3001.

you wonderful

supporters

bogeyi (484 )    7:41 pm, 16 Aug

3002.

gee thanks m69

hate the people that post in threads for no reason...

bogeyi (484 )    7:42 pm, 16 Aug

3003.

Hi Karen Here

Hi there just got back from Thailand yesterday.So tired.Good to see kids again.My Grandparents came over and looked after them while i was away for two weeks. Went to wedding over in Thailand and was so amazing,My cousin was trying to make me ride an elephant but i didnt cause i couldnt put my feet on them.I wanted to walk along with them.They are so gorgeous the elephants.So how you been Sonia and Co.

globalandworlds (4)    7:44 pm, 16 Aug

3004.

Sorry i meant

My parents came over to look after them.Not my grandparents.

globalandworlds (4)    7:58 pm, 16 Aug

3005.

Hi Bogeyi

Glad you guys have had a good day, have they said what day you will be able to head home?

janetmk1 (40 )    8:41 pm, 16 Aug

3006.

maybe next week

.......................

bogeyi (484 )    8:42 pm, 16 Aug

3007.

Hi Karen,

Very quiet on here tonight, Sonia is having a relaxing holiday with her family in Fiji. I bet shes having a great time :))

janetmk1 (40 )    8:43 pm, 16 Aug

3008.

I hope it comes quick for you guys....

you must be going nuts in there!!

janetmk1 (40 )    8:44 pm, 16 Aug

3009.

hehe this thread is going to be

back to 5000 by time Sonia gets home! Hi to kiwikaz, enjoy your few days with your friends... pain or no pain I bet you are all having a good old catch up.

landylass (49 )    8:46 pm, 16 Aug

3010.

The Lance Armstrong book that

farmerlloyd mentioned 2 pages back is "It's not about the bike" with the subtitle "my journey back to life". I've just finished reading it myself and recommend it to dageezer (sorry if I've got your name wrong) and her partner to read. Armstrong's cancer was extremely advanced - so his story really gives "worst case scenario". Testicular cancer has a 90% cure rate if caught early enough, so fingers crossed your partner has an excellent prognosis. Thinking of everyone else here who are determinedly waving their swords!

justbrowsing99 (29 )    8:50 pm, 16 Aug

3011.

anyone seen any posts

from Nichola who was on here last week. Just wondering how she is.

landylass (49 )    8:51 pm, 16 Aug

3012.

hi everyone

Hope you are all having an OK night. I have just read the article in the listener about Breast Cancer. Interesting reading. Take care. Thinking of you all. Christine

gregp3 (6 )    8:58 pm, 16 Aug

3013.

Evening all

finally get my turn on the computer! Where have you all gone? Bogy, rapt to hear you and Ryan have had a good night n day. Hoping for another one tonight for you. Next week home...that sounds good. Landylass hope you enjoyed your fish and chips.Nothing like it for a change. I had a really bad night with my hand after doing heaps of knitting yesterday. Think I will have to slow down a bit!!Glad you are feeling better.

maewest (79 )    9:39 pm, 16 Aug

3014.

You go Joystik

only two more to go after this one. Good luck for tomorrow.We went up to Cust (between Rangiora and Oxford) today. Had a lovely walk and a drive around the back blocks. Finished off with a flat white. Absolutely beautiful day and no wind. Home for tea (fresh fish..yum)then visitors. Catching up with my 'new'friends again tomorrow afternoon.

maewest (79 )    9:42 pm, 16 Aug

3015.

I have read

that Lance Armstrong book and am presently reading the 2nd book..'Every Second Counts'. (Both purchased off TM). Great reading. I recommend them to anyone..my son ploughed through the 1st one in an afternoon. He couldn't put it down.

maewest (79 )    9:46 pm, 16 Aug

3016.

Thank you to everyone

who has wished us well for our trip to Coolum on the Sunshine Coast tomorrow. Leaving home 4.15 a.m. and fly on Freedom to Brisbane 6.10 a.m. Have a week at Coolum, then get home about midnight next Thurs. night, then on Friday morning I fly to Chch with my youngest daughter Maureen to go to the Chch Child & Parenting Expo. (My daughter runs the Hamilton one). Finally get back home at 1 p.m. Sunday, so will be back to talk to you all then. Must finished packing. Swords up, and be good while I am away. Will take me ages to catch up. Diane.

dize5 (492 )    9:49 pm, 16 Aug

3017.

Paula that's no good

about Josh's temp. Hope it stays down now! A big day for you with aspiration....just what you need just now!! Will think of you in the morning going around your babies. There are so many lambs in the paddocks now...so cute. Welcome back Globalandworlds. Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday.

maewest (79 )    9:50 pm, 16 Aug

3018.

Hi Dize

have a wonderful holiday. I'm sure you will. It is so beautiful over there. Hope the weather in Chch stays the way it was today for you. Is the Expo on at the Westpac Stadium?

maewest (79 )    9:52 pm, 16 Aug

3019.

Dize if you

want to get in touch with me while you are here (if you have time) you can get hold of me at work on Saturday morning..I'm there until 2pm. First Direct Taxis 0800 505550.

maewest (79 )    9:55 pm, 16 Aug

3020.

Hey Boop

where are you tonight? Hope you have a good day. Lots of visitors coming you for you. That will be fun. Take care.

maewest (79 )    9:56 pm, 16 Aug

3021.

Awww where is

everyone??? About time for me to hit the hay. Hi to all those I have missed. And goodnight to everyone. Nitey nite XXXX

maewest (79 )    9:57 pm, 16 Aug

3022.

night Maewest

Have a good sleep and everyone else too :))

janetmk1 (40 )    10:22 pm, 16 Aug

3023.

Have noted your number

Maewest. Will love to ring and say hello. Depends on my daughter's schedule. Fingers crossed!!! Won't Sonia be pleased with us when she gets back, and so many new friends on here too.

dize5 (493 )    10:40 pm, 16 Aug

3024.

dize5 have a good time

.................

bogeyi (484 )    10:45 pm, 16 Aug

3025.

Hi bogey

what good news about Ryan so pleased for you.That m69 has me spitting sparks they make me so angry. Have another goodnight bogey

boop2 (111 )    10:48 pm, 16 Aug

3026.

Hi meridian

glad Lennon is feeling better Hope you had a great day. Hi Janet how is jordan today and Danny of course?

boop2 (111 )    10:50 pm, 16 Aug

3027.

Paula

I hope josh feels better tomorrow how long does this chemo last?

boop2 (111 )    10:51 pm, 16 Aug

3028.

landylass

good for you you should do that more often. I love fish and chips now and again hope they were nice.

boop2 (111 )    10:52 pm, 16 Aug

3029.

Hi kiwikaz

good to hear from you .Better news about your friend. Have a safe trip home

boop2 (111 )    10:53 pm, 16 Aug

3030.

joystick good luck for tomorrow

I have no worries about you now you are doing so well and remaining so positive. Give that lovely husband of yours a big hug from me he sounds so nice. hear from you tomorrow hugs

boop2 (111 )    10:56 pm, 16 Aug

3031.

hi maewest

how goes it? I have been wondering as you are a fan of Coro st are you anything like Eileen on the taxi's there she is one of my favourite characters. Another nice day here gosh we are lucky. I am so looking forward to my visitors out comes the scrabble board and I will I know I will beat that son of mine. Have a good day tomorrow Hugs

boop2 (111 )    10:59 pm, 16 Aug

3032.

Gosh don't we miss sonia

Lets hope they are having a fab time and getting lots of rest. night everyone

boop2 (111 )    11:02 pm, 16 Aug

3033.

Hi Boop

are you a scrabble fan? I didn't think there were many of us left that still play it.

janetmk1 (40 )    11:06 pm, 16 Aug

3034.

nite boop

sleep well :))

janetmk1 (40 )    11:06 pm, 16 Aug

3035.

Oh It's too late ..

All I can do is read and read to catch up I think .. Hi to you Janet and Boop .. and to everyone else here ..

farmerlloyd (24 )    11:10 pm, 16 Aug

3036.

Hi farmerlloyd :))

how are the babies doing?

janetmk1 (40 )    11:16 pm, 16 Aug

3037.

Hi farmerlloyd and Janet

I just love scrabble my son (Garry) gives me such a hard time about losing I really try and sometimes I win. I hate it when my DIL wants to play cause she is a teacher and says you can't have lots of words a real pain I call her. I better retire, night Janet and farmerlloyd

boop2 (111 )    11:19 pm, 16 Aug

3038.

Oh .. I may not have told everyone

The state of my bank account meant that I have now sold most of the small flock of ewes just a few days ago .. and those that remain ( about 20 ) have a couple of weeks to wait before they drop their bundles !! But there are calves on the ground all around here now. In fact calving is well under way I think .. Lambing will take a week or two before it gets busy..

farmerlloyd (24 )    11:20 pm, 16 Aug

3039.

This is definitely good night to all

All packed, and pressure sleeve and mitten awaiting for the morning. Will miss you all. My fingers will have nothing to do!!!! Dying to hear how Sonia's holiday went. Yes, Mae West, Eileen is one of my favourite characters on Coro St. too, but I bet you work harder than she does. Must close the trusty lap-top down for 11 days, my husband says I will have withdrawal symptoms. Bye bye.

dize5 (493 )    11:24 pm, 16 Aug

3040.

Have a good trip dize ..

I reckon you should just stay up.. have a cuppa or two then head off to the airport .. you have to be up at such an unearthly hour !!

farmerlloyd (24 )    11:26 pm, 16 Aug

3041.

Good morning everyone

It is another lovely day here in Southland. please disregard the post I made about my bank account. It was too late and I didn't think before I wrote that. What I really meant to say was . Another farmer made me an offer too good to refuse, so I took the money and sold him the sheep!!

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:31 am, 17 Aug

3042.

