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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Spilsby Red on January 30, 2025, 11:39:52 am

Title: Update
Post by: Spilsby Red on January 30, 2025, 11:39:52 am
As you are aware in regards to my condition. I am due to start my radiotherapy and chemotherapy on 17th Feb. For initially 6 weeks (5days a week). I have been given a prognosis on how long I could have, which isn’t great. But I intend to fight as much as I can.
This Saturday is possibly the last game I could attend this season. I have had to surrender my driving licence. I have looked at trains but it’s a bit out of my price range.
Is there anyone travelling to the game from Boston and could take me and my 17 year old lad.
Title: Re: Update
Post by: Barmby Rover on January 30, 2025, 11:47:29 am
Good luck for your treatment. I hope it works out well.
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Post by: LincsRover on January 30, 2025, 11:57:39 am
As you are aware in regards to my condition. I am due to start my radiotherapy and chemotherapy on 17th Feb. For initially 6 weeks (5days a week). I have been given a prognosis on how long I could have, which isn’t great. But I intend to fight as much as I can.
This Saturday is possibly the last game I could attend this season. I have had to surrender my driving licence. I have looked at trains but it’s a bit out of my price range.
Is there anyone travelling to the game from Boston and could take me and my 17 year old lad.


Hi Spilsby, sorry to hear about your prognosis but you’re right to have that fighting spirit, drs don’t know everything and a positive mindset can work wonders. I live over in Bassingham but would be happy to take a diversion to take you & your lad to a game or two. Just give me a bit of notice & I’ll see what I can do - evening games might be a bit easier than a Saturday but just let me know, nothing ruled out
Title: Re: Update
Post by: Spilsby Red on January 30, 2025, 12:48:20 pm
Only will be able to do this Saturday.
When on treatment my immune system will be absolute crap so don’t want to take any risks whilst on treatment. After my initial 6 weeks treatment, if it goes well I could be looking at games from mid April. But if treatment doesn’t go great I will probably have another 6 weeks of the same treatment
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Post by: Metalmicky on January 30, 2025, 01:16:18 pm
Good luck Spilsby and hope all goes well with your treatment. Unfortunately can't help you out this time, but keep posting if you need a lift... there must be someone who can take you.
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Post by: Spilsby Red on January 30, 2025, 01:18:39 pm
Thank you for the replies
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Post by: Spilsby Red on January 30, 2025, 02:06:08 pm
I have sorted out for Saturday. My lad, bless him is paying for his train ticket. He is one amazing lad. Shame I will miss going to games with him. We have a lot of memories already.
I am fighting this but I know at some point it will get me.
When it does I will be standing with him and the rovers family in spirit. Thanks all again.
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Post by: BillyStubbsTears on January 30, 2025, 02:25:09 pm
Best of luck Spillsby.
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Post by: rover-n-out on January 30, 2025, 03:00:37 pm
Good luck Spilsby!
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Post by: Monkcaster_Rover on January 30, 2025, 03:59:36 pm
Keep going, Spilsby. All with you! Hope we put a good en on for your boy Saturday.
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Post by: Bentley Bullet on January 30, 2025, 04:07:04 pm
Hang on in there, Spilsby. Every one of us is here to support you 24/7 whenever you need it.
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Post by: robchester on January 30, 2025, 04:25:20 pm
Keep positive and keep fighting spilsby
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Post by: roversontheup on January 30, 2025, 04:30:12 pm
Thanks for sharing Spilsby. Keep on fighting and make your own story of beating your prognosis.
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Post by: Sprotyrover on January 30, 2025, 04:59:37 pm
Best of luck mate.
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Post by: LincsRover on January 30, 2025, 05:22:51 pm
Only will be able to do this Saturday.
When on treatment my immune system will be absolute crap so don’t want to take any risks whilst on treatment. After my initial 6 weeks treatment, if it goes well I could be looking at games from mid April. But if treatment doesn’t go great I will probably have another 6 weeks of the same treatment


Ok, sorry, I’m in panto this week and 2 performances on Saturday (oh yes I am!), but please get in touch in April and I will do what I can to help. Here’s hoping the chemo & radio do their job well and you feel better then.
Title: Re: Update
Post by: tommy toes on January 30, 2025, 06:39:33 pm
Mrs T and me were in a panto, Cinderella, a couple of weeks ago. Missed the Port Vale game, which was a good move.

