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Have you let your GP know about this? Please do love....
magie06
05-05-18, 03:33 PM
How are you today?
We’ve been with the in laws today - went out for lunch at came back to ours for birthday cake and a coffee in the garden. I’m exhausted now though - my MIL has the knack of saying exactly the wrong thing to me. She was asking why I wasn’t drinking so I told her about the problems with words I’ve been having. To be told, well, it happens when you haven’t worked for a while ........ (she did have to eat her words a bit when I told her that, not only am I working, I’m also doing it voluntarily!)
Ouch! Well done for putting her in her place! Rest now?
Glad you said something hunni and also that you are resting x
Rest up and forget about the outlaws!! Have a peaceful day.xx
Plans for today? Hopefully resting.....
OldMike
06-05-18, 10:27 AM
Do as I will be doing for today Paula which is very little apart from Sunday lunch out.
I'm glad you put the MIL in her place ;)
Lol Mike, I think she was a little flustered ;)
I need to get motivated to get in the bath then do some work - I’ve not been up to it the past few weeks and there’s lots to do
magie06
06-05-18, 11:12 AM
Please build in a lot of resting.
purplefan
06-05-18, 02:48 PM
Just wanted to pop in and hope that your recovering from your turn.
Thanks, Purple :)
I’ve done a couple of hours work, so am putting work away for the rest of the day
Glad you only did a bit... (still probably over did it) and I hope you really are resting now.
I am, I’ve been rereading (and re loving) Room :)
What's on the agenda for tomorrow?
I’ve got a meeting to talk about DBS .....
OldMike
07-05-18, 09:16 AM
Had to to Google DBS and came up with the Dutch Biker's Society I can just see a leather clad Paula on a Harley tearing it up on the highway ;)
Lol Mike. It’s the Disclosure and Barring Service - a government certification process to ensure that people dealing with children or vulnerable adults aren’t a risk to them
Sounds like it'll be an interesting meeting lol....
S deleted
07-05-18, 10:54 AM
I’ve been through a dbs check. Waiting on it coming back and I will admit to being a bit worried.
OldMike
07-05-18, 10:56 AM
The volunteers at my luncheon club had to undergo something similar. Also now at lunch club we have to sign something to show we understand how any info we give to the lunch club will be used because of privacy laws etc.
Have fun Paula :)
The reason for signing that Mike is that there are new data protection rules coming into effect
I’ve been through a dbs check. Waiting on it coming back and I will admit to being a bit worried.
Why are you worried?
S deleted
07-05-18, 12:03 PM
It’s irrational I know cas I don’t have a criminal record unless you count a couple of motoring offences (speeding), but with the allegations thrown at me by the social worker I don’t think I should be let loose anywhere near vulnerable people, adult or child.
You are more than fine to be with any people lovely..
It’s irrational I know cas I don’t have a criminal record unless you count a couple of motoring offences (speeding), but with the allegations thrown at me by the social worker I don’t think I should be let loose anywhere near vulnerable people, adult or child.
It’s a good job, then, that we live in a society that believes in innocent until proven guilty. And that allegations by a social worker are not proof of any issue .....
Good thanks. The vice chair and I were tasked with getting a plan of action in place to deal with DBS. For politics purposes, it is a bit of redoing what I’d already done but I’ve won the war, the battles don’t matter.
Katie gave me a sample of a (very expensive) moisturiser which I tried yesterday. Today, I wake up with a rash all over my face. My skin is obviously the only part of me that doesn’t demand expensive, back to Olay then ....... ;)
Ok btw, I’m not sure i mentioned (sorry if I’m repeating myself) that I’ve been voted in as Secretary for the Charity (not as in PA type work, but responsible for maintaining the charity’s governance, ensuring the charity does what’s it supposed to in law etc)
OldMike
07-05-18, 08:23 PM
Secretary of the charity, well done Paula (clap)(clap)(clap)
Edit: My mum swore by oil of Ulay or Olay as it is called these days, expensive isn't always good.
Jaquaia
07-05-18, 08:29 PM
That's because you're awesome
magie06
07-05-18, 08:41 PM
Congratulations on your new post. You deserve it with all the work you've put in.
That's awesome. They couldn't have picked anyone more perfect?
Brilliant hun well done x
That's awesome. They couldn't have picked anyone more perfect?
