Happy New Year to all my Ostomy Family. I hope 2025 brings good health and problem-solving to you all. Love and best wishes, IGGIE xxxx
IGGIE
Dec 31, 2024 5:46 am
bowsprit
Dec 31, 2024 8:09 am
Happy New Year everyone. Got myself into shape for tonight's festivities. There is one med I take that you definitely can't drink with. Didn't take it! My new year comes 10 hours after my friends in the US and six hours before Iggies'.
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warrior
Dec 31, 2024 9:17 am
🍸Cheers to a New Year that is better, healthier, and helping each other in respectful ways. 🍸 May the Force be with us.
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Kas
Dec 31, 2024 10:49 am
Happy New Year!
Wishing everyone a year full of happiness and good health!
Nini4
Dec 31, 2024 1:56 pm
Happy New Year, Iggie. 2025 in your part of the world already.
Cheers to happiness and health!
eefyjig
Dec 31, 2024 5:31 pm
Happy new year to my fellow ostomates! I'm planning to drink a good amount of Prosecco and I really don't drink but it's yummy and seems to leave me with no ill effects.
Hugo
Dec 31, 2024 7:49 pm
Happy New Year to all! One of the best things that happened in 2024 was finding this site. I get advice, support, humor from y’all. Great to be a part of such a kind and caring group.
Beachboy
Jan 01, 2025 1:48 pm
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Sunset in Santa Barbara, California on the eve of a new year.
Happy New Year, my Ostemate friends around the world. Thanks for your advice, humor, and support.
Beachboy
Jan 01, 2025 3:13 pm
And the gathering dawn of 2025
Santa Barbara ocean front near Stearns Wharf. 7:05 am Pacific Standard Time
evergreen7doves
Jan 01, 2025 6:42 pm
Happy New Year!!! 🥳 2025 is a fresh new year with good things to come.