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Hi Fi Hope your night shift wasn't too bad, it must seem strange working when most of us are snoring. Just part way through my Sat morning cleaning, find it hard to keep going. Hannah came up earlier and helped me to pick out my holiday dresses, think I'm all sorted now. Will pop into Bath tomorrow and get Trev a smart jacket for the evenings, not been on a formal dining cruise before, it will be nice to dress for dinner. Today is the annual Mardi Gras in town, they close the high street and have lots of stalls and fair rides. They also have different tribute act singing, its normally really good and so far the sun is shining, fingers crossed it will stay this way for this evening when we walk down. Thanks for your email, I will use it in future. Hope you're having a good weekend. Lots of love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi 3 peaks in 3 hours, that was good going. You must of felt good when you were at the top phoning Suzie. You wouldn't be wearing a strappy top here more like waterproofs and welly boots, it's awful. Should have been our sports day today, but like all our plans for this week it had to postponed. The rain has just poured all day, so depressing. Off up to babysit tonight, Charlie has staryed to crawl now, so Hannah has got her hands full. I don't remember it as being such hard work. How do I whisper back to you? Can we exchange email addresses on that? My friend at work has lost her sister-in-law to secondaries, she was 28 and has a 2 month old little girl. The news made me feel so sad, this bloody disease. Lots of love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Glad you survived your night shifts, but more again so soon aghhhhhhhhhhhhhh! My neck xray came back ok, but still suffering with tingling hands and numbness at night. Saw the physio today, she was unsure as to what is wrong but has given me some very sexy splints to wear in bed. Haven't managed to look at your site yet, but I will do. It's good that your sponsorship is going well and your getting more people to walk as well. I take my hat off to you, raising some money to help is fantastic! Off on hols on 26th and I can't wait, I only hope Trevs eye is better, he's still on half hourly drops for his iritis. It is proving very hard to get better. Hope the weather is kind to you for your hill walk. Take care Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi There, Glad your nights have now finished, I'm sure the drugs cupboard now looks really tidy. Have you got a few days off now to climb a few more hills? The in-law visit went well, they were really pleased to see Hannah and the boys. They came up and went back on the same day which was great, they normally stay over. They brought up some posh frocks from my friend for me to try on for the cruise, they looked lovely on. I think I'm just about sorted now. Has Suzie broken up now? I hope the weather cheers up for the school holidays. We had thunder and lightning yesterday and torrential rain, its such a pain, we've loads of outdoor activities this week at school, can't see much of it happening. I don't think I could have handled a cold cap, it sounded hard work, you did well to try . Have a good week Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Sorry I've not been in touch but have had one of those busy weekends, either out or people here. Am doing a quick clean round at the mo before the in-laws arrive. The quiz was fun, we ended up half way so that was ok, would hate to be last. The barn dance was a laugh last night, it was just a shame about the weather, absolutely chucking it down. We were in a marquee and looking out you would have thought itr was November not July, never mind it was fun. I met a lady there who had Lymphodeoma, she had gone through chemo and rads, she used a cold cap and had managed to keep her hair through her chemo, all her other hair went so she thinks the cold cap worked, it was hard going to use tho she said. I hope you're having a good weekend and not working too hard. Chat soon Lots of love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi That was one boring meeting, I only do it for the juicy bits of gossip, but there was none last night and it didn't end until nearly 10, good job I had the wine in the fridge to come home to. Have 1 more year to do of my time then I think I'll finish, done it for about 11yrs now think it's time for someone else to have a go. Had my new class come for a visit today, they all seemed quite sweet and very little. Have got 18 coming in so a nice small class again, got 18 going out. Didn't manage to get out, it's been another day of heavy showers. You just don't stop do you? you were lucky to have the weather to get outside in the garden and do some jobs It makes you feel good when you make it look tidy. Off to a quiz tomorrow night, I'm there to make up the numbers not because of my brain. I do enjoy a quiz tho, they're always a giggle, then off to a barn dance on sat night, even more of a giggle I should think. Don't work too hard! Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Another showery day here, no sitting in the garden with the kids today. Got to go back for a governors meeting tonight, will have to find some matchsticks for my eyes. Will put the wine cooling before I go. Glad you managed to find a different hill to climb, and the sun shone foy you. You are lucky living in Scotland the scenery really is spectacular. Housework does get in the way of doing nice things, I try to get mine done on a sat morning, I'm not houseproud at all. I will look at your web address, Fingers xed the sun shines on the 27th for you. My brother does his cycle in 2 weeks, he's reaching his peek now. and getting excited. Don't do too much housework on your day off. Lots of love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Another good day at work, more sunshine and sitting in the garden with the kids. Weather changed now tho, Trev and I went for a walk and got back just in time as the heavens have just opened and it's p***ing down. Hope you managed to go past and find another hill to climb, a change of scenery will be good. Your legs will be getting very strong, all this hill walking. Sounds like you're always flat out at work, my job is a lot more leisurely. The teacher I used to work with who is now the head once said when we were both out in the garden on a sunny day " I can't believe we get paid to do this". Thats why I like to be with reception. Enjoy your day off. Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi You will be running up that hill soon, it was good that the weather turned out a bit better. It has been very unsettled here as well, lovely when the sun is out but it doesn't come out too often. My friend was quite upset, her daughter was in Germany on an exchange when it happened, and had no idea her Grandad was so ill. Dawn had to tell her when she picked her up, understandibly she was distraught. Had a good day at school today, sat out in the garden this afternoon listening to readers, it was quite enjoyable in the sunshine. Suzie must be breaking up soon for the summer break, I've got 3 weeks and 2 days to go. There are some nice things planned over the last few weeks to look foward to, next week is healthy living week, so lots of fun things to do outside if the rain stays away. Hope your shift goes well, think of the extra spending money for Bulgaria. Just watching your man Murray on the tennis, he's trying to hang on in there. Have a good week Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi I hope you managed to keep your eyes open to collect Suzie from her party. Gosh, you did some heavy duty gardening, think I would need a good massage after all that digging. I managed to get out and did a gentle bit of weeding, and had a bit of a tidy round. The day ended up being not too bad really. Off to see my friend in a while, her Father-in-law passed away yesterday. She is separated from her husband but they do still get on, she is quite upset so I'm off round to take her out to lunch. Going up to Hannahs later for Chris's birthday, they are on their way back from camping at the mo. They've been lucky with their weather and had mostly sunshine. July on Tues, going into the last few weeks with my present class, I am really going to miss them when they go up. They are the brightest class I've ever worked with, their reading and writing is brilliant for 5yr olds. Got my new class coming for visits next week, it will be hard to start again in September. Have a good week Lots of Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Manzara I had a mastoplexy in Jan, I had it on Fri, drains out on Sat and home on Sun. I just had a small dressing on the wound under the breasts nothing around the nipple. Pain was minimal, just had paracetamol when I came out. I healed very quickly, and I have been really pleased with the results. Good luck Jackie x ... View more

Hi there So glad the show went well, suppose they will be planning the next one soon. I would have been fit to drop if I'd climbed a mountain, gone to the gym and then swam 100 lengths. Where do you get all that energy from? And getting the ward sorted for the next shift, so as not to leave problems behind. Is your name Super Nurse!! Dad went back into hospital last week and had a defibulator fitted to his heart, if it goes into abnormal rhythm it will shock it back. Most of it was done under local and it all went well. He is off to Turkey on Monday, I'm not sure this is a good idea, but he doesn't listen to me. At last the sun is shining, have been down to clarks village and got some new sandals, got a bargain, buy 1 pair get 1 pair for £1, so I've got 2 pairs. Didn't stay there long as I'd had enough by then. Have just about finished my Saturday cleaning, finger crossed the sun stays out so I can get out in the garden. Katherine sorry to read about your depression, I have been lucky and not suffered. I think I'm the type of person that just gets on with what is thrown at me, maybe if any more is thrown things might be different. Your grandsons problems can't be helping you, I'm not surprised you're in tears a lot. As Fiona said, go and speak to your GP, don't let it go on and on, they will be able to help you. Take care both of you Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Tell Suzie to break a leg!! I hope it goes really well for the cast. Try not to sing-a-long, I always find it hard to keep my mouth shut. I hope you managed to do your climb today, weather not too bad here, a bit windy but sun shone most of the day, rain now tho. It will probably do you good to be on your own for a while, just have you and Suzie to think about. You can do whatever you want to do and answer to no one. My friend has been on her own for two yrs and is happy to be that way, she says she just wants to concentrate on her kids for the time being. Can't believe its Friday again tomorrow, where has the week gone? Friday is always a quiet day at school, the children get golden time in the afternoon where they can bring in a toy. It's a thankyou for working hard all week, although if your naughty you can have some golden time taken away. Not got many plans for the weekend, need to go and get some new sandals at some stage and we've been invited up to Hannahs on Sunday for Chris's birthday. His parents have got a stall down at the Glastonbury festival, will probably watch a bit of that on the tv. Might pop out for a drink with my friend tomorrow, a friend of ours is singing at a local pup, so we might go and support him. Hope your shift went well. Lots of love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi I'm so gald you're feeling good about youyself at the mo, do you think the bc has made you feel different about work and life in general? Some people say you get a whole new outlook on life after an illness. I'm not sure about how I feel, I know I treasure all the time I spend with my family and I don't take good health for granted. I've got Trev off work at the mo with iritis which