tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post7341635774780438082..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Mr Gormley has sent in his little menMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88473707351657841922015-05-01T23:51:32.841+01:002015-05-01T23:51:32.841+01:00I pushed enter by mistake. Just want to say that ...I pushed enter by mistake. Just want to say that I feel what you are doing is a good example for all of us. Judyk2310https://www.blogger.com/profile/03473971679499697498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53031811749321794772015-03-23T18:02:27.080+00:002015-03-23T18:02:27.080+00:00Hello Anon. It was nice to meet you too. I was enj...Hello Anon. It was nice to meet you too. I was enjoying the exhibition until some bloomin woman opened her big mouth and spoilt it for me ;o))Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22937963658628218992015-03-23T17:01:46.284+00:002015-03-23T17:01:46.284+00:00Hi Ilona, it was nice to meet you in the gallery a...Hi Ilona, it was nice to meet you in the gallery and I hope to see you there again. I have enjoyed reading your blog :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32469520326633636652015-03-20T11:16:52.925+00:002015-03-20T11:16:52.925+00:00Being an agency driver on what is effectively a ze...Being an agency driver on what is effectively a zero hours contract i was able to have time off to go with my wife to hospital for the various check ups, examinatiins and 4 weeks of radiotherapy. It was possible because we have no debt, if we had it would have made a worrying situation into a major stress.<br />I'm glad i live in a similar way to Ilona, watch the pennies and don't have it if you can't afford it. Theres more important things than material possessions.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58442432967466324512015-03-20T10:58:37.911+00:002015-03-20T10:58:37.911+00:00Thanks Linda, we wish you a speedy recovery and go...Thanks Linda, we wish you a speedy recovery and good health for the future.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-1323623826934295462015-03-19T20:29:06.561+00:002015-03-19T20:29:06.561+00:00Hi, again,have just read the comments and apprecia...Hi, again,have just read the comments and appreciate your kind words,Ilona.To Linda Kennedy especially,you will be in my thoughts and prayers.Please keep up your positive individuality and spunk,Linda, it is admirable.Best wishes,D.Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-66763131872507328112015-03-19T20:06:37.249+00:002015-03-19T20:06:37.249+00:00You do make me laugh Ilona, uncomfortable but esse...You do make me laugh Ilona, uncomfortable but essential to have it done. I have a few years before my call up but regularly have my other ladies unmentionables check, urgh but better than being ill, we must take care of ourselves<br /> Twiggy xTwiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065849697979313992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-75259746584559004032015-03-19T18:41:15.772+00:002015-03-19T18:41:15.772+00:00Wise words Dave and brilliant news about your wife...Wise words Dave and brilliant news about your wife's all clear.<br /><br />Linda xxLinda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16554856680909838192015-03-19T18:40:03.833+00:002015-03-19T18:40:03.833+00:00Wow, so happy that your Mum got the all clear and ...Wow, so happy that your Mum got the all clear and that she got great treatment with the NHS. I'm rapidly becoming one of their biggest fans!<br /><br />Linda xxLinda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79711634780810585282015-03-19T18:36:44.935+00:002015-03-19T18:36:44.935+00:00It's great to read about survivors. Well done ...It's great to read about survivors. Well done you and all the very best for a bright and healthy future. <br /><br />Linda xxLinda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-30653168350392794872015-03-19T17:22:34.084+00:002015-03-19T17:22:34.084+00:00Saw this article and thought you might enjoy. htt...Saw this article and thought you might enjoy. http://newswire.freecycle.org/2015/03/08/mirror-co-uk-where-do-people-give-away-the-most-free-stuff-on-freecycle/Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65247073625464585592015-03-19T16:24:20.182+00:002015-03-19T16:24:20.182+00:00Yay had my knockers done last week, the mobile uni...Yay had my knockers done last week, the mobile unit was in the local sports centre car park. I am 48 my letter said they are testing a random selection in our area starting at age 48! That's me. What a grey old day ....need some sunshine. Just to add I was expecting it to hurt, but it did not. Ginny. XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-612863211970087752015-03-19T12:45:57.064+00:002015-03-19T12:45:57.064+00:00I get called for a check up every 3 years and havi...I get called for a check up every 3 years and having lost nearly 5 stone between my last 2 boob squashing sessions I can confirm that it's uncomfortable no matter the size of your mammaries. As embarrasing and painful as it is, like the three yearly smear test I'm just grateful that we get these check ups for free and think myself lucky. By the way, our mobile unit usually parks up in a corner of the big Tesco car park. Helenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963972925920465515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70506267217934641472015-03-19T09:30:31.314+00:002015-03-19T09:30:31.314+00:00Had my first one a few weeks ago and I must say I ...Had my first one a few weeks ago and I must say I didn't enjoy it. It was just like you described and a little uncomfortable. There was a lot of waiting around, I basically had to take a day off. However....they got everything done in one day; examination, mammogram, node scan, plus results. So I was really impressed at how it was all done and dusted and not having to have lots of different appointments and results. I would definitely go back as it is only a moments discomfort and the staff were lovely, alongside the peace of mind. Debbie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70667507018425139122015-03-19T08:49:45.325+00:002015-03-19T08:49:45.325+00:00I've been reading your blog, Linda. I wish you...I've been reading your blog, Linda. I wish you well, and thank you for your story. