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Old 06-08-2015, 02:52
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Oh I'm so enjoying my 4 days off - especially since it's not even holiday! I know I'll pay the price come the weekend but for now it's bliss! Winter is just beautiful here - 26C here today - blue skies , trees everywhere, mountains in the background - might go for a walk down by the Esplanade when I pick YoungPlum up - her school is a 2 minute walk from the beach ... well, beach such as it is .. it's not one of our better ones, but it's a lovely walk along the front.

My line manager/friend dropped in yesterday evening to tell me about how horrible the last couple of days at work have been - we were falling about laughing in the end, it's just hopeless and it's going to get worse by the end of the week when I take over - so I'll probably be rocking back and forth in the corner, crying and dribbling out of the corner of my mouth, but it's ok , we're all a bit like that at work at the moment It's funny the senior manager buys her coffee to cheer her up and then she buys me coffee to cheer me up .... the coffee shop is running a little goldmine these days!

El Horriblo was being bumptious and a pain in the butt so had to be shut away ... but all we could hear in the background were little whines and this cute little trilling noise she makes when her feelings are hurt. Bless her! We all need to go to obedience classes and see if we can be trained

*waves to Biz* - I do like it when you come visiting - you should do it more often - you're succinct, where I'm verbose

*Big hugs to KJ* I think you're an awesome duuuude and I can only imagine what you're going through. Keep your chin up and keep on keeping on - hopefully this episode will calm down for you. I still plan to meet you one day! whether you like it or not When I make my mind up about something, I'm very stubborn - a terrier like attitude - woof!

Belated happy birthday Handy - hope you had a truly cake-ilicious sort of day! Birthdays are lovely especially when you have a youngun because they usually love your birthday too .... and then they grow up a bit and forget it ... not that I'm accusing YoungPlum of anything a couple of years ago but elephants and Plums never forget

Hope everyone else is keeping well and happy and hope only good things are happening.

Sad I will pm you . Fortunately for you, I'm now tired of typing and will be brief .... as if !!
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Old 06-08-2015, 03:08
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Oh I'm so enjoying my 4 days off - especially since it's not even holiday! I know I'll pay the price come the weekend but for now it's bliss! Winter is just beautiful here - 26C here today - blue skies , trees everywhere, mountains in the background - might go for a walk down by the Esplanade when I pick YoungPlum up - her school is a 2 minute walk from the beach ... well, beach such as it is .. it's not one of our better ones, but it's a lovely walk along the front.

My line manager/friend dropped in yesterday evening to tell me about how horrible the last couple of days at work have been - we were falling about laughing in the end, it's just hopeless and it's going to get worse by the end of the week when I take over - so I'll probably be rocking back and forth in the corner, crying and dribbling out of the corner of my mouth, but it's ok , we're all a bit like that at work at the moment It's funny the senior manager buys her coffee to cheer her up and then she buys me coffee to cheer me up .... the coffee shop is running a little goldmine these days!

El Horriblo was being bumptious and a pain in the butt so had to be shut away ... but all we could hear in the background were little whines and this cute little trilling noise she makes when her feelings are hurt. Bless her! We all need to go to obedience classes and see if we can be trained

*waves to Biz* - I do like it when you come visiting - you should do it more often - you're succinct, where I'm verbose

*Big hugs to KJ* I think you're an awesome duuuude and I can only imagine what you're going through. Keep your chin up and keep on keeping on - hopefully this episode will calm down for you. I still plan to meet you one day! whether you like it or not When I make my mind up about something, I'm very stubborn - a terrier like attitude - woof!

Belated happy birthday Handy - hope you had a truly cake-ilicious sort of day! Birthdays are lovely especially when you have a youngun because they usually love your birthday too .... and then they grow up a bit and forget it ... not that I'm accusing YoungPlum of anything a couple of years ago but elephants and Plums never forget

Hope everyone else is keeping well and happy and hope only good things are happening.

Sad I will pm you . Fortunately for you, I'm now tired of typing and will be brief .... as if !!
Hello Plums enjoy your four days off from work and i hope that work settles down before you return
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Old 06-08-2015, 04:05
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It's 4am and I'm sitting with my mum who isn't expected to live for more than another day or so. It's all surreal, my brother took the shift to 3am so she's not on her own, but she doesn't know we're here now.

We had to have the district nurse out again last night as she was in a lot of pain and very unsettled, but a top-up of morphine and being made comfy in her bed has settled her again. We're just sitting listening to her breathe
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Old 06-08-2015, 05:35
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It's 4am and I'm sitting with my mum who isn't expected to live for more than another day or so. It's all surreal, my brother took the shift to 3am so she's not on her own, but she doesn't know we're here now.

