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Aww how come?! And youre not!
Aww how come?! And youre not!
I turned 22 on Monday. Just seems a lot older than 21 for some reason, probably because the next landmark birthday is 30. It was a nice age, I miss it.
Happy belated Birthday Kim :)
Wondered if I could ask a couple of questions about Soap Boards ? When did it start, appears to be about 2005 seeing the start dates of long serving members ,who started it all off ?
Wondered if I could ask a couple of questions about Soap Boards ? When did it start, appears to be about 2005 seeing the start dates of long serving members ,who started it all off ?
Our lovely Admin started it off in 2005 after the board on the EE website closed. I just joined the EE boards when it was closing and came across this site and was so happy to join. Yes we started in 2005 Feb so our 9th anniversay is soon.I was pregnant at the time and apparently had the first recorded birth on the site
Wondered if I could ask a couple of questions about Soap Boards ? When did it start, appears to be about 2005 seeing the start dates of long serving members ,who started it all off ?
Our lovely Admin started it off in 2005 after the board on the EE website closed. I just joined the EE boards when it was closing and came across this site and was so happy to join. Yes we started in 2005 Feb so our 9th anniversay is soon.I was pregnant at the time and apparently had the first recorded birth on the site
Many thanks Siobhan, and congrats on both counts.
Bloke in front of me in Sainsbury's offered me his vouchers for schools. Awkward...
Bloke in front of me in Sainsbury's offered me his vouchers for schools. Awkward...
Wait til you stop being asked for ID to buy alcohol??
Wait til you stop being for ID to buy alcohol??
Unless he thought you looked young enough to still be at school of course!!,
Unless he thought you looked young enough to still be at school of course!!,
He did. Wish I had a picture of his face when I told him I was 22.
Chloe O'brien
07-06-2014, 22:30
Well I've finally joined the 21st century and joined Facebook. Marley bought me a new smart-phone last week as my last phone was rubbish. I've had it about 7 years. So please add me my name is Kathleen Logan and my picture is of four females dressed in black bin bags with black mascara on our faces. Don't ask it was a caravan v's caravan water fight on holiday at Easter.
Had the pleasure to meet up with Jodi in Holland on Sunday. She is just as nice in person as she is on these boards. Also had the joy of knowing what it is like to be in a country that has won a world cup. It was magical here on sunday night.. lots of noise and parties...
I've had a pretty awful few days. Dad has had a heart attack last Friday and is now waiting for bypass surgery. These hospital visits are awful draining and I just feel exhausted and close to burn out! It was all very out of the blue and I think I've only just got over the shock of it all.
Sorry to hear that Katy. I hope your father's surgery goes well.
Hospital visits to someone who's very ill are extremely stressful and draining. Take care of yourself. :)
So sorry, Katy, best wishes for a speedy recovery for your Dad. xx
moonstorm
17-07-2014, 12:28
Sorry to hear about your Dad Katy . Hope things get better soon, stay strong! xxx
One of my dogs swallowed a fish hook last night, three trips to the vet later it was established she needed surgery to remove the hook from her stomach. Fortunately the vet just phoned to say it went well and I can collect her again in 6 hours time. Feeling relieved!
One of my dogs swallowed a fish hook last night, three trips to the vet later it was established she needed surgery to remove the hook from her stomach. Fortunately the vet just phoned to say it went well and I can collect her again in 6 hours time. Feeling relieved!
phew!!! I bet you're relieved.
god knows what mine have swallowed over time!!!
One of my dogs swallowed a fish hook last night, three trips to the vet later it was established she needed surgery to remove the hook from her stomach. Fortunately the vet just phoned to say it went well and I can collect her again in 6 hours time. Feeling relieved!
Aww bless. :(
I'm glad it worked out ok in the end. :)
Aww glad it went well perdy. I be that was worrying for you - the joys of having pets
I'm a state at the moment I feel sick all the time and I can't sleep very well. Just hate waiting for news all the time it's exhausting speaking to people constantly and I've just sort of dawned on me how serious the operation next week is.
tammyy2j
19-07-2014, 22:29
One of my dogs swallowed a fish hook last night, three trips to the vet later it was established she needed surgery to remove the hook from her stomach. Fortunately the vet just phoned to say it went well and I can collect her again in 6 hours time. Feeling relieved!
Good to hear
tammyy2j
19-07-2014, 22:30
I've had a pretty awful few days. Dad has had a heart attack last Friday and is now waiting for bypass surgery. These hospital visits are awful draining and I just feel exhausted and close to burn out! It was all very out of the blue and I think I've only just got over the shock of it all.
Sorry to hear hope all goes well
Aww glad it went well perdy. I be that was worrying for you - the joys of having pets
I'm a state at the moment I feel sick all the time and I can't sleep very well. Just hate waiting for news all the time it's exhausting speaking to people constantly and I've just sort of dawned on me how serious the operation next week is.
I hope it all goes well, thinking of you x
Aww glad it went well perdy. I be that was worrying for you - the joys of having pets
I'm a state at the moment I feel sick all the time and I can't sleep very well. Just hate waiting for news all the time it's exhausting speaking to people constantly and I've just sort of dawned on me how serious the operation next week is.
I hope it all goes well, thinking of you x
I'm going to be a grandmother!!!!
My daughter, Holly, is 22 weeks pregnant with a little girl. I just got back from her scan where we got to have a good look at the baby. All seems well I'm relieved to say.
I'm so happy about it! :cheer: :)
Congratulations, Dazzle, best wishes to mum-to-be and baby girl :D
Congratulations, Dazzle, best wishes to mum-to-be and baby girl :D
Aww thanks Perdy :)
From a relative newcomer to soapboards. , congrats to you Dazzle, your daughter and family.
tammyy2j
15-09-2014, 23:41
Congratulations, Dazzle, best wishes to mum-to-be and baby girl :D
+ 1 from me Dazzle or should that be Nanazzle :p
From a relative newcomer to soapboards. , congrats to you Dazzle, your daughter and family.
Thanks so much Glen :)
I don't think you should consider yourself a relative newbie after 3½ years though!
+ 1 from me Dazzle or should that be Nanazzle :p
Thanks Tammy :)
I've been pondering what the baby should call me - I'll bear Nanazzle in mind lol! :D
moonstorm
16-09-2014, 08:03
Fantastic news Dazzle. The scan these days are amaing! Best wishes to you daughter xxx
Fantastic news Dazzle. The scan these days are amaing! Best wishes to you daughter xxx
Thank you Moonstorm :)
Yes, the scans are amazing. To see the baby moving about is incredibly moving and makes it all so real!!
Before or after Christmas?
Before or after Christmas?
She's due in the middle of January. I'm very excited! I bought a cot this morning and have spent hours browsing baby accessories online. It's nice to feel maternal again - but with a baby I'll be able to hand back lol.
We are definately in a baby boom period. Some lovely stuff out there now and not too pricy
TaintedLove
11-10-2014, 17:28
My most sincere and heartfelt congratulations to you Dazzle on becoming a grandmother. :wub:
I wish we were neighbours so I could knit your granddaughter something. That`s what I do when I watch my soaps...knit. i`ve got loads of projects on the go that have to be finished by Christmas. So I hope I get to finish them in time.
My most sincere and heartfelt congratulations to you Dazzle on becoming a grandmother. :wub:
I wish we were neighbours so I could knit your granddaughter something. That`s what I do when I watch my soaps...knit. i`ve got loads of projects on the go that have to be finished by Christmas. So I hope I get to finish them in time.
Thank you Tainted Love. :)
I used to knit too but haven't done for years now. I'm surprised I haven't thought of knitting anything for the baby to be honest. Good luck on finishing your knitting projects by Christmas!