They did offer me Vice Chair, which I refused - way too much hassle ;). Thing is, I believe we’ve all got it in us to make a difference - this (and DWD) is how I can, and that’s what matters, not the fancy title
Jaquaia
07-05-18, 10:07 PM
And that is part of why you are so awesome
Another blood test today - I think the hospital has got more at this point than I have!
Jaquaia
08-05-18, 08:11 AM
I think I have bloods today actually... I need to check my purple book!
You do make a difference. I agree though I think everyone makes a difference every day...
Well done you Paula with your new post! You'll enjoy it. As for the moisturiser, I use Olay too, and have done for yonks...stick to what you're used to. Have a good day love.xx
So the nurse had some problems getting my blood today so I look like a pin cushion ;) hey ho, hopefully only 2 more weeks of it to go.
Sorry! I hate it when that happens!
OldMike
08-05-18, 04:32 PM
That's a pain isn't it, when ever that happens to me I'm mentally screaming "Get on with it ffs"
magie06
08-05-18, 05:36 PM
I still have my bruise from the last time my GP got blood from me. It's a week since last Thursday since I was there. I hope yours doesn't last as long.
Magie, I’m having weekly bloods done atm so I have bruises on bruises
magie06
08-05-18, 07:08 PM
I hope you don't leak blood when you relax Paula. With all those blood tests you must have veins like sieves at this stage.
(rofl) and when I drink a glass of water it’s like a fountain ;)
Jaquaia
08-05-18, 07:29 PM
I told J I was having bloods taken again tomorrow...
"More blood tests?!
At the moment if a vampire attacked you he'd be (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear)ed off as there'd not be much left!"
OldMike
09-05-18, 10:19 AM
Good mornin' Princess Sparkles how are you today? Hope Si and your girls are being good today ;)
Hope you're not working too hard....
I may have worked too hard, maybe just a little bit. But tomorrow I’m going to my local cafe located inside a park that’s got meadows, activities for kids, lovely walks. I’m going with my best friend and it’s going to be just what I need :)
S deleted
09-05-18, 09:51 PM
Sounds awesome and really chilled. Can I come, lol
OldMike
09-05-18, 11:24 PM
Sounds marvelous Paula, 'njoy :)
Sounds like a lovely outing! Enjoy lovely!
S deleted
10-05-18, 06:09 PM
How was it? Batteries fully recharged and world put to right?
Why is it when we relax we’re even more exhausted than before ;). Anyway, had a lovely time with Karen, came home and watched a bit of tele then read some more of Room. Good day. This is the view from the cafe :)
https://image.ibb.co/jMttfd/90_D83_A9_B_B769_4_C14_AA68_2_FEF0_D46_CC55.jpg (https://ibb.co/huHaty)
magie06
10-05-18, 09:34 PM
That's really beautiful. Do you live in the country Paula?
S deleted
10-05-18, 09:36 PM
I bet it was a real drag having to sit outside in that lovely weather with a good friend :P
OldMike
10-05-18, 09:45 PM
What a beautiful view Paula :)
That's really beautiful. Do you live in the country Paula?
No. I live bang smack in the middle of a large town with 175,000 residents. But the council has made huge efforts over the last few years to create spaces like this - and this is literally up the road from where I live (5 minutes walk)
Ooh! what a wonderful space! I'm glad you're feeling better..... in answer to your 'when we relax'.......do you think that when we're hyped up and worried and poorly....we can't relax and are always on a knife edge. Can't sleep properly etc... maybe when we're relaxed our bodies are now in a position to 'let go'. Our muscles relax, we feel sleepy and healthily knackered - if there is such a thing! - and sleep quality is good so we're catching up on all those hours of sleep deprivation. The feeling of exhaustion might be total relaxation.....just a thought.(nod)
S deleted
11-05-18, 09:45 AM
Totally agree with that Flo. Makes perfect sense.
OldMike
11-05-18, 09:46 AM
Great post Flo, I wish I could create the insight, clarity and mental imagery your posts display, luv ya babe (bear)
Mustn't forget Paula here's a hug for you too (bear)
Definitely makes sense Flo...
How are you feeling now Paula?
