You’re never on your own. Reach out - there are a lot of people who appreciate you and the things you do. Total admiration for the care, love and support for Hazel. Keep going - there’s no pressure. Take care of you too!

Glad to see you back Graham. Hope your wife fully recovers soon and with that you will feel better in yourself

Hi Graham great to see you back at Lakeside, I know the majority of your subscribers are here for the long haul, and understand you have to put Hazel as number one priority, so when you can share Lakeside with us thats great. Stay safe my friend and best wishes to Hazel for continuing improvements to her health.

Hi Graham. its not been the same without you my friend. i am pleased your wife is on the way to a full recovery. family always come first. Its great to have you back. best wishes to you and Hazel.....stay safe Tony

Such a pleasure to see both you Graham and the ever impressive lakeside once again. May I wish you and your wife my very best wishes.

Great to see you're back Graham and read Hazel is improving. The model railway is your safety valve for all that life throws at you, keep doing it. As for the kit car, you are an inspiration to us all that new adventures are out there no matter what age one is. I retired in June this year, and life has been so busy (no daytime TV for me, thank goodness), the train set is packed away as I prepare to move house and set up a new home with my partner of long standing, with marriage in the not too distant future. She understands my interest in MR's - a true gem. It's not been all plain sailing as we negotiate life's roller coaster of emotions, but we get through it. Best wishes to you and your wife, keep the videos coming.

Good afternoon Graham..as all the others your fans I'm glad to see You back..but much more glad to hear about Hazel's health Is getting better.Gods blesses You and Your wife Hazel..greetings from Czech Republic

So good to see you back my friend just take your time and it will all fall in to place we’re all with you in your Journey all are love 🤗🚂👋🙏👍👍👍👋

Great to see you again Graham, onwards and upwards 👍.

Dear Graham, it is so good to see you and hear your news. Lakeside looks wonderful as always and your car project sounds exciting but the best news is that Hazel is improving. She must remain your No.1 priority as I'm sure she will. She is blessed to have you at her side. I have met many wonderful people through KZfaq and it gives me immense pleasure to know that you have Rob as your special confidant, he is a wonderful man. For us, it is wonderful to hear from you when it suits you and you are able to bring us into the picture. Wishing you and Hazel all the very best. Kind regards, David.

Graham.............good to see you back. I enjoy watching the progress that you have made on Lakeside over the last few years. We all must remember that this is just a hobby and family comes first, always. The obvious care that you have shown toward your wife is testament to that. So glad that she is doing better. As a fellow hobbyist who not only loves trains, but cars as well, I commend you for taking on one last project. I am about eight months ahead of you in age, but you are only as old as you feel. Hopefully you will keep us updated on not only Lakeside, but devote a few minutes each episode with photo updates on the car as well. I have three in my stable and it helps to keep your mind and body occupied in these twilight years. Keep your chin up and know that this community is there for you. Welcome back...... from the other side of the pond.

Glad to see your back and hope the wife’s health improves , some light at the end of the tunnel , prayers are with you

Graham, I'm so glad to see you back on the channel. Feeling for you and your wife Hazel at this time. Please reach out to us for support Graham, I've been where you are both are and know exactly what it's like. You are a very dear and special friend. Take care 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 isn't it your birthday around about this time of year Graham?? Happy birthday 🎉🥳🎂🎁 too.

So glad to have you back and your wife is well. Wonderful to see the layout back up and running with only a few minor repairs! Best of luck with the kit car too! Will eagerly be watching that.

Good to see you back my friend. You really have been missed! As LJ stated, take all the time you need. We will all be here for you and Hazel 🙏 We won't go anywhere👍. Take care and God Bless. Iain

It's great to see you back Graham and to learn that Hazel's mental health is improving. I wish more people would be as open, frank and honest as you are about mental health issues because, if we learn to treat them like physical illnesses, more people might seek help instead of withdrawing in self-imposed shame. I hope Hazel's journey, and your's with her, gets a lot easier. You are a good man. Best Wishes, Brendan.

