tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post4992277675393549323..comments2023-10-11T21:57:23.614+01:00Comments on What a Pain in the Bum !: Sticks, phones and plots......:)Carolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-3994706152847375822012-02-14T10:27:38.406+00:002012-02-14T10:27:38.406+00:00Hoping everything is ok (well as ok as ok can be g...Hoping everything is ok (well as ok as ok can be given the circumstances)as you've not blogged for a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-19194185691310465142012-02-13T08:41:57.773+00:002012-02-13T08:41:57.773+00:00Hi Carole
Just wondering how you are, worried abo...Hi Carole<br /><br />Just wondering how you are, worried about you as you've not blogged for a while. Sending hugs and love <br /><br />stef xxxstefnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-85353426169197769302012-02-10T14:57:59.361+00:002012-02-10T14:57:59.361+00:00Dear Carole - I just wanted to comment that I work...Dear Carole - I just wanted to comment that I work for the Woodland Burial Park that you mention. Feel free to get in touch and I can arrange for a guided buggy tour around the park for you and your family. The woodlands are a beautiful place for those who want to feel connected in that way and with two beautiful ceremonial buildings we can make sure that when the time is right we can take care of your family and loved ones too. I wish you well on your brave journey. Our thoughts are with you. Contact me via the website if you need any more information.Woodland Burial Park Grouphttp://www.woodlandburialparks.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-14443707331771842182012-02-03T15:46:03.648+00:002012-02-03T15:46:03.648+00:00Carole,
Hope you're well.
Sending you love an...Carole,<br />Hope you're well. <br />Sending you love and wishes for a nice weekend.<br />CarlaCarla Chamberlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714770221725703427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-90393458035951437112012-02-03T11:50:56.555+00:002012-02-03T11:50:56.555+00:00Hi Carole,
Still keeping my eyer on you!
Hope that...Hi Carole,<br />Still keeping my eyer on you!<br />Hope that you start to feel a great deal better soon.<br />Looking forward to catching up.<br />Hugs<br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886631425972262152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-40966212875434317852012-02-02T19:29:05.572+00:002012-02-02T19:29:05.572+00:00Just wanted to send you lots of love and a huge hu...Just wanted to send you lots of love and a huge hug. Love Alice xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-29358336902024718862012-01-28T23:51:27.105+00:002012-01-28T23:51:27.105+00:00Hi Mimi,
I can't deny being a grumpy cow some...Hi Mimi,<br /><br />I can't deny being a grumpy cow sometimes - I'm much less grumpy than I used to be funnily enough, but when I AM moody, Rab really gets it in the neck and he SO doesn't deserve it at all. <br /><br />Dj's doing well being Dj - keeping himself busy on either Minecraft, Roblox, his ipod or various ongoing school projects. As James has said 'the time for grieving isn't now, mum's still here' ...and I *am*, even though they keep pumping me full of things that don't agree with me at all - still here and still concentrating on getting better asap for as long as possible :)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-84873280727290593142012-01-28T23:47:52.802+00:002012-01-28T23:47:52.802+00:00Hey Lisa,
No not writers block - just side effects...Hey Lisa,<br />No not writers block - just side effects again from the drug that doesn't give you any side effects...sigh...back at square one again :(<br /><br />LOL @ the boys and Bieber...Dj can't wait to get the new one out there and blast him some more..he really genuinely likes Tom and it's so great that they just gelled, just like the adults :) Perfect :)<br /><br />When I'm feeling better I'll sort out the Thai recipe, on here - as so many of you have asked for it now - LOL <br /><br />My daff's are looking great, more opening every day - thank you <br />Much luv always xxXxxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-78537599939845583852012-01-27T16:16:42.870+00:002012-01-27T16:16:42.870+00:00Hi Carole
Another absorbing,heartwarming,and so ho...Hi Carole<br />Another absorbing,heartwarming,and so honest post from you.<br />Even the way way you admit to being grumpy with your husband!<br />I love the way your youngest keeps on doing all his normal stuff,just proves what a fantastic Mum you are,with all you are having to endure.<br />Warmest regards <br />Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05846295198536642966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-48630374208111050642012-01-24T19:11:56.271+00:002012-01-24T19:11:56.271+00:00Hey Mrs Grumpypants