I have to admit that, since reducing the dose of the new med, my mood has been a little more volatile than usual. The downs are there but not as bad but there have been a few hyper moments too - where I feel I’m running too fast and my feet can’t keep up with my head itms. The sooner I get off this drug and onto something else, the better
S deleted
11-05-18, 04:28 PM
I can understand that. When your mood changes from one extreme to the other constantly it’s exhausting.
I know this is weird but .... I’ve just dropped my husband and my ex husband off at the cricket club for a do ;)
S deleted
11-05-18, 08:24 PM
Hahaha, that does sound a bit unusual.
Hee Hee!.....will they be safe with cricket bats??...when Jay got married in Crete 5 years ago his wife's mother's 3 husbands were all present! Thankfully there weren't any incidents. Mind you..one of my ex's was there too!
OldMike
12-05-18, 10:49 AM
Flo and Paula you both have really interesting lives what with ex's as Flo says were they safe with cricket bats or were they stumped or bowled out maybe caught in the outfield and what about the third man, well that's enough cricket talk, I'll pull up stumps and leave you in peace (giggle)
I can't even get my head around Jays wife's mothers 3 husbands (think)
How are you today Sparkles?
My husband and ex husband are close friends, and have been for almost as long as I’ve known my ex. It’s odd, I know, but it works for us.
I’m fine today, I’m conserving spoons as I’m at the Charity’s Quiz Night tonight
You've a quiz night on Eurovish night? Have fun!
I’m not keen on Eurovision. But then I’m not keen on Quiz Nights either ;)
S deleted
12-05-18, 12:36 PM
If I lived closer I’d gladly join you at the quiz.
OldMike
12-05-18, 01:47 PM
A quiz night sounds like fun, and with a clever clogs like you the opposition must be quaking in their boots ;)
Ah no, Mike, as a Trustee, I’m not allowed to enter - something about unfair advantage ... booooooo. I’m official marker instead ;)
OldMike
12-05-18, 03:19 PM
Oh hadn't realised it was to do with the charity you were a trustee for. Have fun marking the quiz :)
S deleted
12-05-18, 03:23 PM
Hey having marked the forum quiz answers the past couple of years it can be quite amusing lol. Have fun.
OOO official marker - do you get a badge ;) Have fun gorgeous x
S deleted
12-05-18, 06:26 PM
OOO official marker - do you get a badge ;)
I don’t have a badge :(
You should make one, or I'll make you one ;)
I’ve already got an official lanyard ;) it was a good night, hopefully making some money for the charity and, although I’m sore and tired, I did actually enjoy myself. My favourite answer of the evening was to ‘What was NASAs first shuttle in space?’ Answer given by 3 teams, ‘Enterprise’ (rofl)
OldMike
13-05-18, 10:14 AM
I’ve already got an official lanyard ;) it was a good night, hopefully making some money for the charity and, although I’m sore and tired, I did actually enjoy myself. My favourite answer of the evening was to ‘What was NASAs first shuttle in space?’ Answer given by 3 teams, ‘Enterprise’ (rofl)
I don't know whether that's right or a Star Trek joke.
Glad you enjoyed it hunni
So glad you had fun hunni... Day of rest today please?
No choice, I’ve been dozing all morning and still haven’t got in the bath
How has the rest of your day been?
I’m dressed but that’s about it. Absolutely exhausted but I did have coffee with friends on three separate occasions in the week plus the quiz night so I’m just allowing myself to be knackered itms
You definitely need to rest! Social butterfly you!
Good morning O she that sparkles!.....did you have an ok weekend love. How are the moods? Mood swings are horrible! Ian doesn't understand them, and I don't behave 'one extreme to the other' deliberately. He keeps well clear. Hope you have a good day.xx
Morning Flo! My weekend was better than expected :). I think I was too exhausted for mood swings yesterday lol
OldMike
14-05-18, 08:43 AM
Ode to Paula.
Diamond, diamond shining bright for thou art the Princess that Sparkles in the light.
How are you this morning gorgeous?
I’m good, trying to get paperwork together for the next board meeting which is also the AGM - great one to start as Secretary lol
Lol! Make sure you get some rest too lovely..
I didn’t pace very well today but am done now ...
Jaquaia
14-05-18, 05:30 PM
But you're going to tonight?
Yes. After I’ve proffread a document .....
S deleted
14-05-18, 05:58 PM
Yes. After I’ve proffread a document .....