We had to have the district nurse out again last night as she was in a lot of pain and very unsettled, but a top-up of morphine and being made comfy in her bed has settled her again. We're just sitting listening to her breathe
Awwww gilly my heart goes out to you - it's such a difficult time. My mum had the occasional moment of coming to and saying something, so she was definitely aware of me being there on some level - so it's well worth you both being there as when you can. It's so so very sad - at least you know that she is comfortable and I hope that the end comes peacefully in it's time. I wish I could say something to help make it better, but I can't, but just please know that I care xxx
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Old 06-08-2015, 06:06
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Awwww gilly my heart goes out to you - it's such a difficult time. My mum had the occasional moment of coming to and saying something, so she was definitely aware of me being there on some level - so it's well worth you both being there as when you can. It's so so very sad - at least you know that she is comfortable and I hope that the end comes peacefully in it's time. I wish I could say something to help make it better, but I can't, but just please know that I care xxx
Thank you so much xxx We lost our dad very suddenly in 2006 so this is an unknown quantity and it's bloody tough. Mum called me by his name last night, it freaked me right out
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Old 06-08-2015, 08:47
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Thank you so much xxx We lost our dad very suddenly in 2006 so this is an unknown quantity and it's bloody tough. Mum called me by his name last night, it freaked me right out
Sounds the same sort of scenario as me and my brothers went through, Dad was diagnosed and passed away very quickly ... but as you know mum's was much more drawn out. Just keep talking and try and keep your spirits up - think of all the happy times you had with your mum and brother, be kind to yourself and make sure you get some time to yourself. Up to a point you need to keep grounded and doing ordinary stuff - having YoungPlum helped me enormously as it gave me another focus. Keep posting and let us know how you are going xx
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Old 06-08-2015, 09:13
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Gilly, love and hugs to you all at this times, Mum is comfortable and that it all we can ask wish her a peaceful ending not a easy time for anyone especially those left behind but as Plum says think of all the beautiful memories you can talk about together you and your brother I was always told Grief is the Price we pay for Love couldn't understand that when I was a child but can now, love hugs and prayers to you all.
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Old 06-08-2015, 09:43
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It's 4am and I'm sitting with my mum who isn't expected to live for more than another day or so. It's all surreal, my brother took the shift to 3am so she's not on her own, but she doesn't know we're here now.

We had to have the district nurse out again last night as she was in a lot of pain and very unsettled, but a top-up of morphine and being made comfy in her bed has settled her again. We're just sitting listening to her breathe
Sending you prayers and peace, gilly.
Hearing is the last sense to go, so I'm told, so keep chatting to her, she will be aware of you on some level.
Mr M did this for his Mum and he said it was the hardest but the best thing he ever did.
God bless you and your Mum and your family.
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Old 06-08-2015, 10:42
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Thinking of you, Gilly. Hope she has a peaceful sleep. Take care of yourself too.
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Old 06-08-2015, 11:18
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It's 4am and I'm sitting with my mum who isn't expected to live for more than another day or so. It's all surreal, my brother took the shift to 3am so she's not on her own, but she doesn't know we're here now.

We had to have the district nurse out again last night as she was in a lot of pain and very unsettled, but a top-up of morphine and being made comfy in her bed has settled her again. We're just sitting listening to her breathe
Hello gillypanda, I read your very sad post I know we dont know each other so I hope you dont mind,I have been through the same with my mum, it is a very emotional time for you and your family,your mum will know you are there and she will hear you,God bless you all.
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Old 06-08-2015, 11:38
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Sad news gilly. You're in my thoughts.
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Old 06-08-2015, 15:34
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Grumpies just to let you know twingle is having trouble with her computer and can't get on to DS she asked that you bare with her and that she will pop back asap
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Old 06-08-2015, 15:40
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It's 4am and I'm sitting with my mum who isn't expected to live for more than another day or so. It's all surreal, my brother took the shift to 3am so she's not on her own, but she doesn't know we're here now.

We had to have the district nurse out again last night as she was in a lot of pain and very unsettled, but a top-up of morphine and being made comfy in her bed has settled her again. We're just sitting listening to her breathe
Ah Gilly that's crap and having been there myself (over five years ago, doesn't feel like it) my heart goes out to you. There's nothing worse than knowing you are going to lose someone and just, well, waiting for the inevitable. Then when it happens there's relief and grief rolled into one. It's utterly shite and I wish you all the love in the world and hope she has a decent peaceful passing. Huge hugs xxx
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Old 06-08-2015, 18:25
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Old 06-08-2015, 20:34
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Gilly xxx sending lots of love xxxx
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Old 07-08-2015, 07:49
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Grumpies just to let you know twingle is having trouble with her computer and can't get on to DS she asked that you bare with her and that she will pop back asap
Gill ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Say a big hi to her and tell her to hurry up!

