Awake and up all night

Hi oh theres been no let up really all day Its been boiling but there is now a slight reduction yippee. 

I said to my hubby usually we are moaning that its raining lol. Funny creatures arent we us humans. 

But after this im not moaming about rain or cold i promise

Im glad your sleeping makes the difference doesnt it. Glyns a good sleeper but if anythings on my mind im wide awake worrying. 

Apparently temperature going down to 19c in about 2 hours. Im hoping its right. 

Big gentle hugs sent to you both xxx

Amanda 

Thank you sweetie, and hugs gratefully received although you'd get covered in virtual sweat  as it's not cooling down here. I hope the breeze from yours blows east.

Amanda, as the weather cools and more rain takes over, you might perceive an uplift in my demeanour. Less grumbling and whining and more enjoyment of each day, especially the cold ones. We're a mixed bag but it makes the world go round. Right now I'd run headlong into the sea if it was available but a very cool bath is a possibility.

I'm guessing you must be pretty near the coast, and I'll admit my envy if you are, but enjoy all that lovely sea air to the max, my lovely.

Guess what? OH's watching rugby again but today he scooped £90 on the nags, bringing his total haul of winnings to £300 over the last few days. Now that I'm not moaning about!

Stay safe hon, but above all stay sane. Hugs and love xxx

Hi Gill hun. I know what you mean sweat seems to be the order of the day lol. Sounds awful but true hehe. 

Glyn was brought up in barry island Gavin and stacey territory. His parents are still there. Not much of a breeze from that unfortunately. 

We were saying today Uk needs to start fitting air con into new homes if this is going to be a regular thing its so hard to cope with. 

I could do with running into a nice cool sea sounds absolutely idilic. 

Im so glad your OH is on a winning streak has he decided what hes going to spend it on.  He deserves it. 

Big hugs and love 

Amanda  xxx

Hi again hon.

OH's winnings are for us both as we don't really have separate money - we've both got bank accounts for bills but the rest is like a pot we both dip into. We've honestly never argued over money, even when we were skint. We argue about everything else, well I do, but I swear I've not raised my voice since Tuesday and we both feel the advantage - I'm stunned I've kept my temper in this heat. Miraculous!

I've never seen Gavin and Stacey so will have to Google Barry Island to see where Glyn was brought up. Aw wouldn't air con be wonderful to put a stop to all this yucky sweat? I'm off to make our tea now, once I've unglued myself from the bed. Is this really what folk want? *Shakes head*

Love and hugs back to you and Glyn from us two xxx

Hello Gill Gill H 

Well two things (I think):

* Well done to your other half with his wins - my bets with the Irish electricity supplier have all gone south - although when Mrs M sees the debits in the joint account I should be fine as it's only electricity!! .

* One thing about being a male on Hormone Therapy - apart from the known side effects - hot sweats, mood swings, growing a pair (Mine are now 38DD after almost 4 years ) you don't sweat!! Happy days!!

And one for Amanda - I have friends in Whitchurch (part of Cardiff) I love Brains SA - yes I know it's bad for me - but wow what a beer - you are so lucky.

I hope things get better for you.

Best wishes - Brian.

Hi Brian  

Oddly enough OH doesn't seem to sweat any more, well not when it's hot, but that could be down to RT as he's not on hormone therapy. Not sure about that yet but maybe his thyroid test will throw some light on it.

Yes, he's broken his betting duck after lots of failures, but doubtless most of his winnings will go back to the bookies as they're the only winners in this game. As long as it keeps him happy then so am I.

Have a great evening and pats for gorgeous boy Ryder xxx

Thanks Gill H 

It's a strange one but some medications mess with things and yes - we get hot sweats "but nowt under da pits" or other areas prone to sweating - it's a strange one.

I have always had a dabble but it's a once a week thing - I have a 5 fold on the teams in our league (Sky Bet League 2 at present) - to be honest I am pretty good and have taken a few shillings of the Irish company in the last few years, It's the world cup games that have cost me (betting on Mexico didn't help!!).

Ryder's suffered in the heat - but Mrs Millibob has had him round the park at 5.30 every morning - bless her! I have been bringing some pork scratchings back for him and we are having a family BBQ tomorrow so plenty of burnt meat for him.(that's after I have been out with the lads for a half before it's cool enough to start the BBQ!).

You two enjoy the evening too.

Kind regards, Brian, Lorraine (Mrs Millibob) and Ryder xx

Brian, OH messed up with Mexico too but so did another on that particular acca, so it was a goner anyway.

Aw poor Ryder in the heat, even with his short coat, but it shows how much mummy Lorraine loves him to take him out early doors. Well done that lass!

Have a smashing BBQ tomorrow and burn plenty of meat for a salivating Ryder - I hope the aroma wafts over the Pennines towards our way

Hugs for Lorraine and Ryder and you can have a pat too, as I'm sure you're a gorgeous boy as well xxx

Hello Gill (Gill H ) 

At 70 on Hormone Therapy for the last 4 years, CKD 3, Type 2 diabetes, blood pressure, high cholesterol and happy now, having lost my dignity at various appointments I feel -

Well I would do alright in the Lancashire production of The Full Monty!  .

But do you know life is good and I am a lucky boy, an amazing wife of 47 years, - 4 kids all settled, 4 grand kids, a cracking dog - what's not to love about life .OK I am 4.5 years into my cancer journey but

Cancer won't define me - and yes tomorrow I am looking forward to a few pints and a family BBQ. Yes I will say it again I am a lucky boy, and I feel for everyone who isn't in the same place as me,

Thank you everyone on this group for both your support for me - and everyone else going through cancer - you are all amazing people.

I am aware many people are worse off than me - that's one reason why I am still here, I wish everyone could be in a "good place".

Enjoy tonight's game - I will. Time to open the wine bottle. (If you are my diabetic nurse sorry!).

Kind regards - Brian

Crack on Brian  I even bought OH a 4 pack of Fosters lager shandy for tonight, just to get a bit of normality back for him. I doubt he'll sup more than one as drinking has been off the table for so long until very recently, but the rest will save for another time. He's lost the 'art' which is no bad thing.

I fully agree, the folk here are all amazing and have kept me going, as have others on another much smaller group. Love to you all.

Enjoy the match hon xxx