I’m sorry but this really made me giggle. The typo was of course deliberate right :P
OldMike
14-05-18, 09:30 PM
I’m sorry but this really made me giggle. The typo was of course deliberate right :P
Of course it was deliberate Paula was just checking our proofreading skills, have we passed? ;)
Lol, the cheek!
Tbh I’m beyond exhausted right now and my eyes aren’t connecting too well with my brain. I’ve got some final bits to do re Agenda tomorrow then I’ve got yet another blood test. After that, I collapse ;)
Hope you've announced to everyone you are resting asap... Hope the meeting goes well - what time is it?
Oh, no meeting, just paperwork :/
OldMike
15-05-18, 09:35 AM
Hope you've proofread it or is that roofred it ;)
I'm the last one to complain about typos I've a degree in that.
Take care Paula (bear)
Hope the paperwork hasn't been too horrid!
Are you able to rest at all?
Another hour or so and I can get it done - I’m just dealing with board papers for the next board meeting so it’s got to be finished today, really.
At the extent of your own health? Make sure you rest please!
Im rest, I promise. I am sore and achy after too much time over the past couple of days at the pc. I really have to find a better option tech wise for dealing with the charity stuff
Can you not get a little table by your sofa and use a laptop?
I’ve comandered Jess’s laptop but it’s on its last legs and difficult to use. The charity are trying to come up with a solution as the work I’m doing can’t effectively be done on my iPad. I’m hoping for a 2in1 laptop/tablet as it’ll mean less strain on my hand
There are stands that you can have that make it easier to use a laptop on your knee or tables above it that may be a options hunni
An over the chair/sofa table? Something like this? https://www.co-opmobility.co.uk/in-the-home/living-room/chair-tables/
That’s not the problem (though my back and neck are horribly sore tonight). It’s the crps in my hand - typing is so painful because every touch sets the nerves on fire and using the mouse doesn’t help either. With my iPad, I mainly type one handed. They’re looking into speech to text software as well as the 2in1
OldMike
16-05-18, 08:38 AM
Speech to text software sounds a great idea, I'm sure (though I could be wrong) that Windows 10 incorporates speech to text software.
I'd certainly look in to it Paula though with my voice I'd probably get "Sorry I don't understand that, try again" (giggle)
What a wonderful invention!!....would we all sound like Stephen Hawking?..joking aside....morning Paula. Are you feeling any better today love? How are the hands?(panda)
I used to have speech to text software - that was years ago and it wasn't that great, but things have moved on so much I think it's a great idea. Either that or you need a pa!
OldMike
16-05-18, 09:30 AM
I used to have speech to text software - that was years ago and it wasn't that great, but things have moved on so much I think it's a great idea. Either that or you need a pa!
I'm shocked Princess Sparkles you've got a butler, chef and a ladies maid but you haven't got a PA ;)
I ache everywhere today so an easier day ahead, I think.
S deleted
16-05-18, 09:42 AM
Sounds like a plan
Hope you're pacing lovely x
OldMike
16-05-18, 04:17 PM
Paula saw this and thought of your thread, 'njoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ZGuuVXpG8
Mum and dad are here today (party)
Jaquaia
18-05-18, 08:06 AM
Have a lovely day!
S deleted
18-05-18, 08:07 AM
Cool. Have a great day.
OldMike
18-05-18, 09:16 AM
Yay for mum and dad, have a day full of convivial chat and laughter Paula (party)
Yes....a good day with mum and dad!....enjoy them!
magie06
18-05-18, 11:52 AM
Enjoy your day Paula. Lots of chat and tea I hope.
It’s been a busy weekend ...... tied to the computer. What with GDPR and the charity’s AGM this week, I had a lot to do. And I still have loads left to do
magie06
20-05-18, 06:09 PM
I hope some resting was had.
Sort of. I had a long debate with Jess re politics and sociology. We had to agree to disagree on some things lol and she definitely tested my far too limited knowledge of the Eastern Bloc.
She also told me that I’d ‘married up’ (rofl)
magie06
20-05-18, 08:12 PM
That made me choke on my water! The others are wondering what's wrong with me.
