I know that started this brilliant idea so I wanted to carry it on for her and as the forum has become a little gloomy recently as we face loosing them both soon.
So
1. daloni and dizzie outlasted their prognosis by years and I am sure proved that you can have quality of life despite doctors best guesses and we all benefited from knowing them on here.
2. I just got back from a fabulous holiday in Galicia, northern Spain. I walked more than I have for months (chemo pushed me into a wheelchair) the food and wine was fab and I met old friends and laughed a lot.
3. Macmillan have admitted that their upgrade has been a bit sh*t and are working on improving it. Hurrah for Macmillan who have admitted it didn't go well. How many organisations actually come out and say that.
I don't like to think that newbies think that we are a miserable lot, what struck me on here when I came was how much joy, laughter and living went on despite cancer.
Nicky
Nicky, so sorry, I didn't realise you were going through it. So glad you have some great things to announce
Its like the Lord of the Flies on here, we Have turned into a rabble but its not all the chaps fault,
Some senior ladies on here have embraced the reduced propriety wholeheartedly.
Multiple apologies. Xxxxxxxxxxx
NN - I'm gonna have to say that this is CLEAR evidence that the Norbmeister has dragged you all the way down to his lowly level!!!
Welcome back to the abyss!!!
Your absence had been noticed...
& Norbs - if they let you in... ('nuff said)
Apologies accepted and thank you SiT for the greeting. You are right, ladies can sink to very lowly levels given enough cheap sherry. I too am an ex nurse of the old school (blue serge knickers and vests tucked in).I hope that there is room for a biggun in the roller of lurve and where will we be going? I am very jealous of the driving gloves. I want oramorph bucks fizz please and tunnocks teacakes for all.
Bliss.
Some of you may remember that after reading The Book I immediately discussed my non future with my nearest and dearest ,sorted out the order of service and generally did everything I thought I ought to.
Almost immediately regretted it all and became a bit glum.
Now I find myself reading these posts and crying with laughter especially at that maniac SiT.
This is better than the o2 on a good comedy night. I don't feel like the end is near at all! Thanks all.
Please tell me I am not the only one who finds further descriptions of old school nursing on the titivating side.
I am having my bloods tomorrow and I think the old claret is going to be storming around my veins with no difficulty.
Imagination is so liberating!
Nicky, the roller is juiced up, blacked out, and ready to roll. I think we will be going to heaven, bring all your drugs.
Only just got the gloves but got an idea that SiT can be relied upon to bring something from his old Soho days.
SiT has just PMd me, pointed out how many moral lines have been crossed and invited me to get my coat.
Many many sorry to all. Toodlepip, back at SiTs digression. Like Captain Oates I may be some time.
Three good things.
Blood came out ok, great nurse who goes straight to the back of the hand, no fuss.
Changed the bedding for La Norbette.
Forgot to get mozzarella cheese yesterday when entrusted with the shopping, got it after the blood this morning so can now have pizza. Lovely jubly. I am so easily satisfied, just as well really.
4th and best good thing, my chums on here have forgiven me for my red wine induced socially unacceptable posts.
Well, no one has said I am forgiven but allowances should be made , I'm not well you know.
Oh batshit crazy or not, you're OUR batshit crazy and I wouldn't have it any other way.
I'm going to be mindful of what I'm posting where, Daloni was the expert at keeping everyone gently on track and I don't want to upset anyone.
3 good things today
It really is beginning to look and sound like spring is sprung
My sister called in and and is coming again tomorrow to help with some very light gardening. Well, house plants really but it's a start.
My youngest son and girlfriend called in with some home made cookies. We're planning a family BBQ next Tues when the forecast is for a sunny, mild 12 degree day. Maybe a bit optimistic but it was lovely to put something in the diary.
xx
Thanks Tina, I don't think I've ever been so highly thought of.
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