How Was Your Day? VII

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Originally Posted by sarah c

Unless he thought you looked young enough to still be at school of course!!,

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He did. Wish I had a picture of his face when I told him I was 22.

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

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!

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Originally Posted by Perdita

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!

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phew!!! I bet you're relieved.

god knows what mine have swallowed over time!!!

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Originally Posted by Perdita

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!

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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.

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Originally Posted by Perdita

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!

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Good to hear

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Originally Posted by Katy

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.

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Sorry to hear hope all goes well

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Originally Posted by Katy

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.

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I hope it all goes well, thinking of you x

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Originally Posted by Katy

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.

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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

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Congratulations, Dazzle, best wishes to mum-to-be and baby girl :D

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Aww thanks Perdy :)

From a relative newcomer to soapboards. , congrats to you Dazzle, your daughter and family.

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Originally Posted by Perdita

Congratulations, Dazzle, best wishes to mum-to-be and baby girl :D

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+ 1 from me Dazzle or should that be Nanazzle :p

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Originally Posted by Glen1

From a relative newcomer to soapboards. , congrats to you Dazzle, your daughter and family.

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Thanks so much Glen :)

I don't think you should consider yourself a relative newbie after 3½ years though!

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Originally Posted by tammyy2j

+ 1 from me Dazzle or should that be Nanazzle :p

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Thanks Tammy :)

I've been pondering what the baby should call me - I'll bear Nanazzle in mind lol! :D

I LOVE Nanazzle!!! :D

Fantastic news Dazzle. The scan these days are amaing! Best wishes to you daughter xxx

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Originally Posted by moonstorm

Fantastic news Dazzle. The scan these days are amaing! Best wishes to you daughter xxx

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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?

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Originally Posted by swmc66

Before or after Christmas?

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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

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.

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Originally Posted by TaintedLove

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.

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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!

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Originally Posted by swmc66

We are definately in a baby boom period. Some lovely stuff out there now and not too pricy

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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.

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Originally Posted by swmc66

I wanted to tell you about my whistleblowing.

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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

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Originally Posted by swmc66

Thanks Dazzle

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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.

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Originally Posted by swmc66

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.

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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 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 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

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Originally Posted by Abigail

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

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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