My wife has P.T.S.D. and agitated depression since 2003, so I fully understand your situation. Glad Rob was able to help you through it, it's a tough situation and I wish you all the best. Regards Dave

So glad to hear of Hazel's improvement, long may it continue, it must have been incredibly difficult for you both of you. Great that you have made it back to the layout and wonderful to see you back

Glad your back and really hope your wife gets better. What an incredible layout and the attention to detail is exceptional. The cyclists are a masterpiece. Well done and a joy to watch. Tim

Great to see you back again. So sorry to hear about your wife’s illness and how pleased I am that she is on the way back to reasonable health. I know how debilitating depression can be and I am certain that your support to her has been essential to her recovery. Great to know you haven’t lost interest in Lakeside and your other hobby. They are an important outlet for you as well. As others have said, make sure you take care of yourself as well as your wife. Look forward to seeing you back when you are ready. Thanks for sharing Graham. Roy.

Brilliant to see you again Graham! Glad that things are improving, even if it's little by little its better than nothing at all. That kit car looks like a fun project , will be looking forward to seeing how it progresses. Lakeside looks as grand as ever! All the best mate, Alex

Cheers Graham, Lovely to see you back. As I have said in the past, I have shared LAKESIDE episodes with the members of my local RxR Club. NVR/WAS (Never/Was Rail). And when you took a necessary pause I never realized how much my fellow Gandy Dancers enjoyed you. About a month or two ago some of the guys where up in arms believing that I was not downloading you from our club's Library. They may have wanted to tar and feather me and ride my out of the club on a rail. But this Friday night I can prove my case. On the upside a contingent of Gandy Dancers elected me as the current leader (a.k.a. the Railroad Baron) for the next four and a half years. During our business meeting on Wednesday August 18th I am going to convince our Board to allocate monthly grant moneys to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America in Hazel's name. She is much loved on both side of the Pond. Keep up with your many needs first. I know I can outrun the tar and feather Mob. ~Jim

So glad to see you back Graham! I have often thought about you over recent months and your absence from your channel. So glad to hear that your wife is making some good solid progress, and I'm sure your care is greatly appreciated. I too, have suffered from depression over the years and know a little of its debilitating capacity. I find the creative aspect of my model railway layout to be really beneficial in my mental well being and self care. Thank you for your generous spirit, your kindness to your wife, your willingness to share in this forum. Take care, from Stephen, Perth, Western Australia.

Lovely to have you back Graham. We've all missed you but Hazel is and always will be your priority. Take care of yourself and Hazel. We'll be here as always in great anticipation of your next video.

Welcome back miss your videos hopefully you and your wife is doing well and keeping safe and well

Good Morning Graham, Good to see you back and a great update, Steady Nicely as they say, best wishes to you both and look after yourselves,

Hi Graham, so good to have you back . Regards to you dear wife Hazel and hope she continues to recover quickly . Take good care of yourselves and hooe to see you soon ...Good luck ..

Best wishes Graham to you and Hazel. God Bless you both! Bob from Erie, Pa USA!

Hi Graham, It's so wonderful to hear that both you and your wife have turned a corner and are feeling more positive now. I'm glad that she is feeling better now. It's been great to see your wonderful layout up and running again and looking as wonderful as ever. I'm liking the look of your kit car project. The Gentry certainly is a handsome looking car. I'm looking in the mirror with my Humbrol colour chart trying to decide which shade of green I've turned with envy! Seriously though, best of luck 🍀 with your project and best wishes to you both for the future.

Sorry to hear about Hazel's illness Graham. I have been a mental health nurse for almost 37 years and specialise in old age psychiatry. Indeed I worked as a community nurse for over 20 years but now work exclusively with care homes. People use 'depression' without fully understanding what a serious illness it is and the massive impact on the person and their family. Many people have a chronic illness with acute episodes. Hopefully, Hazel will continue to improve and remain well. The Pandemic has made it much more difficult for people what with the worry, isolation and services visiting less and working from home themselves. It is nice to see your layout again.

Hi Graham I’m so glad Hazel is getting better and your doing ok. It’s so nice to see you back on your channel you have been greatly missed my friend and it’s wonderful to see your fantastic layout again. Wishing you and Hazel all the health for the future. Andy

Hi Graham, wonderful to see you back. As I watched you talk about the troubles that have befallen you both, which could not have come at a worst time, especially with this nasty virus that has over taken the whole world, I am not ashamed to admit there was a tear in my eye when you spoke about Hazel. I could hear it in your voice and see it in your eyes the love you have for your wife, so just let me say I hope each day going forward gets better and better. Great to see the trains running at Lakeside again. Look forward to seeing back on your channel again soon. Best Regards Greg from Australia

I know only too well how depression and mental health issues can take a massive toll on a whole family, so my thoughts are with you both and I wish you good health from now on. And glad to see your lovely railway again, it's a great achievement!

