Hi eveyone
I'm in bed at the moment. We've just had a lovely Macmillan nurse called Lisa come round and ask a few questions - she is really nice - good job! '
Mum needed to ask some questions and so did I. We have the answers now! Can't really say what they were - bit morbid! Actually ou arwar friemds and we've been through a whole lot soo i'll tell ou. I just wanted to know how it will end - very sleepy and upstairs - good job eh?
pppjet is here and actualy I'm very happy apar from the fact that I'm out of balance and have a big tummy and cheeks - they will go. we had a sd a super day on Saturday at tony and Alison's wedding - absolutely brilliant all the lads and Tony and Alison - brilliant. We all wish them all the best. We are off to my apt. in Annecy on Thursday and then down to the Chatea du Berne in Provence. Therefore we may be offline for a few days.
love
Ali
With Jo my special sister-in -law
Dino looking so innocent!
Enjoying the heights
Annecy
Summer 2007
With Julian at Wimbledon
New Generation Directors
Charlie, my Bro and me La Napoule
John T and Me by Lake Annecy 07
Cheers
The Rainback Boys
Chocolate Cake and Wine !!!
Me and my Birthday Girl
Job well Done!
A Happy Day in Parc Vanoise
La Napoule Harbour before Monaco GP 07
Sunday Lunch
Family Breakfast
Guess Who
The Rainback Roundup La Napoule 07
todays highlight with Anne and Julia
Room with a view
My mate Theo!!!
Nick, Arsène Wenger and Me
View from the balcony
We'll be back soon!
The big guns
Jeanette in Anncey
Jeanette in Anncey
My brother Simon and nephew Charlie
Jo and Nephew Archie
Archie Rainback
|Charlie Rinback
Clouds above saint foy.
Ski touring in Les AVals, Courchevel
Biarritz Surfing New Gen Style!!
Si & Me in Ashridge Forest
Fran and Me-only a little drink
Rome
Jeanette in Rome
I love this photo - I hope it look like that up there just now!!
Courchevl! Black and White I think looks better
From my Window in Courchevel - New Years Days last Year
Archie
Archie Rainback
A seagull's botty, lake Annecy and a few mountains
Sunrise from our Annecy balcony
Simone!!
In La Grave
Me, Matt and John trying to look the part
Can anyone guess where this is?
Mr and my great friemd Franny telemarking in Cpurchevel
Jet and Ali in Rome
My friends Carolyn, Lotti & 'Tilda
in Bourg St Maurice
Jet and me in Rome!
Me in italy on our ski day
Children at New Gen!
The Farewell team welcoming me back!
Me and the UEAFA coaching team-Largs
Skiing in Courchevel - Thanks Matt
Charile is 4 on Saturday! Yippee!!
some old van om the way to piips house
Rocks in Courchevel during last summer
Jet and me in Annecy
Definately going to fall off that bridge!
Charlie in his flying suit - best thing!
Courchevel from the nursey slope
Skiing again in Courchevel
This was planned!!!!
A mountain!
A COLD mountain
Me and my friend Jumbo!
If you want his number you have to go through me ;-)
It's fizzy water....promise!
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Me and Warren in Zermatt
Me in Courchevel....very happy after a powder day!
Roy and me in the Helicopter in Italy
Two of BASI's top trainers ha ha
Me definately falling over!
Can you spot me?
Whooheeeee!
Some old banger in Rome!
Me in Courchevel
Don't ask me why I took this photo but I liked this lorry!
Our home in Annecy (4th floor!) - come and pay us a visit
Sunset at the Refugio de Guiliamina
A friends sand castle!
The way ahead....?
Finlay Mickel and me. Good luck with the injury Fin, it's okay, the Hannenkham is over now!!
Haha Roy is one of our most experienced Mountain Instructors and examiners!!
Me in the 550 Maranello (ssshhhh Jumbo!) ha ha
Think Shrink....please :-)
Sleeping at the hospital
Probably about to fall over!
Si and a young Charlie
Tim, Matt and me trying to play ball in Annecy
Dicky, Si and me in La Napoule
HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ali and Jeanette
THINKSHRINK!
About to hit a tree!!!
My visualisation for the day was Nick and Dicky on each of these blasting the tumor! How I laughed
John and Matt in Annecy
Me trying to punt...thanks for the lesson Fran!
Not my glasses...!
My 20th Ski birthday!
Sunset from Annecy
View from my apartment in Annecy!
Me skiing
John and me after down hill muddybiking
Wozza, Tom and me
One of my childrens group
Looking for Marmottes
The Aguille du Fruit in Courchevel - I guess it was like this yesterday. Cool!
John, Ali, Dino and Phil in St Albans yesterday (Sat)
Courchevel from 1650
Can't wait to get back!