We are definately in a baby boom period. Some lovely stuff out there now and not too pricy
I've picked up some great bargains off Gumtree. The cot looks like it's never been used, and comes with a mattress and sheets which are all spotless too. I love picking up second hand bargains because I can feel proud of myself for recycling as well as saving money. :D
I wanted to tell you about my whistleblowing. I took on someone high up in the NHS locally and after months and months of the complaint being ignored and attempts to make it go away an idendependent investigator was finally appointed. Myself and my witnesses were all interviewed and we evidenced my complaint. This caused concern. Anyway they then abandoned the terms of reference so the person i complained about would not be cross examined or interviewed. I challenged this and they stopped the investigation altogether and now threatening to start it again with a new set of terms with a new investigator. They have all my evidence and are finding loopholes. I refuse to go through the process again as they will re run again and again until the person is found innocent. They have tried to sabotage the investigation at every stage and are now attempting to pull my organisation out from a contract to punish us all. I have had really bad hate mail twice and police have had to be involved. I have gone down a dress size because of it all. I have never challenged anything in this way before but really glad I did as it has exposed even more issues within the NHS...which is a bit of an old boys network if you ask me. This person is getting all the protection they need from them and they constantly think of ways the person can remain in their high position despite seeing plenty of evidence that they need to be removed. What this has shown me is that I have amazing friends, neighbours and people I work with. So what ever happens I have right on my side and can hold my head up high.but i dont know when it is all going to come to an end. Its been going on for 9 months.
I wanted to tell you about my whistleblowing.
What an ordeal you've been through. :(
I've read much about the way the NHS closes its ranks and protects its own, and it's so disappointing to know things don't seem to be getting any better. To be fair, this isn't just a problem in the NHS, it goes on in organisations throughout the world. I love the NHS and think we're so lucky to have it, but it's not without some deep problems. I remember the scandal of the cardiac surgeon (I think it was in a Bristol hospital) a decade or so ago. He killed loads of kids and it was covered up for years! :angry: Then there was the whistleblower who had to emigrate to Australia because he could no longer work in medicine in this country because he was so hated. It's appalling stuff.
I think you've been incredibly strong and brave to pursue this for nine months. It's shocking that things have got so bad the police had to be involved! I'm glad you've got so much support. :)
Thanks Dazzle
Feel free to vent anytime. :)
Today was a bad day tried to sleep but can't. I was horrible to the family due to what's going on. Could'nt do anything when I got home just took to my bed. They have taken on a new investigator as they said the first one was busy so couldn't complete the investigation. He just told us he was and is available so they are lying. So now I have to do a complaint to the NHS ombudsman so the investigation will be investigated. A lot of work involved. I have been doing 70 hour weeks while this is going on and thought my end was complete. So was very angry today as this is still
Taking over my life. Plus my iPad crashed just got it working now.
Today was a bad day tried to sleep but can't. I was horrible to the family due to what's going on. Could'nt do anything when I got home just took to my bed. They have taken on a new investigator as they said the first one was busy so couldn't complete the investigation. He just told us he was and is available so they are lying. So now I have to do a complaint to the NHS ombudsman so the investigation will be investigated. A lot of work involved. I have been doing 70 hour weeks while this is going on and thought my end was complete. So was very angry today as this is still
Taking over my life. Plus my iPad crashed just got it working now.
Today was a bad day tried to sleep but can't. I was horrible to the family due to what's going on. Could'nt do anything when I got home just took to my bed. They have taken on a new investigator as they said the first one was busy so couldn't complete the investigation. He just told us he was and is available so they are lying. So now I have to do a complaint to the NHS ombudsman so the investigation will be investigated. A lot of work involved. I have been doing 70 hour weeks while this is going on and thought my end was complete. So was very angry today as this is still
Taking over my life. Plus my iPad crashed just got it working now.
I hope you got to sleep afterwards.
Your family will understand. Most of us lash out at our nearest and dearest when stressed - I certainly do! An apology is all it takes to put it right.
I'm sorry to hear that they're messing you around so much. I understand you're at the end of your tether. Sleep must be a priority for you at the moment to help you get through this. A helpful tip (http://criticalmas.com/2014/01/amazing-back-sleep-hack/) I've picked up is to put a pinch or two of salt and sugar under your tongue when you can't sleep because your adrenalin is racing (even though you're tired). This lowers adrenalin which helps you get to sleep. It's worked for me on numerous occasions when I can't sleep because my mind is racing. It also helps at other times of stress. I keep a little pot of 5:1 sugar/salt by my bed.
Have you tried hypnosis? I've got a pretty good app by this (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hivebrain.andrewjohnson.relaxlite) guy that I use to relax - which in turn helps me to sleep.
I hope you're having a better day today.
Thank for that I will try it another night I have difficulties. I think I will sleep tonight as I am finding it difficult staying awake at work. I am trying to read and shortlist job applicants so maybe its just a boring task that is sending me to sleep. I think its time for a coffee. Thank you for your kindness x
Coming to the end of a very long week :D Election count tomorrow and it should all be over with by 4pm. I've appointed a deputy returning officer so I won't have to make any decision and can observe the count whilst writing an assignment.
Tomorrow night is going to be one heck of a sesh :D
my husband got elected as a local councillor this year and I was at the count until 6.30am. I will avoid it next time!
Congratulations on hubby being local councillor :D
Seconded. You must be very proud of him. :)
Thanks. I am proud of him. Today he has helped a missing teenager to reunite with her mum and dad. He works really hard for local people.
Talking of babies. I took a relative in to hospital today. she is being induced. I cannot wait to finish work and try and catch the birth. Knowing my luck it will be a quick birth! but then hope its quick for her
Hope you do catch the birth ... as soon as you finish work so mum is not in labour for too long :)
Still no baby. The father to be fainted when they administered an epidural! Bless
Still no baby. The father to be fainted when they administered an epidural! Bless
I shouldn't laugh... :D
Hope the baby arrives safely soon.
Little girl born late last night. I did'nt know the mother to be was a corrie fan. She was gutted she went into labour when Peter was getting sentenced. No tv in the labour room. I just gave her a load of spoliers and she was happy.
moonstorm
23-10-2014, 08:55
Glad to hear Mother and baby doing well! She can watch the omnibus on Saturday mornings. Oh no, I forgot, baby = no time to yourself AT ALL!!!
Glad to hear Mother and baby doing well! She can watch the omnibus on Saturday mornings. Oh no, I forgot, baby = no time to yourself AT ALL!!!
Great news! Maybe someone can tape the omnibus for her and she can catch up when the baby sleeps.
Father is there too to take care of baby .. Saturday or Sunday morning ....
I will tell her that. Thanks
TaintedLove
27-10-2014, 04:06
With all these knitting projects I have to finish before Christmas, I honestly don`t know if I`ll finish them all in time. They seem to be taking forever.
Thank goodness for all the great Brit shows I`m watching while I knit. i wouldn`t get as much done as I usually would if I didn`t have my shows to watch. LOL
:D
Just lately this past few months or so, I have become addicted to 'All Saints' It`s one of my favourite Australian dramas now.
:)
With all these knitting projects I have to finish before Christmas, I honestly don`t know if I`ll finish them all in time. They seem to be taking forever.
Thank goodness for all the great Brit shows I`m watching while I knit. i wouldn`t get as much done as I usually would if I didn`t have my shows to watch. LOL
:D
Just lately this past few months or so, I have become addicted to 'All Saints' It`s one of my favourite Australian dramas now.
:)
Is All Saints the hospital drama? If so, it was shown here in the UK for a while but disappeared. I liked what I saw of it.
What are your knitting projects, TL?
Sorry I got confused ... thought the post was from Dazzle!
Is All Saints the hospital drama? If so, it was shown here in the UK for a while but disappeared. I liked what I saw of it.
What are your knitting projects, TL?