Good to see you back Graham and to see a running session on the layout , so glad things are on the mend . .........Peter

Hi Graham - a belated but much felt - glad you and Hazel are ok! It's a credit to your craftsmanship that Lakeside is back up and running so quickly. Stay safe.

So great to see you back my friend have missed you

Well done for weathering the storm! I can see it has taken its toll on you too. Keep calm and carry on as they say. Glad to see you've still got enthusiasm for the layout and the kit car - it's what keeps you going in life. Your bday is the day after mine incidentally so happy birthday for a week on Saturday 👍

Glad to see you're back. Sorry to hear about your on-going problems, but I am glad to hear that your wife is improving! Hopefully things will continue to improve and we can continue to enjoy watching you enjoy your hobby.

Glad things are getting better and hope they continue that way. Good man for sticking through this tough time in your wife's life and being strong for the both of you. Really shows your excellent character and devotion to your wife and the vowels you made in marriage. Best wishes and glad to see you. From North Carolina USA, stay well. -Wil 👍

Your a great man ! People don't know how hard it is to live/look after someone with clinical depression . Keep strong thoughts are with you.🤗

Kia Ora from New Zealand, great to have you back. All the best, Kindest regards Phil

Graham let me add my words of concern for all you have gone through.To have this occur during the Covid 19 pandemic was a double whammy.Glad things are slowly improving and wish the very best for you and Hazel.Will be thinking of you both here in the colonies.Stay safe I am definitely looking forward to more Lakeside! Cheers

Great to see you back in what ever capacity you are, great to hear the missus is on the mend, all of us have our paths to trek some more difficult than others always remember you are not on your own there is a lot of people out here rooting for you and Hazel. Take care both of you Regards David

All best to you and Hazel from Down Under, great to see you again Graham.

A great layout full of excitement.I look forward to your next update and news of your kitcar project. Best wishes to your wife.

Everything looks great Graham and it is good to see and hear you again. I am sorry to hear about your wife and am glad she is getting better my prayers are with the both of you and I know that as long as you persist and have faith everything will work out. Bye the way I like the idea of a kit car especially one as sporty as that. With Great respect for you and Miss Hazel , God Bless and ... "Happy Rails" GMan See you nxt. time

Graham... I feel for you, I know what you are going through. I lost my wife or 20 years a few months ago, after a long illness. One of the hardest things I have had to endure is seeing the woman I love suffering, and not being able to do a single damn thing about it. Hang in there, lean on your friends, we are all here for you. Looking forward to seeing the building of the car, it looks like a huge amount of fun.

So good to see you back, heart felt hopes for you and your loved ones. I'm 73 in October so I feel a deep connection with all you shared. Sincere best wishes of all good things, thank you so much for all you do, very special and appreciated. Rodge David kidderminster uk 🇬🇧❤

Hi Graham good to hear your lady getting a bit better good to see you nice to see your train's running thankyou for the video

First off Graham, all of the absolute very BEST to Hazel in her continuing recovery as she'll pull through with flying colours it's my firm belief. A most hearty WELCOME BACK to you from Orlando, Florida! Wishing you early a wonderful Happy Birthday with all of the best returns my fellow Leo (my "born day" is next Wednesday the 18th). The layout is gorgeous as usual and I most enjoyed seeing the eight car Class 350 (my favourite after the London Underground S-Stock) running. All of the very best to both you and Hazel Graham, your admirers like myself are 100% behind you in support of you both. Be well and be safe.

That was a great update Graham, your railway is one of the best out there and not even finished. Look forward to seeing you getting back to what you do best. Take care, best wishes to you and your family. Brian @ The Angels.

Nice to have you back. I'm sorry about Hazel, I know exactly what shes going through regarding depression and anxiety. Its bloody awful Its not easy but with professional help, you'll both find it easier. Well done to Rob for helping too. A good friend is massive. To you, boy lad, you've certainly set yourself some big projects. The layouts busy enough but to build a car too. Good luck with them fine sir. When you've built the car, we'll all stand by your house and expect a spin round the block mind. Most of all, welcome back and I hope Hazel continues to feel better.