Morning everyone

FIL's first load of chemo went well. He says he feels miles better already, I didn't realise it could work that quickly. Am trying to convince him to be driven to AKL (he lives 4 hours drive away) by someone else so he doesn't need to worry about driving but he's being stubborn and doesn't want to put anyone else out. He's a grumpy old sod sometimes!

christyw (179 )    7:33 am, 17 Aug

3043.

Hi Joystik

I am sure you will get through today just as fine as you have got through the other treatments. It simply amazes me how well you keep throughout. Good on you and hope your day goes well.

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:34 am, 17 Aug

3044.

Good morning Bogeyi and Ryan

Hope you had another good night's sleep. I get the feeling the worst is behind you guy's now. I hope I am right. Have a good day and tell Ryan I wish him all the best every day. The talk about getting home soon is a real encouragement.

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:38 am, 17 Aug

3045.

Hi Paula , Josh and family,

Hope you are all feeling fine on this glorious Southland morning ..( I've gotta get outside !) But do hope Josh doesn't have to go through that bronchoscopy! I won't tell you what I thought of that procedure when I was at Kew! In the big picture I suppose it is only a small blip , if it does have to be done. Anyway hope your day goes just fine

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:44 am, 17 Aug

3046.

FIL

is back again on 06 Sep for appointment then next load of chemo on 07 Sep. Still have no more information from him. Might see if I can go with him for his next appointment to ask questions. Is the 2nd load of chemo more powerful than the first? Am looking forward to having a full nights sleep tonight - he heads home today.

christyw (179 )    7:44 am, 17 Aug

3047.

To Boop, Meridian, Maewest, Janet and all of the

other nice posters here, Good morning , It is a lovely day at this end of the country and I hope you each have as good weather wherever you are. I have to go off and load a transport truck with some bales of balage. It is due in about five minutes ... See you all later

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:48 am, 17 Aug

3048.

Christyw

The chemo does build up in your system, and each session is like a top up before the the previous one wears off. I found with my treatments, that I was very tired the 2 nd day after my treatment. I used to have complete rest on this day. The following day I would go to work as per norm. I remember my first chemo was a sigh of relief that treatment had started, and that it was in my body doing its thing. Prior to the first treatment, you are still in a state of shock, and your mind working overtime that the dreaded "c" was in your body.

hardyro (2 )    8:38 am, 17 Aug

3049.

Morning everyone :))

Another beautiful day here. I hope you can all get outside and enjoy it. I managed to get outside for 20 mins yestaerday while Jordan was sleeping, its so cold inside with the curtains all shut to keep the light out. He and I sleep in the lounge together while hes sick so I can look after him. Hes doing ok so far, he can feel the vertigo in his head if he opens his eyes in the morning and hasn't vomited yet. The first week is usually like this though as it keeps building till the third week. Hes also on anti nausea meds.

janetmk1 (40 )    9:06 am, 17 Aug

3050.

Hi bogeyi and Paula :))

how are the boys today?I hope everything is well.

janetmk1 (40 )    9:12 am, 17 Aug

3051.

Look it is me earlier today

Hi farmerlloyd that's good you sold your sheep and got a good offer. It is a glorious day here I have all the windows open and the sun is streaming in. It will be outside for me today. Don't work too hard there when does your wife get back?

boop2 (111 )    9:20 am, 17 Aug

3052.

Hi janet

Poor Jordan what an awful thing for him will he get better as he gets older do you know? Have a good day if you can Hugs

boop2 (111 )    9:22 am, 17 Aug

3053.

Hi bogey and Paula

hope your boys are better today the sun is shining here again.Have a good day. Hugs

boop2 (111 )    9:23 am, 17 Aug

3054.

Hi landylass & joystick

have a good day and all the best with the treatment joystick.

boop2 (111 )    9:25 am, 17 Aug

3055.

morning maewest

What is the day like in Ch ch? I saw the alpine express on tele last night it is a beautiful trip. Have a good day Hugs

boop2 (111 )    9:26 am, 17 Aug

3056.

Hi Boop

They think Jordan will grow out of it :)) Enjoy the sunshine!!

janetmk1 (40 )    10:13 am, 17 Aug

3057.

hi janetmk1

poor jordon i hope he will out grow it, hugs to you guys i am just sitting here being lazy my friends are away to the dr to get the bandage off . hope you have a good day.

kiwikaz3 (15 )    10:35 am, 17 Aug

3058.

landylass

hi what you up to today. yes i must admit it is nice to catch up even under these circumstances, so good to be able to support them after everything they have done for me. i am being rather lazy what a novelty. no jobs to do so i quess better make the most of it. miss 11 has had a nice start to her birthday :) so all good there. gran taking her out this avo to the shops then fish in chips for tea so she is happy.

kiwikaz3 (15 )    10:38 am, 17 Aug

3059.

moring everyone

else hope your day is going a ok , glad there is lots of sunshine around, i have read the lance armstrong books too and they are very good worth reading. catch u all later in the day.

kiwikaz3 (15 )    10:40 am, 17 Aug

3060.

Enjoy your freedom kiwikaz

while you have it!!!! Glad the birthday girl is happy. Can't believe she is 11.

landylass (49 )    10:41 am, 17 Aug

3061.

Beaut day here today and

should be outside in the garden but got lazy and sprayed the weeds early last week and they are all just starting to die so got to be patient before I go cleaning up garden and replanting. Housework has the priority today! Miss17 dropped a bombshell on me last night. She announced 2 weeks ago she wants to go back to Germany next Winter. She got a email from her German "sister" yesterday when her school holidays are. Looks like Miss17 will be gone for her 18th birthday. Miss German plans to have her drivers license and they want to spend 6 weeks travelling thru Spain, France, Switzerland, Italy etc. I think they are too young to be wandering round Europe on their own and I'm not a happy mum! Hubby keeps telling me it might not happen. Whole idea of her not going to uni next year and working was to save some money! Miss German is coming back out in 18 months and they want to go tripping round NZ in Xmas holidays so there isn't going to be much working done! Kids eh!

landylass (49 )    10:47 am, 17 Aug

3062.

Morning all

Been really lazy so far today.Stayed in bed with the sun streaming in. Another fantastic day. Friends arriving out from town soon, so can't linger for long on here. Landylass, that's kids for ya!! Plans...wot plans??? I.m looking out the window at all the weeds in my garden. They will just have to wait! Have a lovely day.

maewest (79 )    10:53 am, 17 Aug

3063.

Bogey and Ryan

good morning to you two. Hope it is going to br another good day for you. Hope that corner has been turned and it gets better every day. Paula I wonder if you are doing the rounds? How many calves do you have now? Hope Josh is having a good day too. (((HUGS))) to you all.

maewest (79 )    10:55 am, 17 Aug

3064.

Hi Maewest....

another day off today. Got the feel of spring here but looks like I am going to have to stay inside and do the housework. I might emerge from it in a weeks time!!!! Of course I could disappear and go for a walk and enjoy the sunshine on the excuse exercise is more important!

landylass (49 )    10:56 am, 17 Aug

3065.

Haha Boop

If our dispatch room ran like Street Cars we would have gone out of business long ago!! I always have hysterics when I watch Eileen operating! Hey I love Scrabble too, but nobody else does. I used to play with my Mum and Grandmother all the time. Great game. Sounds like it's a beautiful day on both sides of the island. Enjoy your day Boop XX

maewest (79 )    10:58 am, 17 Aug

3066.

Landylass

o-ption 2 sounds the one to go for!! Who appreciates when you have spend hours doing the housework anyway? I did that on Tuesday and today it could do with another go....but no!!! I am rapidly running out of time to do all the things I had planned before my friends arrive. Oh well.Enjoy the walk!

maewest (79 )    11:00 am, 17 Aug

3067.

Joystik

Yay. Only 2 more to go now. Hope you are still feeling good. Hey, better to have as many radiation treatments as they want to give you. More ammunition to fight the beast!! You go girl!! (((HUGS)))

maewest (79 )    11:01 am, 17 Aug

3068.

Farmerlloyd

good on you for taking the $$ and running. I would too. Sorry I didn't go to Ian Gawler last night. We had such a lovely day pottering around the countryside and I just could not be bothered racing in to Chch at teatime. One of the friends I am seeing today went though. Hopefully she took some notes. To tell the truth I felt a bit guilty not going. Oh well, never mind. I will have another read of his website. Have a lovely day in the sunshine.

maewest (79 )    11:05 am, 17 Aug

3069.

Waves to Kwikaz

enjoy the lazy days while you can. You deserve it. Pleased that the news about your friend was not as bad as it could have been. Wishing him a speedy recovery.That Dize will over there too by now...you lucky people XX

maewest (79 )    11:06 am, 17 Aug

3070.

Good morning Janet

It must be hard having to keep the house in the dark. What a shame. Hope Jordan's day isn't going too badly...Danny too. Had an oops with Josh last night. Sent his ex girlfriend a txt asking if he was the only person she knew who wanted to commit suicide. Big family meeting here last night!! Pretty sure that's not what he is thinking...just trying to make her feel bad!Grrr!

maewest (79 )    11:09 am, 17 Aug

3071.

And a big hi

to everyone else. Hope you all have a wonderful day. Sorry gotta fly XXXX

maewest (79 )    11:11 am, 17 Aug

3072.

