Awake and up all night

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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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  • a brew of Yorkshire tea

    Other teas are available.

    I will stick with Lancashire Hotpot and Bury Black Pudding Thank you washed down with a pint of J W Lees's finest bitter Rose.

    That's got me thinking....."Oy Ryder - ow dos't tha fancy pub dog afternoon"  later?

    Cheers - Brian & Ryder Beers

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  • I'm already Yorkie girl born and raised in South Yorkshire. Now living in Surrey as my partner is a Londoner. We both love Yorkshire but family keep us here. We are going to Harrogate in 2 weeks for 4 days then on to my Sister's, she lives near Wakefield. My last trip away before my op.

  • I'll bet Ryder's claws were scrambling over the lino at the bugle call, Brian!

    Good boy, Ryder, and remind dad about the pork scratchings - Mr Porky are his faves! xxx

  • Afternoon Jen, and you'll always be a Yorkshire lass, no matter where you live now.

    My big sister lives in Sheffield, but out in the sticks with some nice rural areas nearby. Our second home is in Wakey - Pinders hospital, for our pains.

    You have a wonderful time in Harrogate when you go sweetheart, and try to put your op to the back of your mind by getting busy enjoying yourselves. Hugs, my lovely xxx

  • That must be our Pippin's best writhe yet, Uki!

    I watch Donnie, the cat whisperer, on YouTube every day and this morning he groomed an exceptionally gorgeous Russian cat with very small legs. It's part of their makeup and she was so cute.

    No need to get jealous Pips - you're our number 1 Yellow heart xxx

  • Hello Gill

    We are having an afternoon in the office (I work from home) and Ryder was asleep under another desk. I disturbed him to take an up to date ‘photo.

    It will be beer and pork scratching about 4ish me thinks.

    Happy days.

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  • And what will you be having? Joy