Oops. Si went to bed early last night. In the peace and quiet I may have had a mooch around the Internet and ordered a new handbag (giggle)
https://www.vendulalondon.com/uk/english-garden-bucket-bag
It’s sooooooo pretty (inlove)
OldMike
21-05-18, 10:23 AM
After all Princess Sparkles needs a handbag that is both unique and funky ;)
Jaquaia
21-05-18, 10:56 AM
How much?!?!!?:o
S deleted
21-05-18, 10:58 AM
That’s enough to feed and water me for 3 weeks!!!
Jaquaia
21-05-18, 11:20 AM
Oh I would spend that on an old book if I had it, not on something so... "girly" (giggle)
I did have a 10% discount code - would have been rude not to ;)
Seriously though, we had many, many years of struggle financially and now we don’t. I can now afford to treat myself and I’m not going to apologise for that
S deleted
21-05-18, 12:02 PM
Nor should you. If it makes you happy why shouldn’t you treat yourself.
magie06
21-05-18, 12:02 PM
You are dead right. If you don't spoil yourself, then who will?
Jaquaia
21-05-18, 12:24 PM
I can only see one problem Paula...
Do you have shoes that will match? (giggle)
OldMike
21-05-18, 12:28 PM
Exactly right and you need a hat to match or one of these 'ere fascinators ;)
Exactly right and you need a hat to match or one of these 'ere fascinators ;)
I don’t wear hats, I have a round face and just look like a gerbil in them (rofl)
I can only see one problem Paula...
Do you have shoes that will match? (giggle)
I never match, but always co-ordinate ;)
lol that doesn't surprise me at all!
OldMike
21-05-18, 04:53 PM
I don’t wear hats, I have a round face and just look like a gerbil in them (rofl)
I never match, but always co-ordinate ;)
A gerbil (rofl) you must be the prettiest gerbil to walk this earth then Paula (giggle)
How's your day been Queen Sparkles?
Ok, struggled a bit with motivation today. I’ve got yet another blood test tomorrow. Fun
:( Sorry lovely..... Maybe do something lovely afterwards as a reward?
Jaquaia
21-05-18, 10:36 PM
Don't worry, it's my turn with Dracula on Wednesday ;)
:( Sorry lovely..... Maybe do something lovely afterwards as a reward?
I’m seeing a friend for coffee. I’ve also got to do some work at some point
Boo for the work! YAY! For the coffee!
I had a call to cancel my blood test today and to rearrange. Except I needed the test before my neurology appt tomorrow and they can’t do it til next Tuesday grrrr. I’m just going to have to hope he’s happy with week old bloods
Jaquaia
22-05-18, 11:29 AM
Well that sucks!!!
OldMike
22-05-18, 11:32 AM
They cancelled it so it ain't your fault and the old bloods will have to do and yep it sucks. (bear)
Thats not good hope it goes well for you at neurology hunni
Sorry you've been messed around - do you not have a drop in blood test place you can get to if it's needed?
Hope neurology goes well
No, only the hospital and I’m not doing that, even if I could physically do it. It’ll be fine.
I have a plan for tomorrow but Si isn’t totally on board ......
S deleted
22-05-18, 05:26 PM
Why wouldn’t Si be onboard?
OldMike
22-05-18, 05:54 PM
Hope it's a cunning plan ;)
Being serious now I'm sure you've thought things through and it'll all be okay, as for Si not being onboard he's a golfer and they can never hit the ball straight, enough said (giggle)
Sorry you've been buggered about love!....it's not good enough is it? Hope it goes OK tomorrow and that the plan works.(bear)
Ive lost almost 4 kg now since 13 April. As 10% weight loss is considered the best long term treatment for IIH, I’m doing really well getting to that goal. Also, the main risk is sight loss and, at the moment, I’m not showing any signs of that. So, my plan is to stop medication completely and just monitor over the next couple of months with the weight loss.
Jaquaia
22-05-18, 06:37 PM
I can see why Si isn't on board but I know you will make the right decision for you (bear)
S deleted
22-05-18, 06:54 PM
Ahhh. Is he going to the appointment with you tomorrow Maybe a chat with the neurologist will sort everything out and you’ll both be on the same page.
Well done sweetie on the loss, sounds like it may be a plan
Yep, he’s coming to the appointment and we’ll sort it all out
I can see why you'd be wanting to make that choice....
