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**Derek Conley** · 10th February 09, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun

I hope everything is OK with the family!

Thank you very much; I haven't posted about my family issues due to being somewhat new here and, well, didn't want to come across strangely.

But, my father had a brainstem stroke right before Thanksgiving, and then a bit over 2 weeks ago my stepfather went into the hospital due to passing blood and clots; he had a golfball sized tumor removed via emergency surgery and the pathology reports showed it was malignant, so now we're dealing with this cancer.

Soooo... there's been a lot on my plate lately...

As for the kilt, are there any other types of pics people may want? Perhaps of the inside? I have yet to remove the basting stitches, too; I was so anxious to try it on I just left them!

**BroosterB1** · 10th February 09, 06:34 PM

Good Choice, much better than the Pink Death.... Semper Fi!

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**beloitpiper** · 10th February 09, 08:49 PM

It looks good! When will you model it for us?

**shawhighlander** · 11th February 09, 03:39 AM

Ooops, I apparently dinna a see it the first go round

Looks good Derek. Strong colors.

**chasem** · 11th February 09, 09:54 AM

I hope you mean inside as in indoors, and not inside the kilt!

It looks fantastic, look forward to pics of it in action.

**The Barry** · 11th February 09, 10:36 AM

Soooo... there's been a lot on my plate lately...

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

**pastorsteve** · 11th February 09, 10:58 AM

[QUOTE=Derek Conley;670005]Thank you very much; I haven't posted about my family issues due to being somewhat new here and, well, didn't want to come across strangely.

But, my father had a brainstem stroke right before Thanksgiving, and then a bit over 2 weeks ago my stepfather went into the hospital due to passing blood and clots; he had a golfball sized tumor removed via emergency surgery and the pathology reports showed it was malignant, so now we're dealing with this cancer. QUOTE]

It should never be strange to mention one's troubles among friends. Your dad and step-father are in my prayers. Shalom.

**English Bloke** · 11th February 09, 11:05 AM

I know you know this already but you need to stay positive and strong for those two blokes. My best wishes go out to you and yours mate!

**Spartan** · 11th February 09, 05:24 PM

Derek,

I'm keep you and your family in my prayers during this challenging time for all of you. Thanks for letting us know.

Frank

**LANCER1562** · 11th February 09, 05:58 PM

Derek,
I am relatively new to this forum but if there's one thing I've in my short time here, it's that Xmarksthescot is an international family, and if you can't share your problems with family who can you share them with?

A wise man once told me there is no problem so large it cannot be made smaller by sharing it.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers my friend.