Hello everybody, thought I should drop in for the first time in a few months. Had a tough old time of it recently, lost my job, dad diagnosed with skin cancer, mother in law diagnosed with breast cancer, best friends mum given 3-6 weeks to live (as of yesterday, and she's back in England) and to top it all off, we were burgled at the start of the month and some of my Oakley gear was snatched!! not happy at the moment, but trying to get back into life.

Hope everyone else on here is doing better then me :)

cheers guys and gals

Sorry to hear about your woes: I truly wish you all the best and that family and friends pull through. Show us the Ozzie BATTLER spirit mate.As for you friends Mother, I hope she isn't/doesn't suffer too much pain and that when she goes, she has made peace with her maker/family or whatever religious belief she has. As for the O stuff......they are only belongings. Take care.

That's quite a series of blows. Hope things remain positive.

Sorry to hear about your troubles; I wish you and yours the very best.

We wish you all the best for the future.

Wish you the best going forward Paul.

Life seems to be hard with you and yours. Hope things will be better soon.

When you get to the other side, life will be that much more appreciated. Be strong through it all.

keep smiling-the only way is up my friend.

Good Luck Paul, stay strong brother.

I don't really know you, Paul H., but we're fellow humans who experience the unpleasant along with the pleasant. I pray for God's best in your life, whatever that may look like. Amen.

Some tough stuff happening in your life right now, but it can only get better, I am sure it will, it might take some time but I hope you find a smile back on your face in the near future.

Dont keep it all up inside you either, glad you came here and made this post. Always there for fellow o-review members.

Sorry to hear of your situations, Paul. Hopefully things will get better in time.

I wish you the best in your time of need and grief. Unfortunately, this is a sobering reality that, as my wife says, the best things in life aren't things. Cherish those that are here and enjoy each moment! Stay strong and keep fighting.

I will include you in my prayers Mr Paul. Stay strong you will pull through

Hello again everyone. Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and wishes. Well I had a little but of good news. My dad (back home in England) had surgery and the cancer was removed, now it's a course of chemo, but the doctors are confident that they caught it in time. This period has really made me think about my life, and as much as I love the O, the items stolen were just items. A watch, a bag and four pairs of sunglasses, which aren't really that important compared to actual life.

Thanks again for your kind words, and to quote a big Austrian.

I'll be back :)

Glad things are starting to look up. Best of luck to you.

Thanks for the update Paul, let's hope things keep getting better for you.

as much as I love the O, the items stolen were just items. A watch, a bag and four pairs of sunglasses, which aren't really that important compared to actual life.

Very wise words, Paul. Sometimes in the trials of life we learn our most important lessons. Hope things continue to improve for you, and thanks for the positive update!

Paul, I hope things are 'on the up' for you now: life is 'swings and roundabouts' my friend, 'swings and roundabouts'..........

That's good news Paul. Our continued best to you and yours.