I watched it for a while too and liked it, I think the actor that played Miles in Home and Away was in it, if I remember correctly :)
I watched it for a while too and liked it, I think the actor that played Miles in Home and Away was in it, if I remember correctly :)
He was, yes. So were the actors who played Roman (Nicole's father) and Kane in Home and Away. :)
TaintedLove
29-10-2014, 20:11
Is All Saints the hospital drama? If so, it was shown here in the UK for a while but disappeared. I liked what I saw of it.
What are your knitting projects, TL?
3 blankets, and two of them are queen sized bed size with edging sewn on later, 4 scarves, 5 hats
The one blanket I`m making is for me and hubby in dark blue with a bright yellow braided knitted border. The blue/yellow are the colours of the college football team here...WV Mountaineers. It was supposed to be for our anniversary on Dec 9th, but will have to put it on hold til after Christmas. Here`s the main part of it. I`m about 3/4 complete with it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v160/wavlovr/Wens%20Projects/WVafghan2014_zpsb0c28b62.jpg
TaintedLove
29-10-2014, 20:11
double post
TaintedLove
29-10-2014, 20:16
He was, yes. So were the actors who played Roman (Nicole's father) and Kane in Home and Away. :)
I`m only up to season 4 on it. Ben Tari who plays nurse Jarad levine is the most gorgeous man in Australian shows in my opinion. He was in H&A too, but I wasn`t watching it then. The acvtor who plays Ben Markham is gorgeous too. ♥
TaintedLove
29-10-2014, 20:16
He was, yes. So were the actors who played Roman (Nicole's father) and Kane in Home and Away. :)
I`m only up to season 4 on it. Ben Tari who plays nurse Jarad levine is the most gorgeous man in Australian shows in my opinion. He was in H&A too, but I wasn`t watching it then. The acvtor who plays Ben Markham is gorgeous too. ♥
You're obviously a very talented knitter, TL. :)
TaintedLove
01-11-2014, 01:40
Thank you Dazzle. It`s a hobby I really enjoy doing. It`s very relaxing
:D
Dazzle I tried that salt and sugar thing to help me sleep but it did not work on me. I think i was overly worried about today that nothing could have helped.
Dazzle I tried that salt and sugar thing to help me sleep but it did not work on me. I think i was overly worried about today that nothing could have helped.
Sorry it didn't help :(
I usually find it takes dipping my finger in two to three times to work, but as you say sometimes nothing will help. I think it's worth you trying a few more times as you have nothing to lose by doing so.
I hope today went ok. :)
i will try again. The bad bit of my day will start 7pm when steps will be taken to remove a contract from my organisation. No basis except that we have whistleblown. On top of that I will be missing corrie.
i will try again. The bad bit of my day will start 7pm when steps will be taken to remove a contract from my organisation. No basis except that we have whistleblown. On top of that I will be missing corrie.
I am sorry to hear that, swmc, you can hopefully catch a repeat of Corrie but for a contract to be removed because of whistleblowing is greatly unfair :(
i will try again. The bad bit of my day will start 7pm when steps will be taken to remove a contract from my organisation. No basis except that we have whistleblown. On top of that I will be missing corrie.
I am sorry to hear that, swmc, you can hopefully catch a repeat of Corrie but for a contract to be removed because of whistleblowing is greatly unfair :(
i will try again. The bad bit of my day will start 7pm when steps will be taken to remove a contract from my organisation. No basis except that we have whistleblown. On top of that I will be missing corrie.
Sorry to hear that. Good luck with it all - let us know how it goes.
You could watch Corrie online when you get in to help you de-stress. :)
thanks I will unwind when I get home at 10 and watch it
One thing is ..is that when you have everything to lose you can say exactly what you want. I gave them all a hard time and enjoyed every minute of it. Maybe they won't sleep tonight. I should have given them your tip Dazzle. it may not change things but i feel better.
Just watched todays episodes and now ready for bed! Exhausted physically and mentally.
One thing is ..is that when you have everything to lose you can say exactly what you want. I gave them all a hard time and enjoyed every minute of it. Maybe they won't sleep tonight. I should have given them your tip Dazzle. it may not change things but i feel better.
Just watched todays episodes and now ready for bed! Exhausted physically and mentally.
parkerman
04-11-2014, 13:11
This looks like a good book. Not out till March 2015 but available for pre-ordering on Amazon. Can't wait to get my copy!!!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Prefabs-1950s-Childhood/dp/1784181234/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415106219&sr=1-1&keywords=Pie+%27n%27+Mash+%26+Prefabs
parkerman
04-11-2014, 13:11
This looks like a good book. Not out till March 2015 but available for pre-ordering on Amazon. Can't wait to get my copy!!!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Prefabs-1950s-Childhood/dp/1784181234/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415106219&sr=1-1&keywords=Pie+%27n%27+Mash+%26+Prefabs
One thing is ..is that when you have everything to lose you can say exactly what you want. I gave them all a hard time and enjoyed every minute of it. Maybe they won't sleep tonight. I should have given them your tip Dazzle. it may not change things but i feel better.
Just watched todays episodes and now ready for bed! Exhausted physically and mentally.
I'm glad you gave them what for!! Are you feeling a bit better today?
This looks like a good book. Not out till March 2015 but available for pre-ordering on Amazon. Can't wait to get my copy!!!!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Prefabs-1950s-Childhood/dp/1784181234/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415106219&sr=1-1&keywords=Pie+%27n%27+Mash+%26+Prefabs (\\"http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pie-Mash-Prefabs-1950s-Childhood/dp/1784181234/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415106219&sr=1-1&keywords=Pie+%27n%27+Mash+%26+Prefabs\\")
I wonder who wrote that??!!! :D
(For anyone wondering, the author is none other than Parkerman himself! :p)
Your other books have excellent reviews, I notice. I'm tempted to put in a pre-order....
moonstorm
04-11-2014, 15:57
I can recommend Norman's books!!
parkerman
04-11-2014, 16:53
I can recommend Norman's books!!
Thank you moonstorm. I can recommend your naked dancing as well.:D
Yes I am feeling better thanks Dazzle
I definately will get that book. Hackney before its one way systems. I never seem to find the way out
parkerman
04-11-2014, 19:33
I don't want to put you off buying the book, swmc66, but there was a one-way system even in the 1950s round the Narroway, Amhurst Road, Dalston Lane triangle......
Do you live in Hackney?
parkerman
04-11-2014, 19:33
..........
I live in Ilford Essex and work in london boroughs of Newham, Waltham Forest and Barking and Dagenham. Have had to go to Hackney for work here and there over the years. Always get lost but I have my sat nav now. Had to do some consultation work with patients when they were moving their community dental services in that very old hospital (St Leonards i think)To a new all purpose building with no thought given to parking.not so long ago.
Are you aware of Newham Parent Book shop? They support a lot of writers. Sometimes they organise readings which i have gone to. I love my books.
I live in Ilford Essex and work in london boroughs of Newham, Waltham Forest and Barking and Dagenham. Have had to go to Hackney for work here and there over the years. Always get lost but I have my sat nav now. Had to do some consultation work with patients when they were moving their community dental services in that very old hospital (St Leonards i think)To a new all purpose building with no thought given to parking.not so long ago.
Are you aware of Newham Parent Book shop? They support a lot of writers. Sometimes they organise readings which i have gone to. I love my books.
Its known by just newham bookshop. I was refering to its old name.
parkerman
04-11-2014, 23:24
Yes, we "follow" each other on Twitter.
So you know the lovely Vivian. The women thinks I am mad as i keep going in to buy copies of the same book. I must have bought it 20 times!
So you know the lovely Vivian. The women thinks I am mad as i keep going in to buy copies of the same book. I must have bought it 20 times!
What is this book you're so obsessed with? Do you keep buying it as presents?
I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered your new book Norman. I'm excited to read it! :)
Its ...the Boy with the Topknot by Sathnam Sanghera. I have got it as a gift for people many times over and also replace mine when they take it too.
