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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Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Love to hear blackbirds singing joyfully.

Millibob 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Ukiboy said:
I thought Ghana played a good game and their defenders were great.

Yes, indeed. If the Ghana defence were at The Alamo John Wayne would still be alive and the whole film would have had a happy ending!

Roll on Saturday!

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Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Millibob

I always love the fact that John Wayne's real name was Marion. Then I 'm reminded of the song - ' A boy called Sue.'

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Hiya our kid

Don't leave out Big Daddy, aka Shirley Crabtree - you'd need to be tough, lumbered with that name.

Loving the birds and apart from buzzards, and possibly tree creepers, we're lucky to get them all round here. We especially love to hear Mr Blackbird singing in the late evening - glorious.

I slept downstairs last night as it was infinitely better than the sauna upstairs. OH wasn't affected at all and had his usual, sound sleep, so all good.

I'd do a rain dance but know it wouldn't do a ha'porth of good, as the heatwave's not meant to break for a few days here according to the forecast, dammit!

Keep hydrated Uki, and Pippin under heat watch too as cats can also get sunburn. Yikes! xxx

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

They say 'It's cool for cats,' but it really isn't.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Poor little Pippin I know you'll look after him Uki xxx

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

I used to love hot weather and I've inherited dad's tanned skin, but just recently I've gone right off it. Maybe being at home alot with OH and inside has turned me into a Morlock (Time Machine reference).

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Amandas

From my OH'S experience of chemo, keep hydrated, snack little and often and rest. Distract yourself and be kind to yourself.️

Ukiboy 4 months ago in reply to Gill H

The Princyboy will be pampered like an Egyptian god.

Gill H 4 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

That's a shame hon, but it's never agreed with me. I do feel bad for OH as he used to enjoy sitting in the garden and reading the paper. He can't do that now, unless he's slathered in 50+ sunscreen, but he's gone off the idea too.

I'll have to look up Morlock as it's a new one on me. Time to make our dinner now - flipping salad again before it starts to wilt.

Hoping you and your OH can stay as comfy as possible xxx