Your best moment of 2011

[Uncle Spielberg]

General : Helping raise over £15k for charity
Albion: Buckley's winner v Doncaster
TV: Frozen Planet - Thieving Penguin

Again a LEGEND of a Man. I have nothing but good to say about you. You are a doer and someone that changes lives and it has been a priviledge to know you. I know you had a tough deal in 2011 but I hope 2012 will bring you everything you deserve.

 

[life on mars 73]

That's a lovely story, and well done on grabbing that life-changing chance as it went by ! Good luck for the future, I wish you both happiness.

 

[Lady Gull]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

That's lovely - good luck - here's hoping 2012 brings you lots of happiness xxxxx

 

[tedebear]

Not a great year it has to be said, working hard for little return for both Zef and I, but I'm lucky to have him as my husband and we have a very very clever little man to share the ups and downs with. But anyhow thats why I like New Years Eve and the promise of a fresh start. 2012 is going to be a lot better - we've promised ourselves we are going to make it so!

 

[Bozza]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Great words fella, and the very best of luck to you in 2012.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

albion related: walsall and donny games. simply amazing feelings.
personal related: buying my first property.

i am looking forward to next year a lot!

 

[Bozza]

For me, it's hard to think past 2:50-3:00ish on August 6th. The build-up to the Donny game was so, so emotional after the years of struggle, fight and, at times, absolute dogshit for all Albion fans.

 

[Lady Gull]

Not a great year it has to be said, working hard for little return for both Zef and I, but I'm lucky to have him as my husband and we have a very very clever little man to share the ups and downs with. But anyhow thats why I like New Years Eve and the promise of a fresh start. 2012 is going to be a lot better - we've promised ourselves we are going to make it so!

Family and friendship is more important than anything else - your little man won't remember the things you can't give him - he'll remember things that don't cost money - and the fun times you share xxx

 

[tedebear]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Such a great post. Good man, you deserve this and I sincerely hope that it works out. Depression hates love - they box from opposite corners ;-)

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Such a great post. Good man, you deserve this and I sincerely hope that it works out. Depression hates love - they box from opposite corners ;-)

Anyone who has met Paul will know he is one of the loveliest Men you could ever meet.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

hearing stuff like that really makes you look at what you do have in life and not what you haven't. good luck Barrel, hope 2012 will be a great year for you! i know someone with depression and its a future he wants most as well. and more importantly a future to look forward too!

 

[Bry Nylon]

Roll on more Dog Shit in 2012.

Not advisable, unless wearing clothes that wash easily.

Personally, birth of my baby boy in June; a brother for his 2 year old sister.

 

[Beach Hut]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

BOF that is brilliant, really hope you get everything you want from 2012

 

[pipkin112]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Good luck mate, you can't beat a good woman in your life.

 

[Billy Seagull]

Watching my wife open her xxth birthday present in Tenerife was great.

Going to the Amex on 6th August for the first time was just amazing after the goldstone, gillingham & withdean.

From a personal achievement point of view I shot 3 under par in a golf competition at Royal Eastbourne in September, the first time under par in a competition.

 

[Steveapps71]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Good on ya mate, good luck in 2012, ps dont tell your bird she is of "a certain age" to her face hehe
For me 2011 was big, AMEX, turned 40 & got married to my lady in Brighton on Easter Saturday in glorious sunshine.

ps why dont you advertise yourself on here for work, there must be a thousand people that regularly check this board so gotta be worth a go.

 

[Tomo1794]

Non Albion related it has been just playing football again for me. Only Sunday league level but having not played for a year through illness it really is something I enjoy doing. My best highlight would be where I was put up front from playing left back for the last 20 minutes due to someone else picking up an injury. The score was 1-0 to us at the time but the opposition soon equalized with a goal coming through the left back position However I scored twice after that to make the score 3-1 and secured us a place in the Bedfordshire County Cup semi-final

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Finding £20 note on the pavement, Preston Drove, 23/12/2011

 

[Ninja Elephant]

This will sound a bit corny.

I had been suffering from severe depression for longer than I care to remember. I had been unemployed for a 'good' year, struggling to get out of bed, struggling to sleep, struggling to exist. I managed to blag myself a job, with a little help from my friends, working for the council in Preston Park.

The structure and fresh air gave me a massive lift. In the space of a year, I went from wanting to throw myself in to the Thames, into a functioning human being with aspirations for the future.

On 7th June (I know the date as that is recorded as a missed call from her to give me her number), I spotted a lady walking past the Bowling Pavilion. I hadn't been without the odd fling and so on, but they were consequential of a night out or a wedding or a party. Nothing particularly meaningful. Difficult to start something up when one dislikes themselves.

By the time I had ummed and ahhed about whether to introduce myself, she had disappeared. So, I chased after her and grabbed her in the Rose Garden (not a euphemism). We got chatting and eventually one thing led to another over the summer. Still hanging in there (I like to think) and it seems that there was a soulmate for me after all.

She is of a certain age (mid 30s) and wants to settle down and have kids, so it is up to me to prove that I have some sort of future and be able to provide for her in the future. Unemployed at the moment, but 2012 is definitely going to be my year. The first year I am actually looking forward to for a long, long time.

Well played, BoF.

 

[Weststander]

Witnessing Buckley's second against Donnie.

Watching my kids happiness on Xmas morning.

Seeing Buckley's out-of-the-blue winner versus Forest.

Promo night versus Dagenham.