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Is there anything that you have done in your life that you are proud of? Or that is something unusual?----An achievement? Tell us about it. Besides the normal producing children and having Grandchildren I am quite proud of the fact that I learnt to swim when I was over 50, and the something a bit unusual is that I have flown in a military helicopter as a passenger. (Legally). That too was when I was in my 50s. Ann Glos

And so you should be proud, well done. ann

When I came out of hospital after 11days following my first asthma attack - I felt a bit useless as everything I did seemed to make me breathless. Just to prove to myself that I wasn't ready for the knackers yard I laid a patio! I could only manage 6 slabs a day but I did it! I was very proud of myself. Magsx

I finally plucked up courage and learnt to drive when I was 39. Determined to do so before I hit the big 40. That was 11 years ago. Jacky:-)

did it get lost? or is it only a few who are proud of their achievements? ann Glos

Ann I did a teaching course a couple of years ago just to prove to myself that I could teach IT. Since then everyone at work has called me the IT specialist, resulting in the bosses changing my job recently from Admin Manager to IT Manager. I'm proud of my achievement but hate the job!! I have also created the website for my organisation which I think is quite good. Lynne

I gave up smoking in April last year after smoking up to 25 a day for 40 years. No-one thought I could do it - but I did! 3 cheers for me! Sue

Lynne, what a pity your achievement earnt you a job you dislike - you will have to train at something else now to get your job changed.LOL Sue that was a great achievement, giving up smoking, hopefully your health will be better for it. Donna, I am sure that you will be able to return to swimming, even if it is gently at first, then working up to more. Not 3 miles straight off. i wish you all the best with it and with your future health. Ann Glos

Hi Ann Not sure it's an achievement, But starting april 1999 i have had both knees,( total replacements ) and both hips replaced, now for the first time for about ten years i am able to walk unaided with little or no pain, only take mild pain killers once in a while, i have a great surgeon Mr Pryor from Edith Cavell Hospital Peterborough, I have always been very positive which make a lot of Difference David

David, I should say that was an achievement. great, I am sure you are thrilled to be out of pain, long may it continue. Ann Glos

Oh dear ... have not done anything normal ie had children ... and cannot think of anything unusual I've achieved! How depressing! Joy

I've been a scout leader/commissioner for over 10 years and have volunteered for several years with our day camp. It's fun to see the boys mature over the years -- one of our staff members this June remembered me when he was little (he's now over 6'). Also, my older son just earned his Eagle rank (not my achievement, but we helped). Also, I tutor at our grade school. Even though we've lived here for decades I still have my Canadian accent and a couple of years ago I was helping a boy to read, something like "Have you been here long?" Americans say "bin" rather than "bean", so after I read the sentence to him I chuckled when he repeated "Have you BEAN here long?" I'm not only teaching children to read, I'm teaching them to read with a Canadian accent. :~)

What a brill idea for a thread! Lovely to hear everyone's achievements! As for me, this year started so crappy, and now I feel I'm on the up! I have finally got control over my illness, instead of it controlling me. I have achieved loads in my job. For the first time, I have had my photography exhibited. I have just signed up with Open University to fulfill a longheld dream to study American Studies, leading to a degree. I have lost weight--at last! My sister and I have worked together to support my dad through a really tough time, and we are all still smiling! Gosh, I suddenly feel dead pleased with myself! Thanks Ann!x PS. also flew in a Tiger Moth--loved it!!!!

I. like many other women, brought my two girls up alone from the ages of 3 and 6. They are now 21 and 24. and are honest, kind and considerate. Do my own DIY (no major mistakes yet!!) Protested about the destruction of Twyford Down (M3). Got a degree in 1999.:0))) Made redundant last Friday!!!! :0(((( I regard it as a new start, after a couple of weeks holiday, I'll be raring to go!! (G'is a job!!)

Not a lot to shout about but I am well known for being a very good listener and totally cofidential. I am, therefore, proud to have helped a number of people just by "being there" for them and listening.

Gerry Listening is a very underestimated skill - people with problems always appreciate it. Helen

Gerry Listening is a very underestimated skill - people with problems always appreciate it. Give yourself a pat on the back! Helen

Thanks for the pat Helen

hi ann i left school with no qualifications as i was pregnant, but at 30 i passed city & guilds in pub management and went on to be a head office interviewer and trainer. at 36 yrs i went to college and trained as a hairdresser and won a competition, and completed a 2 yr course in a year. Now i'm medically retired and i'm a good listener. lol sandra

I gave up smoking after 20 years. Debbi xxxx