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Quiet time

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

Due to a family bereavement and attendant commitments, posts on Wings Over Scotland will probably be fairly sporadic for the rest of this week. We’ll do what we can, though, and full normal service should be resumed on Monday 16th.

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  1. redcliffe62 says:

    OK. Condolences.

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  2. Bill Fraser says:

    You have my sympathies Rev, sometimes the realities of life intervene to let us know what is most important in life and that is family and freinds. Take time out and draw strength from the fact that people will be thinking of you and yours.

    Slaint Mhath

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  3. douglas clark says:

    Sorry to read that, you have my sympathies too. You should take all the time you need.

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  4. Morag says:

    Very sorry to hear that.  You have my deepest sympathy.

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  5. MajorBloodnok says:

    All the best Stuart – we’ll still be here when you get back (dunno if that’ll cheer you up mind….). best regards MB.

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  6. Aplinal says:

    May I add my condolences also. 

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  7. Arbroath 1320 says:

    Can I add my condolences as well.

    Look forward to the resumption of normal service when you feel up to it. 

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  8. Turnip_Ghost says:

    I hope I’m not out of line when I post this but I read it some time ago and my mind always casts back to it in these situations. It had the tag as Hebrew Proverb
    “Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but live in thankfulness that he was”

    Deepest condolences 

    T 

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  9. Strathedin says:

    Family time and support is paramount at the moment…you’ll be in our thoughts…

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  10. Randomscot says:

    Kith and kin are always the most important. Sorry to hear of your loss and you take the time that you need.

    If anyone resents that they can do the other thing, you will be in our thoughts and, for some, prayers

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  11. rory says:

    Sorry to hear that, your daily dits will be missed for the time being, but then again somethings are a whole lot more important than footy or politics, my sympathys are with you all

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  12. Dave says:

    Sorry to hear that.  Look forward to you being back and on form when you feel up to it.

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  13. Tris says:

    I’m sorry to hear your bad new Rev. Come back when you can.

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  14. Appleby says:

    My sympathies and best wishes, Stu. Hope you get through it okay and get any support you need. We’ll miss you and your thoughts in the meantime, but we can wait.

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  15. Macart says:

    Deepest sympathies Rev. the family always comes first. Hope to see you back and in your usual good form soon.

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  16. Dál Riata says:

    Sorry to hear that. My sympathies and condolences.

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  17. Mathew says:

    Condolences.

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