For Hardyro

After the op I had 4 drains (2 in my abdomen, 2 on my side beside boob). The ab drains were not too bad, but the ones draining the breast site were really painful at times. The first week was painful, but it didn’t help that I didn’t take morphine after the first couple of doses because it made me throw up, and I tended to wait until the pain was pretty bad before I took pain relief. Don’t do that; take the pain relief earlier rather than later. After about 5 days I didn’t even take any pain relief – but that’s just me. By the time I left the hospital (a week) I could walk around a little, but had to remember to take it easy. My stomach felt very tight (as you can imagine), and I felt all stooped over when walking. I had to wear the ab support (can’t remember the name of it) for at least 6 weeks, and I hated that. By that time I was able to bike, walk etc, and was pretty mobile (with some obvious limitations). Cont …

meridian1 (300 )    2:08 pm, 17 Aug

3073.

more for hardyro

My initial plan was to get the tram flap, then a nipple reconstruction. I have decided against the nipple recon now though. My plastic surgeon made an excellent job of the ‘boob’,& with a bra, no one would know the difference (except when it's very cold LOL). My ab scar goes from hip to hip, & my navel was repositioned. The entire length of the ab scar (from above my navel to just above the pubic line) is numb (about 1.5cm deep), and that carries on up my torso where they ‘tunnelled’ the muscle up to my chest. The entire breast is completely numb. I often liken the numb torso to wearing a thick rubber wetsuit. Lying on my stomach feels very odd, and I have to be very careful about burns etc. I do sometimes get pain and itching where the nerves have been cut. This is weird because where I think I can feel these sensations, there is no feeling, so the itch can’t be scratched (if that makes sense to you). Cont ...

meridian1 (300 )    2:16 pm, 17 Aug

3074.

Hi All

Hope everyone is doing well. I dont mean to bring up the past but man that person that took the 3000 th post P'd me off!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vent over! Have just tried to catch up on everyone. Kiwikaz - I am glad to hear you are having some time for you, even in the circumstances you are in.I think you are wonderful being there! Dize5 - Have a great time! FarmerLloyd - I am into it now, we now have over 50 calved and the due date to start was yesterday. Hope it keeps up like this and it will be over in no time. Chris had to buy some feed in today as we are a bit low. Janet, I really feel for you and Jordan. It must be so hard - hugs to you both. I understand that was the emulator you sent me, but dear Josh checks daily for new games appearing on the list and I was thinking I would need to update that emulator each time they add a new game???Maybe???

paulaxx (78 )    2:18 pm, 17 Aug

3075.

Boop

Hi Boop, thanks for your kind words, Josh is feeling better, this lot of chemo was the next 12 week course. Of course he has had to stop twice now so it will be delaying the end. Each 12 week course starts the day after the last 12 week. So he doesnt get a break unless he gets sick - like he has. Hi Meridian, Maewest, landylass I am thinking of you all. Just getting busier by the day. Landylass - I wouldnt like to have to deal with one of my kidlets thinking about travelling around Europe, at 18. Hope it works out for all. K better go, Cass is due home soon and then its homework and feeding the calves again. Love to you all xoxo

paulaxx (78 )    2:20 pm, 17 Aug

3076.

Just

Before I run off - Hi Bogeyi. Hope you are having a good day. Hugs to you guys xxoo Joystik - I hope your treatment has gone well today. Thinking of you xoxoxo

paulaxx (78 )    2:23 pm, 17 Aug

3077.

and more for hardyro

I'm not sure how much of this is helpful to you, and I don't know what you know, and what you want to know about. If you want to ask me anything else, please do. It's great that you are a non-smoker as I know that smoking can be a big cause of complications. I urge you not to 'worry' as I believe that a positive attitude makes so much difference in recovery. I will be eager to hear how it goes for you, and will be thinking of you on the 30th for sure. Shirree xxxx

meridian1 (300 )    2:25 pm, 17 Aug

3078.

Paula

You sound busy, busy, busy!!! I'm glad Joshi's temp went back down. So he's back into the chemo again huh - poor little chap, it's a bit full on isn't it! What is next for you after the aspiration? Did it hurt? Excuse my ignorance. I agree about that person snatching the 3000 - cheeky huh!! Have a great day Paula, and give your sweet little kidlets a hug from me. xxxx

meridian1 (300 )    2:39 pm, 17 Aug

3079.

Bogeyi

Things are sounding really positve with Ryan - YAY!!! It sounds like he is having more and more good days - that is so great to hear! I hope today is another of those really good ones. The possiblity of going home next week must be awesome for you and Ryan. Big love and hugs to you both. xxxx

meridian1 (300 )    2:42 pm, 17 Aug

3080.

Hope you don't mind Kiwikaz

me telling your mb friends this. I think its great you have gone to support your friend, even though you are missing your daughters birthday today. When Kiwikaz hubby was diagnosed he ended up in Brisbane hospital after a seizure, 10 hours from home and she had to stay home and sort out where 3 kids were going, the youngest only 2. She got to Brisbane to find out he had a brain tumour, was bleeding in brain and may not survive 24 hours. She was alone in Brisbane and didn't know anyone. He survived the night and came round and got to ring kids to say goodbye knowing he might not survive the operation. His family from NZ were frantically trying to get there but flights organising flights take time and its thanks to a good friend in another part of OZ who flew in to be with her that she wasn't alone during his op. What goes round comes round and now she is supporting someone else in this situation. Good on you and wishing him a speedy recovery.

landylass (49 )    2:44 pm, 17 Aug

3081.

kiwikaz

what a truley special friend you are to be there to support your friends in Australia. It's good to hear that your friend's diagnosis isn't as bad as it could have been. Still will be hard though, and I bet they are glad of your support. I hope miss 11 is having an awesome birthday. xxxx

meridian1 (300 )    2:45 pm, 17 Aug

3082.

OMG Landylass ...

just read your post about what kiwikaz went through. Bought tears to my eyes! You really are such a special person kiwikaz!! Thanks so much for sharing that landylass.

meridian1 (300 )    2:50 pm, 17 Aug

3083.

Janet

my love to you and Jordon. How old is he? You are doing a fantastic job and I bet your boys love you dearly for it. xxxx

meridian1 (300 )    2:52 pm, 17 Aug

3084.

Kiwikaz is my neice

and when it happened all of us in NZ were just feeling sick in the stomach knowing she was on her own over there facing the prospect of loosing her hubby. She had great community support where she lived but those couple of days in Brisbane until family arrived must have been a nightemare for her... also with worry of how the kids were handling it too.

landylass (49 )    2:53 pm, 17 Aug

3085.

Well landylass

She must be an incredibly stong person. How awfull for her (and you all here in NZ feeling so helpless).

meridian1 (300 )    2:57 pm, 17 Aug

3086.

I'm too late to wish Dize a happy holiday ...

She will be there now! If you get to look in Dize - HAVE AN AWESOME TIME!!!!

meridian1 (300 )    2:58 pm, 17 Aug

3087.

Joystick ...

I hope your chemo today went well. Have the real estate firm confirmed you appointment on their staff yet? Hope you are having a great day! OH BTW, your dinners always sound so yummy!

meridian1 (300 )    3:00 pm, 17 Aug

3088.

Hello everyone, just got back from town a wee

while ago. Hd to be there at 9.30am so it was a bit of an early start for me today. Was at Kew by 9.20 and they took me straight in and it all went like clockwork today. They were so busy in there today with I think she said 15 new patients!! Thats rather sad isnt it. The infusion was done and I was off out of there by 10.30.....

joystik (286 )    3:00 pm, 17 Aug

3089.

hehe Maewest

I'm gonna think of you every time I see Eileen on dispatch now. Yes, I confess, I'm a coro st fan! I hope josh is feeling better today - sounds like you are right, and he just wanted to get back at his ex. Hope you enjoyed spending time with your friends agian. Love to you!!!!!

meridian1 (300 )    3:05 pm, 17 Aug

3090.

boop

sounds like you are going to have a busy household for a while. It's great having people come to stay isn't it? I just love it! Hey .... good luck with the scrabble game!

meridian1 (300 )    3:10 pm, 17 Aug

3091.

Hi Farmerlloyd

our resident male! Lovely to have a man on here! Good on you for taking the $$$$$ - sounds like it was a pretty good deal! Are you still doing the batchelor thing, or are the girls back?

meridian1 (300 )    3:12 pm, 17 Aug

3092.

Hi Bogey Paula and Happy Holiday Sonia

Beautiful day here in Rotorua.Yay i dont have to pick up the kids today.Such a sunny day so i been spring cleaning,gardening and washed the car in and out.Now i am stuffed.hahaha and i did some baking and when Cam gets home he will be getting into it.Jess not tht keen on fatty food now.Shes 16 so she doesnt eat food like tht.Bad for her figure,(Laugh my ass of)yea right.Yea so nothing much happening here.Caught up on the washing and all.Well Hope ya Holiday in Fiji is great Sonia,I took kids there two years ago.Nice weather we had as well.Hope all the boys are well Bogey and Paula.Luv ya all Karen.

globalandworlds (4)    3:14 pm, 17 Aug

3093.

Wow - this is my 15th post this arvo

and it's for Sonia, Brent, Lydia and Emily. Hope they are having an awesome, relaxing time in Fiji. Missing you Sonia!!!

meridian1 (300 )    3:14 pm, 17 Aug

3094.

Hi guys.

I haven't read the thread but it seems to me that it has got a bit long. Probably time to let it die and start another one. If you want to know why then pop into the "rangiora and all north cantabrians" thread and ask Gills. Believe me when I say I think it's advisable.

keys (12 )    3:16 pm, 17 Aug

3095.

BULA!!!!

Hi all, we're having a great time here in Fiji. Its rainy and windy today but was a welcome break really from the sunny warm days in pool every morning and afternoon :o) Hopefully will be back to sunshine tomorrow ;o) We're at Brents cousins house now, tried to catch up on the last 10 pages or so LOL but I was being rude! So will have to catch up later.

soniat-d (153 )    5:03 pm, 17 Aug

3096.

Glad you are enjoying yourself

Sonia! Maewest I got visitors on Tues night and slapped in a video to tape Coro but taped the wrong channel. Lucky a workmate taped it so I have just finished watching it. Sure you are sooooo much better than Eileen on the switch!!!!

landylass (49 )    5:06 pm, 17 Aug

3097.

