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Scurra
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by Scurra » Tue Dec 02, 2025 9:52 am
I am very sorry to say that Sheila Brain - better known here as Wulfruna - passed away peacefully last night.
She had had cancer for some time, but it had accelerated over the last few weeks.
It's no exaggeration to say that Puzzlebrains would not be here without her. Not just because she was my mother but because she was largely responsible for instilling a love of puzzles into me from an early age, with no idea what it would lead to! And she encouraged it all the way.
So if my cryptic crossword clues in the future aren't as good as they used to be, well, that's the reason.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
All of my puzzles are simple and obvious. For certain values of "simple" and "obvious".
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by Bunnylump » Tue Dec 02, 2025 10:06 am
Oh, Scurra, I am so very sorry. Sending love to you and your family.
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.
“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”
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LAT
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by LAT » Tue Dec 02, 2025 6:22 pm
Indeed, very sorry to hear that David. Love to you all from me too.
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by SparkOut » Tue Dec 02, 2025 6:24 pm
Oh that's so, so sad. Feeling for you. I only actually met her that once in Spean Bridge, but she was a lovely, lovely lady.
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by strep98 » Thu Dec 04, 2025 7:26 pm
So Sorry to hear your news. Mum and I had a couple of outings to Exeter with lunch at the cathedral. God Bless you all. xx
I don't have hot flushes. I have short holidays in the Tropics.
Women are Angels And when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to flyon a broomstick We are flexible like that.
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by SparkOut » Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:32 pm
OK this has also been a long time coming, but Dad has requested next stage of his "see me out in comfort" meds being administered tonight.
So he probably won't wake up in the morning. Or if he does, then not the next day.
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by LAT » Mon Dec 08, 2025 12:33 am
I'll be thinking of you all
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by Bunnylump » Mon Dec 08, 2025 1:09 am
Oh dear, more sad news. So sorry for you both, difficult times.
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.
“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”
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by Scurra » Mon Dec 08, 2025 1:14 am
Thinking of you.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
All of my puzzles are simple and obvious. For certain values of "simple" and "obvious".
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by SparkOut » Tue Dec 09, 2025 2:37 am
Drove down to Kent today. He's still with us, for now, we'll go back in the morning and see how things are.
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by SparkOut » Tue Dec 09, 2025 9:41 am
And passed peacefully about half an hour ago
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LAT
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by LAT » Tue Dec 09, 2025 10:16 am
Good to know it was peaceful and what he wanted.
Sending love to you and your family.
Lx
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by Bunnylump » Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:46 am
Yes, peaceful is what we all wish for in the end, I am glad that is how it was for both him and for you. Sending love to you and yours. X
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.
“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”
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by strep98 » Tue Dec 09, 2025 5:38 pm
Dear Sparkout, Sending you all love. I'm glad it was peaceful for him.
I don't have hot flushes. I have short holidays in the Tropics.
Women are Angels And when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to flyon a broomstick We are flexible like that.
A pesimist is only an optimist who knows more
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Scurra
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by Scurra » Wed Dec 10, 2025 1:28 am
I am sorry to hear that. Sending all my best to all of you.
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
All of my puzzles are simple and obvious. For certain values of "simple" and "obvious".
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by Biscuit » Thu Dec 11, 2025 3:28 pm
So sorry to read these two sad newses. My thoughts go to you both and your families and friends that are missing them. Grief is so hard, especially at Christmas time.
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by Bunnylump » Sat Dec 13, 2025 11:03 am
My heart goes out to you at this time of year too, Biscuit. Xxx
You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.
“Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet.”
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by LAT » Sat Dec 13, 2025 12:41 pm
Indeed, thinking of all who have lost loved ones at this time of year. Lx
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by Biscuit » Thu Dec 18, 2025 8:57 am
Thanks Bunnylump.
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by maisie ladybird » Tue Dec 23, 2025 8:55 am
So sorry to hear this sad news - I will cherish all the help Wulfruna gave me over the many times I was struggling over the puzzles.
Thinking of you at this sad time x
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