General Chat

That's the one Diane but I didn't think it warranted all the fuss.

Sue xx

Well, I guess I had better go and hang out the washing and do some tidying while the hubby and the youngest are away fishing. My OH has been going a fair bit lately and I'm pleased, as he really needs to de-stress. Maybe you gentlemen on here can tell me your opinions - my sister thinks my hubby has a hard time dealing with this cancer stuff, as he's a mechanic and used to fixing things, but he can't fix me. So, I'm all for him spending time at his fishing spot, it relaxes him so much. He always says he's fine - but he's always been a bit of a stress-ball at the best of times, so sometimes I think he must be a powder keg waiting to go off.

We used to have wonderful Cracker Nights here in Oz, when I was young. It was held on Empire Night (Empire Day, 24th May). However, when Empire Day ceased to be celebrated, Cracker Night moved to the Queen's Birthday and was held on the Saturday of that weekend (around 9th June) - but as the crackers became more dangerous, laws were introduced to forbid the sale of them other than three weeks prior to the Queens Birthday weekend.

I believe that this may still be the law, but because the nights are usually cold in June, it was a way of discouraging the use of crackers. However, some people seem to be able to obtain them from somewhere, and many people now celebrate the New Year with them, but so do our City Councils, which arrange a public display and many people are happy to watch that - and keep safe.

SueMaid

Only read the first pg and didn't go back to it again so can't comment on it, When I seen Melanie, I checked poster's number but didn't reconise it so just thought it was from a mother who for whatever reason was very happy to be celebrateing her daughter's 14th lol

Diane

It got a bit nasty on that other thread. I'm glad she deleted (which I think she said she would do). Just get rid of it and move onto nicer subjects - like me for instance. HA HA

Allan,
Yes the children do come round carol singing, I love to hear them.
There is also a Welsh tradition where they come to sing a traditional Welsh song on New Years Day.
This originated when the poor children would go to the houses of the wealthy to sing on NYD.

You mentioned your high BSL . My OH can fluctuate wildly within hours, and does everyday. Today for example she was 17.2 when she got up. by 4-30pm she crashed to 2.1 and was a quivering heap.
They have never stabilised her, although she follows a rigourous diet, and never cheats.

Tec.

Have a good day Alison.

As for your OH I think that hsi response to your cancer will be based on yours.

Of course he will worry, but if he sees that you are handling it in the positve way that you do, it will make it easier for him to accept.
My good wishes to all your family

Regards

Allan

Well I don't really care how it turned out, I'm happy enough to add to this thread as it is a great thread to be on, It doesn't matter how you are feeling ( up or down } there is alway's a kind word to be said and a welcome to be had.

Well I'm sorry to say it is my bed time ( work in morning }
so I will bid you all goodnight and goodday
Enjoy your chat all

Diane x

I'm not a fella but I can tell you that men have a worse time dealing with cancer and other illnesses in their loved ones than women. Our role is naturally nurturing and we do looking after well. Men tend to have a "rescue" or "fix it" instinct and when they can't fix it they feel helpless. I'm talking in general of course. He doesn't realise that just by being there he is helping. The "Love You" in clothes pegs was wonderful.

Sue xx

Must go - we are taking the children to our Botanical Gardens. It should be fun:-)) See you all later, lovely people.

Sue xx

Goodbye to Sue and Diane..may your respective night/day be peaceful

Regards

Allan

Goodnight Diane, Sleep well, keep warm,
Bye Sue, have a great time with the children,

Bye Alison, Enjoy your day , take care

Tec,

I agree with Allan there, Alison...I do believe he is worried, that would be natural, and it is good that he can get away fishing. You both need to have some kind of a break now and then.

However, I can see what a wonderful spirit you have and how you are handling it and I'm sure that will rub off onto him and he will be there for you at all times. Whilst you don't give up, he won't, so you will keep each other going. I'm thinking of you and wishing you both everything you wish for yourselves.

I'm off now, too. Goodnight rightsideuppers, and I hope the downsideuppers have a good day.

'bye Berona

Have a good day

regards

Allan

Berona,
Those are very wise words you send to Alison, and beautifully put.
Yes of course men worry when their wives are unwell, and we do feel helpless when we can't "fix it" but you share things, everything, including ill health. Support and encouragement is sometimes all we can offer, and understanding even on the worse days. Stress is inevitable, and we handle that too, as best we can, in different ways.

Tec.

Well Allan, I think I must be off to bed, hope you enjoy your day, and hope the sleep in did you good.

Goodnight Berona, Goodnight Allan,

Tec

'Bye Tec

Regards

Alln

I know you're all gone now and sorry I disappeared, but all of a sudden my computer said that Microsoft Explorer couldn't display the page - couldn't get onto emails or Ancestry either, so I turned it off and did the dishes.

Thank you for your kind and wise words. I'm feeling re-energised (and just quietly - I'm thinking I'm brilliant). My hubby is a great support and he feels he needs to be, because that is "his job". He goes to a private property to fish and the owners have been pushing him to go there, so I think they realise also that he needs that "fishin' " time.

Tec, was that your wife who has the wildly fluctuating blood sugar? That must be worrying. Don't you sometimes pass out if your blood sugar is too low?

Anyway, I shall toddle off and watch a dvd.

Take care everyone. Have a nice weekend. Be good, boys! *waggles finger at 3 certain blokes!*

Night Night Alison


I have answered you just to let you know that 'someone' is here day or night and that I think you lot are luvly :-))))


Susan
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