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79259945467248915372015-03-19T08:48:29.465+00:002015-03-19T08:48:29.465+00:00Glad it turned out well for her, Dave. Thanks for ...Glad it turned out well for her, Dave. Thanks for your story.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45014083715174783292015-03-19T08:47:25.092+00:002015-03-19T08:47:25.092+00:00Thank you for your story. Although my account of m...Thank you for your story. Although my account of my mammogram was a little flippant, the message was very serious, as you noticed. It is important that everyone offered one should take it. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-21384400343470993272015-03-19T01:45:40.684+00:002015-03-19T01:45:40.684+00:00Hello.I was interested in the art exhibit and phot...Hello.I was interested in the art exhibit and photos and links you shared,thank you.The story behind the sculpture making is amazing,all those real people sculpting all those little wee ones.Mr.Gormley said making them became a very meditative thing for those doing it and I wonder about that.The impact of such a thing would be present if you were able to view it in person,I imagine.Very nice outing for you,ILona.Also am cheering on your funny play by play of your mammogram experience.It is a good reminder to all of us of the female persuasion to get it done regularly.Men can get breast cancer also and any troubling textures or lumps in that tissue should be checked out by a doctor.It is a subject that hits close to home as I am a breast cancer survivor with three years clear.Also my dear late mum had it too.The day my oncologist cut me loose was a happy one and (fingers crossed)I will not be challenged by that again.So...just have to say,GOOD for you putting it out there.It is a sisterhood that none of us want to join and early screening works.Bye for now, D.Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38219375670060389482015-03-19T00:56:45.064+00:002015-03-19T00:56:45.064+00:00Best of luck to you,Linda.
Jane xBest of luck to you,Linda.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-75227769823667608242015-03-19T00:28:18.108+00:002015-03-19T00:28:18.108+00:00I much prefer your term of knocker squashing than ...I much prefer your term of knocker squashing than mammogram. Truly an uncomfortable experience but glad that we have that technology. Leishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10550858502158736036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-78011459229769270012015-03-18T23:50:07.886+00:002015-03-18T23:50:07.886+00:00My wife wasn't going to go when she first got ...My wife wasn't going to go when she first got her call -up papers for the over 50's mammogram so i persuaded her to go and a good job i did.<br />After trying to make her thre'penny bits thre'penny bit shaped they found breast cancer in its early stages.<br />She had an operation and a course of radiotherapy and was given the all clear last autumn.<br />Make sure you have your check-up ladies.<br />Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36266307001322404622015-03-18T23:21:53.352+00:002015-03-18T23:21:53.352+00:00Not a fan of this either, but do it anyway as it c...Not a fan of this either, but do it anyway as it can be life saving...Glad you take care of yourself. PS: About fell out of my chair reading about getting knockers squashed. Thanks for the laugh!ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3311694043332909002015-03-18T22:48:12.681+00:002015-03-18T22:48:12.681+00:00From Margie in Toronto - love your attitude Linda ...From Margie in Toronto - love your attitude Linda - hope everything goes well - and you and Ilona are doing everyone a great favour by reminding us that (uncomfortable as it is) it's so important to go for that check up. All the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-61239993224349598542015-03-18T22:21:37.048+00:002015-03-18T22:21:37.048+00:00It was through a routine Mammogram in December tha...It was through a routine Mammogram in December that they found my Breast Cancer. Had a left Mastectomy 4 weeks ago (was driving 4 days later, don't tell the doctors!) and currently awaiting 6 x sessions Chemotherapy to be followed by intensive course of Radiotherapy. If it hadn't been for that routine Mammogram goodness knows where I'd be now. So to the ladies who read this brilliant blog please, please do what Ilona did and make sure you have that Mammogram, a bit a squishing and squashing could ultimately save your life. <br /><br />Btw - The care I have received through our UK NHS is second to none, I am so well looked after, the MacMillan Nurses are all superheroes. Now having a slightly darker sense of humour than is normal I am taking the p**s out of BC over on my blog. You can't keep a good woman down!Linda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14231708999870815342015-03-18T22:10:35.870+00:002015-03-18T22:10:35.870+00:00I hate that annual checkup, but it seems the equip...I hate that annual checkup, but it seems the equipment is a bit less intense than it used to be. I have a roast in the oven with potatoes, onions and carrots....meat eaters are we.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.com