My friend and colleague Pauline died a few days ago. I found this out when I phoned her husband to ask after her. She was 60. I will never forget the lovely lady who had to put up with me and my fractious ways. She slipped away without pain or discomfort. Here are the first and last E-mails I received from her. I will miss her.

Tue 12/04/2011 16:55


Hi Russell


Hope you’ve been making the most of the glorious weather we’ve had.


We had an excellent time in Eastbourne as the weather was so good. Not a great deal to do there in early April but plenty of places to walk so did a lot of walking!


Alan planned to jet wash the garden furniture yesterday but a loud bang from the jet washer, which sent Alan jumping 6 feet in the air, means that we now have a garden filled with part washed tables and chairs.


(Could have been dangerous but it made me laugh).

I spoke to Derek yesterday, it was good to catch up with him. He told me that he is still trying to get on the Adare suppliers list.

Had my second appointment at Guys yesterday and the forms have now been completed for the chemotherapy which should start next week. We are expecting to get a call from them tomorrow to confirm the start date.


I’m a bit nervous about it but that is only to be expected.


Had a busy day yesterday (didn’t get back from the hospital until 7:40pm) so not doing too much today.

Alan has gone to give blood so I’m going to make a some tea and put my feet up for a while.


Let me know how things are.


Say “hello” to Lee for me.

Take care.


Love from


Pauline x










Thu 17/11/2011 12:4

Hi Russell

Feeling better today and getting pain under control which is good.

I do remember a mailing for SMA that was done for Matt .


It was the first mailing job for SMA so we used the previous supplier (recommended by Matt) but I can’t remember their name.


The job was made up of several components to be printed (folder, inserts etc) plus the insertion of a wiro-bound book, supplied by Matt.


As you know, it’s not always possible to give accurate postage costs until the mailing has been completed but I’m sure that the O** supplier did include the cost in their estimate as they needed one of the wiro-bound books for weight.

Can O** check the estimate sent to the client to see if postage costs were included? If they can let me have a copy it should jog my memory a bit more!


Regards


Pauline



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