Get Well Jock Scot from your friends at XMTS

[WeaselMender]

Well it is a black day here in this damn place, Jock has been given a major ticking off by all and sundry and has been given some news that confirms what I have been dreading. There have been rumblings, whispers and furtive glances for a while now, but the bomb has just been dropped!

It seems that there will be no more shooting, fishing or long walks in the hills for me and whilst it may be realistic, it is a bitter pill to swallow. If I never fired a shot again, I suppose that it will not really matter,I have, after all, shot more things in a season than many might shoot in a lifetime. The same goes for fishing and it would have been nice to say goodbye to some of those wild, private and special places in the hills. I would like the choice though and it seems that there is none. Dammit!

Yes, I know I have been lucky all my life and I have, honestly, had little to complain about and I really must be grateful for the chance that I have just been given by many wonderfully skilled and dedicated people, but hells teeth this is dire news! Selfish? Yes I bloody am! Brassed off? Too damn right! Lucky too, I know!

Sorry chaps its not any one's fault and I am sorry for the rant.But--------------this is a tricky one to get the hang of-------------as I know I must.

Jock,

You bloody well should be! However what you are really looking at is your condition at this moment MINUS your strong constitution and the effects of time. Medical professionals are by nature cautious and pessamistic, musn't give the chap too much hope, what if we are wrong. Hold fast to your dreams and plans, maintain your course and speed, and at the end of the day you fall short it will not be for lack of trying!

Weasel :ootd:

[Livingston]

Jock,

You bloody well should be! However what you are really looking at is your condition at this moment MINUS your strong constitution and the effects of time. Medical professionals are by nature cautious and pessamistic, musn't give the chap too much hope, what if we are wrong. Hold fast to your dreams and plans, maintain your course and speed, and at the end of the day you fall short it will not be for lack of trying!

Weasel :ootd:

VERY well put, Ensign. Jock, I VERY much agree with what he has said. Set your goal to be able to go fishing, hunting and having that long walk in the hills and who knows, one day..... We are all on your team here.

[Jock Scot]

VERY well put, Ensign. Jock, I VERY much agree with what he has said. Set your goal to be able to go fishing, hunting and having that long walk in the hills and who knows, one day..... We are all on your team here.

Thank you chaps for those kind words of wisdom, all saying the same thing in your own way.You are all dead right! I have had a serious talk with Annie,my sons, close family and friends(we had a wee thank you party for the hospital staff!!) and we have all (it is an all thing after all) come up with a realistic plan, baring in mind the considered opinion of the boffins. So, when I get home THIS WEEK, I am going to order a new pair of guns, 20 bores, and a couple of new fishing rods!!!!!! Whether I will ever use them is down to some very hard work from me, luck, and, most importantly of all, a huge amount of brave understanding from my loved ones. We all know the risks, there are some major ones, but we all agree that life is for living and wrapping me up in cotton wool is no life for me! My word, I am proud of my family!

[JSFMACLJR]

That's what I like to hear, Jock!

[Bluescelt]

In the dictionary under the word perseverance you should find "a Scot". In our case it's a Jock Scot! Your an inspiration, sir.... Yes indeed.

[BobsYourUncle]

Thank you chaps for those kind words of wisdom, all saying the same thing in your own way.You are all dead right! I have had a serious talk with Annie,my sons, close family and friends(we had a wee thank you party for the hospital staff!!) and we have all (it is an all thing after all) come up with a realistic plan, baring in mind the considered opinion of the boffins. So, when I get home THIS WEEK, I am going to order a new pair of guns, 20 bores, and a couple of new fishing rods!!!!!! Whether I will ever use them is down to some very hard work from me, luck, and, most importantly of all, a huge amount of brave understanding from my loved ones. We all know the risks, there are some major ones, but we all agree that life is for living and wrapping me up in cotton wool is no life for me! My word, I am proud of my family!

GREAT DAY! I have no doubt that if you set your goals, don't get too discourage by the inevitable set backs, you will find a way...and if not the exact same old pleasures and pastimes, new ones will present themselves...Congratulations on your escape, and good wishes for the work ahead...Regards