Si was awesome! I tried to explain to the doctor how I’d been feeling on this drug but was struggling so he took over and told the doctor I’d been ‘lethargic, almost comatose’. At which point the doctor just said, we can’t have that. I’m to come off it completely and take a diuretic instead, and keep losing weight. My left eye’s swelling has gone down a bit so I am improving, which is great.
And I then dropped Si off at the train station and he called me sweetie, which he never does (inlove)
magie06
23-05-18, 05:40 PM
It's so lovely to hear such support. Si is great. But then look at the wonderful person he's married to.
(Kiss) you always know the right thing to say, Magie
Thats brilliant and even though he wasnt completely onboard at first its so good that he could help get across for you what the issues are hunni x
Si was awesome! I tried to explain to the doctor how I’d been feeling on this drug but was struggling so he took over and told the doctor I’d been ‘lethargic, almost comatose’. At which point the doctor just said, we can’t have that. I’m to come off it completely and take a diuretic instead, and keep losing weight. My left eye’s swelling has gone down a bit so I am improving, which is great.
And I then dropped Si off at the train station and he called me sweetie, which he never does (inlove)
Awwww...how sweet is that? I don't get darling, dear, babe, hun, sweetie etc.,...I get bugger all!!(rofl)...but I do get flowers, chocs and jewellery..ooh! and I get to pay the Council Tax on the first of every month!! But on a more serious note...boy, do you put up with a lot of issues! You are so brave, I take my hat off to you. (and I'm not being a creep arse)
Well done Si!!!
So glad it went well lovely. You really are awesome, but probably shattered - get some rest in..
Jaquaia
23-05-18, 06:18 PM
Si is awesome but then so are you!
Flo, I get gorgeous girl and my love and he buys me books! Though he's revealed that it irritates the hell out of him that I don't have a middle name when he needs to talk me out of a low mood (giggle)
Si is awesome but then so are you!
Flo, I get gorgeous girl and my love and he buys me books! Though he's revealed that it irritates the hell out of him that I don't have a middle name when he needs to talk me out of a low mood (giggle)
Excuse me while I go green with envy!...so you'll just have to give yourself a middle name!...what takes your fancy?
OldMike
23-05-18, 06:42 PM
That's marvelous you've a real treasure in Si.
He called you sweetie aww that's nice.
My claim to fame is a lady at the Boat House calls me sweetheart and a guy at the Barton Arms calls me dear, you see I appeal to allsorts or as is more likely they all need to see an optician (giggle)
Excuse me while I go green with envy!...so you'll just have to give yourself a middle name!...what takes your fancy?
I thought Paula's middle name was Diamond so her full title is Princess Paula Diamond Sparkles because she radiates awesomeness.
Jaq! I don’t have a middle name either
Eurgh. After months of rumours it’s been confirmed - I’ve been invited to a school reunion. I can’t think of anything worse ....
Jaquaia
24-05-18, 08:04 PM
We had an informal one. I skippped it!
What’s worse is it’s for pupils who left between 1990 and 1995 - so loads of people I won’t know as I left in 1990!
I've been invited to a fair few, but I've "been busy" so not been able to make any of them......
OldMike
24-05-18, 10:04 PM
What’s worse is it’s for pupils who left between 1990 and 1995 - so loads of people I won’t know as I left in 1990!
Doesn't sound too bad Paula, I left school in 1962 so my school reunion (never been to one if there even was one) would just be a group of old men going on about how kids these days have never had it so good. (giggle)
If you dont want to go hunni dont go to the reunion
magie06
24-05-18, 10:34 PM
I was going to organize one, but so many people had changed their names and moved away, that it was nearly impossible. I left in 86 so I've passed the 30 year mark now.
Morning Paula love. How are you?.....on the subject of reunions. My school in Ireland has had reunions in the past. I never went because I was living over here...I left in 1969. The school is beyond recognition now. Sadly at least 3 of my classmates are deceased. One threw herself under a tube in London....one died of drug addiction, and Richard - whose brother Simon is drummer in the Boomtown Rats -died of cancer aged 35! so half of them are dead!! But I did meet up with my ex BFF! Enough of that...back to you Paula...hope you have a good day!x
Hope that today goes well lovely and the meetings are kind and easy x
magie06
25-05-18, 12:38 PM
I hope things are going well for you. Thinking of you and hoping that you can get some rest today.
