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@Veum Planning to look at diet and recipes next week. Given what I've been through the past month, just eating anything is a win at the moment. I do appreciate everyone's help and suggestions.🤗

Thank you for the kind words @atomicblonde❤️ I finally went live on social media regarding my diagnosis. Now I've had time to process it all, I believe this sums up my feelings best so I will post it here. From my Facebook: I haven't posted on social media in a while, but here we go... I was naive to think that I would never have to write a post like this - yet here we are. After a month of tests and appointments (continued bad news after bad news), I was finally diagnosed with incurable stage 4 bowel cancer two weeks ago. Devastated doesn't even come close to describing how I feel - and everyone else affected by my diagnosis. The aim of this post isn't for anyone to feel pity towards me, but to raise awareness about this awful disease. Trust your gut feeling, listen to your body and don't let a health care professional tell you that it won't be cancer because of your age. Cancer doesn't care who you are, your age, your hopes, dreams, plans for the future or the people in your life - it can and will affect everyone at some point in their life. Unfortunately, life is unfair and can be so cruel - even if you think you're winning at life, you never know what it's going to throw at you. To end on a positive note, I couldn't have done the last few weeks without my amazing family, friends and my incredible wife. Francesca is my rock and I couldn't have got this far without her (and many others).🥰 Whilst my life journey wont be as long as we all believe ours will be, I will continue to fight and surround myself with loved ones. All I can do is fight and live each day as it comes. One step on the ladder at a time, however high that ladder allows me to climb. If you got this far, thank you for reading.🤗 Andrew.

Just wanted to say again how grateful I am for all the kind messages over the past few days. Whilst I have only been here for 6 years, it feels like I've been part of your community for much longer. At the peak of this threads activity, it was a fantastic hive of creativity - your ideas and my execution. I've had such a great time! Much love and hugs from myself to you all.🥰

Just wanted to respond to the latest messages. Whilst I would love to respond to each individually, it's just too overwhelming at the moment. I will reply to PMs too (just need some time). I appreciate each and every single message you awesome people are sending me. ❤️ This isn't goodbye just yet. Just thought it would be best to let you all know incase I'm not around. Thanks for giving me the opportunity. My legacy will live on. 🦆✊️

Thank you all. 😊 @CAYENNE-FAHRER Sorry that you have had to experience this disease too. 😔

Thanks guys. Will have a hard time replying to single messages however I appreciate each and every one single one. Lots of heartwarming comments. Shame there's not a ❤️ reaction option - that's been my go to option for replies to family and friends.🤭

Hey everyone. Sadly, I must share with you all that I recently received the devastating news that I have advanced bowel cancer. Whilst it would have been nice to continue here for a little longer, time is limited and I'm not in a very good place mentally. To be honest, I'm a mess. I wish I didn't have to type this, you just never think it will be you and suddenly life has other plans for you. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with you guys. I've lost count of how many sigs I've made. The community is a special place and you have all been so good to me. @Masterblaster - Whilst you will have to find yourselves another sig making goose in the future, I'm happy to help with the transition - if you need files from me etc. Just wanted to give you the heads up. Stay safe guys. Live each day like it's your last, tomorrow is never guaranteed. Andrew (goose).

Thanks @extantsrevenge - appreciate the kind words.😊 Almost 6 years here now. My time online (not just here) is much less than it used to be these days, however always look out for new requests.

@MoneySniper Thanks mate!

@MoneySniper

@MoneySniper That's fine bud. Can do. 😎

@Billy Talent Extra large version before shrinking...

@Billy Talent I can make these two work. I will take a look at the other one too. I just wasn't sure if you were open to other images.

@Billy Talent Don't suppose there's a text free version of that image around?

@upmaniac Thanks bud! 😎

@atomicblonde Glad you like it. Thought keeping it simple (like all the promo stuff) was best. 💟

@upmaniac @atomicblonde

@upmaniac @atomicblonde Can do. No idea when though sorry. Will be next week before I can take a look.

@Billy Talent I use Affinity Photo.

@Peter M Anytime! 😎

😉 @Peter M

@Gary K

@Gary K What's the from? Will take a look. 🫡

@Rambo

@Rambo Can do. Leave it with me and I'll take a look when I get an opportunity mate. 👍