Today, Chris and I went for a visit to Robin's - he's weak but in good spirits. We chatted for a couple hours, about trains, about life, about family and friends. His lovely wife Letty chatted with us as well and then we all had tea and banana bread.
Robin is not able to really eat, so he was just sipping on some juice. Of course we had to see the MATT (Robin's layout) while we were there. Unfortunately it is being dis-assembled, but many of Robin's amazing structures are still there, and I must say - photo's really don't do them justice.
Robin has decided that he is not going to go through another round of chemo, as the first round left him exhausted and feeling ill, and didn't really have any effect on the cancer. He has opted to spend his remaining time at home, with family and friends close at hand.
I can't end this post without mentioning the surprise present that Robin had for me - a genuine CNR switch key!! To Chris he gave some old photos of South African traction - a real treat!
Thank-you Robin.
Gauge member and Robin's good friend Jimmy Beersa is coming to visit for several months. He arrives next week I believe. We're planning to have another little Gauge BBQ sometime in the next couple of week with Robin, Jimmy Chris and myself - you're all also invited.
Val
Robin is not able to really eat, so he was just sipping on some juice. Of course we had to see the MATT (Robin's layout) while we were there. Unfortunately it is being dis-assembled, but many of Robin's amazing structures are still there, and I must say - photo's really don't do them justice.
Robin has decided that he is not going to go through another round of chemo, as the first round left him exhausted and feeling ill, and didn't really have any effect on the cancer. He has opted to spend his remaining time at home, with family and friends close at hand.
I can't end this post without mentioning the surprise present that Robin had for me - a genuine CNR switch key!! To Chris he gave some old photos of South African traction - a real treat!
Thank-you Robin.
Gauge member and Robin's good friend Jimmy Beersa is coming to visit for several months. He arrives next week I believe. We're planning to have another little Gauge BBQ sometime in the next couple of week with Robin, Jimmy Chris and myself - you're all also invited.
Val