Real life moving story with a lot of humour by a sikh Times newspaper journalist. First time I read a book I could relate to.
Its ...the Boy with the Topknot by Sathnam Sanghera. I have got it as a gift for people many times over and also replace mine when they take it too.
Real life moving story with a lot of humour by a sikh Times newspaper journalist. First time I read a book I could relate to.
Its ...the Boy with the Topknot by Sathnam Sanghera. I have got it as a gift for people many times over and also replace mine when they take it too.
Real life moving story with a lot of humour by a sikh Times newspaper journalist. First time I read a book I could relate to.
I had a look on Amazon - it looks like an enjoyable and interesting read. I'll have to see if my library stocks it.
Went to a hospital with my 19 yr old daughter today as she has been complaining about difficulties breathing especially at night. They did the xray and blood test recently. Her nose swells internally restricting breathing. They said she is allergic to grass! I did'nt know you could be allergic to grass.
maidmarian
05-11-2014, 23:17
Went to a hospital with my 19 yr old daughter today as she has been complaining about difficulties breathing especially at night. They did the xray and blood test recently. Her nose swells internally restricting breathing. They said she is allergic to grass! I did'nt know you could be allergic to grass.
I think.grass pollen is most common allergen.
When nose is affected can be called Allergic
Rhinitis. Can be seasonal or throughout the
year dependent on cause.
If u put Allergic Rhinitis into search u might
find helpful info on.a health website.
I hope a solution is found for daughter soon.
My sister was told years ago when a teenager
that she was allergic to.her own perpiration!!
It caused dreadful rashes etc but it did stop.
The human body can do strange things.
maidmarian
05-11-2014, 23:17
Went to a hospital with my 19 yr old daughter today as she has been complaining about difficulties breathing especially at night. They did the xray and blood test recently. Her nose swells internally restricting breathing. They said she is allergic to grass! I did'nt know you could be allergic to grass.
I think.grass pollen is most common allergen.
When nose is affected can be called Allergic
Rhinitis. Can be seasonal or throughout the
year dependent on cause.
If u put Allergic Rhinitis into search u might
find helpful info on.a health website.
I hope a solution is found for daughter soon.
My sister was told years ago when a teenager
that she was allergic to.her own perpiration!!
It caused dreadful rashes etc but it did stop.
The human body can do strange things.
That must have been awful for your sister. Glad it stopped. Thanks for the info maidmarian.
parkerman
06-11-2014, 10:26
I've taken the plunge and pre-ordered your new book Norman. I'm excited to read it! :)
Aw, thanks, Dazzle.:thumbsup:
I hope you enjoy it....when you get it.
moonstorm
06-11-2014, 10:29
Have you given up your telly work Parkerman?
Went to a hospital with my 19 yr old daughter today as she has been complaining about difficulties breathing especially at night. They did the xray and blood test recently. Her nose swells internally restricting breathing. They said she is allergic to grass! I did'nt know you could be allergic to grass.
I hope your daughter's feeling better. I've been having hay fever symptoms recently, and my asthma's been worse than usual (same for my mum), so we must be allergic to grass pollen too. It may be worse than usual this year due to the mild October we've experience.
Aw, thanks, Dazzle.:thumbsup:
I hope you enjoy it....when you get it.
Thanks, I'll let you know. :)
I check on my neighbour who is 78 everyday. She had a fall and is at the mercy of carers from an agency. She has to pay for the shoddy service as well as she is over the threshold. Anyway it was interesting talking to her about the war this evening and her school days and rationing. She can remember getting her sweets rationed and queing up for penny buns at break times. I did'nt know they had pomegranates in Britain that early on. I thought they came from abroad.
parkerman
07-11-2014, 17:38
Have you given up your telly work Parkerman?
Not yet, moonstorm. I've offered to be your partner on the new series, "Strictly Come Naked Dancing". :D
I check on my neighbour who is 78 everyday. She had a fall and is at the mercy of carers from an agency. She has to pay for the shoddy service as well as she is over the threshold. Anyway it was interesting talking to her about the war this evening and her school days and rationing. She can remember getting her sweets rationed and queing up for penny buns at break times. I did'nt know they had pomegranates in Britain that early on. I thought they came from abroad.
Your neighbour's lucky to have you. What interesting memories! I'm surprised about the pomegranate too. :)
She was good to me when I was ill in 2008/09. Went with me to a lot of medical appts. She has a good family network but the nearest live about 45 mins away. They check her the weekends. I think she will have to move now as this is the second fall from the stairs. Second time she has missed the last step. She does not want to leave though as she has lived here 50 years and lots of memories with her husband etc.
She is 78 and I am 48 but its like I am talking to someone my age. So age is irrelevant. She says she feels middle aged not old and that is how I see her. But her age hit home when I took her to see Englebert Humperdink at the Royal Albert Hall. Most people were there with their zimmer frames.
She was good to me when I was ill in 2008/09. Went with me to a lot of medical appts. She has a good family network but the nearest live about 45 mins away. They check her the weekends. I think she will have to move now as this is the second fall from the stairs. Second time she has missed the last step. She does not want to leave though as she has lived here 50 years and lots of memories with her husband etc.
She is 78 and I am 48 but its like I am talking to someone my age. So age is irrelevant. She says she feels middle aged not old and that is how I see her. But her age hit home when I took her to see Englebert Humperdink at the Royal Albert Hall. Most people were there with their zimmer frames.
pulminaria
16-11-2014, 18:16
A quiet one, read Sunday papers, now cooking dinner.
Hope you enjoyed a quiet day and your dinner, pulminaria :)
Hope you enjoyed a quiet day and your dinner, pulminaria :)
So do I :)
Sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday
Got my own little netbook now and still getting use to it so hopefully will be back and more active than before. Need to get use to this keyboard or getting smaller finger. it is so tiny :-)
Got my own little netbook now and still getting use to it so hopefully will be back and more active than before. Need to get use to this keyboard or getting smaller finger. it is so tiny :-)
I used a netbook for years and it took some getting used to moving to a large laptop. :)
I do not seem to be able to delete this duplicate post :o
I have a 3000 word essay on Renaissance art to complete for Thursday... and procrastinating as usual I logged in for the first time in eons!
Hello everyone, new faces and old.
Amazingly I am now only six month away from completing my degree in classics and art history, I have also signed up for art classes at the ECA and my life is incredibly busy doing selfish, fun stuff like visiting art galleries around the UK and Europe on a regular basis.
Things have changed so much for me since I started the OU that I actually do not know any of the contestants on Strictly except Greg from Masterchef and Judy Murray :o
I hope that everyone is healthy and happy, Best Wishes Trinity x
Hi Trinity, Great to hear from you again and good news about nearly having completed your degree :)
This board has an echo...
Hi Perdy (and Parkerman)
Nice to hear from you too...gosh I can't think how long it has been. I am hoping to do an MA starting next year, I am on target at the moment, so failing an unexpected catastrophe I should be a student for a while yet :)
parkerman
23-11-2014, 15:51
This board has an echo...
And has had for the last God knows how many years. Why this is the only Forum that has this problem I have never been able to fathom, nor why it cannot be rectified.
parkerman
23-11-2014, 15:51
This board has an echo...
And has had for the last God knows how many years. Why this is the only Forum that has this problem I have never been able to fathom, nor why it cannot be rectified.
Sigh!!!
I can see how it must be annoying...
I now have 1500/3000 words and am on my final section of my assignment...honestly, I am such a procrastinator :o
So, where are Chloe, Jodie, Luna and Norman? ;)
moonstorm
24-11-2014, 07:06
Lovely to hear from you Trinity but back to work now!!!
Just thinking back to the topic of depression which seems so common and on the increase. I remember when I was so down I rang my friend/ hairdresser and her husband picked the phone up. I struggled to speak to ask if his wife was available. She spoke to me and I just wanted her to keep me in her prayers. After 15 mins she turned up to my house for the first time with her husband .i was shocked. She said her husband was concerned about me after hearing my voice. He spoke to me and said I needed to get out and do things. i said I did'nt want to do things or go out. He said he would do a barbeque for me the next day and that all my family should come including my mother and sister.