You haven't been sufferin...Hey Mrs Grumpypants<br /><br />You haven't been suffering from writer's block recently have you, lol! <br /><br />Good to catch up with all your news and thoughts - even though you had me laughing and crying all the way through your epic posts. <br /><br />It was completely wonderful to spend time with you, Dj, and the rest of the crew. It was wierd how I felt I'd known them all for years - just like I feel I've known you and Tony for years. The twists and turns of life never cease to amaze me. I know that Tom is fascinated by the whole amazing-ness of it all too. I think he must have wondered, (whilst shooting the hell out of Justin Beiber in your back garden,) about how and why he got there...(and I don't mean on the train and tube lol), but how cancer had brought us all together - not just you, me and Tony - but all our families too...anyway..<br /><br />Epping Forest looks fantastic. :-) <br />I'm glad you got sorted with a stick - I just hope I'm not allergic to it.<br />I think you should post the Thai curry recipe on here for EVERYone, and maybe we could all arrange a Thai curry night where we all make your lovely sounding tea on the same night.<br />Lets see Dj's hair. I bet he looks lush :-)<br /><br />That's all for now. <br /><br />Thinking about you all, and sending you love and hugs as always<br /><br />Lisa xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxshentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320300863521778944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-71459551009706642692012-01-24T09:31:16.890+00:002012-01-24T09:31:16.890+00:00Hi Alli,
I think if we've got to use a cane, ...Hi Alli,<br /><br />I think if we've got to use a cane, it needs to be a nice one so that you remove the stigma of it being for 'older' people...I know I've needed one for a while now, just for general support really - but I've avoided it because they seemed so 'old'..<br />Maybe treat yourself at some point to a nice one and take the pressure off yourself Alli? <br /><br />Much luv Alli xXxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-50168549698446747932012-01-24T09:30:51.442+00:002012-01-24T09:30:51.442+00:00Hi Carol,
I'm generally feeling quite positive...Hi Carol,<br />I'm generally feeling quite positive - some might say this is 'denial'...LOL<br />Accept the diagnosis but not the prognosis eh :) <br /><br />To remember me, people don't have to be able to physically get to that place you're right...I still think of two people daily and there is no way I could get to their resting places, but yes they *are* etched in my heart always<br /><br />Hope you're doing well Carol...always thinking about you hun xXxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-64943558167761735142012-01-24T09:16:23.735+00:002012-01-24T09:16:23.735+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-76438812077658588262012-01-24T09:13:31.838+00:002012-01-24T09:13:31.838+00:00Thanks Bernie - I really do try not to let the pai...Thanks Bernie - I really do try not to let the pain get the better of me, sometimes it takes over for a while and that's when I turn into 'grump monster'...I can't take it out on Rab though because he just doesn't deserve it at all. <br />Hence my apology - even though I know I don't *have* to apologise because he forgives me anyway :)<br /><br />I think making arrangements in advance will make things easier for the boys afterwards. They will be in no doubt that they did what I would have wanted...<br />Hugs back Bernie and keep warm in snowy cold Canada xxXXxxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-2045788500660179482012-01-24T09:09:29.318+00:002012-01-24T09:09:29.318+00:00Siberian Tiger? Bengal Tiger? Snow Leopard?...I ca...Siberian Tiger? Bengal Tiger? Snow Leopard?...I can't even remember now - lol....but I liked it anyway compared to the alternative of plain wood style sticks/canes. <br /><br />Glad M enjoyed the curry - I admit to being worried that he wouldn't like it due to the coconut taste...It's so easy to do as well. I'll give you the recipe and you can practice on mum and dad :)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-49156941744549620522012-01-24T09:06:50.377+00:002012-01-24T09:06:50.377+00:00Hi Tony :)
1. I agree, it's something we shou...Hi Tony :)<br /><br />1. I agree, it's something we should all sort out in advance. It's so much easier for those left behind if someone's wishes are clear from the start. <br />I'm not planning on going anywhere just yet but then again getting cancer was never on my radar either...however, I'll be here as long as I can for sure<br />2. Next time you visit, I'll cook it fresh - it's never the same once it's frozen<br />3. It took him all of 30 seconds this morning to get his hair sorted..I'll see if I can get a picture on here soon :)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-24259542568810494362012-01-24T09:02:37.517+00:002012-01-24T09:02:37.517+00:00I'm hoping that the pull of Minecraft wears of...I'm hoping that the pull of Minecraft wears off long before exam time!... but right now it's definitely the current obsession...