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BOF's Big Bucket List Trip To Anglesey! *MNHQ editing title to say that there is some very sad news contained in this thread. Sending love to all*

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BitOfFun · 13/03/2021 23:19

AIBU to ask for some help planning this?

I've been on mumsnet almost forever, and it's my go-to place for wisdom, help and advice. I don't really have a long time alive, as my cancer treatment has stopped working, so I'm hoping that some of you can help me plan a trip to Anglesey, so that I've seen somewhere that isn't these four walls during my Liverpool Lockdown!

I don't want to go much further afield, as I would feel better being easily accessible to medical care if necessary. The plan is to hire a car with my husband, who'll drive, and stay a night or two in B&Bs, taking in some coastal views and sunsets.

I'd love to trawl antique shops.
I'd like to take the dog, if possible, though this isn't really essential.
Outdoors is good, but I'll have to use a wheelchair for more than short distances.
I like the idea of "hidden gems" in terms of places to visit (who doesn't?) but comfort is good too.
I'll wait for the weather to warm up a bit, so in a few weeks is fine (I hope!).

I don't want to annoy anybody, but I'd like to use this thread for a bit of support and encouragement, and keep bumping it for more ideas and suggestions.so I can make this trip as special as possible. As Anglesey isn't all that far from where I live, I could split the trip into a few parts.

So, can you help? AIBU?

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EmeraldShamrock · 13/05/2021 14:34

I was thinking of BOF before sleep last night I'm sure others did too.

fightingirish · 13/05/2021 15:27

Girls I'm gonna get a wreath made in a bee I'll take it down to Anglesey and let it off someplace nice in bees memory from all of us, is that ok with everyone, I'm heartbroken she never made it to me for he bucket list,

LWOTT · 13/05/2021 15:58

Lovely idea @fightingirish

Camphillgirl · 13/05/2021 16:16

@fightingirish

Girls I'm gonna get a wreath made in a bee I'll take it down to Anglesey and let it off someplace nice in bees memory from all of us, is that ok with everyone, I'm heartbroken she never made it to me for he bucket list,
So lovely
Rockbird · 13/05/2021 16:37

Another old timer here, remember BOF from days of yore. Didn't even know she was ill, what awful news. RIP BOF Flowers❤️

IhateBoswell · 13/05/2021 16:42

That’s a lovely idea with the wreath ❤️

Skap · 13/05/2021 16:45

@fightingirish that would be brilliant. Happy to chip in.

GeidiPrimes · 13/05/2021 16:53

Fucking hell BOF, RIP Sad. I liked her a lot on here.

PuppyMonkey · 13/05/2021 16:56

Sorry to hear this, RIP to lovely BoF. FlowersSad

AnneShirleysNewDress · 13/05/2021 17:01

@fightingirish A lovely idea. I'm also happy to chip in.

UrsulaPandress · 13/05/2021 17:33

Oh that's sad. I saw on FB that she had died but didn't put 2 & 2 together that it was BoF.

RIP BoF.

iklboo · 13/05/2021 17:41

Count me in too @fightingirish.

babymidgetgem · 13/05/2021 17:42

Oh this is such sad sad news Sad

wonderstuff · 13/05/2021 17:56

How absolutely heartbreaking. Flowers

ElGuardiandenoche · 13/05/2021 18:01

@fightingirish

Girls I'm gonna get a wreath made in a bee I'll take it down to Anglesey and let it off someplace nice in bees memory from all of us, is that ok with everyone, I'm heartbroken she never made it to me for he bucket list,
That would be lovely @fightingirish. Such a fabulous thing to do, thank you very much Flowers
BoreOfWhabylon · 13/05/2021 18:40

Lovely idea @fightingirish.

@KnottyAndPistey have posted on the other thread that they will organise the wooly hugs to do something.

ItsAllBlahBlahBlah · 13/05/2021 18:55

Such terrible news, this is just so upsetting to read. RIP BoF.

EmeraldShamrock · 13/05/2021 20:16

@fightingirish That is a really lovely idea.
If you can pm PayPal I'd like to chip in too.

Oshikundu · 13/05/2021 20:20

@fightingirish you are a star, that's a lovely thing to do. I'd be happy to contribute also.

Thehop · 13/05/2021 20:35

Really don’t know what to say. I hope you have plenty of books, BoF. Enjoy your trip xx

Thehop · 13/05/2021 20:36

Also happy to chip in @fightingirish

UberMullet · 13/05/2021 20:42

Sorry but Bee would be laughing hysterically at the idea of you "letting off" a wreath in Wales and would think it a dreadful waste of money. If you are going to club together in her memory maybe a donation to the Woodlands Hospice in Aintree might be more appropriate. Or to look at helping Woolly Hugs as they will do something lovely for the family to remember her by.

Reality · 13/05/2021 20:44

It’s very touching to see so many people who didn’t know her wanting to donate in her memory.

Could I gently direct you towards one of the hospices that looked after her?

www.woodlandshospice.org/donate-to-us

PineapplesWillHelp · 13/05/2021 20:45

@UberMullet is right. I've known bee for nearly 14 years and truly, a bee shaped wreath isn't the way to go here. The idea of a donation to the hospice who cared so wonderfully for her when she needed that help would be so nice and apt.

AmazingBouncingFerret · 13/05/2021 20:48

Bee would be touched by all your thoughtfulness but would most definitely rather see a donation to the hospice where your money could be of use ♥️

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