Anyway in the morning I woke up and it was snowing heavily. I rang him as the barbeque was obviously not going to happen. To my surprise he said he was out there in the snow and that i should get myself ready quickly. It was an amazing barbeque and a turning point for me as I was so touched by it all. He did this for me as I helped him out once when he got stuck with a legal case a while back and could not afford a lawyer. Although I am not a lawyer I did his case and won it for him. So the message is show kindness to each other it really helps especially when you are down
Just thinking back to the topic of depression which seems so common and on the increase. I remember when I was so down I rang my friend/ hairdresser and her husband picked the phone up. I struggled to speak to ask if his wife was available. She spoke to me and I just wanted her to keep me in her prayers. After 15 mins she turned up to my house for the first time with her husband .i was shocked. She said her husband was concerned about me after hearing my voice. He spoke to me and said I needed to get out and do things. i said I did'nt want to do things or go out. He said he would do a barbeque for me the next day and that all my family should come including my mother and sister.
Anyway in the morning I woke up and it was snowing heavily. I rang him as the barbeque was obviously not going to happen. To my surprise he said he was out there in the snow and that i should get myself ready quickly. It was an amazing barbeque and a turning point for me as I was so touched by it all. He did this for me as I helped him out once when he got stuck with a legal case a while back and could not afford a lawyer. Although I am not a lawyer I did his case and won it for him. So the message is show kindness to each other it really helps especially when you are down
What a heartwarming story! :)
I'm impressed that you won the legal case. :thumbsup:
moonstorm
29-11-2014, 20:17
Thanks for sharing your lovely story swm66 xx
Thank you its the one I remember clearly from when I was ill. Still makes me feel emotional x
Very heartwarming. I love acts of kindness and fell sad it doesn't happen often but are beautiful when they do. I hate the work culture of saying when people are depressed they are just been negative and need to be avoided. This is when they need help most.
maidmarian
30-11-2014, 14:44
Very heartwarming. I love acts of kindness and fell sad it doesn't happen often but are beautiful when they do. I hate the work culture of saying when people are depressed they are just been negative and need to be avoided. This is when they need help most.
Its especially difficult at work - now a lot of
large employers "monitor" sick absence after
only a few days. Things will be done under the
letter of the law but it increases presssure
and thats when person needs friends.
It costs less than redundancy for an emplyer
wanting to cut costs.
maidmarian
30-11-2014, 14:44
Very heartwarming. I love acts of kindness and fell sad it doesn't happen often but are beautiful when they do. I hate the work culture of saying when people are depressed they are just been negative and need to be avoided. This is when they need help most.
Its especially difficult at work - now a lot of
large employers "monitor" sick absence after
only a few days. Things will be done under the
letter of the law but it increases presssure
and thats when person needs friends.
It costs less than redundancy for an emplyer
wanting to cut costs.
Good employers will be supportive. As long as they understand mental health. I have appointed people in senior positions that have had a mental illness knowing their History. The sickness rules are there really for the ones that play the system. Genuine illness has to be supported if not you could be dragged through the courts.
Good employers will be supportive. As long as they understand mental health. I have appointed people in senior positions that have had a mental illness knowing their History. The sickness rules are there really for the ones that play the system. Genuine illness has to be supported if not you could be dragged through the courts.
I wish all employers were as understanding as you. The sad fact is that most won't even look at someone with a history of mental health problems. :(
maidmarian
30-11-2014, 17:37
Good employers will be supportive. As long as they understand mental health. I have appointed people in senior positions that have had a mental illness knowing their History. The sickness rules are there really for the ones that play the system. Genuine illness has to be supported if not you could be dragged through the courts.
Good employers will!
But there are legal requirements to grant
interviews to those with disability/ certain
illnesses. Also to withholding a position
from someone purely on those grounds
and open to challenge.So those less good
will also-ungraciously.
Re Game Players- I think most of those
who have done it for some time have now
been "dealt with".
My point was really about people who have
had a job for some time and little sick absence
- then had an illness
inc a mental illness that has put them outside
limits. Having been monitored quite soon after
absence began-
Then due to not being able to fully comply
with return to work arrangements even tho
in a small way - have found dismissal proceedings
on grounds of ineffiency commenced.
Unless they can rectify things very quickly and
despite union& legal assistance have not been
stop this.
I mentioned large employers- usually personnel
matters are decided nationally and local managers
are mouth-pieces and letter-issuers for the
"procedures". Not able to make small judgment
decisions. I agree with there being rules but.....
Financial decisions by national/govt bodies are taken
on what will be cheapest this budget year not what
is better long-term.
People are now more aware of procedures- this puts
a stress on them- also a lesser one on those not ill
but who can see what could happen to them if they
were.
It always good to hear of someone doing the right
thing without legal pressure. Long may you do so!
Finally I havent written this because of treatment
of myself or friends/ family but just based on
changes in the workplace in hard times!
maidmarian
30-11-2014, 17:37
Good employers will be supportive. As long as they understand mental health. I have appointed people in senior positions that have had a mental illness knowing their History. The sickness rules are there really for the ones that play the system. Genuine illness has to be supported if not you could be dragged through the courts.
Good employers will!
But there are legal requirements to grant
interviews to those with disability/ certain
illnesses. Also to withholding a position
from someone purely on those grounds
and open to challenge.So those less good
will also-ungraciously.
Re Game Players- I think most of those
who have done it for some time have now
been "dealt with".
My point was really about people who have
had a job for some time and little sick absence
- then had an illness
inc a mental illness that has put them outside
limits. Having been monitored quite soon after
absence began-
Then due to not being able to fully comply
with return to work arrangements even tho
in a small way - have found dismissal proceedings
on grounds of ineffiency commenced.
Unless they can rectify things very quickly and
despite union& legal assistance have not been
stop this.
I mentioned large employers- usually personnel
matters are decided nationally and local managers
are mouth-pieces and letter-issuers for the
"procedures". Not able to make small judgment
decisions. I agree with there being rules but.....
Financial decisions by national/govt bodies are taken
on what will be cheapest this budget year not what
is better long-term.
People are now more aware of procedures- this puts
a stress on them- also a lesser one on those not ill
but who can see what could happen to them if they
were.
It always good to hear of someone doing the right
thing without legal pressure. Long may you do so!
Finally I havent written this because of treatment
of myself or friends/ family but just based on
changes in the workplace in hard times!
When you shortlist someone for a job if its done properly you will not know who they are or whether they are disabled on not. We only look at all of that when we analyse data at the end of the recruitment process. We may get to know when we ask if there are any special requirements for interview otherwise I have no idea. I have never interviewed anyone because they are disabled and that I feel I have to. I just interview who comes out best at shortlisting. As for the new ways of dealing with sickness I agree it is harsh when someone has worked years and given so much it can feel that they are not valued. My sisters friends going through that right now and I think she has got to the point where she wants them to let her go.
Unfortunately abuse of sickness is still around. I had to deal with a case recently. People still shock and surprise me and they make it harder for genuine cases.
When you shortlist someone for a job if its done properly you will not know who they are or whether they are disabled on not. We only look at all of that when we analyse data at the end of the recruitment process. We may get to know when we ask if there are any special requirements for interview otherwise I have no idea. I have never interviewed anyone because they are disabled and that I feel I have to. I just interview who comes out best at shortlisting. As for the new ways of dealing with sickness I agree it is harsh when someone has worked years and given so much it can feel that they are not valued. My sisters friends going through that right now and I think she has got to the point where she wants them to let her go.
