tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post1888577571669849943..comments2024-03-29T03:47:13.852+00:00Comments on Going Gently: I've got your number.John Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-33612576131823093132014-07-09T21:52:53.672+00:002014-07-09T21:52:53.672+00:00XxxxXxxxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26988085105737988862014-07-09T17:24:10.947+00:002014-07-09T17:24:10.947+00:00I'm going to an info session next Monday. I ho...I'm going to an info session next Monday. I hope I have what it takes<br />TravellingNinjashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967867862731660269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20456627317005877252014-07-09T08:58:04.687+00:002014-07-09T08:58:04.687+00:00Hope that you don't mind, I copied your post f...Hope that you don't mind, I copied your post for my brother who has also just finished his probationary period at SAM and now does sessions on his own. I think I now understand now why he wanted to do it. Thank you! <br />ps 'claggle' is a brotherly nickname for a sister.clagglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634420462367105370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-78388179870937837022014-07-08T21:30:21.390+00:002014-07-08T21:30:21.390+00:00When lots of people still can't get the help t...When lots of people still can't get the help they need from the underfunded mental health services, and they don't have any close friends they can confide in, the Samaritans do an absolutely vital job in helping people at the end of their tether. Good for you.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9142960384525636782014-07-08T14:29:18.636+00:002014-07-08T14:29:18.636+00:00Not sure if my first reply got to you. Your blog h...Not sure if my first reply got to you. Your blog has made me hope that john and Bear are ok. His last blog 'Casting Off' seemed a little final, he was looking for a new home and I hope he has found somewhere.<br /><br />Love your blog have never laughed so much at some of your daily escapades. Your dogs are utterly gorgeous and Trellawynd looks lovely and community spirited.ALT58https://www.blogger.com/profile/09863561462074785093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-29535173533197966182014-07-08T12:46:51.123+00:002014-07-08T12:46:51.123+00:00Is there a way to thank them, without tying up the...Is there a way to thank them, without tying up the helpline?<br />xsusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762599123725286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-60770356717068936722014-07-08T11:43:12.095+00:002014-07-08T11:43:12.095+00:00That is such a difficult job, John, but you are up...That is such a difficult job, John, but you are up to it. There are so many lonely, confused people out there and sometimes all they need is some kindness and understanding from another soul. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43598733397366924262014-07-08T09:42:19.885+00:002014-07-08T09:42:19.885+00:00congratulations, john!congratulations, john!kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-61294428646747057382014-07-08T09:22:06.336+00:002014-07-08T09:22:06.336+00:00Well done John. Whoever gets you on the end of th...Well done John. Whoever gets you on the end of the line will be very lucky. xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-66165597951445517202014-07-08T08:05:06.602+00:002014-07-08T08:05:06.602+00:00Susan
As you know SAMs rarely find out if any of t...Susan<br />As you know SAMs rarely find out if any of their "interventions" work out for the caller<br />It's nice to hear some didJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-17008337328238608042014-07-08T05:59:41.585+00:002014-07-08T05:59:41.585+00:00Samaritans helped my son seek medical help for his...Samaritans helped my son seek medical help for his depression. After an emergency admission to hospital for Suicidal Ideation he is now recovered and working with adults with mental health problems.<br />A million thanks to all Samaritans out there.<br />Susan xsusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12762599123725286723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-87253965138583727082014-07-08T01:01:13.051+00:002014-07-08T01:01:13.051+00:00comment on previous post....John, hat's off, m...comment on previous post....John, hat's off, man. Hell of a thing to do, I expect you're well-qualified. Admiration. <br /><br />Mike<br />Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400586203204886095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-1411343192158489162014-07-07T22:18:47.037+00:002014-07-07T22:18:47.037+00:00Near enough
XxxxxNear enough<br />XxxxxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-31535963059660584032014-07-07T22:17:13.633+00:002014-07-07T22:17:13.633+00:00I live about 11/2 hours down the coast on a tiny s...I live about 11/2 hours down the coast on a tiny seaside village called Broad Cove. My husband is a Londoner called Jim...does that count!<br />JJenny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276322175363877668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-12137983559358499532014-07-07T22:16:27.404+00:002014-07-07T22:16:27.404+00:00Exactly ... But I think I am so lucky to have the ...Exactly ... But I think I am so lucky to have the time to do itJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-67623418414272877442014-07-07T22:13:11.494+00:002014-07-07T22:13:11.494+00:00Congratulations, John. Congratulations, John. LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-86503964249502802322014-07-07T22:12:25.416+00:002014-07-07T22:12:25.416+00:00Thank you too xxThank you too xxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-29001550467268059752014-07-07T22:09:18.115+00:002014-07-07T22:09:18.115+00:00It happens so much more than we realiseIt happens so much more than we realiseJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-72099682876803882212014-07-07T22:04:11.017+00:002014-07-07T22:04:11.017+00:00I agree.
I also think this is true when people com...I agree.<br />I also think this is true when people complain about ___ or ____. Then for pete's sake, volunteer to help ____ or ____. Stop posting your damn rants on FB and just do something about it!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394558427981331885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-2228152908469276842014-07-07T21:52:50.489+00:002014-07-07T21:52:50.489+00:00Jenny... You are a sweetheart... Do you live near ...Jenny... You are a sweetheart... Do you live near Halifax?<br />Just wondered if you know jimbo?John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-59404496496557265312014-07-07T21:46:52.781+00:002014-07-07T21:46:52.781+00:00John,
You are a lovely person. I feel like I have...John, <br />You are a lovely person. I feel like I have a friend in Wales just through reading your blog here in Nova Scotia.<br />Thank you!Jenny Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18276322175363877668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-82580597858105508422014-07-07T21:41:24.739+00:002014-07-07T21:41:24.739+00:00Hey hoHey hoJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-21413842109397290162014-07-07T21:41:10.072+00:002014-07-07T21:41:10.072+00:00AND you've blown any credibility on your skill...AND you've blown any credibility on your skills as a film reviewer... (X).Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43212081763408506342014-07-07T21:39:39.817+00:002014-07-07T21:39:39.817+00:00You've just lost points on your number there. ...You've just lost points on your number there. Tsk Tsk...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-86696063923371488462014-07-07T21:25:08.049+00:002014-07-07T21:25:08.049+00:00I did a stint on the suicide hotline here in the S...I did a stint on the suicide hotline here in the States, until the tremouring began affecting my voice too badly. Now that the tremouring has calmed and my breath control has improved, I think I should get back to it....thank you for the timely reminder.<br />And, yes, congratulations and thank you.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.com