Comments on: Dot, Dot, Dot – Dash, Dash, Dash!

By: Janet Coe

Janet Coe — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:54:14 +0000

Dear Gaynor,
When I was going through rehabilitation in July 1993 my mother, Ann Coe, suggested I start reading the Prince of Tides. I have always loved reading and was very eager to read the novel. Unfortunately, when I got to the end of a sentence I couldn’t remember the beginning, but I pushed on. Now, thankfully, I can happily read without experiencing that problem. Funnily enough, I also enjoy Codeword. My speech therapist got me into doing it in 2014 and at the end of the week, I take it out of the Sunday Times eager for the new challenge. In the beginning, I asked my Mom for assistance all the time. Now, unless it is quite difficult, I am able to do one quite quickly on my own. I also have a codeword app on my iPad so, thankfully, am able to do one whenever I feel like it. So I hope my brain will also be strong when I am 80 : ).
All the best,
Janet Coe

By: Gaynor Young

Gaynor Young — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:50:30 +0000

In reply to David Bateson.

It’s about 23 years since we last saw each other, David. I think you must bring Marianne and your children to see SA and me. Not necessarily in that order!!!
Yes, I battle with codes and I love the fact that you do too!!!!!
My heart smiles at the fact that you read my blogs, David – thank you.
With a smile I kiss your eyes
Gaynor

By: Romary Wegerle

Romary Wegerle — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:02:06 +0000

It always amazes how codes are thought of – does the person thinking them out start with the answer and work backwards? Their brains are obviously wired differently to mine as I battle with working them out! Sign Language it so interesting and our daughter taught herself it when a teenager, as she was losing her hearing – fortunately Tympanoplasty’s sorted out the problem together with hearing aids. My Grandfather taught me the ‘old fashioned’ signing and I still remember almost all the letters 60+ years later! We do need to keep our brains working and learning new things, for as long as possible. Thank you for your memories and insight Gaynor.

By: Gaynor Young

Gaynor Young — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 09:21:16 +0000

In reply to Ingride Lewis.

Laugh – no, Ingride, I have lost touch with my gang members!
Thank you for reading my blog. Yes, life is mage up of codes
With a smile I kiss your eyes
Gaynor

By: Ingride Lewis

Ingride Lewis — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:55:33 +0000

Hi Gaynor,

Love the article on Codes!!!!!!!I think we can take codes even further in life…there is so much around us that is coded. There are many codes I can’t do aand wish I could…Maths…totally mystery…Sudoku…well hello to you too!

Thank you for sharing such happy childhood memories. Do you ever hear from Simoan or any other of the gang?

By: David Bateson

David Bateson — Thu, 22 Feb 2018 20:32:45 +0000

Bless you Gaye! What a wonderful article you wrote about code breaking. So interesting and insightful. You’re right – I’m sure crosswords and codeword puzzles all help keeping the brain active and supple. I go to a fitness class on Wednesdays and one exercise I abhor – it involves having to use my brain as I exercise. However, I know what the instructor is doing – he is literally combining physical exercise with mental exercise. The reason I don’t like it is because I’m not good at that exercise and it makes me a little nervous…
It’s so good you find code breaking stimulating – you will remain “young in the head” a lot longer.
Mind you, my children often accuse me of being “young in the head” … though I think that’s because I’m silly! Ha ha!