My favourite piccie of Jeanette
Me skiing in Courchevel
New Gen in it's first year!
Back to the cycling with John soon.
My chrissie pressie from Nick....Pigeon - that's me!
Best thing today
Me and Cookie in Italy
Can you tell that I took that photo?!
We're turning a corner!
Me and my friends the Skatalites!
This is another story!
Julia, me and the Porsche
Thanks Julia!
The New Gen Surf Team!
My good friend Rachel and me half way up Saulire!
Me flying in Tignes (Thanks Matt...again!)
Our good friends Martin, Sally, Deirdre and Jeanette
Me and my friends at New Generation in Verbier last season
Me and my bro after my brain biopsy
Jeanette in Courchevel in October
The awesome Amanda (hi-5!) and the lovely an helpful Alison
These are all my photos
Jo and I with my trusty turbo trainer
This was the New Gen boys Heliskiing in Italy (I'm very proud of this photo)
Dad, Ali and Si all without (much) hair!
OK. First attempt......Option No1.
Option 2. Mmmmmmm....
Final attempt. Which do you prefer?
Yoo hoo! I'm free..!
John and I in Annecy
Charlie in his Fireman's outfit on Christmas day
My nephew Archie
My loyal and 'always there for me' Dad
My gorgeous and loving mum,,,,thank you for your everlasting support
Powder in Courchevel!
Jet and I in Thorens Glieres above Annecy
Jeanette, Rachel, Jerome and I
My friends.....I miss them!
Outside our home in the Alps
Ruthie and I in Courchevel
Fat Nick, Lisa, Fat Ali and Dicky M - sorry about sick Nick!
With the mask on again...
Me on the table today (10/12/07)
Me in Val d'Isere about to fall over!
My 20th skiing birthday party
Thanks for coming everyone!
The Buzzymachine IS my friend!
The BUZZYMACHINE at work on me! (7/12/07)
Zoe, Rachel and Jeanette on one of our lovely summer walks above Annecy
I took this of the cable cars in La Grave on our staff day out
My 36th Birthday. Jet and me in Royal Free Hospital just before my Brain Biopsy!
My eyes are half closed because of the swelling in my brain. That's better now because I'm on steriods and....I'm eating like a horse! Mum made the lovely cake.
A night at the Ronnie.....wish I was there now!
Jeanette and I in Vienna
Jeanette and I in Vienna
About Me
- Ali Rainback
- Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- I'm the technical director at New Generation Ski school in France and Switzerland. I love skiing, meeting people, football
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31 comments:
Ali & Jeanette,
Just wanted to send you my love and that you are both in my thoughts.
Stay strong
Charlie
Hi Buddy.
I'm glad the Nurse was able to give you some comfort this morning.
Don't worry about the Tummy, mine was definatly bigger when we compared them this morning. Has your mum let you have one of the donuts we left?
See you later in the week.
Love Fatnick.
Ali, Take Courage
We can't change what you are going through,
We have no words to make a difference,
No answers, or solutions to make things easier for you.
But if it helps in any way we want to say we care.
Please know that even when you're lonely You're not alone.
We’ll be here, supporting you with our thoughts, Cheering for you with all our strength, Praying for you with all our hearts.
For whatever you need, for as long as it takes, Lean on our love
And, as always together we will continue to ‘ThinkShink’.
"ThinkShink"
beat this bloody thing, I know you can!
Hugh
Hi Ali
Just wanted to let you know that we are all thinking about you...the lads all said that the wedding was great!!
All our love
Cat and Dave xxxx
Ali. Don't worry about the big tummy - I'm sure there are quite a few of us who can beat yours!
Love Carol
Ali hi
Thinking of you so much that the mind is blank and I can't think of anything profound to write.You have been so incredibly strong and positive so far...keep it going. Think of lovely things ..like being in Annecy. Hope to see you there...introduce you to 'scruff' (not especially lovely ...but like you..charismatic and strong in character...but you are less smelly and not so keen on chasing rabbits!)
Big hugs
Pipx
Dear Ali,
I have been reading more than writing on your blog.We are thinking of you all and send lots of love from Devon.
Keeping thinking of Blind Date/ Blind Drunk and chuckle to myself!
I hope to see you in Croyde this summer.
Loads of love,
Clare (Melville), Laurie and Charlie xx
Hi Ali. Buon viaggio per giovedi. 'nuf said! Awrabest.
Hi Ali,
Good to hear from you, Matt's got a big belly, but I still love him!!! (tee hee hope he does not read this)
Anyway have a fab time in france, and looking forward to hearing from you soon!!