Unfortunately abuse of sickness is still around. I had to deal with a case recently. People still shock and surprise me and they make it harder for genuine cases.
maidmarian
30-11-2014, 23:10
I was referring to the 2 ticks guarantee scheme
where employers often councils /govt depts
quarantee a disabled applicant an interview
as long as they have the minimum qualifications.
Applicants can complain if they dont get an
interview and also if when awarding the job
their disability has not been compared fairly
to that of another applicant.
So somewhere in the procedure it is known
they are disabled but at what stage / by whom
I dont know.Also I know at the end all is reviewed
to ensure procedures met and no justifiable
complaints.
A lot of employers will do the right thing
because they are fair people but was making
the point that those not naturally so will do
the right thing.to avoid liigation and unwelcome
publicity. Im sorry if my comment could be
read otherwise. Its a complicated emotive
topic and trying to condense things can
mean you miss important bits out.
maidmarian
30-11-2014, 23:10
I was referring to the 2 ticks guarantee scheme
where employers often councils /govt depts
quarantee a disabled applicant an interview
as long as they have the minimum qualifications.
Applicants can complain if they dont get an
interview and also if when awarding the job
their disability has not been compared fairly
to that of another applicant.
So somewhere in the procedure it is known
they are disabled but at what stage / by whom
I dont know.Also I know at the end all is reviewed
to ensure procedures met and no justifiable
complaints.
A lot of employers will do the right thing
because they are fair people but was making
the point that those not naturally so will do
the right thing.to avoid liigation and unwelcome
publicity. Im sorry if my comment could be
read otherwise. Its a complicated emotive
topic and trying to condense things can
mean you miss important bits out.
thanks maidmarian
I do not think they use it as they should otherwise we would have more disabled people in jobs. in my NHS job when we do a staff survey not one of the staff team list they have a disability or long term condition. They must be scared to say so. Its meant to be anonymous but they still are anxious about it. That's the environment people are working in now.
thanks maidmarian
I do not think they use it as they should otherwise we would have more disabled people in jobs. in my NHS job when we do a staff survey not one of the staff team list they have a disability or long term condition. They must be scared to say so. Its meant to be anonymous but they still are anxious about it. That's the environment people are working in now.
Just spent hours in A and E as my husband fell down the stairs. Think he has damaged his knee. Still waiting for someone to look at his xrays. My children rang me at work saying the paramedics were with him and taking him to Whipps Cross Hospital . Weird as its not my local hospital. This is the third time his done something to his leg. First time he broke one running after my 3 yr old daughter in a park. She was running in between trees pretending to be little red riding hood. He thought she was going to get injured and injured himself in the process.
Ughh...it's horrible waiting for hours in A&E. Hope your husband's knee isn't damaged too badly. :)
No broken bones or fractures but they kept him in as he cannot walk. Going to be like this for a week I think. But he will be home tomorrow. .Just got back from hospital. Exhausted. Missed Corrie and Celebrity Get me out of here. Shocked Jimmy has been voted out but he did go over the top the other day. Will watch it all tomorrow. Oh its tomorrow now. You can never get any signal in the hospital so my ipad and phone were useless unless i stuck my head out the window.
maidmarian
02-12-2014, 00:59
Very sorry to hear about your husbands
accident and hope he makes a good recovery.
It will have been very worrying for you.
He will be glad to get home.
Very Best Wishes.MM
maidmarian
02-12-2014, 00:59
Very sorry to hear about your husbands
accident and hope he makes a good recovery.
It will have been very worrying for you.
He will be glad to get home.
Very Best Wishes.MM
tammyy2j
02-12-2014, 01:00
No broken bones or fractures but they kept him in as he cannot walk. Going to be like this for a week I think. But he will be home tomorrow. .Just got back from hospital. Exhausted. Missed Corrie and Celebrity Get me out of here. Shocked Jimmy has been voted out but he did go over the top the other day. Will watch it all tomorrow. Oh its tomorrow now. You can never get any signal in the hospital so my ipad and phone were useless unless i stuck my head out the window.
Hope he will be ok and well wishes
Wishing your husband a speedy recovery and that you can get some rest :)
Thank you all. Hopefully He will be home today. Yesterday was a strange day. My doctors surgery rang me on Friday and when I rang back they did't know why anyone had rang me and who. I came home for a bit yesterday while my husbands friends were at the hospital and my 15 yr son told me the doctor rang. I rang her and she said that she has to put me on the cancer pathway again. I had Thyroid Cancer in 2008 and have been swallowing funny again recently. Well actually from June but I have been ignoring it. So I have to have tests, got my ultasound Thursday. I am dreading the camera they shove up your nose and down your throat. I said I was'nt going to have that one.i refused that test after my final surgery in 2009. They wanted to check my voice was ok. I said it was. Anyway it may not be anything and they say maybe due to anxiety with all this whistleblowing stuff. If it turns out to be because I am anxious how do I stop it. I think its my glands swelling up under my chin dont think it is cancer as my recent blood test was clear of cancer.
I am so sorry swmc, another worry to your already stressed life. Have you ever tried meditation or yoga? I believe they are meant to be stress releases but can't speak from experience..
Thank Perdota. i am not very good at that sort of thing. But I will try and put some relaxing things into my routine which is generally hectic . Its hard as I have two jobs and they are really stressful ones plus the family etc
Had my scan it did not show any lumps so, so far so good. Today is a good day. Husband on the mend and life getting back to normal
parkerman
04-12-2014, 23:15
The proofs of my next book arrived today. Yay!
parkerman
05-12-2014, 10:27
Not quite.
I don't understand all this Bill Cosby stuff. Why has the man not got arrested!
I don't understand all this Bill Cosby stuff. Why has the man not got arrested!
money money money........
( not an slander, I'm just an Abba fan)!!
Had my scan it did not show any lumps so, so far so good. Today is a good day. Husband on the mend and life getting back to normal
That's excellent news!! I'm very happy for you and your family. :)
I don't understand all this Bill Cosby stuff. Why has the man not got arrested!
I admit I haven't read past the headlines but I think it's because the alleged crimes are historical ones and it's now too late as the statute of limitations have run out.
The proofs of my next book arrived today. Yay!
A timely post Parkerman . Forgot to order , now rectified. ..:)
Pie n Mash and Prefabs en route Parkerman, are you allowed to disclose title / details of the next book?
parkerman
05-12-2014, 16:44
That is the next book, Glen. It's out on 5th March next year.
That is the next book, Glen. It's out on 5th March next year.
Apols Parkerman not familiar with book publishing procedures , thought for a minute you had already written a sequel . :)
Apols Parkerman not familiar with book publishing procedures , thought for a minute you had already written a sequel . :)
You're not the only one, Glen. :o
parkerman
05-12-2014, 23:26
I can always start on the sequel if there's sufficient demand.:)
Need a big rant before I crack up. Not sure of people views on ADHD but I a sick of hearing that it is made up and just ba parenting. I don't think I am a bad mother and I definitely say no to my kids. My son has ADD with agression and some social issues. It is a real illness and is extremely difficult to live with. I have tried lots of things and even moved my son to a school that deals with these problems. However, it got so bad that the school can't teach him anymore and I had to admit him to a special clinic that provides therapy and testing to see if medication will help or not. My soon must stay over night andI only get to see him for 2 hours 3 nights a week and 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday. It breaks my heart to leave him there so "it is not real" is not great words of comfort to me or my son. What do you say to a child when they ask why they can't be normal and have friends? Sorry son,itis not real I'm just a bad mother.....
Sorry for the rant. I miss my son, am miles from my family and just feeling lost and stressed. Rant over
I am so sorry, Siobhan, wish there was something I could do to help. If ranting here helps, please feel free to do so. Hugs xxxx
What an awful situation for you and your family Siobhan! :(
Please feel free to rant as much as you need to. None of us who know you will believe for a moment that your son's illness is your fault. It's so unfortunate that there are still people who believe that, what an awful thing for you to hear! :angry:
I'm certain that in the case of ADHD there's absolutely NO blame to be laid at your door, Siobhan.