Having a great time

but have my weepy moments in the evenings. Lumps are hurting and my back is back to major pain - glad I brought pain killers! Massage made it worse #sigh# But loving swimming with the girls it hasa cool twirly waterslide which we all love (a slip at the top is what put my back out - at least I was having fun ;o) Scrapbooking in the evenings have done 6 pages so far, getting better as I go, much happier with these latest efforst ;o) All good, enema was a laugh but apparently according to the directions it absorbs straight in the liver, so given thats where the new cancer is - ATTACK! We'll be doing it again tonight (Lucky us!) Oh well, back to socialise. What a flash house they, have, still finishing construction, right on river... Niiiice! OK bye all :o) Later!

soniat-d (153 )    5:13 pm, 17 Aug

3098.

Hey Sonia

Karen here again.Ha baking has nearly gone already.Cam brought mates over today and they gobbled alot.I had to tell them tht im not a supermarket.Goodness me they were all so hungry.So its sounds like you are having a relaxing time and a sorta painfull time.God Bless ya babe you hang in there.I hate when ya back gets out of line,It hurts, well catch ya later.Karen

globalandworlds (4)    5:34 pm, 17 Aug

3099.

Sonia

great to hear from you. Sounds like you are having alovely time apart from the back...and the enemas!!!We have missed you (((HUGS)))

maewest (79 )    6:09 pm, 17 Aug

3100.

Sonia

this is for you XXX

maewest (79 )    6:10 pm, 17 Aug

3101.

Hi everyone

had a super afternoon with the girls. It has been just such a beautiful day. Back to the grindstone tomorrow. Hope you have all had a lovely day. Better go and get some tea ready. Talk to you all later.

maewest (79 )    6:12 pm, 17 Aug

3102.

Hi Maewest

Geez Josh must have given you guys a big scare,glad you sorted it out though. I guess he won't be doing that again even as a joke!!

janetmk1 (40 )    7:00 pm, 17 Aug

3103.

Hi Meridian

Jordan is 10 and thankyou :)) As for the kids loving me dearly hahahaha!!! I don't think they realise how much I do for them, they are just so used to having a "slave" and yes the youngest calls me that(hes a cheeky bugger), one day they will realise!!

janetmk1 (40 )    7:05 pm, 17 Aug

3104.

Hi Paula

It must be so lovely having all those little bundles everywhere, hard work too. Hows Josh doing? If the emulator needs updating we can just do the same as last time if it suits you? I am stuck at home for a month with Jordan so I am always near the computer.

janetmk1 (40 )    7:08 pm, 17 Aug

3105.

kiwikaz

I hope you are looking after yourself too over in oz. What a special friend you are:))

janetmk1 (40 )    7:10 pm, 17 Aug

3106.

Hugggssss for Sonia

we are all thinking of you :)))

janetmk1 (40 )    7:12 pm, 17 Aug

3107.

Hi Sonia, good to see you posting while on hoiday.

I had been thinking about you while I was having the chemo today, and hoping the weather was glorious, and you are having heaps of fun. And what do you know? You are!! Sporry the lumps and the back are causing you some grief, but just hang in there Sonia,keepup the treatment you are having and sort out whats next when you get home. Easy for me to say try not to stress and worry, because sometimes its not that easy, I know! We all love you and care about you and are here to offer comfort and positiveness to you and your family like you have for us. See you again soon. Take care, stay strong, sword up and have lots of fun. (((((HUGS))))))to you all....

joystik (286 )    7:30 pm, 17 Aug

3108.

Hi Maewest, lovely to see you have been out and

about with the girls, and enjoying the day. Makes a pleasant change from working doesn't it. I know Cust area quite well. Kevin spent a bit of his childhood there and in Oxford too actually. We have friends in Oxford and Kevins sister lived in Cust until about 2 years ago. It really is a small world isnt it.

joystik (286 )    7:33 pm, 17 Aug

3109.

Yah Joystik

another round of chemo closer to being finished!

landylass (49 )    7:33 pm, 17 Aug

3110.

Hi Landylass, YES! only 2 to go now.........

The next one they want to do on the friday instead of thursday because of the neutrophils. As expected, as each dose has been given then neuts. have been slower coming back, only by a few points, but they want to give the next one closer to 2 than under that level. She thought REST might be what is required! Yeah right....I dont put much rest into any sentence let alone any day! Last time the count was 1.83 and this time it was only 1.77 so its not down a lot but enough. It all went really well today through the port. And so far no side effects.....YAY!!!!

joystik (286 )    7:39 pm, 17 Aug

3111.

I was a bit dissappointed when Dr North upped

the amount of Radiotherapy from 15 to 25 treatments, but he said at this stage its better to be safe than sorry, especially with the nodes at the base of the neck, which cant be removed. We will find plenty to do up there. I will check out that Cancer house and have a nice brochure about it here. Although Kevin is adament that he wants to be there for me, and one of Laurens friends Mum's has said she will have Lauren, so I guess its not a biggy in lots of ways....Sounds like you've been busy....nice warm sunny days make you pleased to be alive no matter what you do in the day..

joystik (286 )    7:42 pm, 17 Aug

3112.

I must say too landylass, I share your sentiment

about your daughter roaming round over seas with her friend at 18. That would really scare me if it was my daughter too. My friends son just went to Thailand for 8 days. He is 25, but not at all street wise, and got robbed in Singapore of $2000 and his mobile phone, beore he even got to Thailand. His parents stressed the entire time he was away, especially his Mum, and it ended up costing them so much extra, with having to send him money, phone calls to Thailand etc. I know this doesnt happen to most people but it does happen....No wonder you are not happy....((((HUGS))))) to you.....

joystik (286 )    7:48 pm, 17 Aug

3113.

still saving the thread each day

hope you are all having a great day. Lovely to hear from you Sonia. Take care Trish

trishm (34 )    7:50 pm, 17 Aug

3114.

Thanks too landylass for posting about your neice.

She is a lovely person to do what she has done for her friends at such a traumatic time in their lives. She will have total empathy for how they feel, having been in the same position. And a big sacrifice leaving behind her own hubby, who is sick too and missing her daughters birthday......She is certainly another of lifes Treasures....

joystik (286 )    7:51 pm, 17 Aug

3115.

Thanks trishm, for saving the thread.....

You never know whats likely to happen, and when you see posts like #3094, it does make you wonder?? Hope you have had a lovely day today too....see you again soon.....

joystik (286 )    7:53 pm, 17 Aug

3116.

Hi everyone , another good day on the farm today

Yes there is a countdown going on here as the bus bringing my wife and daughter home from Timaru is less than 3 hours away !! But to be honest I am proud of the way we boys have handled the chores and really there is only a little teensy weensy bit of shopping I need to rush of and do before shops close.

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:59 pm, 17 Aug

3117.

It was just so good

to see that Sonia was able to say hi, I think . I just have to do this now .. It is My First Time ... " Waves to Sonia and Family !!!!" Gee, that was easy

farmerlloyd (24 )    8:02 pm, 17 Aug

3118.

aaaahhhhhhhh I can't watch coro st.

The males all want to watch Amearican choppers :(( so if I want to watch coro st I have to go into a cold room. Sometimes its a pain being outnumbered!!

janetmk1 (40 )    8:09 pm, 17 Aug

3119.

Gee farmerlloyd, you better have the place up to

scratch ready for when the family returns in a few short hours!!! I'm sure you will, you're good like that......

joystik (286 )    8:09 pm, 17 Aug

3120.

Hi farmerlloyd

The dishes all done? coffee ready to pour ? What a good bunch of guys you all must be!!

janetmk1 (40 )    8:11 pm, 17 Aug

3121.

landylass

Can your daughter go on one of the organised bus tours? Safer than travelling unguided. I do understand the way you must be feeling. She sounds as stubborn as I was so she will never listen but maybe a gentle nudge in the right direction might help change her plans in a safer direction.

janetmk1 (40 )    8:16 pm, 17 Aug

3122.

Hi Joystik:))

Glad to see you sound as cheerful as always :)) It is really great that the treatment has very little side effects for you. Hope you do get some rest though :))

janetmk1 (40 )    8:18 pm, 17 Aug

3123.

hi everyone

another good day today, more food (toast) is being consumed, Ryan was off his pole for about an hour today so we got to go down to ronald mcdonald house and meet some of the all blacks that were there, will post pics on photobucket tonight.

bogeyi (484 )    8:44 pm, 17 Aug

3124.

Hi meridian, what a lot of imformation you were

able to provide for hardyro, to help prepare for her reconstruction. It is so helpful to hear of personal experiences of people that have been through the same op. I was pleased to talk to other woman who had been through a Bi-lateral mastectomy so I knew what expect, and the information truly invaluable. Glad your Lennon is much better too, meridian.....((((HUGS))))

joystik (286 )    8:58 pm, 17 Aug

3125.

Hi everyone

Wow - how lovely to hear from Sonia - I could feel the warmth coming from her message. Hi Sonia - great to hear from you xoxo. Bogeyi - That is way cool that you got to go out and meet the All Blacks. Awesome! Janet thanks for the offer I will let you know if we need to do that again - you are so lovely xo. Landylass - Dize5 is a special lady. What a lot she has been through - this wonderful thing she is doing for her friend will be hard too, like reliving it, but what a fantastic support she is! Hugs to you and your family. Hi Joystik loved the text. Glad to hear your treatment today went ok. Love to everyone xoxo

paulaxx (78 )    9:05 pm, 17 Aug

3126.

Hi Bogeyi and RYAN, so good to see you have been

having such a good day and eating lots of yummy things. How lucky you were to get down to Ronald McDonald house and see some of the All Blacks. Look forward to seeing the pics later on the photobucket. Love to you both, and want you to know that I think about you guys lots, and Randal, Tyler and Kirsty too. (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))

joystik (286 )    9:07 pm, 17 Aug

3127.