I'm in a spin because this week's gone by so quickly and I've still a fair bit to do before flying off. Some of it can be left undone but I'd so much prefer to leave a clear desk and a clean house. Let's see what I manage to accomplish today!

gilly, I'm thinking of you. Xxx
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Old 07-08-2015, 09:31
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Well it's the last day of my 4 days off and looking back and reviewing how things have gone, I can safely say that other than maintaining the status quo of housework, washing etc.. I have achieved nothing, nada, zilch, f**kall - yayyy - go me!

Actually, I wish I haad achieved as I really would like to see the back of these cardboard boxes - but as my friend said, "exactly what do you plan to unpack it into" .. which is a new problem. Other than getting something to put the dvds in, alot of what is still in boxes can be either thrown out - we just didn't have time to sort before we moved, or put in plastic crates and stacked in the Land of Spare 'Oom! And there's paperwork to sort - I sort of regretted that this morning as I wanted to go and get my tax done but I can't because I need to find the bill from last year as I can claim that on this years's one, so tax remains undone but all the while I don't claim it back, I can't spend it on red zebras - so it's safe

YoungPlum as I have said before is generally a very good girl and her teachers generally love her as she's not hard work ... so I was very amused yesterday when I got a text from her basically saying "Mum please don't be angry but MrH (her science teacher) has locked me and my friend out the science lesson" They were 5 minutes late because they got mixed up about getting changed after sports ... their fault ... but not crime of the century .. and so he just locked them out and left two best mates happily sitting chatting for 45 minutes - oh the punishment! Oh woe! How ridiculous - why could he not have given them a lunch time detention or a tedious extra assignment - he didn;t even ask them why they were late or tell them what was expected of them, it was only after about 15 minutes that another girl came out and told them they had to sit outside. YoungPlum was so relieved when I just texted back "too funny!" because it just struck me as hugely childish. I did give her a bit of a lecture about being responsible and organised and turning up for lessons on time etc.. etc.. But seriously - locking a kid out of a classroom? wtf? It's a really good school - excellent standards etc.. but sometimes I wonder

Anyway, I must go and do some more nothing before I go back to work tomorrow - 4 am start should wipe the smile off my face
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Old 07-08-2015, 10:08
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Plum, I can imagine your first book, "The Story of my Life", and your aside in brackets (How not to do it). So many people would empathize with you. Your wit and skill with words should make it a best seller. I can also imagine it being snapped up for a film or TV series.

Seriously, you do sound a very remarkable and resilient person - I couldn't live with El Horriblo - but then I'm a wimp.
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Old 07-08-2015, 10:32
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Morning grumpies

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Bats hope you get a clean desk wish mine was
Biz Plums writings are legendary and yes I quite agree she should write a book
Have a good day grumpies love and hugs and vibes to all
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Old 07-08-2015, 12:48
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Sending love and comforting vibes to gilly. xxx

Plummie, you are so right - what a totally daft punishment. I wonder about some teachers at times (and feel I can say this with feeling being part of the profession ) ... still, with you behind her, she will be unstoppable anyway

Safe travels BG - wish I was coming too. Yesterday I managed to scrape my car bumper on another (thankfully very old beaten up going for scrap) car on the garage forecourt when it went for its MOT... then nearly had a van up the backside of the courtesy car when I braked for a baby pheasant... then nearly had a head on with a van which I found on my side of the road overtaking a lorry when I pulled out of a junction. I'm refusing to drive anywhere today
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Old 07-08-2015, 18:10
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I wonder about some teachers at times (and feel I can say this with feeling being part of the profession )
I bet you're pleased I encouraged you to go into teaching when you were swithering, all those years ago.
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Old 07-08-2015, 18:29
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I bet you're pleased I encouraged you to go into teaching when you were swithering, all those years ago.
I qualified in the 1980s, Biz - I don't think we knew each other then, did we?

That said I'm sure you were one of the many good pals on here who encouraged me to return to teaching in 2006, although to be fair I have trouble remembering stuff that happened on DS ten days ago so nearly ten years is a bit of a stretch.

Some things stick in the mind more than others, of course... Like the time I got banned for 'outing' a strange lady who kept changing her username and stalking me round the autism/Asperger threads

I was browsing a DS thread about absent posters last night and thought woefully of the good souls who no longer post on GOW for their own reasons. Hope they're all okay out there... those who are still with us anyway. There are some I really miss
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Old 07-08-2015, 18:54
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I think it was when you were uncertain about returning Sad. As we age our brains become so full of stuff that we can't be expected to remember everything - though it's amazing how memories can be triggered sometimes.

I don't remember you being banned, but then like many others who got posting fatigue, or found life got in the way, I don't visit much these days.
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Old 07-08-2015, 19:49
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I got banned one New Years eve for being rude to some one called wee mucker.
Got banned a few times on the threads about Madeleine McCann
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Old 07-08-2015, 20:05
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I don't believe that Snowy
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