Had to go for an ultrasound at the hospital today, for a lump on my leg, (5cms X 3cms). My imagination had run away with thoughts of soft tissue sarcoma, but thankfully the technician informed me that...
Vetuste told me on another thread that his wife died last night. Would you like to join me in expressing your feelings to him at this very sad time?...
Done another 5 hour stint at the foodbank distribution centre today. Talking to my manageress this morning when she casually asked how I managed on benefits. Told her that generally I got by ok and...
Regulars will know that over the last 12 months or so Mrs B. has had Health problems. We met in late 1984 married in 1987, never looked back. In July last year Mrs B, Kate, had a 'Blackout' was taken...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-45348176/bereavement-allowance-widowed-mum-on-why-her-kids-are-penalised When they knew that he was ill, surely they would have known the consequences of not being...
Thursday. S bit nippy this morning, 12.2°C outside. The gremlins have been at work again, it's taken me over an hour to get any sense out of the poota, same with the wee Kindle, so it ain't the poota...
Just thinking about this, a friend used to say she liked being dominant as she was able to work through a lot of bad stuff from her life She wouldn't switch roles because of early abuse but did say...
Sat in bed last night unable to sleep, just gave my brain free reign. Ended up recalling our "music lessons" at primary school some 64 years ago. What on earth possessed that teacher to teach us songs...
Up in again in just over 6 hours But I read recently that each day starts as a blank slate and that we write our day upon it on awakening. Hope that everyone writes something positive on that slate......
On the Wright Stuff today they were talking the prospect of the 5p carrier bag charge going up to 10p shortly, following the huge success it has been . What are your thoughts of this happening, or do...
He decided to go to Baden Baden, followed all the roads signs, came upon a tunnel, it was about 2 miles long. When he got to the other end he looked around, no sign of Baden Baden. He drove round for...
Good morning everyone ...well after something of a delay, we can now get our game up and running, with grateful thanks to aelmpvw and Big Mac, who have provided both the clues and the link words for...
Awhile ago there was talk about cheques being phased out and I understood the idea was later scrapped. Today I was told there has been a change of heart and cheques will now be scrapped on 31st of...
I'm just watching a programme on house security. I'm quite aware of checking all the Windows and doors are locked before I go to bed, or ask those still up to check them all. Do you all go through...
Last year I did some fund-raising for a charity and surpassed by fundraising goals by raising over £6000 myself! It took me 18 months of cake sales and contacting companies for donations and my...