AWAKE.........

Londonmumof2

Well of course that means we a step ahead and knew what to buy ...biscuits ,chocolate sweets ......

bugger toilet rolls

margaret x

Just in case I fall asleep too early (shattered, been trying to get a grocery slot, managed in the end in 3 weeks time, fortunately we are well stocked at present and have a slot next week too so only have one week gap, stuff in the freezer should keep me going) a diabetic husband who is now insulin dependent is a challenge! 

Night night all fruit loops and everyone, hope you can sleep as well as possible....

sleepy fairy dust is always available, as it’s fairy I hardly ever need to check that there’s plenty to hand.....

hugs xxx

Just popping on here to say hi to all my old friends. I hope everyone is coping ok in these extraordinary times. 

Here in Australia we are a few weeks behind you but it's basically the same as we see on the news for the UK. I just tried to go to Costco for the pensioner party but the queue was around the block just to get in. I spoke to a woman directing traffic who said you need to get there at 8 am for the 9.30 opening if you want a chance to get in. Needless to say I turned round and drove home. I'd rather pay the extra bit and go to the little local supermarket. 

I had my annual checkup a couple of weeks ago. All good. It'll be 5 years on 1 May since I was diagnosed. Interestingly, my oncologist told me that he hadn't expected that I'd get to 5 years without a recurrence given the type of cancer I had. Said I'm doing as well as anyone with my type. Not sure what that means - I was HER2+ and stage 3. Carolyn28 How are you?

Hope everyone is doing fine.

Lots of love xxx

Hey moomy If you don't have yeast, try damper. It's so easy. Doesn't keep for long so freeze what you don't need right away. Delicious though.

https://www.bestrecipes.com.au/recipes/easy-australian-damper-recipe/vjqvsg8t

Margaret x 

you are already helping because every time I go to work (scared of the virus) I think of you and LondonLass and and and you're all so brave it bucks me up xxx

I will write tomorrow about how it is going at the nursing home. We have no positive cases but have to prepare.

nite nite fruit loops xxx

Hope things stay as they are Snowys Mum at work.

Very heartwarming seeing the response for volunteers for NHS.

I did the Joe Wicks 9am exercise yesterday... I was cream crackered after the warm up ... girding my loins for today’s session

Thinking of you all

Stay safe... and occupied xx

Hows everyone getting on? 
This morning I am feeling a bit nervous and also Knackered! Nervous because I have my Zoladex injection this morning and having kept myself isolated for the last 11days (yes I’m counting) the last place I want to be is in my GP surgery! I am so scared of picking up this virus and bringing it in to the house and to my parents!! 
However I have thought long and hard, even considering not having the next 4 injections and hoping that will not be long enough for my hormones to kick start.....but the thought of messing things up after only just starting to feel the flushes etc have settled is just too much to risk! Plus obviously I would risk the cancer waking up and starting to move!! 

So I’ve decided I have to do it! The surgery has only been seeing patients like me who need treatment all other patients are being seen via the phone and computer. So other than the risk of the nurse I’m seeing having it, I am hoping the risk is pretty low! Although I shall make sure I use the hand sanitizer on the way in and out and will change when I get home and have a shower! I know that must sound like I’m being completely over the top, but I just can’t risk bringing this horrid virus into the house! I’m sure most of you feel the same way?!! At least I hope I’m not the only True FRUIT LOOP!!

As for the being knackered. I was up at 1.30am trying to get a food delivery slot! Did slightly better than you moomy ours is in 2wks! Luckily we aren’t desperate for anything and my sisters have been helping get bits we need. But I was thinking in 2 weeks we will of worked through most of the fridge contents and some of the freezer/cupboard goods. So this will be a chance to top up, hopefully! Assuming they have the stuff! It’s also quite helpful that up until the day before we can add things to our list! 

I am really hoping that things will of calmed down a bit by then. Why do people feel they have to buy out the shops? Why can’t people think of others? I know that on the shop I did there was a 2 item limit on most of the basic goods and 3 on other goods! But I ordered 1 of each, unless it was something we use a lot of! We have been working through our small freezer and using up things that are in our cupboards. At times like this we all have to think of others. We aren’t going to get through this alone! We need to come together as a community as a country and be there for each other! 

 you might not be able to be in the hospital to help and I’m sure that feels awful for you. However you are helping lift the spirits of everyone on here each time you post! You are one of the most uplifting and supportive ladies I have ever had the privilege to meet. Please don’t feel like you aren’t being ‘useful’ because you are my lovely! 
Oh and not sure if you had seen it. For anyone interested, But apparently the Royal Opera House is streaming opera and ballet via its Facebook page and You Tube. Thought the Ballet might interest you?! Perhaps you could even dress up and get yourself a glass of wine or whatever tipple you are allowed to have and draw the curtains and make yourself feel like you are there! Something different to do, maybe!!

Wishing everyone else the best day they can have in these very strange times! Take Care and look after Friends and Family, even if it’s just via the phone! I have a FaceTime date with a very important lady this afternoon  Looking forward to seeing you Jenny () It’ll be the highlight of my day!! 
Remember if anyone else would like a phone or Facetime chat just let me know via PM! Although who would really want to see my ugly mug staring back at them!! Hmmmmm I suppose in these difficult times we can put up with anything 

STAY SAFE FRUIT LOOPS! Sal xxxxx

Oh and I forgot to say. Lynn (Kacang) GREAT to hear from you and especially good to see you are doing so well. Please take care and look after yourself. Especially through the coming weeks/months! Sending Hugs your way xxxxxx

hi everyone

Kacang I'm fine, when my Onco was trying to persuade me to have chemo she said I'd not last long if I didn't have it and one of the radio's said it was quite likely to recur and spread.

My checkup isn't until June, if the hospitals are open for routine, and I'll only get a mammogram and ultrasound, if I'm lucky, I insisted on chest abdomen and pelvis for a couple of years but the Onco wrote to me last year and said since nothing had shown on two she couldn't justify it last year. 

I know everyone loves the NHS but this is a serious failing. 

I don't get why the media are causing everyone to shit themselves over this, but can now see why everyone is stockpiling loo roll.

IT is a virus, it is contagious, we've been told what to do, wash your hands, don't touch your face, keep your distance. 

I don't remember panic buying during other outbreaks. I urge everyone to get a grip and calm tf down. 

Our local Budgens franchise store has all the essentials, we have plenty of shopping options outside Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, etc.  and my local wine shop is delivering 6 bottles or more. 

NOT EVERYONE WILL DIE

There needs to be a civilised, viable economy on the other side. 

You all know my feelings on how my husband handled my breast cancer. 

His income fell off a cliff in January. Zero cash. So guess what.  I now have to support him. 

He's very angry generally and especially that the government are doing nothing for the self employed, the income support is means tested and I guess he doesn't want to be told to ask his wife nicely for money. 

Hopefully the government will see sense and implement universal basic income, which isn't means tested. 

Otherwise I can see rioting and looting ...

Luckily I have people around me keeping me positive and sane. 

insert J cloth coloured ribbon round the neck of a trigger spray bottle of Domestos ... this household's first line of defence.

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284

take care everyone!

Carolyn

xx