<br /><br />I don't mind because I think it takes his mind off real life and gives him a place to go where he doesn't have to think too much. Good to be 'normal' and just forget sometimes. <br /><br />Our local cemetery is also SO depressing - there is no way I'm going in there. Everything about it feels wrong. I want the boys to enjoy 'visiting' me for the odd afternoon - not dread it because it's so sad, grey and depressing.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-26994094199807328272012-01-24T08:58:40.655+00:002012-01-24T08:58:40.655+00:00Tis great eh Lou and yes, bluebell woods too - per...Tis great eh Lou and yes, bluebell woods too - perfect I think. <br /><br />I just know that there will be such a great selection of wildlife there, it feels 'right' compared to the traditional alternative.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-82755813777349847522012-01-24T08:58:19.180+00:002012-01-24T08:58:19.180+00:00Hi Carole...you sound so positive .....! ...Hi Carole...you sound so positive .....! I hope that you are feeling as well as I imagine when I read your post!!!!<br />Your choice of place of burial sounds fantastic, and you are quite right, it should be at your convenience...I am sure that people who can't get there to visit will be compensated by having you in their heart, where I am sure you are. Everyone that knows you will have a piece of you in their heart.....I certainly feel you there!<br />Hugs, CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886631425972262152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-15669431417482581092012-01-24T08:57:22.410+00:002012-01-24T08:57:22.410+00:00I don't think I'm inspirational Stef - I&#...I don't think I'm inspirational Stef - I'm just plodding along trying to make sense of all this and trying not to be a complete Pain in the Bum along the way :) <br /><br />Hope your recovery is going well hun xXxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-35869752317594694912012-01-24T08:55:51.287+00:002012-01-24T08:55:51.287+00:00Sarah has since informed me that we ordered the Be...Sarah has since informed me that we ordered the Bengal Tiger one - so I've mixed up my cats! Either way, it sounds similar to the one that you've got and it was the only one I found that didn't say 'old' all over it...<br /><br />I agree that where you end up needs to be convenient for you and the kids - not for relatives who could have spent time with you when you were still here! It's all about what *you* feel comfortable with I think...Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-17260132467984847562012-01-24T08:50:35.723+00:002012-01-24T08:50:35.723+00:00Hi Carla :)
I'll email you the Thai curry rec...Hi Carla :)<br /><br />I'll email you the Thai curry recipe later this week. It is really yummy and when I don't know what I want to eat, this always seems to hit the spot :)<br /><br />As for Minecraft...what can I say....sometimes *I'm* the most important thing around - quite often Minecraft beats me - lol...but at least life is as normal as possible right now :)<br />Hugs to you both xxXXxxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-11074972830436438142012-01-24T08:48:12.050+00:002012-01-24T08:48:12.050+00:00Hi Erinne,
You summed up Epping Forest perfectly,...Hi Erinne,<br /><br />You summed up Epping Forest perfectly, natural, peaceful & a nice place to spend time :) So far it feels like the best option...but I'll see once we visit and then make decisions. <br /><br />My mum is an only child and always regretted not having siblings - my sister is also one of my best friends, she's priceless and I'm so glad I have her in my life <br /><br />Hoping you get good news in your family Erinne and that mum is doing well <br />xXxCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470170206537639792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-61941793004450773222012-01-24T06:39:03.631+00:002012-01-24T06:39:03.631+00:00Carole
What a beautiful peaceful place..I can unde...Carole<br />What a beautiful peaceful place..I can understand how you would like this.<br />I am glad you are getting yor pain under management. Sometimes I have thought og getting a walking stick, I have a cane that I sometimes use but if it were nicer likely more often.. Please take good care of yourself...Love Alli...XXXAllihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948469302534409133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2044339197163784788.post-44130057945898536752012-01-23T01:58:47.729+00:002012-01-23T01:58:47.729+00:00You sound so much better and I am so happy for tha...You sound so much better and I am so happy for that. It is okay to be grumpy once in a while Carole, I think anyone with a lot of pain would get a bit moody, I know I would. <br />I was sad to see that you are making arrangements yet I know you are being realistic. I think it is good to know what you want and what feels right though. Keeping you in my thoughts and sending big hugs...:-)Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024565921761129108noreply@blogger.com