Lots of love
Nikki & matt
hey Ali,
do you mind if i try to give you a call?
you said you are going to the Chateau de Berne which is 5 min drive from my mum restaurant.
it s call "la table du moulin" in Lorgues.
maybe i ll see you there.
i m thinking of visiting my mum but don t knoow yet.
how long are u staying there for???
it s a great place to feel better, with warmer temperatures in Provence.
it would be good to see you guys.
and of course the invitation for staying in Correncon is still on.BBQ is waiting for you.
have a good rest whenever u will read this.
Martin is saying hello as well to both of you.
take care and i l try to speak to you soon.
all our love
gazelle
Keep fighting, keep blogging and enjoy Anecy and Provence.
To echo the words of some above, boy do we care. There are thousands of us.
With love to Jeanette, your family and entire support network,
Fat Marzie and Jo
Hi Ali
We are thinking of you constantly, as always. Enjoy Annecy - even more beautiful at this time of year, and Provence. We are here for you all, as ever, when you return.
Love and best wishes to you all
Paul, Amanda, Emma and Georgia
xx
Hi Ali
Thinking of you..all the best for your trip to France
Andy and Fi x
Ali mate, It was so great to see you at our wedding on Saturday, you being there only helped to make our day even more special.
You left without taking any cake so i will bring some round tomorrow, I'm sure your tum will be fine!!!
All our love, Tony, Alison and Millie xxxxx
Dear Ali,
I was strolling through Annecy today - beautiful, even in the rain.
As with so many others, you're very much in my thoughts.
Love Gillian
(Peisey)
C'mon Ali,
we're all here in zermatt and you're in EVERYBODY'S thoughts.
For what it's worth, I think you've got another round left in you and so do many of us here!
Of course, we can't imagine what you're going through and it's your decision. But you're one of the most positive, optimistic people that many of us have ever met and that's why many of us who read your blog everyday still see some light at the end of the tunnel for you.
We're all behind you matey, all the way.
Keep fighting.
Dave et al
Hi Ali. You are an inspiration and we love you for the wonderful person you are. Your family and friends who are close by you sound like wonderful people too.
You are in our thoughts everyday.
Catherine & G
Dearest Ali
For once we feel lost for words....
You have been so strong and so brave, full of positivity and without complaining once. You are an absolute star and we love you dearly. We are always here for you and still praying constantly. Have a wonderful time in Annecy and Provence and we shall keep checking for your next blog. We shall be in Val d'Isere next week so if there are any message or anything you want us to take, please let us know. You know how to contact us. Keep smiling Ali
All our love and big shrink thoughts
The Conways,
Chris, David, Stewart, Jo, Freya, Sarah & Daniel xxxxx
hello mate. i'm gonna be in annecy sunday / monday so if you fancy a visit downstairs to the Mandarin for a wee chinese, its my shout. will try to get in touch nearer the time. see you soon. dougs
Ali,
I hope you got my message today on your phone, you are an inspiration to us all.. Thinking shrink all the time!... Much love from Craig and Tash Redford xxx
Ali,
I forgot to say, 'Rain Dance to the full' HVSU Switzerland 1990!!! You are a legend.. Magic from the Rainback... Craig xx
Hi Ali,
We've been waiting for you to come back online ... good to hear from you again. Keep us posted. Love, Julie & Mark xx
Hey Ali,
Just finishing off some work for a crappy deadline and thought I'd drop you a line.
Really just wanted to echo what everyone else has said and hope that you have a fab break and feel refreshed and ready to face the world again.
A touch of sun will do you the world of good.
When you're ready, we'll be waiting here, willing you to find the strength to take the next step on your journey - whatever you decide that might be - and whatever it is you'll have our support.
Much love
J-A
Hi Ali
Insomnia is a mere inconvenience, no pain, no dizziness but at least it's a chance to THINK SHRINK - see, your positive attitude is infectious.
Forget Jose Morinho ho ho - you really are the special one.
Hope your trip to Annecy goes well. Look forward to reading your future blogs.
Lots of love to you and your amazing team
Bill
BASI
Hey Ali
Have a fab time in France.
We'll be thinking of you!
Lots of love,
Nicki & Hugh xxx
Dear Ali and Jeanette,
Have a wonderful time in Annecy. Our thoughts are with you
Sos, Sarah and Harry
Hello Ali,
Great to see you Sunday, shame your Arse did me no favours though !!!
Spoke to Bretty and he just said name where and when and we will be there.
Keep blogging mate.
Dizz
Hi Ali
Good morning just thought I would say hello. I was looking at your blog and I am thinking of you.
Toby
Hi Ali
Hope that you have a good trip. We are thinking of you lots.
Love Clair and Martin
Hi Ali,
I hope your having fun in France mate, bet that snow looks awesome and I hope the sun is beating down as your pictures show.
Us Redford's just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you.
It would be great to see you when you return from France, try and get Tash up from Hove to pay you a visit maybe.
Love Craig and Tash xx
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