Is there any chance of you moving back to Ireland and your family in the future?
moonstorm
15-12-2014, 18:20
I can imagine you must feel as if your heart is being ripped out every time you have to leave him! Never mind what everyone else thinks, just as long as you know you are doing the best you can for you son xxx
A lot more needs to be done about raising awareness of ADHD. I knew someone years ago who had a child ill with it and not many people knew about it here and people just kept saying her child was just bad and it was an American newly defined illness that did'nt exist. She was an exceptional parent and we helped her establish her charity in support of children with ADHD. Not sure if it still is around. You sound like a good caring parent to me who has lots of love and time for her son. it's not easy for a parent to see their child have an illness. My daughter has been ill for years and you just have to find the strength to be there when they need you. My daughter feels she is loved and it gets her through and she is happy. So all you can do is love him like you already do and get through this together.
Big thank you for all your kind words. I just needed to vent. I have to say the help I am getting here in Germany is fantastic. They are looking to see if my son can be transfered to a day clinic so he can be home by 5 every night so it is a step forward. So much stress the last few days with meetings with social workers and therapist. I should stop reading english forums as that is where they say it is not real. What I didn't know is that a lot of people in uk claim their kids have adhd as they can claim benifits..... that's crazy and can understand now why so many claim it is bad parenting. These people who claim extra benefits just make it hard for real cases. My son has had testing done over 3 years before he was diagnose and thankfully is currently not on medication.
I'm glad to hear you're sounding better, Siobhan. :)
It's great that you've got a lot of support, and that your son might be transferred to a day clinic soon. Let us know what happens won't you?
Heard a true story today on the news which gave my faith in human nature a boost. Recently a young female uni student had been out for the night and wanted to get a taxi back home . She discovers she has lost her purse . As she was stood on the street wondering what to do ,in the knowledge she needed £15 for a taxi ,a homeless man sleeping rough asked her if she was alright. She explained what had happened and that she would walk back. The man now known to her as Robbie said it was not safe ,put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a handful of change , money he'd collected during the day. A few pounds I guess and offered it to her, all he had got in the world. She thanked him ,declined and managed to get a taxi and I suppose pay at her destination. She was so moved by Robbie's actions, decided to raise money for the homeless . thinking a target of a few hundred pounds. In the end she raised £29.000 and still continues with her mission. Brought a tear to my eyes hearing the story .So many lessons for us all to learn from Robbie and the young lass's actions....:)..:thumbsup:
Sure made me well up reading that, Glen ... What a kind gesture from the homeless man and w very well done to the young lady:bow: :cheer:
Hav'nt slept for two days have the investigation interview tomorrow with the second investigator they brought in after getting shot of the first one. This is after the organisation I work for whistleblew on the NHS with me as the main witness. Its all a farce if you ask me. They are determined to let people off scot free and cover up and somehow make me into the guilty party. Apparently they have got 10 witnesses against me. What a surprise ! I dont know why I am even bothering to go through the whole interview process again when it is such a stich up. Its been eight months now since the serious complaint went in. But i can't give up as its not my nature not to see something until the end. I live in hope that someone will see the truth for what it is at some stage. Now I will try and get some sleep.
I hope you managed to get some sleep Swmc.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. No matter how it goes, you can hold your head high knowing you did the right thing. :)
Good luck xxx
I will be thinking of you too, as Dazzle said, you are doing the right thing. :)
Thank you. Just got up so did get sleep finally. But i can't stop crying. Best to let it all out i think before I go. Your messages have meant a lot x
moonstorm
19-12-2014, 08:10
Swmc66, crying is good, gets rid of everything. Good Luck xxxx
I'm glad you got some sleep, Swmc. :)
Can you let us know how it went if you're able?
It went so horribly wrong. The investigator had made her judgement before she came. I was with her for over 4 hours and half hours with just a 10 min break still have not had any lunch and still at work. Cant go home for my kids to see me like this. i am crying at my desk. It was pure torture watching her dismiss a whole file of evidence and accept the 15 witnesses against me. My staff team said I should have walked out but I kept hoping she would believe me at one point. I don't know how I am going to get through this nightmare.
It went so horribly wrong. The investigator had made her judgement before she came. I was with her for over 4 hours and half hours with just a 10 min break still have not had any lunch and still at work. Cant go home for my kids to see me like this. i am crying at my desk. It was pure torture watching her dismiss a whole file of evidence and accept the 15 witnesses against me. My staff team said I should have walked out but I kept hoping she would believe me at one point. I don't know how I am going to get through this nightmare.
I'm appalled that you had to sit and endure the third degree for over four hours, only for the investigator to dismiss your evidence. It must have been an incredibly stressful experience and I'm not surprised you're tearful - anyone would be. :(
You'll get through this nightmare with the support of those around you - don't be afraid to lean on them! Also, please don't hesitate to continue to seek support from us (either on the forum or via PM). Going by everything I've learned about you, you're an incredibly strong person and have kept going where most would have given up. You'll get through this, I promise.
I hope now that it's some hours since you posted that you're feeling a little better. :heart:
Thinking of you and wishing you the best of luck in this horrible process Swm66
Swmc66, crying is good, gets rid of everything. Good Luck xxxx
Thank you
Thank you all for your kindness I am feeling better today but not fully recovered. Maybe on Monday i will be back in fighting mode.
Why did i leave everything to Christmas Eve! I have been so behind this year with everything. Plus decided to get the decorators in....not the best idea. They have finished and gone. Must post cards down the street now.
Why did i leave everything to Christmas Eve! I have been so behind this year with everything. Plus decided to get the decorators in....not the best idea. They have finished and gone. Must post cards down the street now.
It's a nightmare leaving everything until Christmas Eve. I've been there myself a few times! :D
Hope you get everything done. :)
Sure most of us have been in that situation. But hopefully you can relax now and enjoy your decorations. Merry Christmas, try not to think about work but enjoy time with the family :)
My granddaughter's been born!!! She doesn't have a name yet and she weighed 6 lb 9 oz. She's a little angel! :)
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The birth went fine and mother and baby are both doing very well. :)
parkerman
26-01-2015, 22:43
And from me. :cheer:
Congratulations Dazzle :cheer:
moonstorm
27-01-2015, 08:07
Congrats Granny!! Glad everything went well xxx
Congratulations! Your new little grandaughter is gorgeous.
I can't see the pictures :(
I get this message when I go on the link to the pictures:
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:(:angry::wall:
Sorry about that. :(
I'll look into another way of posting them.
parkerman
27-01-2015, 09:59
I get the same message as Perdy.
Right, I'll try again!
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Can anyone who can't see them let me know?
moonstorm
27-01-2015, 10:20
Yes, she is beautiful!!!!
maidmarian
27-01-2015, 10:23
Dazzle -thanks v much for sending pics.
I couldn't see them before but can now!
Your granddaughter looks a perfect little
cherub esp pic 3.
Congrats and best wishes to you & your
family.
MM
maidmarian
27-01-2015, 10:23
dupl
parkerman
27-01-2015, 10:53
That's better. What a sweetie, Dazzle. She must take after you.
That's better. What a sweetie, Dazzle. She must take after you.
Ha ha...I wish! :D
Thanks for the very kind words everyone. :)
Both mum and baby are gorgeous!!! Thank you Dazzle :D
Both mum and baby are gorgeous!!!
Thanks so much! :)
I'm so tired!
My daughter and newborn granddaughter are staying with me for a few days and we haven't had much sleep at all. The little rascal doesn't like going down in her cot lol. :D
I've just about been keeping up with the soaps but little time for discussion at the moment. My world revolves around feeding the baby, changing dirty nappies and sleeping at the moment. I'm loving it!! :thumbsup:
Yeahh!!! This time will fly by and you will treasure the memories :D xx
tammyy2j
30-01-2015, 20:38
congrats nana dazzle
Same from me Dazzle, she looks adorable
Off sick with flu today and the phone has not stopped ringing with recorded sales stuff. I have never really noticed it being so bad before but in one hour i got up 4 times to answer calls. Then a sales guy just rang. i must look into what i can do to get rid of these calls. Its a nightmare!
