops, cross post Lisa.

Yes Oliver Sprout is the tabby alongside Minnie SueDonim. Ever present with us in Team Phoenix. I hope they can bring some comfort to Mr P now. ❤️ One abiding memory was helping Rachel choose just the right wig. What do you all think of this one, cheap as chips on Amazon too. I will ask my lovely hairdresser to snip it here and there a bit…..Rachel’s strength of, no nonsense character and wicked sense of humour was unfailing each and every day. What an amazing, inspirational woman to have as a friend. One of Rachel’s legacies is the strong bond formed by the 8 of us left in Team Phoenix, cherished friends.
Hope you find a decent Sancerre up there Rachel. ❤️

SueDonim

What a sweet photo of Minnie and Oliver Sprout. I take it Oliver Sprout is the tabby?

The existence of the Doghouse grans passed me by but I am so glad Phoenix had their support at such a dreadful time for her.

Yes, Oliver Sprout is the tabby

SueDonim it worked both ways- she kept us laughing almost until the end and she knew we were there for her also although we all lived so far away we could not assist physically but were there for her.

The cats must be bereft now that mum is no longer at home.

rip …..?
Fly high Phoenix. Thank you netters all for the updates.
Was it a coincidence that I was thinking about this and chose to listen to Pata Pata yesterday morning.

What a sweet photo of Minnie and Oliver Sprout. I take it Oliver Sprout is the tabby?

The existence of the Doghouse grans passed me by but I am so glad Phoenix had their support at such a dreadful time for her.

It is exactly 28.30. It is well worth listening to and it describes phoenix to a T- straightforward, no-nonsense, that is how her cards were dealt and she has had to get on with it. I could not have done it half as eloquently as she did. I would have been sitting in a corner crying. She was brave for so long and funny with it RIP.

IT will be a wonderful epitaph for Rachel’s friends and family to keep as a reminder of her positivity and optimism.

It`s about 25 to 30 minutes into the programme, about 5 people on before Rachel.
Lisagran, what a sad, but lovely, picture.

Is it just me, I’ve listened to the podcast up to and beyond 30 minutes but can’t find where Phoenix’s contribution is? Anyone can help me please?

How we will miss dear Phoenix. She coped with life's ups and downs in a marvellous way and has taught us all to 'keep our pecker up' whatever happens. I'm sure Mr P will get lots of support from the village and from knowing how Rachel was loved by so many.