Bogey that is so cool

for Ryan. Look forward to seeing the photos. Is he wanting anything different to eat yet?

boop2 (111 )    9:08 pm, 17 Aug

3128.

Janet I never realised

Jordan was so young it must be so hard on him. Those boys of yours are so lucky to have you for their mum. Hugs

boop2 (111 )    9:10 pm, 17 Aug

3129.

Paula you are so busy

I didn't realise about Joshi having so much chemo. How is wee Cassie I bet you spoil her at times the wee soul.

boop2 (111 )    9:11 pm, 17 Aug

3130.

Hi joystick you are a wonder

aren't you. I bet you will be off for a bike ride tomorrow.Only two too go that has gone quick.Are your roses all shooting away mine are looking good went round to the racecourse and got some manure today and bought some trellis to put a climber on. Hugs

boop2 (111 )    9:15 pm, 17 Aug

3131.

Hi Boop

Yes its a long road for our Josh. Cass is great thanks - I do try to spoil her - its great having mum here!!!! Cass wanted to come and feed the calves with me today so that was something we did together, she got absolutely filthy, being her usual adventurous self left me to go off and play in a pile of clay instead, kept bringing me big lumps back saying look its bigger now, look mum its even bigger now. She is so cute! It is a busy time now so Im off to get an early night. Take care. Hugs to all my friends out there xo

paulaxx (78 )    9:16 pm, 17 Aug

3132.

Paula, gee you have lots babies already dont you..

they do come thick and fast now dont they. I must admit, I cant really imagine you all togged up in your calf feeding gear? Do you wear make up to feed calves? ha ha ha ha!!!! I used to when I fed calves........When does Josh find out if he has to have the bonchioscopy? Will that be in Kew as well? Thinking of you guys lots too, and Nana and Teddy too...((((((((HUGS)))))))))

joystik (286 )    9:17 pm, 17 Aug

3133.

hi landylass

I would not like my teenager going around Europe far too young.Our youngest went over when he was about 25 rang us from Israel at 2am he was dilerious(SP) with blood poisoning that was so scary being so far away. They really are a worry at any age.kiwikaz is doing a lovely thing for her friend. I hope the wee break does her good too.

boop2 (111 )    9:22 pm, 17 Aug

3134.

Haven't been on the computer

much lately so haven't been keeping up with this thread. Hope everyone's had a good day. It was lovely here in Christchurch. Got hot walking to the hospital for an appointment with my thyroid surgeon. Found out it's been put on hold. Had a pre-surgery CT scan a few weeks ago and it showed a suspicious area in my back. Am having a bone scan tomorrow to check if it is the breast cancer, which they think it is, or something else. Will then see the med onc in about a week to see what happens next.

nztrader2004 (501 )    9:23 pm, 17 Aug

3135.

Hey Joystik

You should see me!!! PVC leggings, beanie - yea lippy!!!!! But nothing else. In the make up line that is! Usually at least once a season I pour milk over myself! Thats a bit of a joke, have it dripping off the fringe etc. MMMM yummy!!!! Dont know about the bronchoscopy yet, maybe Christchurch maybe Kew?? Waiting to hear what Christchurch say. He looked pale tonight, he gets tired so easily. Tonight he wanted to play his CD so I told him he could on the computer, they were calling me for ages. When I finally finished the dishes and came to see what they were doing he and Cass had Crazy Frog bursting out with all the lights off in the office. Watching the designs on Media Player. So we all had to have a groove and then I put them to bed. Never a dull moment in this house - love to you xoxo

paulaxx (78 )    9:23 pm, 17 Aug

3136.

farmerlloyd top marks to you

I went to Aus with my friends and my husband took the day off work when I came back to clean the house. He had left it all till then and my naughty sons

boop2 (111 )    9:25 pm, 17 Aug

3137.

hugs newzealand trader2004

I wish you all the luck in the world with your diagnosis. sword high and forward.

boop2 (111 )    9:27 pm, 17 Aug

3138.

poor joshi does

he sleep through the night paula?

boop2 (111 )    9:29 pm, 17 Aug

3139.

Gee Boop, you are a busy little beaver aren't you?

The roses will love all that wholesome feed from the race course. They really are BIG feeders and the more they get the better they like it, and plenty of water when its dry. I do plan a ride up the road on the bike tomorrow, but tonight i will rest. ha ha! take care ((HUGS))

joystik (286 )    9:29 pm, 17 Aug

3140.

joystick I like to be busy

doesn't give you time to think. I am off out country tomorrow to do some work at the op shop. I want another climber must have a beautiful smell what do you suggest?

boop2 (111 )    9:31 pm, 17 Aug

3141.

Hi Boop

there is only my son and I here and we don't make much mess TRULY.. although I am a bit tied up for the next few hours...

farmerlloyd (24 )    9:32 pm, 17 Aug

3142.

meridian you have been busy

today. Glad Lennon is alright again kids are up and down aren't they?Hope you had a good day

boop2 (111 )    9:35 pm, 17 Aug

3143.

Did get some good news though.

Sarah my 11yr old daughter passed her grade 3 jazz dance exam which was on Saturday. She got Very Highly Commended. Which is her best result yet. She also got results this week for the Uni of NSW English test for Year 7 and she got High Distinction which is 'better than or equal to that of 99% of Year 7 participants in NZ'. She was the only one in her school to get one too.

nztrader2004 (501 )    9:37 pm, 17 Aug

3144.

Oh YAY good on you Paula, pleased to hear I'm not

the onloy one to wear makeup in the calf shed!! Who knows who you are likely to see while you are out and about anyway. Oh yeah and milk over the head would be charming, just charming. Much like calves sucking the back of your pants legs, or your hair while you.re bending down unhitching the trailer!! Been there - done that too. Lovely to hear your two little munchkins are happy, blees them....

joystik (286 )    9:39 pm, 17 Aug

3145.

NZ trader, thanks so much for popping in and

adding to this ever increasing thread of positiveness. Hope all goes really well with your bone scan tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and look forward to your next post tomorrow with good news on the health front (((HUGS))))

joystik (286 )    9:41 pm, 17 Aug

3146.

Hi maewest

glad you had a nice day.Josh is a popular name on here isn't it I have a grandson Josh as well. How's the knitting going? You must admit Eileen is lovely but street cars I don't think so. I am so sick of Shelley when will it all end.My great grandmother is buried in the Oxford cemetery she walked from Lyttleton to Oxford when they arrived on a ship hard to imagine. I went there with my uncle about ten years ago and he said if the school bell rang now all his class mates would rise up out of there he was 92. Granny Freshwater was her name I have never heard it anywhere else.

boop2 (111 )    9:43 pm, 17 Aug

3147.

Boop, what about Buff Beauty? Is that perfumed??

What colour do you prefer? Compassion is beautiful if you can get that climbing. It is apricot /pink tonings. I have a book here I could look up if I know what colour you like...

joystik (287 )    9:43 pm, 17 Aug

3148.

I had buff beauty at my last house

and it had a beautiful perfume but fancy maybe dark red this time . I have a pink one. thanks joystick

boop2 (112 )    9:47 pm, 17 Aug

3149.

nztrader2004

Wow, you must be so proud of your girl. I was just playing the proud mum about a week ago because my daughter got a distinction in the NSW english exam for year 6. She was better than or equal to 97% of participants in NZ, and the only one in her school to get a distinction. Don't we have clever daughters!!!! Good luck with your bone scan tomorrow - I will be thinking of you.

meridian1 (300 )    9:48 pm, 17 Aug

3150.

Hi globalandworlds, so pleased to see you again

and pleased you have to report on a lovely sunny day in Rotorua too. It was fab here too. I think being busy is a good way to be and especially if you can regulate how busy you want to be. Glad the kids are ok too. Teenagers go thru that stage of not wanting to eat unhealthy things dont they, but that good. Life is about making choices and we like to think they can make the right ones. ((HUGS)))) to you all too.

joystik (287 )    9:48 pm, 17 Aug

3151.

Boop...

Yeah, I was busy on here wasn't I? All of those posts were done in an hour though - I was typing my little fingers off! Hope you've had a lovely day!

meridian1 (300 )    9:50 pm, 17 Aug

3152.

photos are now on photobucket

today we have had peanut butter toast,half a toffee pop,milo,half trumpet,and some meat chips, juice

bogeyi (484 )    9:52 pm, 17 Aug

3153.

Another fifty bites the dust................

Waving frantically to Sonia in Fiji, just letting her know we have been doing our very best to keep this buzzing along. Hope you are relaxing tonight Sonia.....I suppose you will be scrapbooking! Love to you all....

joystik (287 )    9:52 pm, 17 Aug

3154.

Waving to Dize this time..........ho will probably

be in her bed after such an early start. Hope you're having a great time and enjoy your holiday lots. I will miss you, but I can wave to you everyday cant I?? (((((HUGS))))) to you all.....

joystik (287 )    9:53 pm, 17 Aug

3155.

Hey Janet

Your boys will realise just how much you do for them when they have children themselves. I think you are fantastic. Poor Jordan - I thought he was a little older than that. How long does each bout last?

meridian1 (300 )    9:55 pm, 17 Aug

3156.

Hi Joystick

What was on the dinner menu tonight?

meridian1 (300 )    9:56 pm, 17 Aug

3157.

Oh, and another Wave to Aussie and this time to

the wonderful KIWIKAZ!! You ROCK girl.....What a lovely thing you are doing for your friends. I think when you have been in a similar situation you know EXACTLY how it all feels and you just want to be there. I am certainly proud to know you kiwikaz and what a wonderful person you are (((HUGS))))

joystik (287 )    9:58 pm, 17 Aug

3158.