Doesn't sound too bad Paula, I left school in 1962 so my school reunion (never been to one if there even was one) would just be a group of old men going on about how kids these days have never had it so good. (giggle)
It’s hard to put this into words without sounding off ..... When I was at school I was really confident, was the girl who always had a boyfriend and got the best exam results in my year. There was never any doubt I was going to do well. Except my mind and body had other ideas and I’m now unable to work, struggle with social activities, in a wheelchair and very overweight. I’d rather leave my classmates with the memory of who I might have been than who I am itms
Anyway, today went ok, I managed to get through it. I’m exhausted but I knew that would happen. Rest day tomorrow
Jaquaia
25-05-18, 10:04 PM
That makes perfect sense (panda)
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25-05-18, 10:11 PM
I totally get that Paula. I didn’t want to attend the school reunion we had a few years ago. I wasn’t willing to be probed about what I’d done with my life when everything was so negative. I mean being a seriously overweight unemployed unmarried mother who lost her kids and has mental health problems isn’t exactly something you wanna brag about to people who didn’t like you 25 yrs ago. I had the (swear)(swear)(swear)(swear) taken out of me enough back then and I sure as hell wasnt gonna voluntarily put myself in a position to be ridiculed all over again.
Having a retro day. Footloose followed by Ferris Buellers Day Off :). Katie’s really excited because her new car is registered and she’s picking it up on Wednesday, lucky, lucky girl! And she’s off to Greece with her boyfriend the following week.
Sounds like a good day you have planned and yay for Katie
OldMike
26-05-18, 06:36 PM
Having a retro day. Footloose followed by Ferris Buellers Day Off :). Katie’s really excited because her new car is registered and she’s picking it up on Wednesday, lucky, lucky girl! And she’s off to Greece with her boyfriend the following week.
Good for Katie, what sort of car has she got?
Ferris Buellers Day Off sounds interesting I'll have to check it out after all it may be more interesting than Old Mike's Day Off (giggle)
Katie’s getting an Audi A1 (in white)
https://www.audi.co.uk/explore-models/explore-by-range/a1.html
Have you not watched Ferris Bueller Mike? It is an iconic 80s film - Matthew Broderick. Brilliant film
I’m watching Ed Sheeran on Biggest Weekend, he really is an incredible songwriter/musician - he’s up there on a big stage, just him and a guitar, no band. Awesome
OldMike
26-05-18, 07:49 PM
I've some Ed Sheeran CD's and a DVD he's brilliant on the DVD though IMO it hasn't been edited very well it was from a 3 concerts at Wembley instead of editing it as a complete concert taken from the 3 days there's a bit from day 1 then some chat then some from day 2 then more chat then finally some from day 3.
He uses looping so it's like there's an band hidden away, but it all him he controls the looping rec/playback with foot pedals all clever stuff. Brilliant singer/songwriter/musician.
Nice car!
Hope that you've enjoyed your retro day ;)
Tax return day today, it shouldn’t take long and is straightforward but I’m always terrified I’ll get it wrong. Is it just me?
Morning Paula.....the only good things about tax returns is if THEY get it wrong and send a cheque through the post to you for X hundred quid!...like the car. She'll be pleased with it. Ian loves his Audi, however it's in hospital having a new exhaust bracket put on. Hope it's not too close and muggy with you. Anything planned?
OldMike
27-05-18, 09:43 AM
Hi Paula I watched Ferris Buellers Day Off last night (bought and streamed from Amazon) what a laugh and I stayed awake to the end so it must be good ;)
Hope you escaped the thunder storms overnight (bear)
Hope you don't find your tax returns too taxing (see what I did there ;) )
Ergh, tax returns :( May it be easy for you.
Morning Paula.....the only good things about tax returns is if THEY get it wrong and send a cheque through the post to you for X hundred quid!...like the car. She'll be pleased with it. Ian loves his Audi, however it's in hospital having a new exhaust bracket put on. Hope it's not too close and muggy with you. Anything planned?
