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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Hi Eddie and you've put me right on a couple of things there. I'll certainly ask about the nerve thingy and I'm curious to know about the 'other' name for the Prudential nerve - I'm going to look it up.
Again with the food. Lol! You've got me craving ice cream now, with loads of strawberries of course. And other fruits...
Brilliant that you and Poppy are enjoying yourselves with family, and I hope the weather stays warm and dry. It's meant to start boiling up again next week but it's not my cup of tea - us creatures of the night prefer the colder stuff!
Night God bless my friend xxx
Hi Debs, your spot on my friend, the handsome fella is indeed a Maine Coon, and only 7 months old, an amazing looking therapy cat. How are you doing sweetheart, I'm sorry but I'm not sure what PM refers to, other than polymyalgia, please listen to your body and take care
Eddie xx
Hi Helen. Those kitties are indeed gorgeous and our next door neighbours have two cats also. Unfortunately, their cats are bouncing with fleas and every time they sneak in ours, several of their 'lodgers' pop in too. My legs are covered in flea bites and I've been itching like mad! Not happy...
Hiya Eddie, I had 3 Maine coons, all sisters. Beautiful cats. Lost the last 1 in 2023 aged 16 … so a good age. Truly wonderful cats
PM … Personal message … Which is down at the moment
I’m fine, nursing a bruised heart, but it’s all good hon. I’m made of strong stuff, like my good friend Gill.
Talking of which … Gill … are you still wrestling with your recliner ???
xxx
Hi again Eddie. I'm guessing Debs could be asleep, so I'll answer your question. It means private message, handy if you don't want to air things on the open forum and give others some extra support.
Maine Coons are beautiful and grow larger than standard cats. Deb used to have two I think. He's a very handsome fella on the photo by the way.
Night again xxx
Hiya Debs, my 1 brain cells activated after sending my last post, of course PM means private messaging, having 22 friends on PMs, I should have known, but I'm sorry your having issues with it, if it persists call Macmillan. It usually resolves itself.
Gilly told me about your recent loss, for which I'm truly sorry, and all to familiar with, but just seeing one Maine Coon was impressive, living with three sounds amazing. I've had six cats over the years from the cutest little 2 1/2 lb girl to a lovably dopey 9lb boy, but nothing like having three mini tigers in the house.
Good to hear that your doing ok my friend, and I'm sure Gilly's about, toolbox away and recliner well tested.
love Eddie and Sheila xx
Thanks Gilly, but I have been on the community nearly 3 years, and I'm familiar with PMs, having 22 friends, about the same number on WhatsApp, and those I email, phone, and meet-up/visit, and a friend of mine has a pure white Maine Coon Tom who weighs 12kg, and eats a horse for breakfast lol, my little Poppy looks like a mouse next to him. Sleepy time my friend XX
Hi Gill Poor you with flea bites,, there isn’t much you can do except Calamine Lotion. I would imagine they are very difficult to get rid of too when they are so small. I hope you told your neighbour to get the flea powder out! I’d imagine it is difficult to keep them out especially with doors and windows open if it is hot where you are!
Well done putting the chair up. It sounds to me as if your OH is very lucky to have you!
Hi Eddie I hope you enjoyed the seaside! I just love it no matter the season!
Love Annette x
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