Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 07:26 AM

I can't say it any better than the last four posters. I admire you so much Andrea.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 09:51 AM

For what it's worth, you have many new admirers out here in cyberspace ...

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: mouldy
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 10:06 AM

I'm humbled, folks...don't go giving me a big head. I'm feeling a bit "twitchy" today, and my son and fiancee are heading away quite soon, but he's installed the new Windows Vista on my PC, and the reason I'm on now is that he told me to go and have a play.

Micca has phoned me this morning and we've had a nice chat. i also took my sister in law up to our village church to see the coffin flowers, which I had asked the undertaker to place there by the font.

As an interesting update, I added the collection from yesterday to the cheques received (another 4 came in the post today) and without any double checking, I have just over £1100 for the fund so far.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 11:36 AM

Bought a bottle of Zinfandel (red of course) this morning, and Geoff and I will share it with Ian in spirit tonight.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: mg
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 04:06 PM

He sounds like a wonderful man and you have a wonderful family to help each other through this loss..may he rest in peace. mg

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: mouldy
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 02:25 AM

The best ever tribute is planned to be paid him by one of our local breweries - they are going to name a beer for him at a local festival next month, and all proceeds are going to the fund. Now that's the sort of tribute he WOULD have cared about! I'm not so sure about one of the photos of him that has been suggested fot the pump clip...

Andrea

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 10:29 PM

Those winklepickers (or whatever they're called) might look good on a beer label ...

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Tig
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 02:46 PM

Just been for a couple of pints of 'The Insultant' - a name Ian often called himself. Wonderfully easy to drink it's a 4.2 pale ale with loads of flavour. Just the sort of beer he liked. Have already asked Keith Simpson if they will be making more (and possibly bottling it)! His picture makes a great pump clip.

Thanks Sue for a really fitting tribute to him.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 02:56 PM

Where is the beer on? Love the name.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Slag
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 04:45 PM

I've been off line for a while and just now saw this thread. My heartfelt condolences. I know the pain of losing a spouse. It's never easy and always there near the surface. May God grant you the strength and the serenity to see through the days ahead of you. God bless.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Tig
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 05:32 PM

It was on at the George and Dragon in the beer festival last night and today. However I understand there's still an 18 of it at the brewery which is going to go on at the Jemmy Hurst. Not sure of the exact date but Keith says it's planned to coincide with one of the session nights.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: WildDingo
Date: 21 Apr 07 - 09:43 PM

I know Im late here but Im hoping I can be forgiven since Im new

As an underground miner here in Western Australia its the only thing that causes me pause every time I fly out to the mine... I guess its every miner and their families biggest dread... and as miners we are brothers no matter where in the world we are

To "mouldy" and family... although I dont know you or your husband I send all our love may you have peace as you come to terms with his passing

A brother gone :-(

Shane Jody and the hoons (children)

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 22 Apr 07 - 04:55 PM

Mouldy- My love and blessings, belated but heartfelt.    Jean

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: mouldy
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 01:28 PM

Hello everyone.

I didn't expect to see this thresd revived, but Tig told me she had put on a post about the festival.
Ian's was the only beer to have 2 pumps, and it sold out before the end. However, that might have had something to do with Ebor Morris's visit on the first night! The beer has also acquired a subtitle "Ian's Revenge" from one of our friends who found it sort of went "through" him!

To the new well-wishers - thank you so much. I have printed off all the posts until the new ones and put them into a book with the letters I have received. I'll print off the new ones too.

I'm doing ok. The fact that Ian is not going to arrive home at the end of this week is starting to bite a bit, but I have loads that needs doing quite urgently, and my plan is to lose track of the date. I didn't have a definite day for his return, but it would have probably been 27th April. The end of the following week is his birthday, but I am doing a 3 day craft fair - if I can get stuff made (so you see what I

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: mouldy
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 01:34 PM

oops - hit a wrong button somewhere!

- and what's a thresd???

I am finding I'm getting a bit emotional at the moment, but I think the adrenalin is running down. Also it's been a naff day weatherwise, and I have just put a daughter on a train to Glasgow, after she came home from uni for the weekend, and she isn't doing very well I'm afraid. Not sleeping properly, and it's starting to tell on her. She has orders to go see the doctor up there. I don't think it's hit her properly yet. Not only that, she has exams in a couple of weeks.

We'll get there somehow or other. At least she'll be back for the summer in a month, and I can keep a better eye on her.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 02:08 PM

{{{{{{Andrea & Family}}}}}}

We're still here for you in any way in which we can help.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 06:42 PM

You won't ever forget that date, so don't kill yourself trying to. Take some deep breaths, have some good meals, hug the kids and relatives, sing some songs. Take care of yourself.

SRS

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: skipy
Date: 23 Apr 07 - 07:22 PM

Tell your daughter to "do it for Dad" we are all so inspired by your strength, we know that she must have it too, she can & WILL make good, she has your genes & Dad's genes. She will make him proud.
Skipy

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 03:28 PM

Hi Andrea,

Hope you know I'm still thinking of you. I've not been through your experience, but something similar, some days are better than others.

love

Pat xxx

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 05:51 PM

The thread may drift away and drift back, but many of us are often thinking of you and your dear love, and occasionally wafting a prayer your way.

Dani

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Apr 07 - 06:37 PM

Just been pointed at this thread by Micca as I haven't had much on-line time recently, sorry for being late. Sending positive thoughts, love and hugs to you and your family Andrea. Lighting a candle now for Ian.
Hil

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: mouldy
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 04:02 AM

Thanks, folks.

Just received a gorgeous shawl in shades of red from jacqui.c - it is like wearing a hug!

Ruth seemed a little more upbeat yesterday when I spoke to her - she has found an apartment for her last year in Glasgow, which looks to be nicer (and cheaper) than the one she is in. She assures me she has made a doctor's appointment for this afternoon. I get the impression that she feels if she can sleep properly again, she'll cope.

I found out last night that Ian and I are going to be mentioned in the Rector's piece for the latest parish magazine. It is all to do with bonds between people, wherever they may be. He is also going to mention the message of support our neighbouring village of Gowdall got in 2000 from the people of Mozambique, when it too was devastated by flooding.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Apr 07 - 04:54 AM

Well, Andi you certainly have bonds all over the world now which is a tribute to both you and Ian.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 04:01 AM

Aha, you now have a jacqui.c shawl!! You've joined the Elite as one of the Catters (MMario & jacqui.c) Handmade Shawl Owners Club - See here for other grateful recipients!

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 10:00 AM

Folks, Andrea has very kindly given me the okay to post a picture of Ian's PUMP CLIP for the ale they named after him, "The Insultant." I think it is really neat and Ian looks as though he was a wonderful person. Thanks, Andrea, for sharing with us. You've got quite a beautiful family, too.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 10:47 AM

Thanks for posting that.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Pistachio
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 03:39 PM

More good thoughts coming your way and if you need more virtual hugs there's some attached from over here in Beverley. Ian's Revenge sounds most interesting. Great Pump Clip. I hope to get the opportunity for a snifter some time.
((((((((((((((((Virtual Hugs)))))))))))))
H.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Apr 07 - 04:20 PM

Lovely photo, thanks Kat.

Subject: RE: Mouldy's husband killed in Russian mine
From: Morticia
Date: 27 Apr 07 - 09:23 AM

Don't know how I missed this the first time round, Andrea but hugs to you and your family.

Having been through something like this with kids of a similar age, if you need any help, please let me know. I don't get here much anymore but if you yell at Micca, he'll doubtless yell at me.