Awww hope the Audi’s operation goes to plan. Nothing except tax return today
Hi Paula I watched Ferris Buellers Day Off last night (bought and streamed from Amazon) what a laugh and I stayed awake to the end so it must be good ;)
I’m glad you enjoyed the film - it never gets old for me :)
I’m feeling a bit under the weather. I’ve got stomach cramps - like the ones us girls get at TOTM but i haven’t had a TOTM for over 7 years since surgery. Hopefully it’ll pass, I’m going to get in the bath and hope that helps
Jaquaia
27-05-18, 12:07 PM
Hope it does. I keep getting those cramps but no TOTM...
(panda) Hope they pass soon lovelies and that your tax return goes easily Paula.
magie06
27-05-18, 01:05 PM
Have you a hot water bottle or one of those hot packs that you heat in the microwave? The heat may help with the cramps. I hope the tax thingie goes okay for you, and that you don't find something major when you have it all added up. Good luck with it.
Cramps have eased a bit. Tax return is not going according to plan - I can’t find my P60 from Si’s company .....
OldMike
27-05-18, 04:07 PM
(bear) (panda)
Glad the cramps have eased a bit. Hope the tax return is sorted....
I don't miss cramps one bit! Used to get really painful ones. Magie's idea is good a HWB on the tum usually works. Hope they've gone by now!(panda)
They have, Flo, thanks :)
As I’ve slept most of this weekend, I’m hoping it’ll be a bit more productive today. The plan - tax return and writing up minutes from fridays meeting.
OldMike
28-05-18, 10:18 AM
I'm glad the cramps have gone (panda)
Re. the minutes did you get some speech to text software so don't need to do all that typing?
Alternatively Si could be your PA and you dictate to him and he types it up and prints it out for you ;)
Do you need to get them all done today? Can you try pacing? Taking frequent breaks?
Lol Mike, I think I’m faster typing with one hand than he is with 2 (giggle). It’s ok, Suzi, I’ll do as much as I’m able then stop
Hope your not overdoing things hunni x
magie06
28-05-18, 12:38 PM
I hope all the figures add up. Good luck!
Tax return done. Minutes are a nightmare, mainly because the pro forma document is badly formatted and it’s taking hours just to sort that out. I’m less than halfway through but was getting tired and sore so stopped. Tomorrow’s another day
OldMike
28-05-18, 08:16 PM
Phrases like "pro forma document" scare me, I remember my dad mentioning pro forma invoices to do with his salesman's job but I never investigated what they were.
A quick Google came up with this.
The term pro forma (Latin for "as a matter of form" or "for the sake of form") is most often used to describe a practice or document that is provided as a courtesy or satisfies minimum requirements, conforms to a norm or doctrine, tends to be performed perfunctorily or is considered a formality.
My head hurts now (giggle)
Just a general purpose form I gather from that.
Paula hope you manage to sort the rest of the minutes out tomorrow. (bear)
Hope that it goes more easily tomorrow - make sure you get some rest in there too love please....
Please pace at least hunni
For the second night in a row, I’ve been severely lacking sleep and have had a migraine type headache. I think I got to sleep about 4 this morning. The headache is slowly easing now thank god .....
OldMike
30-05-18, 10:12 AM
Hope your headache soon gets better, I'm wondering if the headaches are anything to do with your IIH and is it worth raising with your doctor. (panda)
Got anything planned for today or are you still grappling with your minutes?
(bear)Please rest hunni xx
Mike, you might have a point, shows how sleep deprived I am as that didnt even occur to me. There’s no point speaking to the doctor just yet as I’ve just started the meds but I’ll see how I go
How's the resting and pacing going Mrs?
I’m feeling a bit better and the headache is now a dull ache rather than vomit inducing daggers through my eyes ..... I’ve been dozing a lot. I’m ok though and a bit more able to answer emails etc.
I am very weary of always feeling ill - whether it’s down to medication, lumbar puncture or virus, I feel like I’ve been struggling for months now. And I’m weary of being a burden on Si
Jaquaia
30-05-18, 03:27 PM
I can understand that (panda)
I understand that to, but I also am sure that if you said to Si that you felt like a burden he would shoot you down in flames. You aren't a burden lovely, you're poorly atm - "that's all" - but I also know how much I feel a burden on Marc too when I'm struggling too.
magie06
30-05-18, 06:03 PM
It comes in cycles though, and your upswing is due soon. It won't always be like this, I promise. Remember that the rain doesn't last forever, neither will this.
I’m going to try to get some sleep tonight ....... I’m feeling a lot better so here’s hoping ;)
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