is proving very hard to get better. You're not the only one fed up with the weather, I so wish it would settle down a bit, I don't want scorching sun just warm days, so I don't need a cardi all the time. Today has been quite cold at times and windy again. Fingers crossed that the weather is good for your climb tomorrow, good luck with your sponsered climb in July. My brother has got over £2000 so far for Macmillan, he still has a month to go as well. Georges head is looking better today, he is such a dare devil, doesn't see danger in anything. I think Hannah will have many more visits to casualty with him. Charlie has just started to crawl, so now the hard work starts! Have a lovely couple of days off. Chat soon Lots of love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi There I've just got back from popping Hannah to casualty, George tried to be spiderman and fell off the fence in the garden, he has now been glued back together. FI it sounds like, you're keeping yourself busy at work even if the shift is fairly quiet. Do you enjoy the teaching side? Those juniors must really keep you on your toes. Alskat, I live over the bridge from you in Midsomer Norton, 12 miles from Bristol. I work as a clasroom assistant in a reception class, in a village nearby. Your shops sound good, I bet you get busy in the summer months. We went to Royal Porthcawl golf club a few yrs ago to watch the Welsh ladies open. How are you getting on with your Tamoxifen? I seem to be ok, just my periods a bit hit or miss. Take care both of you Love Jackie xxx ... View more

HI Fi and Alscat Glad your shift wasn't too bad for you, fingers crossed that it's the same for you today. I saw the forecast for Scotland and maybe it's not so bad working today. I have just got back from Hannahs, she has been online looking at wedding venues. She fell pregnant within a couple of months of meeting Chris and was 18 weeks before finding out, luckily everything has worked out really well for them and they are so happy. They bought a little cottage and moved in 6 days before George arrived 4 weeks early, then Charlie arrived 3 years later. They got engaged on 4th Dec which was the day of my dx, and now have set the date, can't wait for the dress bit. Had my appt through to see the surgeon in July that will be 6mths since my op, can't think where the time has gone. My scars are very good, I think he will be pleased with his handi work! Alscat my drive was about 30 mins as well and luckily the roads were quiet for me, my early appts had me in and out within 30 mins most days which was good. I'm sorry your husband is finding things hard, my husband was there for me if I needed him but we didn't talk about things too much. I did take myself in and out every day as he had to work. Where are you having your treatment? Hope you both have a good week. Any plans? Love and hugs Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi alskat I'm so glad our little chats have helped to make you feel better, they really helped me get through my treatment. Rads seems like such a long time ago now, I was one of the lucky ones sailing through with no probs, my skin held up really well, I did slap on the aqueous cream tho, not a pretty sight! lol, fingers crossed you get through with no probs too. You will be surprised how quickly it passes. I hope you only have a short journey to the hospital, as that makes it a little easier. Let us know how things are going. Take care Love Jackie xx ... View more

Hi Fi Sounds like you had a good time with Suzie helping her to spend her birthday money. You both must have been stuffed after your pizza. Got Hannah here at the mo with Charlie, we have been for a wander in Bath, not really shopping just getting some fresh air. She has told me that she and Chris are now planning to get married in 2010, probably in July. She is so excited and has started looking at venues already, it will be something to look forward to. Have heard from Rich, he is having a great time in Spain, the weather is fab, wish it was here. Hope your shift passed nice and quickly, no juniors to keep an eye on. Wish Suzie a happy birthday. Take care Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Was glad to get today over and done with, the yr 4/5s were a lot harder than the yr5s which was surprising. I couldn't work with them everyday, I would end up saying something I shouldn't. I really feel for the lovely kids in the class who have to put up with the troublemakers, who really don't have any respect. Tomorrow have got the yr6s who are a lovely bunch, they are all buddies to the children in my class so am used to having them. The jacuzzi sound like heaven, I'm sure it helped to relax your aching muscles. We must go along and have our day at the Bath Spa, I'll see if we can get there in the next couple of weekends. Had my xray today, have to phone in a couple of weeks for the result. Will phone now and make a physio appt, not sure what that will do tho. Hope you've had a good evening with Suzie and you enjoyed your pizza. What did Suzie buy for her birthday? Nearly the weekend again, another week flown by. Have a good Friday Love Jackie xxx ... View more

Hi Fi Well done on your climb, I had a look at Bennachie online, what a wonderfully rugged place to go. Good on you both for doing it in not so nice weather, I would have stayed in bed. Had a fun evening with Hannah, there was about 30 of us following the florrists instructions to make a flower arrangement. They all turned out quite well but its not that easy to do. Off up to babysit again tonight, fingers crossed they go down ok for me. Had a busy day, worked with yrs 1 and 2/3 making chinise shadow puppets, the yr1s did well but the 2/3 found it more difficult strangely. Tomorrow afternoon got the worst class in the school to work with, there are some children with real attitude problems in that class, I am not looking forward to it. Have a great time with Suzie tomorrow, hope her piercing goes well and doesn't hurt too much. Love and hugs Jackie xxx ... View more