Cool photos bogeyi

That must have been a real buzz for Ryan. I bet he was knackered after such a big day with all that excitement. YAY RYAN - YOU GO KIDDO!!!

meridian1 (300 )    10:01 pm, 17 Aug

3159.

Hope you got the place sorted Farmerlloyd!!

The family must be almost home by now! So now you are a wee hobby farmer with your small fock of ewes? That seems like a nice managable number to me anyway. Sometimes sheep dont have a lot of brain cells operating at once do they??I saw one out here in the neighbours paddock, with its head thru a square netting fence. It spent the whole day, pushing trying to get it whole body thru a 8" x 6" hole, where as 1 step backwards would have seen it out!! In fact it had gone right along the fince line putting it head in and out through these meshs and then just forgot what to do I guess!! I must go to bed on that note, and will see you again tomorrow too.....

joystik (287 )    10:09 pm, 17 Aug

3160.

He is buggered, although we had a

wheelchair to go down in he did walk a little as another child got really sick so rayn handed over the chair, he is fast asleep......only hope nothing is brewing, me being paranoid.

bogeyi (484 )    10:18 pm, 17 Aug

3161.

Evening all

Spose everyone has gone to bed...me too shortly. I haven't been able to get near the computer tonight...he's been on it!!! Great pics Bogey. I bet Ryan enjoyed that. Would have made his day. So cool that he is able to get out and about. We such huge progress every day. Ryan...YOU ROCK!!!

maewest (79 )    10:20 pm, 17 Aug

3162.

Bogeyi the photos are just lovely. Nice they get

some special treats while they are stuck in there isnt it. Hope he has a good sleep tonight, probably just tired out from all the excitement of the day. Here's hoping anyway. Fingers crossed.

joystik (287 )    10:21 pm, 17 Aug

3163.

Bogey

I'm sure it's just all the excitement of the day. You sleep well too (((HUGS))) XXX

maewest (79 )    10:21 pm, 17 Aug

3164.

Hi Joystik

you amazing lady. Going through so much yourself and yet so thoughtful and kind to everyone else. Hope the side effects stay at bay once again for you. Have you heard any more news on the job front?

maewest (79 )    10:23 pm, 17 Aug

3165.

I Janet, boy I really feel for you with your boys

suffering such problems. You are a super mum to them and are just there for them always. Hopefully Jordan will grow out of the vertigo thing sooner rather than later. Is Danny showing much signs of improvement? I say a wee prayer for them every day, as well as you Janet and everyone else on here. Keep smiling and (((HUGS)))) to you all....

joystik (287 )    10:24 pm, 17 Aug

3166.

bogey I would sleep well if

aaron Mauger put his arm around me.They are lovely. Have a good sleep

boop2 (112 )    10:25 pm, 17 Aug

3167.

Nztrader2004

All the best of luck for tomorrow and your CT scan. Look forward to hearing from you tomorrow night.Hope you manage to have a good sleep. (((HUGS)))

maewest (79 )    10:25 pm, 17 Aug

3168.

Hi maewest, the latest on the job front from today

is that my friend and I have to present a proposal to the Big Boss man on tuesday, outlining exactly how we seee our partnership running within the firm. It all seems quite foreign to him but very straightforward to us. I have been busy writing it all up tonight. Its still in the pipeline, and being negotiated. Seems very longwinded to me though. The thing for me is that I need to go with my friend so she can cover for me while I'm away having Radiotherapy. I'm certainly not mentioning it to anyone else there. Love to you Maewest and thanks for you encouragement!!

joystik (287 )    10:28 pm, 17 Aug

3169.

Haha Boop

Don't you find it scary..not so long ago the AB's were such men and now most of them look like bits of boys!!!! Hehe. Surely it is not us getting older??? I agree with you..the Shelley saga has got to end. When I first joined the taxis our dispatching was done the same way as Eileen (well not quite the same!!!) but now it is all computerised, as is everything these days. Still get to talk on the radio to the drivers though.

maewest (79 )    10:28 pm, 17 Aug

3170.

Sorry if I have missed anyone today........

I'm off to bed now seeing as I am supposed to be resting more. I will see you all again tomorrow, and send you all sweet dreams......(((((HUGS))))))

joystik (287 )    10:29 pm, 17 Aug

3171.

boop omg hes a hunk

i would love to take him home......yummmmmmmmmmmmmm

bogeyi (484 )    10:30 pm, 17 Aug

3172.

Joystik

good luck with that. It sure does seem a bit long winded. I see it is a boss MAN...say no more!!! Lol!!

maewest (79 )    10:30 pm, 17 Aug

3173.

Bogey

did you get a hug too from Aaron Mauger too? You lucky devil!!

maewest (79 )    10:31 pm, 17 Aug

3174.

Oops sorry Farmerlloyd

not all men...just boss men!! You will be enjoying having your family all together again. I remember coming home from holiday some years ago and my man had decided to rip the bathroom out. Nice thought, but what a mess!!! And the ironing was up to the roof!!! Hope you are having a lovely evening.

maewest (79 )    10:33 pm, 17 Aug

3175.

maewest i was perving from the camera

side.lol Joystik I hope you hear soon about the job.

bogeyi (484 )    10:34 pm, 17 Aug

3176.

Paula you should

be sleeping well after looking after your calves. Can just vision you with milk dripping from your fringe...oh yuck!! Josh will be tires..poor wee bloke. What a little trouper he is. Nice that you have time with Cassie on the farm. She will be enjoying that. Has she got any more earrings yet? What a super Mum you are. Have a lovely day tomorrow and don't work too hard.XX

maewest (79 )    10:36 pm, 17 Aug

3177.

Bogey

it's a wonder the pics were in focus!!Bryan Williams was my idol...boy that ages me!! I remember working in a hotel some years ago when he was coaching the Akld side. They were staying in house. I mentioned to someone that I thought BG was pretty cool. She then proceeded to tell him..he called me over and gave me big kiss in front of the whole restaurant..I didn't know where to put myself!!!

maewest (79 )    10:39 pm, 17 Aug

3178.

Sorry my brain

has retired for the night. Sorry I haven't mentioned everyone. Have a restful night and a lovely day tomorrow. An early start for me at work tomorrow but will check in later in the day. Nitey nite XXX

maewest (79 )    10:41 pm, 17 Aug

3179.

Hi guys just got phone call from my Mum

And she saw this thread on her computer.Gosh she is so funny.She is like 75 and she has just decided to go out and by a computer.So she has decided to get private classes to teach her how to use it.Its working (((DAMN))) hahaha.She cant stop emailing me or sends the same email 5 times.Hahahaha.Well Kids are in bed asleep and i cant get to sleep.Naughty me had a coffee.Wakes me up all the time.Oh well i hope ya all had great day.Will be back in min.How are you Bogey.

globalandworlds (4)    10:44 pm, 17 Aug

3180.

Hi Meridian

Jordan has each bout for a month every 3rd month, its handy in a way coz we know when its coming, but its every feb,may,aug, and nov like clockwork. When I ask the experts why, noone knows so its a bit strange. Hes up and alert now and will stay this way till about 2 or 3am. Then we finally get some sleep but i have to be up early to get Ryan to school so I can't wait for the weekend to catch up on sleep.

janetmk1 (40 )    10:50 pm, 17 Aug

3181.

Janetmk1

Hi im Karen.Whats up with the lateness and No sleep.Hope all is ok.God Bless

globalandworlds (4)    10:56 pm, 17 Aug

3182.

poor jordan and poor you janetmk

how old is jordan, you have probally answered this 1000 times...sorry

bogeyi (484 )    10:57 pm, 17 Aug

3183.

bogey I think he is too

and a damn good player.Boo hoo my sons are older than him god I am getting old but but but not too old that I don't appreciate a handsome guy like Aaron. janet how old is Ryan is he the baby?

boop2 (112 )    10:58 pm, 17 Aug

3184.

Thanks Joystik :))

Danny is the same still in his room all day, I managed to get him to have a shower today which is progress. I have to be really careful how I handle him as he looks to me for support and doesn't like to be told anything. So when i want him to take a shower or similar I have to suggest it gently (bit like stepping on broken glass) The reason to treat him like that is he is also suffering paranoia. My next big job tomorrow is to get him to take his sheets off his bed. Sounds really stupid I know but everything is a major effort and his room is like his world so I can't just go and get them or it upsets him. Something I try very hard not to do.

janetmk1 (40 )    10:59 pm, 17 Aug

3185.

well I am off to my lovely bed

with my good Audrey Howard book. night everyone.

boop2 (112 )    11:01 pm, 17 Aug

3186.

Hi Karen

One of my kids, Jordan 10, suffers from a condition that makes him very dizzy and vomit for a month at a time, hes very light sensitive while hes like this, so avoids daytime and lives in the dark basically. Hes happy right now as its dark so nothing will trigger it usually.hopefully he will grow out of it at puberty :))

janetmk1 (40 )    11:03 pm, 17 Aug

3187.

Hi bogeyi :))

glad you guys had such a good day.. I often think of you both. Jordan is 10 and happy as larry right now unlike me who would love some sleep lol

janetmk1 (40 )    11:04 pm, 17 Aug

3188.

Nite Boop

Sleep well :))

janetmk1 (40 )    11:05 pm, 17 Aug

3189.

goodnight

my friends. Sleep well everybody xxxx

meridian1 (300 )    11:07 pm, 17 Aug

3190.

janetmk1 does he have to take a month

of school, does he play with any friends during this time or is it not possible..

bogeyi (484 )    11:09 pm, 17 Aug

3191.

God Bless ya babe

U need the blessing's.I will pray for you when i go to bed,That when i pray.So is this something to do with the sunlight or something.Yea i hope he does grow out of it at puberty.Ive got 2 kids going through that at the moment.Jessie is the worst.She is 16 and Cam well he is confused and is still trying to figure himself out.He is 12.And they are both going on 21.Cam worries me sometimes because of his quiteness.I try so much to be there for him but its like he shoves me out of the way.(((Sigh)) youve got to luv them dont ya. Karen.

globalandworlds (4)    11:09 pm, 17 Aug

3192.

