Shona's Letter To Iona
And this is the letter Shona left for Iona.
My darling, darling Iona.
If you are reading this it means I did not make it down the aisle and I am sorry for keeping secrets from you. I was going to tell you that I was sick after the wedding but I wanted you to enjoy the day first.
I wanted to see you on my wedding day just as you've always been throughout my life - a shining jewel in an all too often grey world. Please forgive me for not saying goodbye properly and promise me that every time you think of me you will share one of those big beautiful smiles with the world.
Writing this, thinking of you, I can't keep the smile off my face. Whether it's the nonsense you got up to as a kid or the scrapes you got me into when we were both old enough to know better, you've always made me laugh. And now, when I am sad that we won't share any more laughs, the thought of that cheeky grin of yours won't allow me to be miserable.
The years never seemed to age you and having you around helped me stay young. Peter Pan could learn a thing or two from you. Okay, sometimes your behaviour got too much for me, but even as I was telling you to cut it out I was thanking God for putting you in my life.
Keep smiling, Iona. Keep laughing and keep loving.
I always have and I always will love you, Iona. Thanks for letting me share your life.
Your loving sister.
Shona.
Comment number 1.
At 21:50 2nd Jun 2009, cazzie68 wrote:Yet another fantastic episode tonight. I snivelled last week and I'm not ashamed to say I was snivelling again tonight. Well written ,well acted River City at it's best!!
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At 22:11 2nd Jun 2009, wic2007 wrote:I'm going on the set tour next weekend. After tonight, when I see George's bench I'm going to get a lump in my throat, then I'll turn around and see the roadworks and start laughing. River City as it should be.
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At 00:52 3rd Jun 2009, lesley wrote:Och thats me greeting again. Tonights episode was so sad and emotional couldnt help but get the hankies out.The letters that Shona left for Iona and Raymond were lovely and the acting tonight was excellent. Great to see Roisin back allthough it was in very sad circumstances.Really missing Shona from the programme but what a lovely thought of having a piper and drummer playing Highland Cathedral for Shonas funeral.And having so many people following the hearse as a mark of respect in nice bright clothing as Shona wanted them to make it a celebration of her life.When Iona goes away with Roisin Iona will be very much missed. But we will all be looking forward to her return after shes had her baby. Thought Malcolm and Liz were so funny, especially when he took matters into his own hands to put the water off while poor Jimmy and Daniel were up to their knees trying to stop the water and argueing about how they could stop it.It was very funny and as usual the one liners that were comming out from Scarlet were very funny too.Deek was so caring towards Iona and i was pleased that he let Raymond and Roisin know that Iona was over at his house.When Raymond bless him went over to talk to Iona and comfort her and gave her Shonas letter you could see how much he really cared about Iona and he was so sorry that he upset her.But when Roisin came in and said, will i dae and gave her a big hug i couldnt help but greet buckets and im sure i wasnt the only one. Thanks for such a great soap, long may it continue as i just love it and never miss it as i fair enjoy watching it, especially all the cast they are brilliant and theirs never a dull moment in River city as the story lines are really good.Thankyou and keep up the good work.
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At 07:25 3rd Jun 2009, godisaboy wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 5.
At 09:18 3rd Jun 2009, cazzie68 wrote:I'm really envious of anyone going on the tour! The tickets went out when I was in hospital so I guess I'll have to wait til next year. You'll have to come back on the blog after the tour wic2007 and let me know how the tour was!!
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At 18:25 3rd Jun 2009, campbell225 wrote:Hi there,
I have to say that I'm not a regular watcher of River City, but have found myself watching it now that I don't work evenings. Wow, those last 2 episodes were fantastic. It was like a mini series that I didn't want to end. The characters that are on now, seem to be much better that when I used to watch. Are they changing their format a bit? A bit more action it seems. I'd really like to see more of dramatic side of things, especially more police/hospital action. I liked the scenes in the hospital as well, the marriage was quite emotional. Are the characters from the hospital on the show on a regular basis? I recognise the emergency room doctor from another show I think, I'd like to see more of her on River city. Does anyone know who she is? Sure I've seen her on telly before. Anyway, thanks for the last couple of episodes and I'll be sure to watch more now, cheers!
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At 22:58 3rd Jun 2009, gordo100 wrote:WHAT THE!?!?!?!
NAE MCINTYRE SISTERS?!!?!?
I'll no be watchin it if there no in it!
I was greetin again! It was a very emotional episode, quite frankly only spoiled by the stupid gas/ water story with that terrible terrible gas worker who was a complete pain in the...... i could even take wooden top better than him!
Julie Duncanson, Claire Knight, Joyce Falconer what a loss to the show it is to see them gone!
BRING THEM ALL BACK!!! Raise Shona fae the deed! I dont care I WANT THEM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:'(
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Comment number 8.
At 23:54 15th Jun 2009, gordo100 wrote:I miss shonaaa!
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Comment number 9.
At 21:46 16th Jun 2009, wic2007 wrote:Had a brilliant time on the set tour this past weekend (even better the second time around!) There was a slight change to one of the sets that actually had the tour group cheering out loud - I won't spoil the surprise, but you'll be cheering out loud too when it happens.
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Comment number 10.
At 19:13 21st Jun 2009, andrewmc123 wrote:Will there be any more Backstage Blog posts now that River City is on a break?
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