Awake and up all night

I'm so pleased I made you laugh. That's what I strive to do in those videos (and real life!), so I'm glad it's worked!

I'm pretty nervous now and will go to finish getting ready now.

Seeya later. 

Nothing to be sorry for Eddie. Thank you for your support and kind words mate. I am looking forward to it as well as being very nervous.

I'll let you all know how it went later on. Have a good day Eddie.

Morning Helen.  Glad you slept well lass.  I got a few hours in, but knew I couldn't loll about as we've got Jamie coming from Sky soon.  First thing I always ask folk is if they'd like a brew, so the kettle's ready.

You know I was joking about spotting your motorhome on Geoff's video.  Have you ever been to Littlehampton?

Hugs xxx

I'm at my hospice tomorrow, always a highlight of the week, and  I  look forward to hearing about your first day.

Eddie xx 

Hi Geoff,I’m sure you will feel better for going out today.Good luck.Jane x

Gill H said:

Have you ever been to Littlehampton?

Yes, we've been twice and we quite like it there. 

H 

I'm baaack! Well I've been home for a couple of hours now actually.

So, I went to St Barnabas for my first meeting, and it went very well. I went straight to the reception where the same lady I met the other day recognised me (my handsome face and incredible physique are unforgettable), and at the same time another lady walked in who took me through to a different room where the meetup was. There were 3 or 4 tables setup with several people at each one, so I sat down, they got me a drink, and I started yacking. I spoke to several of the volunteer staff, told them all about me and what's been wrong with me. I also spoke to some of the other patients/carers. One of them took me into another room (no it's nothing kinky, get your minds out of the gutter) to meet a guy who runs an art class there. He's also a photographer, which I am too, so we had a good chat. It was nice to speak to someone who understand photography, does stock photography like I do, and also to get into my health issues that are preventing me doing it lately.

How can I say this next bit without seeming insulting? Well.....While EVERYONE without exception was lovely, kind and welcoming, almost all of them were a generation older than me. They were still nice to talk to but I would also like to meet some people my own age or younger. The only younger people were 1 of the volunteers and the art class guy.

I wanted to speak to more people but it's only 1.5 hours long, and people left promptly at the end, so there's only so much time to sit with different people.

I'm very glad I went, I'm proud of myself for getting off my butt and conquering the nerves. I plan to go again next Thursday if my evil bodily functions allow it! I thought I'd take my camera too, not because I want to photograph them all, but mostly if the same art/photography guy is there, to show him and maybe if they allow it, let me walk around the gardens and take some photos. I'd actually love to photograph some of the staff and patients there to see what they think of the results, and for a bit of practice for me as I haven't done that for a while now.

One of the staff said, I think tongue in cheek, that I could tutor a photography class there. Whether there was a hint of seriousness there or not, I'm not sure! I don't know if I'd be capable, but we'll see.

You must all be waiting to hear whether my diarrhoea showed itself or not today, right? Are you wondering? Are you? Well NO IT DIDN'T! Teehee. Thank goodness. I worry more about that than anything else these days.

Geoff.

Hi Geoff,I’m so pleased to hear you got there and met some new people.You never know some people nearer to your age may turn up another time.It will be great if you can use your photography skills there too.Love Jane x

Glad it went well as I didn't even know what St Barnabas was!

H

Played Geoff.

Aah, glad you liked it. Don't let the age thingy put you off, as once you get to know the regulars you'll find you can have good conversations with them. You could instigate convos too... The Inbetweeners, Killer in My Village, diarrhoea...anything at all really.

You've 'clicked' with photography guy too, and if it was serious about taking a class, go for it.

Really well done for today and we're all well pleased for you.

Hugs xxx