I am sure I read somewhere where you can apply a code to stop cold callers???
Off sick with flu today and the phone has not stopped ringing with recorded sales stuff. I have never really noticed it being so bad before but in one hour i got up 4 times to answer calls. Then a sales guy just rang. i must look into what i can do to get rid of these calls. Its a nightmare!
Cold callers! :angry:
You can register with the Telephone Preference Service (http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/tps/index.html) which will supposedly stop most cold callers, but I've heard it doesn't always work.
If nothing else works you can get a little call blocker device like these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=call+blocker&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acall+blocker). I no longer have a landline and I can block numbers on my mobile, but I'd definitely get a call blocking device if I still had a landline. I've heard good things about them but haven't tried one myself.
Get well soon, Swmc! :)
Always amazes me how they get hold of your number, I had to get a new mobile as I lost my old one, so new number, no big deal, only had contact with a handful of people here which were quickly informed of new number. Yet I get calls from strange numbers but when I ask if the caller speaks English, they say NO so I immediately say end the call but do wonder how they got hold of my number
As I understand quite a few landline numbers are sold on by companies from whom purchases may have been made online . If I've disclosed say a email address I won't disclose a landline number, use a moblle number or make up a landline number . If you need to be contacted let a company email.
As I understand quite a few landline numbers are sold on by companies from whom purchases may have been made online . If I've disclosed say a email address I won't disclose a landline number, use a moblle number or make up a landline number . If you need to be contacted let a company email.
They'll sell on your mobile number, email and any other details too. :angry:
Wish that would be outlawed!!! Should remain private!! :angry:
They'll sell on your mobile number, email and any other details too. :angry:
Agree Dazzle , but may be easier to control mobile incoming , and emails. The landline contact late at night and early hours hard to control and a bigger nuisance . Also, sometimes those obscure little tick boxes requesting no details to be passed on when placing internet orders very easy to miss.
Also, sometimes those obscure little tick boxes requesting no details to be passed on when placing internet orders very easy to miss.
Deliberately so, and I've noticed that some companies even obfuscate things further by making it so that you need to tick one box and leave another empty if you don't want to be contacted. It's so sneaky!! :thumbsdow
Selling on people's personal details is big business these days. :wall:
parkerman
12-02-2015, 11:04
I've just received 10 advance copies of my book. Yay!!! :thumbsup::D:cheer:
I've just received 10 advance copies of my book. Yay!!! :thumbsup::D:cheer:
what is the book about?
I've just received 10 advance copies of my book. Yay!!! :thumbsup::D:cheer:
Nice one! I'm looking forward to receiving my copy. :)
parkerman
12-02-2015, 18:38
what is the book about?
There you go, Sarah:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1784181234/ref=s9_simh_bw_p14_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=1Y7JAT2SZF50T7FYKB3Z&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=524491667&pf_rd_i=266239
moonstorm
12-02-2015, 18:59
Is it not on Kindle? Or am I not looking properly?
parkerman
12-02-2015, 19:13
I believe it is going to be released for Kindle in April.
Hi Parkerman
You may know this but just in case you don't ...Hackney Museum have Hackney@50 exhibition. Fifty objects and fifty stories going back 50 years in Hackney. I went to its opening this evening. Only for an hour though as I am not very good with museums! My friend has displayed a very posh tiffin from India. Her father had a clothes factory in Hackney which closed down in early nineties I think. He has recently passed away so she has donated to various museums in London.
Hi Parkerman
You may know this but just in case you don't ...Hackney Museum have Hackney@50 exhibition. Fifty objects and fifty stories going back 50 years in Hackney. I went to its opening this evening. Only for an hour though as I am not very good with museums! My friend has displayed a very posh tiffin from India. Her father had a clothes factory in Hackney which closed down in early nineties I think. He has recently passed away so she has donated to various museums in London.
parkerman
12-02-2015, 22:49
Thanks, sw, I didn't know about the exhibition. All a bit modern for me! I left Hackney 50 years ago, so my book deals with the period before that.
But it sounds like a very interesting exhibition. Do you know how long it's on for as I'd quite like to go and see it? And I am quite good with Museums....which is just as well as I worked at The British Museum for 37 years!
parkerman
12-02-2015, 22:49
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Up to 29th August but if you are coming from far away it may not be worth it. I know you keep telling me you have moved from Hackney but i still keep placing you there.
parkerman
12-02-2015, 23:59
Yes, I live in Clacton-on-Sea now. Not too far away. And I will be coming up to Hackney several times I expect when the book comes out.
Hi Parkerman
You may know this but just in case you don't ...Hackney Museum have Hackney@50 exhibition. Fifty objects and fifty stories going back 50 years in Hackney. I went to its opening this evening. Only for an hour though as I am not very good with museums! My friend has displayed a very posh tiffin from India. Her father had a clothes factory in Hackney which closed down in early nineties I think. He has recently passed away so she has donated to various museums in London.
To be topical, they might have called it 50 Shades of Hackney???? :lol: I would love to go and see this if I lived a bit closer :D
Clever I never thought of that!
There you go, Sarah:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1784181234/ref=s9_simh_bw_p14_d1_i1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=1Y7JAT2SZF50T7FYKB3Z&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=524491667&pf_rd_i=266239
many thanks, I might pre-order a copy!!
My granddaughter, Indigo, is a month old already! :eek:
If anyone wants to be reminded, here's (http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?103581-How-Was-Your-Day-VII&p=816065#post816065) what she looked like as a newborn.
This is what she looked like yesterday:
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Apologies for showing off...I just couldn't resist! :o :D
You keep on showing off, no apologies necessary, she is absolutely gorgeous :D
You keep on showing off, no apologies necessary, she is absolutely gorgeous :D
Aww thanks... :)
maidmarian
27-02-2015, 20:24
My granddaughter, Indigo, is a month old already! :eek:
If anyone wants to be reminded, here's (http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?103581-How-Was-Your-Day-VII&p=816065#post816065) what she looked like as a newborn.
This is what she looked like yesterday:
http://i.imgur.com/fgTMBW9l.jpg (http://imgur.com/fgTMBW9)
http://i.imgur.com/BdqHypEl.jpg (http://imgur.com/BdqHypE)
http://i.imgur.com/itHBcmil.jpg
Apologies for showing off...I just couldn't resist! :o :D
So glad u posted pics Dazzle.I wondered
yesterday what your granddaaughters name
was and how she us prigressing.
Shes really lovely and its great you are so proud
of her!!
maidmarian
27-02-2015, 20:24
My granddaughter, Indigo, is a month old already! :eek:
If anyone wants to be reminded, here's (http://www.soapboards.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?103581-How-Was-Your-Day-VII&p=816065#post816065) what she looked like as a newborn.
This is what she looked like yesterday:
http://i.imgur.com/fgTMBW9l.jpg (http://imgur.com/fgTMBW9)
http://i.imgur.com/BdqHypEl.jpg (http://imgur.com/BdqHypE)
http://i.imgur.com/itHBcmil.jpg
Apologies for showing off...I just couldn't resist! :o :D
So glad u posted pics Dazzle.I wondered
yesterday what your granddaughters name
was and how she is progressing.
Shes really lovely and its great you are so proud
of her!!
So glad u posted pics Dazzle.I wondered
yesterday what your granddaaughters name
was and how she us prigressing.
Shes really lovely and its great you are so proud
of her!!
Thank you. :)
She's progressing amazingly! She smiled at me yesterday and even tried to speak - a sort of gurgle. :D
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