Hi boop

Sorry I just read your question, Ryan is the middle son 13. He is the well one, though I had my years with him being very ill with encephalitus. But hes a happy healthy young cheeky lad now, who hates school and will do anything possible not to go. He rarely ever has a full week at school!!yet hes up with his peers so hopefully college will make him focus a bit more. He wants a career in computer game development and has picked out a uni in oz to attend so he better start to work a bit harder or he will be filling shelves at woolworths for a career!!!

janetmk1 (40 )    11:11 pm, 17 Aug

3193.

bogeyi

yes he has a month off at a time and can't play with anyone as he can't move very far or very fast as it triggers the dizziness. Plus hes in bed most of the day. His friends at school seem to accept that he has an illness and he fits straight back in with them. But it is a boring month for him. bit like your son, he lives on xbox or computer games till hes well enough to do other things.

janetmk1 (40 )    11:15 pm, 17 Aug

3194.

Karen

The doctors eachhave different opinions but themain theory is its related to migraines.

janetmk1 (40 )    11:17 pm, 17 Aug

3195.

U have had a rough run havnt u janetmk1

Yea Cameron doesnt like school as well.He would prefer to sleep all day and eat the house out.I make the kids make there own lunches now.Im a solo Mum.I divorced my ex husband for having an affair.But Cam is the same.He wants to be in Law and i told him the same thing.If u dont pull finger you will be working in a supermarket or pumping petrol.Jess luvs school.She's aiming for accounting.Good on her.She gets real good marks as well.

globalandworlds (4)    11:23 pm, 17 Aug

3196.

yea i thought it was along the lines of migraines

Hmm interesting though,Its got me mind blanked.God be with them.And u,and family.

globalandworlds (4)    11:25 pm, 17 Aug

3197.

ughhh its their age...

Karen, all boys go through it some worse than others, my eldest was reasonably good with me but mr 13 is a monster grunt, grunt ,grunt. the more you say theless they answer. I read a really good book that really help me with him and it has some help for solo mums of boys too. I can send it to you if you would like to read it.

janetmk1 (40 )    11:28 pm, 17 Aug

3198.

I better keep Jordan company till he falls alseep

Goodnight to anyone still up:))

janetmk1 (40 )    11:34 pm, 17 Aug

3199.

That would be great.I will send it back to you

though after i have finished reading it.I cant keep it.But yea that will be good.Please send it to Karen McClane 51 Martin Street Rotorua.I will send it back to you though.Thanx heaps Janet.Your a treasure.

globalandworlds (4)    11:35 pm, 17 Aug

3200.

Bula all

Brents just let me in now - so can only talk a mo - must hit the hay! Thanks for all your kind wishes all :o) I'm enjoying things as best I can but its hard as these lumps are growing like weeds on a watered lawn - new ones bulging out now above my former cleavage, all over my upper right torso really. This monster grows so fast, this 10 days seems like an eternity from that perspective... I sure needed this holiday - but not like this! Part of me is itching to get home, but during the day when playing with my girls the worries fade - lots of smiles ;o) Sure hope the oncologist is doing all he can for me while I'm away. Its action stations when we return!

soniat-d (153 )    11:44 pm, 17 Aug

3201.

Sonia Darling how are ya

Good to hear from you.Karen here.If u ever feel the need or would like to tell me about your gorgeous trip to Fiji.Besides the back. karenmcclane@hotmail.com Well hope you had a good day today.Hope pain has calmed down for a bit.Luv Karen,

globalandworlds (4)    11:47 pm, 17 Aug

3202.

Glad to hear the boys are well

I think its good you're getting more radiation Joystik, wish my oncologists hadn't been so softly softly with me - may have been a better outcome - certainly hope it is for you. Hi and good luck to everyone else, am trying to read through this thread, but its on and on! Thanks everyone for keeping it alive. Now time to hit the sack xoxoxoxoxoxo

soniat-d (153 )    11:47 pm, 17 Aug

3203.

Here's a couple of piccies ;o)

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/24/25849224_full.jpg and http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/50/25849250_full.jpg Nightie night all you lovelies xoxoxo

soniat-d (153 )    12:06 am, 18 Aug

3204.

Nightie Night Sonia

Say hello to those girls from Me.I bet they are loveing the holiday,Take Care.Karen xoxoxo

globalandworlds (4)    12:09 am, 18 Aug

3205.

god that resorts looks beautiful

Please tell me the name.Im gunna stay there next time im over there.Such paradise.

globalandworlds (4)    12:11 am, 18 Aug

3206.

Good morning to everyone this morning

Hi Joystik, wishing you all the best for you proposal. It makes sense to me, for you to approach this job in the way you are, so lets hope the "man" involved sees the sense of it also . And really I do have enough else to be going on with on my farm. Although I am 100 ewes down at the moment , I still have about 2750 hoggets and about 120 cattle to tend to. But am really enjoying the mild days of late.

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:42 am, 18 Aug

3207.

Oh...

Our two tired travellers arrived home around 10.30 last nite, pleased to be home. Unfortunately I was called away before they arrived ( to to an unexpected baby sitting job ) so didn't get back from that until about 3 am . Oh well, there will be lots of story telling here when young miss 14 surfaces

farmerlloyd (24 )    7:47 am, 18 Aug

3208.

good morning

we had a pretty good night, yes i was being paranoid no temps hes was just tired.

bogeyi (484 )    8:39 am, 18 Aug

3209.

sonia those pics make me so jealous

Ryan has asked if we can go back to plantation as we just love the place, I hope we can at some stage when this is all over...

bogeyi (484 )    8:41 am, 18 Aug

3210.

good morning

paula,joystik,farmerlloyd,landylass, maewest,boop,dize,globalandworlds, kiwikaz and anyone else i have missed I hope you all have a good day today.

bogeyi (484 )    8:44 am, 18 Aug

3211.

morning everyone :))

Another nice day today :)) Karen I will try to get out later on to post the book to you. No need to return it just sign your name on the indide cover and pass it on. Perhaps someone else on here with boys would like to read it after you.

janetmk1 (40 )    9:35 am, 18 Aug

3212.

Bogeyi

Glad you guys had a good night, its easy to let your imagination run riot when you have been through so much.Hows Ryan feeling now?

janetmk1 (40 )    9:42 am, 18 Aug

3213.

farmerlloyd

Glad your family arrived home safely.You were up late then up early too, I hope you don't have a long day ahead of you.

janetmk1 (40 )    9:45 am, 18 Aug

3214.

hes just downed 3 pieces of toast

and a milo, so I would have to say good....lol

bogeyi (484 )    9:50 am, 18 Aug

3215.

Hi sonia :))

what beautiful little girls you have!!! you must be so proud of them. It sounds like you are having fun with your girls. Sonia I have typed and retyped this 10 times trying to be careful how I put this but omg it is heartbreaking hearing the torture you are going through with those lumps. I am sure everyone is really feeling for you now.

janetmk1 (40 )    9:59 am, 18 Aug

3216.

awww bogeyi ..

thats really good :)) I bet hes getting his colour back too. How long till you know the treatment has been sucessful?

janetmk1 (40 )    10:00 am, 18 Aug

3217.

yahoo Ryan , I could not eat 3 pieces

well done. On the road to recovery I hope. A great big hug for ryan no more soft ones areal hug. Cheers bogey.

boop2 (112 )    10:08 am, 18 Aug

3218.

sonai like Janet I feel you must be going through

hell. A beautiful photo they are such lovely kids and Lydia is so much like you. Enjoy the days around the pool you will be back to the cold soon enough. Hugs

boop2 (112 )    10:10 am, 18 Aug

3219.

morning everyone

I must go and do something I guess you are all feeling like me absolutely devastated for what is happening to sonia on her well earned holiday.

boop2 (112 )    10:13 am, 18 Aug

3220.

yes boop

I cried for her this morning, she really needs this holiday

janetmk1 (40 )    10:19 am, 18 Aug

3221.

Good Afternoon All.

How are we all?Hope all is good.Just got back from the school.Cam was as they call it (wagging)skipping school.Errrr.Not Happy At All.Thanx for letting me read the book.Yea i will read it and sign it and will pass it on for you.Another beautiful day here,Oh Man Sonia you have us all jealous with Fiji,I recently got back from Thailand and it was like 30 degrees over there,Was a bit hot.Ha.Anyways Have a good afternoon all and thanx heaps Janetmk1.(Karen)

globalandworlds (4)    12:17 pm, 18 Aug

3222.

Hi evryone ;o)

Suns out today - gorgeous :o) We're staying at the Sofitel on Denerau Island - it is fabulous! The pool goes on and on, lagoon-style. The resorts about 1/3 full maybe (best guess) so its devine. Great rooms, awesome service, heaps to do, I'm thinking of parasailing later, always wanted to try that! Meeting lots of fellow Kiwis ;o) We've got 24 hours of internet, finishing about 8.00 tonight, not sure if I'll be able to get back much. Love to you all xoxoxoxoxo

soniat-d (153 )    12:22 pm, 18 Aug

3223.

Oh lucky you Sonia

Sounds awesome.Yea sofitel is great,they are run by Accor Hotels.My ex husband and i are members so we get discounted half price and a free stay every year.Novotel and Ibis are the sister hotels and a few more i think.Mercure and that,Man that resort is so beautiful.So jealous im not there.Yea ive never done parasailing.Should be good.Ive done Sky Diving though.I was so scared.Hahahaha.Anyways better go.Have Fun.Karen.

globalandworlds (4)    12:28 pm, 18 Aug

3224.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts and concern

Sorry to say I'm in agony now (back - its OK as long as I stay perfectly still LOL so going into town this avo to see a doctor @ 3pm. No more waterslide for me LOL, kids love it though. Having agreat day despite it all. Lumps bother me when I wake and go to bed, feeling OK now. Glad Ryans eating Bogeyi, and big hugs to Josh and Paula. I'd better go. Hugs to all of you. Thinking of you all, even though I don't address you personally - got to get back to Lydia - Em's asleep ;o) Brents wants his laptop back LOL (((((hugs)))))

soniat-d (153 )    12:28 pm, 18 Aug

3225.

