This is for anyone who can't keep on the topic. It's hard not to stray, but if we have 'no specific topic ' we can't go off topic.
It is good just to be able to wander and talk about other things.
I could have named it 'Waffle'. Then I couldn't go off topic.
Gates?
2.15 is good for me! Looking forward to seeing you!
Jx
Oh yes, sorry. I also have a free coffee for May too so we can get high on caffeine . Gx
We were treated to their tea for two for my birthday. I had several cups of their expresso and had a sleepless night!
I think I was whooping over- dosed on the caffeine! Never again!!! Hence the move to camomile tea!
had a lovely lunch their a few weeks ago! They do a great salad!
I must be the only person that caffeine doesn't seem to affect me! You hear of people saying "I need my caffeine shot for the day".
With coffee, I think it is just the taste I like, don't think it affects me...or does it?
Sidsmum Worriedwife enjoy your coffees together.
Steve (SteveCam)
This is a day early...On Tuesday it will be exactly 4 years since I was diagnosed with PC. I consider myself to be fortunate to be caught at T2 but even more so I am very fortunate to have met all of you in Macmillanland.
Me empathy levels are through the roof, I don't think that I really had much empathy before.
When I first joined the Prostate Forum, I was told
Steve (SteveCam)
...as I was saying... I was told to 'celebrate any win' no matter how small.
When I started this thread, nearly 4 years ago, I never imagined how popular it would become. To all of you out there 'keep posting'
With my finally starting to put all my diaries into digital form (trying to write a novel of sorts), I'm into the second chapter now. It really brings it all back to me.
If I could offer one piece of advice it would be 'keep a diary and keep at it to chronicle every emotion.'. You will thank yourself later.
We're off to deepest, darkest Nottinghamshire today where there's no phone signals at all. It's very peaceful!
Finally for today, 'good luck with your tests today Brian Millibob .
Steve (SteveCam)
Thank you, Steve. We are both very busy ladies and live on opposite sides of our small county so our ‘meet ups’ are not frequent but very special when we manage it!
We usually meet at a garden centre where we are both members of their loyalty club. This membership allows us to have one free hot drink per month. Gina and I make good use of this offer!!
as for coffee! Well I have always been a coffee drinker. As my husband’s diagnosis brought the side effect for me of insomnia , I switched to camomile tea after lunch time. I still have insomnia but actually enjoy camomile tea now!
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