Nice to see you back after your family troubles, hope Hazel gets better soon. I had something similar happen with my wife Susan, she had a stroke in Sept 2018, it was a shock to all of us. Good care from the NHS and she pulled through, she had more trouble from the local council who she worked for, they treated her like dirt. Any way nice to see your treating yourself for your birthday, I am 73 on the 22nd August, the day after you, so happy birthday in advance and enjoy building that kit car it looks nice. I once had idea's above my capability of building one myself, I have worked in the motor trade most of my life, but for most of it has a spares man, I once put a new engine in a Mini and it survived...lol

Good to see you. I hope the improvement continues to a rapid and full recovery for Hazel. Look after yourself too. Thinking of you both. Take care.

Great to have you back Graham, good to hear that Hazel is getting better ... You've been much missed my friend.... Julian

Kind regards and best wishes to you and your family from Perth Western Australia. So good to see you back and hear your news. Take care my friend. I am also a big fan of Triumph cars (having spent many years at a Triumph Dealer) Hope we can also see the progress of the build. Wishing you and your wife good health in the future. John Given.

Hello Graham, God bless you & Hazel, I pray that things improve for you both, All the best Tony.

Yes!!! My friend is back!!! Good to see you again!! Big hugs for Hazel!!! Stay safe you both!!!!

Hi Graham. Great to see you back on the tube that is awesome to me.I really missed you and your videos and your calming composure in the build. Great to hear that Hassel is on mend .Just one day at a time and see how it pans out. The kit car will be a great build to help you a long the way. So just stay well Graham and have fun on the build. Allan.

Me again, commented before watching. Glad Hazel is getting better.Hope your looking after yourself too.People love what you do on here so theres plenty of people to reach out to if you ever need to talk or shout at someone. Sending love to you both.

Good to see you back and great to hear Hazel is doing well. Small steps is fine, whether it be a video on the trains, the new kit car or the looking after of your wife. There is no pressure. You do things that suit you as and when, and you do them in a way that you feel comfortable with. People can wait and people do understand, the main thing is the health and wellbeing of the both of you. You have people here that here if needed. Take care, look after the both of you.

Hello Graham, great to see you back at Lakeside. All my best wishes to Hazel for a full recovery.

awesome, my man, this is what KZfaq is all about. ive really been there too is all I'll say. must also add that the layout is a work of art, im blown away. the cyclists, marvellous. many thanks for posting and all the best for the future.

Good to see you back in Lakeside and even great to hear that Hazel is on the mend, may it continue. Wow! I admire the challenge you Have set yourself to build a kit car. Happy Birthday fo next week. The best way to stay young is to stays busy (I am 77) and don’t have time to grow old.👍

Nice to have you back at Lakeside but more importantly it is good to hear that your wife is getting better. I know what she is going through...I went through that myself. I wish both of you all the best and the power to fight. Greetings Urs

Happy Birthday mate and best wishes to you and your wife. You have a lovely railway and I hope you get a lot of joy out of the car. Take care, from Sydney.

A beloved welcome back, sir. You have Joyce and my warmest wishes and deepest well-wishes to Hazel (let's merely say, we can relate to some of what you describe). It is always a pleasure to see Lakeside as you can, and we will also look forward to car kit build. The new stock looks nice. I especially loved your LondonMidland set (class 350, I think). Take care and best regards!

We will always support you no matter what Graham you're such an amazing human we missed you welcome back

Great to see you Graham..hear hear with all the other lovely comments ...

Glad to see you are back. Thoughts and prayers for you and your wife.

Very glad to see you are back and that Hazel's health is improving. All the best to you both.

Felicitations to you and Hazel. Glad that you have returned. Many people are giving you and Hazel support from afar. Kia Kaha my friend [That is stay strong in New Zealand Maori for stay strong]. Arthur

Great to hear you again and of course sincerest wishes to your wife too, a truly awful situation to have to cope with. I was completely amazed by the number of supportive and very personal and frank comments to your posting, not amazed that you should receive them of course, but amazed how deeply people wanted to express their wishes. Says a heck of a lot about you and what high regard you are held in by so many people. I found it most endearing. All the best Sir.

All the love from someone who never seen your channel before. But I will from now on. Stay vigilant, keep the hope up, and always remember to care for yourself as well as Hazel.

Great to have you back and best wishes to your on her recovery Eric

Great to see you back Graham I am glad Hazel is improving depression is a terrible thing to go through take care both o f you

Very nice. Glad to see you back! Hope everything continues in a positive direction. Love that car. Let's see how it goes on occasionally!

Welcome back Graham - good to see you. Only put the videos out when the time is right for You and Your Wife. Hope She is getting better

My very best wishes to you and your family from a fan in Ireland. You are never alone.