Ok then

Take Care and Yea hopefully the doc's can do something for your pain.Poor you .Oh well Luvy take care.Karen

globalandworlds (4)    12:30 pm, 18 Aug

3226.

Thanks Karen :o)

Its toodleoo from us here in paradise ;o) Over and out xoxox

soniat-d (153 )    12:44 pm, 18 Aug

3227.

well thanks

everyone for your kind words you sure know who your TRUE friends are in these situation. they are happy to have me here and i am grateful to been able to have come. friends really are lifes treasures are they not? well i got some lovely pics of miss 11s birthday so if i am able to work out how to do it i will see if we can post them it made my morning. otherwise all going good at home thank goodness.hope you are all having a good day . :)

kiwikaz3 (16 )    1:12 pm, 18 Aug

3228.

sonia

had a wee look at your holiday pics . they are lovely happiness and sunshine :)

kiwikaz3 (16 )    1:13 pm, 18 Aug

3229.

regarding the photos

can some one give me a few pointers on how you but them into the thread i have never done it.???

kiwikaz3 (16 )    1:20 pm, 18 Aug

3230.

Sonia :))

Sounds absolutely lovely where your staying. Sonia if you can grab a wheat bag and heat it till its very hot, wrap it in a towel and get Brent to put it on exactly where the pain is. You need to lie down with a pillow under your chest and a pillow at the very top of your thighs (move them round till its comfortable for you. put your chin at the end of the bed and get a chair or somthing to support your forehead, so your back/neck is straight. If you lie with the heat pack on for 20- 30 mins morning and night it should give you some relief from the pain. To get you through the rest of the day rub oruvail gel on it regularly. Doctor should be able to give you something similar if not oruval gel it contains "ketoprofen". This should give you relief till you get back to nz.

janetmk1 (40 )    1:20 pm, 18 Aug

3231.

Hi kiwikaz

Nice to see you, glad everyting is going well. for photos click...sign in to tm//click my trade me// my photos//upload photo//browse// find photo on your comp and upload//click on photo and copy/past url here :))

janetmk1 (40 )    1:36 pm, 18 Aug

3232.

oops

should read ... paste url here :))

janetmk1 (40 )    1:38 pm, 18 Aug

3233.

janketmk1

thanks for that will c how we go. how is jordon today ?

kiwikaz3 (16 )    1:46 pm, 18 Aug

3234.

Oh i just slipped down the stairs outside

I slipped and my neck is so sore,I think i pulled something or put it out of place.Anyone got any ideas to relieve my pain.Owww it hurts,I can look right but cant look left,

globalandworlds (4)    1:49 pm, 18 Aug

3235.

Hi Everyone

Big Waves to Sonia and family. Hi, I hope the appointment at the dr goes well and he/she can help you in some way. Been busy feeding calves and feeding out Silage, then bringing cows amd calves in. Sorry I cant chat - thinking of you all with love. Hugs and kisses Paula and Joshi. xoxo Bogeyi - YAY for you and Ryan, keep up the great work xo

paulaxx (78 )    3:47 pm, 18 Aug

3236.

some advise please

I am still reading this thread and taking alot out of your bravery. What I want to know is - how to make the anniversary of my dear friend as easy as possible for her family, it is just coming up a year and unfortunately, I am not going to be with the family, instead 100s of miles away. Any suggestions would be greatlfully recieved. She was like my sister and anything to help her kids would be awesome.

tinkerbellsmum (57 )    4:13 pm, 18 Aug

3237.

Hope that Dr has helped the

back problems Sonia. Not fair to be hurting on holiday on top of everything else! Janet my mr14 wants to be a game tester! He sure spends enough time practicing. Pity he can't do a subject in that for NCEA! Kiwikaz hope you are enjoying your break. Pity it wasn't another week to let you get back to your old hometown, but I guess the kids and Mr would be upset not being there if you did that. Safe trip home.

landylass (49 )    4:37 pm, 18 Aug

3238.

lol Landylass

thats for sure,mr 13 had another day off today ughhhh.... his teacher has even tried to accomodate him by allowing him to write essays about gaming. Doesn't seem to make it any easier getting him to school though and after a night up with Jordan the last thing I wanted to do was argue with him about school so I gave in. So he spent the gaming as usual. What games does your son play?

janetmk1 (40 )    4:56 pm, 18 Aug

3239.

Hi all :o)

Doc was useless! That's Nadi for you LOL Asked me to bend over frontways to my toes, I could do that almost and then he said, well thats not too bad and told me to take the meds I already have?! I complained that he hadn't examined me properly but he sat in his chair #sigh# Painkillers working well, sadly have no wheatbag here Janetmk1, but have the purple stuff, getting Brent to massage me with that tonight. Off soon to watch the Fijian Meke show (singing and dancing) soon, not sure if I'll get back on before my time runs out (we get 24 hours at a set rate, which finishes around 8pm). We'll probably get on again early next week sometime, hugs to all of you till then ;o) xoxoxoxo

soniat-d (153 )    5:00 pm, 18 Aug

3240.

Oh, GORGEOUS day now BTW :o)

Lydia and I are just back from a stroll around the resort, Lydia collected a coconut, palm leaves, seed pods etc, and brought them all back to our rooms. She's working out what to do with them all now LOL

soniat-d (153 )    5:02 pm, 18 Aug

3241.

Bummer Globalandworlds

Wheatbag heated, or the purple cream (anti-flamme) rubbed in. Hope you feel better now?

soniat-d (153 )    5:07 pm, 18 Aug

3242.

make the most of it sonia

sounds devine.Anymore photos before you go? How about you and Brent. Take care and enjoy.

boop2 (112 )    5:41 pm, 18 Aug

3243.

where is joystick and maewest

come on get in here, miss you.I am partaking in a glass of wine at the moment.Have you heard of Leaping salmon cause that is the rose I got. Strong perfume and salmony pink flowers sounds nice eh?

boop2 (112 )    5:44 pm, 18 Aug

3244.

Hi bogey , paula and Janet (super mums)

Hope all the boys are feelin g better today. Hugs

boop2 (112 )    5:45 pm, 18 Aug

3245.

hi farmerlloyd

I bet you have a nice tea cooked for you tonight. You still have lots of animals I see.

boop2 (112 )    5:48 pm, 18 Aug

3246.

Hi all

Just got back from feeding my babies, what a day. I have loved every minute of it. Just going to have a bath now then go get Fish and Chips for everyone. Love to each and every one of you xoxoxoxox p.s Joshi is great! Hoping he may get back to school next week????? xo

paulaxx (78 )    5:59 pm, 18 Aug

3247.

Hi boop,

Your rose sounds lovely, my roses are looking a bit sad on it at the moment. I think its all the rain and not much sun, all my plants could do with a good dose of sunlight. Jordan is just the same, starting to liven up now that its night time.

janetmk1 (40 )    7:38 pm, 18 Aug

3248.

hi Paula

thats great that Josh is doing so well :)) Sounds like a lot of fun with your babies all day, must be great feeding them, how many do you have to feed?

janetmk1 (40 )    7:43 pm, 18 Aug

3249.

Thats great that Josh is so great Paula :o)

Yay! Not sure if I can get any more photos on before we have to log out, but will definately have them for next time, if not... will see how long Brent needs it for after me,... hard doing this with him breathing over my shoulder LOL Hugs to you all from our tropical paradise :o) BULA!!!

soniat-d (153 )    7:57 pm, 18 Aug

3250.

Wow!

I just got an amazing email from someone who went to my school (a good few years behind me). She came across my webpage, read my cancer diary and apparently I've given her the incentive she needed to get out, live, and be more positive about her life. Never flown from fear, just booked a trip to Oz etc. Cool :o)

soniat-d (153 )    8:05 pm, 18 Aug

3251.

good one

CAO52ZK9.jpg i have finally worked it out!!! this is miss 11 birthday with mr 14 and in the pink is miss 5!!! have a good night. :)

kiwikaz3 (16 )    8:06 pm, 18 Aug

3252.

good one

CAO52ZK9.jpg i have finally worked it out!!! this is miss 11 birthday with mr 14 and in the pink is miss 5!!! have a good night. :)

kiwikaz3 (16 )    8:14 pm, 18 Aug

3253.

oops

no it hasnt oh dear very frustrating!!

kiwikaz3 (16 )    8:15 pm, 18 Aug

3254.

LOL kiwikaz

can you get your photos onto trade me?

janetmk1 (40 )    8:17 pm, 18 Aug

3255.

Evening all

Just popping on here briefly. Have visitors staying the weekend. Just had tea and having a good yack. Sonia so lovely to hyear from you again. So sorry those darned lumps are causing you grief...you will be causing them grief soon! Your corner of paradise looks just gorgeous. Look forward to seeing some more pics when you have time. Just love the ones you have posted already. Big (((HUGS)))) XXXX

maewest (79 )    8:17 pm, 18 Aug

3256.

Hi Maewest

have a good weekend with your visitors :))

janetmk1 (40 )    8:19 pm, 18 Aug

3257.

Hi Janet

How are things in your world today? Hope you are not up half the night with Jordan again...that must be sooo hard to deal with. How is Danny today? Did you manage to get the sheets off his bed?

maewest (79 )    8:21 pm, 18 Aug

3258.

hi janetmk1