All the best to you Spilsby. The Rovers family is thinking of you.
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Post by: Ye-Aul-Tavern on January 30, 2025, 07:54:23 pm
Best of luck to you with your treatment.
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Post by: idler on January 30, 2025, 08:16:33 pm
I have sorted out for Saturday. My lad, bless him is paying for his train ticket. He is one amazing lad. Shame I will miss going to games with him. We have a lot of memories already.
I am fighting this but I know at some point it will get me.
When it does I will be standing with him and the rovers family in spirit. Thanks all again.
Spilsby, please pm me and I will gladly pay for your son’s train ticket. I hope that you don’t think that this is charity but I am more than happy to help you and your son. We are one big family.
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Post by: Spilsby Red on January 30, 2025, 08:59:38 pm
Idler. I never can get pm upto read or how to send them. Sorry a bit thick on pm
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Post by: scawsby steve on January 30, 2025, 09:26:25 pm
Thoughts and prayers from me, Spilsby.
Title: Re: Update
Post by: idler on January 30, 2025, 11:39:06 pm
Idler. I never can get pm upto read or how to send them. Sorry a bit thick on pm
Scroll to the top to my messages. It is to the right  of Viking chat forum. Press on my messages and it will give you the option to read or send messages. Tap on send and it will open up the screen to send a message.
Title: Re: Update
Post by: ravenrover on January 31, 2025, 09:40:01 am
Or send Spilsby a message, when he accesses the VSC site a message will appear,  you have a message, click on that and reply to your message
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Post by: idler on January 31, 2025, 12:36:10 pm
Or send Spilsby a message, when he accesses the VSC site a message will appear,  you have a message, click on that and reply to your message
I sent a pm last night raven but no reply as yet. I do understand that with so much going on Spilsby might be busy with more important things though.
Title: Re: Update
Post by: Spilsby Red on January 31, 2025, 01:03:02 pm
Hi idler. Thank you. I did reply to your pm. Hope it worked
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Post by: Metalmicky on January 31, 2025, 01:18:24 pm
Happy to help out also Spilsby.  PM sent
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Post by: Lesonthewest on January 31, 2025, 01:30:03 pm
Wishing you all the very best with your treatment Spilsby.
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Post by: redarmi66 on January 31, 2025, 02:00:04 pm
Good Luck Splisby. Keep fighting. Your are an inspiration to us all.
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Post by: Spilsby Red on January 31, 2025, 02:03:17 pm
Thank you. It’s so humbling. It’s amazing how our club and fans are so close and supportive. It means a lot to me
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Post by: DonnyBiz on January 31, 2025, 03:39:21 pm
Hi Spilsby sorry to hear about this. I've been keeping up to date with you without saying anything up till now. I've had my own battle with this, just in a different place. I just wanted to say, stay strong and positive. Keep fighting. Best wishes.
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Post by: idler on January 31, 2025, 04:32:19 pm
Hi idler. Thank you. I did reply to your pm. Hope it worked
Hi Spilsby, I have now seen your reply. I just didn’t get a pop up to tell me that you had replied. I have also sent you another pm. Cheers, Dave  :bscarf:
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Post by: normal rules on January 31, 2025, 06:31:25 pm
please PM me SR. before the night is out.
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Post by: streathamdave on January 31, 2025, 06:38:13 pm
Wishing you the very best.
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Post by: normal rules on January 31, 2025, 06:42:25 pm
Ive sent you a PM Spilsby Red.
Please respond. I can and will help you and your lad tomorrow .
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Post by: Spilsby Red on January 31, 2025, 09:16:47 pm
Idler & nudga. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
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Post by: Spilsby Red on February 01, 2025, 07:46:44 am
NR I did pm you
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Post by: Pancho Regan on February 01, 2025, 09:51:03 am
I have sorted out for Saturday. My lad, bless him is paying for his train ticket. He is one amazing lad. Shame I will miss going to games with him. We have a lot of memories already.
I am fighting this but I know at some point it will get me.
When it does I will be standing with him and the rovers family in spirit. Thanks all again.
Spilsby, please pm me and I will gladly pay for your son’s train ticket. I hope that you don’t think that this is charity but I am more than happy to help you and your son. We are one big family.

Nice one Dave, brilliant gesture.
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Post by: andy didcott on February 01, 2025, 10:00:04 am
All the best Spilsby red.