About time I had a new thread.
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About time I had a new thread.
Immediately, my mind went to Bedknobs and Broomsticks :)
Flo'ing along (giggle) love it :)
Fab thread name Flo. Made me smile
Love the thread title!
Also love Bedknobs and Broomsticks!
Sing along folks...
https://youtu.be/ezenR3Cljyo
Useless piece of information this song was originally intended to feature in Mary Poppins.
Better change my name to Bob then!!!.....thank goodness it wasn't in Mary Poppins! Dick van Dyke did enough damage to the Queens English as it was!!....thanks for the video Stella...quite enjoyed it!
Love that song!
Oh this thread has a wonderful Flo!
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How are you doing Flo?
Fine thanks suzi....a bit bored, and the weather is windy and wet but not much I can do about that though! But jogging along...just eaten a very large fattening sarnie!! I'll have to change the thread to 'Overflo'!!(rofl)
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How are you today gorgeous Flo?
Ok thanks suzi.....we've just come back from Axminster. We stopped off at a Courtyard cafe and had coffee and tea cakes! Then dropped into the fish shack at our favourite farm shop on the way back to buy some lemon soles. Done the washing etc., so now I'm slobbing on the settee and I'm going to watch a film for a bit...have a nice weekend suzi and everyone else!! XXX
Sounds like a lovely day! :)
Just come back from Honiton to get a few essentials. It's absolutely tipping it down here. I went for a walk at 7am and there wasn't a cloud in the sky!!..Grrr......I'm going to settle down now and do a bit of knitting. Have a good day all....back later.
Sounds like a plan. I’m going to do my meds then bunker down for the rest of the day ;)
*hunker* :/
Love that you are hunkering down for the storm! Hope you are staying safe down there...
I just wanted to drop by and tell you I think you are amazing. Your posts of advice, help and support offered today really touched me. Your strength and care for others struggling really shone through. I love your honesty and ability to be positive in all circumstances. Basically... you rock!!
I completely agree!
Thank you for your kind words....I wouldn't have said anything to Shine had I not had experience on that subject....I feel for her. I do hope that if the need arises that she will seek help.
Well I think everyone here rocks.....SM, you have a lovely way with people too...as of course does Boss Lady!!...I'm going to bed now...speak tomorrow. Sweet dreams all....XXX
Sleep well gorgeous. It's your openness and honesty about it that is so needed...
OK then I shall spill the beans!.....I've signed up for an OU course. Many years ago when my dad was alive I started a BA in Arts and Humanities, I was doing quite well and enjoying it when he became ill and I found that trying to study and looking after him difficult...I got close to finishing Level 1 when it became impossible so I had to stop the course. I've always wondered what would have happened if I'd continued. You'll all think I'm mad but I've enrolled again for the same course. I'm under no illusion that it will be easy - Jaq, you'll know what I mean as you're doing a degree course yourself! - It's going to be a slog, and being 67 I'm questioning if I'll have the brain power, but I'll certainly have the time!! The OU have told me that they have older people than me doing degrees which is comforting!
I haven't told anyone else for fear of being ridiculed...a lot of people will think I'm mad. I've got my text books which are lovely and in a nervous/excited way I'm looking forward to it. I guess I have something to prove after all of those years of drinking and missing out on that 'something' which would make my parents and myself proud...I had potential at school but messed around. So before I leave this earth I'm going to give it a damn good go. I need encouragement, confidence and a push, so maybe you guys can throw me some confidence along the way. (nod)
Well done Flo!! Super proud of you. (party)
With your determination and positivity I know you will make it through. Once you get back into the 'flow' studying again it will come back to you.
I love that you saw what you wanted and went for it. You are truly a go-getter!!
I'm a ditherer so I love and admire the 'up and at it' attitude in others.
Huge huge congratulations. X
Awwww...thanks SM....time will tell eh?
Awesome Flo! You're amazing! I love studying with the OU, my tutors so far have been amazingly supportive.
Oh and just so you know, I did start a BA in Creative Writing at Hull Uni. I was the youngest on the course, the oldest was in her mid-70s. You're never too old for higher education!
Wow Flo you're certainly a go getter more power to your elbow.
I'm so proud of you! I don't think you are mad at all! I think that you should go for it and enjoy doing it at the same time! I'm so proud of you for doing something which you want to do! Oh and Marc's Nan was well into her 70s when she signed up for a course! If you want it then you'll do it!
I don’t think you’re mad at all! I adore learning new things and have been studying the majority of my adult life. You’re going to smash it, I’m sure :)
Wow! Thanks all of you for your encouragement....it means a lot! I shall give it my best shot! Oh, and Jaq you might find me bending your ear a bit regarding essays...it's a long time since I did one! Maybe there's life in the old dog yet eh? Watch this space.......
That's absolutely fine! If your registration is complete, start exploring the library website. There are lots of resources on there that take you through essay writing and referencing and lots of other useful stuff.
You’re a lot braver than me Flo. Maximum respect. I’m not much for academic studies, I’m a bit more of a practical person. Actually this has just reminded me, I never did hear back regarding the C&G construction skills course I did last year. Might have to chase that up.
Everything has changed so much Jaq! Last time I did something like this TMA's were written...no Forums....no Adobe Connect!!..Aaagghhhh!! I've just completed their online Free... Being and OU Student and I'm almost cross-eyed!!...I shall look into their Library, they didn't have all of this 20 years ago! Thanks for your offer!
Darling Stella....there's a fine line between Bravery and Insanity..which one should I pick?(rofl) Yes off you go and chase up your C&G construction skills course .... a bit of a cheek not getting back to you.....go on another one to see you over the dark winter nights. I have a friend on another forum who's the same age as me and regrets bitterly that she didn't follow her dream of becoming...wait for it....a master mechanic working for an F1 team!!! She's 5ft and a fag end, with a waist the width of the dip in a Coke bottle and takes part in dressage competitions!! And she really meant the bit about being a mechanic. And why not?