As I have minor autism I suffer with depression and anxiety on a regular basis so I know what she's been going through..glad your all OK and great to see u back 😀 missed your videos

Great to see you back Graham ,lots of love to Hazelf s know a bit of what you are going through having been there myself ,its good to have friends ,welcome back my friend !

Glad to see your back and well, love your videos and layout. So much to see which I love to do also myself on the layouts I build . Great update 👍

Great to have you back Graham and so pleased to hear that Hazel is improving and I wish her a strong recovery. Your Kit Car project is exciting and the pics of the car look magnificent. I had no idea of your background in Cars. i love Classic cars and I look forward to seeing a few videos on this project. It was good to see your Lakeside layout back on YT again. I always enjoy your Layout videos thanks and regards Paul

Great to have you back again Graham. All the best to you and Hazel. Hope everything keeps going up for you both. I am only starting to get back to Hawthorn Valley as the last few months have been slow progress. I fractured my right shoulder back in February. Took about 8 - 10 weeks to heal properly, only now getting full use of it, still gets sore, but it's better than it was. Covid lockdowns haven't helped. Grrrrrrr. Won't go into my opinions on that here, except to say we are in lockdown 6.0 at the moment supposed to be for 7days. That was 2 weeks ago but our State Premier decided last Thursday that now it will be until 2 September, which makes things awkward as my son is/was being married on 11 September. He was here today and they both thought of postponing it to early next year. Bought some more locos from ebay. 3 of them I have stripped the paint back. (2 of them were previously hand painted - a kindergarten kid would have painted them better than what they were). I've painted them in my personal colour scheme -see my avatar for the colours. I have another video in the works so hope to have that up in the couple of weeks, all things being equal. Well I think I've rambled on long enough. I don't have a personal Facebook account so haven't been able to follow your progress but I might see if the other half will let me use hers. Once again nice to see you back and hope the remainder of the year really goes well for both Hazel and yourself. .... Ian

Really nice to see you back Graham. We've missed you

Great video graham good to see an update, the layout is looking good and the running session was good to see, some great new additions there as well.

thank you for the update, good to hear things are starting to look up, best wishes for all your endeavours

My heart goes iou to you Graham. At least you appear to be OK. Afraid due to my failing health my modelling days are all but over now. Driving and going out are but a thing of the past. Great to see you back on layout and I certainly look forward to the car build. Keep going mate, you'll get there and regards to Hazel.

Glad to see you back Graham and even happier to hear Hazel is on the mend even though you both may still have a bit of a roller coast ride but hoping the bumps will continue to level out soon :) Cheers from down under

First video I've watched of yours, I hope everything and every one carries on the road to a full recovery matey.

A very big welcome back, looking forward to see your progress in both your future projects

Really great to see you back and I really hope things can only get better

so happy to see you back at lake side,sorry to hear of your problems,but prayers for a full recovery,and,looking forward to the new car build,she's a beauty

I'm sure we all wish you both well and things get better. Also great to see you back, I watch yourself and a couple of others and it gives me new energy to continue with my layout, thank you!

Great to have you back Graham. Lots of love and best wishes to you both.

Hi Graham lovely to see you back, I really hope that Hazel is on the mend and that things are slowly getting better for the both of you. My grandsons also looking forward to the occasional video from you as, when and if you get the chance. Going to send you an email to try and cheer you up if you get chance to look at it . Take care and best wishes to you both James 🙂👍

Its sooooo lovely to see you and your amazing layout again. I cant even begin to imagine what the past few months has been like for you both, but you will return stronger. Im really pleased to hear Hazel is improving, a huge relief, Im sure. The kit car sounds fun… Take care my friend and will catch you soon.

Good Afternoon, I dip in and out of the Chanel. Firstly I think you really are a remarkable man for facing what has happened (not sure exactly what) and talking about it with the issues affecting you and Hazel. Illness and depression are so nasty and I am pleased that things are looking brighter for you both. (It made me a little weepy I don't mind saying). That shows, strength, courage, commitment and love. I wish you both strength, good fortune and health moving forward. Wishing you well.

Good to see back graham take care of Hazel look forward to seeing the kit car sounds like you just as busy as if you were still at work have you had a vist from a cat or mice. Al the best to you.

Good to see yourself & layout back,hoping all goes well for you! Cheers from Christchurch New Zealand!