Hi Christine,
Quick message as heading to bed but just wanted to wish you a speedy recovery and feel better soon 
xx
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Hi Neil, thatās happen to me a couple of times, seen the same funeral company go past, it pulls at the heart stings and drags back sad memories.
Now you have your new season guide it will give you something to look forward to.
I hope the weekend is kind to you.
Sending love
Debbie X
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Hi Suzanne
Felt better during the evening but seeing that funeral really knocked me back.
Not doing anything this weekend. Dadās birthday tomorrow so will be extra difficult this year. Got him some lovely flowers .
Next week I have cinema and theatre to look forward to. In fact next two Saturdays I have theatre. Will post about them later in the week .
Hope you have a good weekend ( or as good as you can)
Love and best wishes
Neil x
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Hello Christine
Iām really sorry youāve been quite unwell. I remember you saying youād had pains before so I know itās been a while. Do you ever get heartburn or acid indigestion with the pains. Just thinking if you are doing a lot of bending over with gardening you can get quite bad acid attacks. Like Beki said, at least you are getting it looked at. Thereās nothing like putting your mind at rest over something
Today is another month from loss of Mum. Iām sorry to be miserable but it still seems Mum is just having a stay in hospital and Iām subconsciously functioning by focussing on that basis. I think thatās typical Christine of the generation of our Mums in not saying when they were Ill. Not wanting a fuss etc. I know what you mean when you say you are feeling bad again Christine. Iāve been the same.
You actually made me laugh with your comment about giving Zoe something to chew of my Brothers in return for his unkind behaviour. I only wish I could get away with it! Iāve already had my daily dose of being shouted at.
Donāt know why Zoe was overwhelmed at the meet up. Sheās much more socialised than me in fact! Drinks in the park cafe, Pupacinnoās on Starbucks, playing in the park so donāt know why sheās so scared.
Iām assuming your neighbour doesnāt work Saturdays. Thatās a shame if he doesnāt. I can well believe what a pain the workmen are being a nuisance. You made me laugh with the hipop.
Enjoy your peaceful garden today Christine if you can. Hope your stomach pains subside and you get some āpottering about doneā.
Catch you later
Much love xx
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Hello Neil.
I can see how upset youād be. Iād be the same. In all honesty I donāt remember seeing a funeral car since. Probably as I donāt go out at the same time as most mortals just so I can avoid everyday business etc.
Like you I have also had some significant dates in the last week and today is 7months since I lost Mum. I do find the panic and upset to be worse in the run up but everyone is different arenāt they.
Hope today is kind and gentle and then as you say, it will soon be time for a bit of escapism with the shows you have on.
xx
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Hi again Neil
For me itās seeing the carerās cars because there is no escaping them. At all hours in the day and as most are local they are in the local co-op too.
Nightmare.
xx
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Hi Tina
I totally get what you mean . With me its seeing an ambulance as that was Mums last journey when she was alive. And Dad too. I just had a little chat with Cruse because of the apprehension for Dads birthday tomorrow and it has made me feel ready to deal with it .
Hope your Saturday will be as good as can be.
Iām doing some ironing this afternoon. That was the only thing I was rubbish at but am mastering it now. I know Mum would be pleased!
Lots of love and best wishes
Neil x
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Neil you need to wash, hang out or tumble dry, straight back on coat hanger and hung up. That way you donāt need to iron, canāt remember the last time I got mine out, itās probably got cobwebs on it 
. I always buy clothes that donāt need ironing. Never iron bedding after all no one is going to see it now.
My mum would be horrified.
Thinking of you tomorrow on your dadās birthday.
Sending love
Debbie x
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Hi Debbie
Itās only shirts mainly that I iron . As you say most stuff doesnt need ironing now. Must admit Iām getting quite good at it 
Will be having a quiet day for Dad tomorrow and hoping Iāll get through it OK
Lots of love and best wishes
Neil x
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Sending kindness for you Neil for your special day. xx
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Iām sending the laundry-police to your house Debbie Mind you, I too donāt iron if I can help it so they would have to come via mine. Like you say thankfully most fabrics donāt need it these days. Iād spend hours in front of the TV ironing for my Husband. I used to find it oddly very therapeutic.
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Hi Tina
Thank you. Even though I have had six years without Dad on his birthday , this one obviously is the first on my own . Have some lovely flowers for him . Just having a quiet day today as nothing planned but know if I have a bad day I have some shows booked for the next couple of weekends.
Hope you have a good day
Love and best wishes
Neil x
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The last time is used iron regularly when Doug was still coach driving, that was white shirts. I did more when the kids were at school, uniforms that was always a last Sunday night rush.
The last few years Doug mainly wore polo shirts, the iron is definitely an relic now. X
Hi Neil,
Thinking of you today and hoping it will not feel as bad as you fear x if you wanna talk you know where we all are x
Dunno about where you are but itās just so hot up here alreadyā¦canna handle it lol x
Are you planning on going to see Thor next week? My friend wants me to go with her but mum was just obsessed with Chris Hemsworth (to the point it was indecentā¦she was old enough to be his granny 
) x
Iām away for some shopping then up to the Loch this afternoon so will check in on you later xx
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Agree 
ā¦,donāt do ironing at all lol x
If itās wrinkledā¦body heat will smooth it out lol x
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Hi Suzanne
Yes itās really hot down here too and most of next week too.
I made a quick call to Cruse this morning. I think itās for reassurance as much as anything and they said Iām doing everything I possibly can and that the counselling has really helped me. This is what they are for on days like this . It has helped me to focus on when to bury Mums ashes . Iām hoping to do it near her birthday next month but of course as you know our feelings are up and down by the day!
Iām at the cinema on Wednesday( prices have gone up at Vue) to see The Black Phone which has been getting really good reviews. Got another appt with the employment service that the job centre referred me to in Thursday. Thankfully this week my UC appt is a phone one !
Hope you have a good Sunday
Lots of love and best wishes
Neil x
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I saw the trailor at the cinema, Thor is in his birthday suit at one point, your friends mum will love that. Iām going to see it to with my daughter.
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Evening all.
I have missed a lotā¦.
We went to the beach yesterday and I actually went swimming in the sea and it was so nice. We were all shattered when we got back. Itās so hot weāve all got a bit of sunburn in places even though the girls were covered in factor 50ā¦.
Christine itās good to see you posting. I hope youāre feeling better?
Neil, I hope today hasnāt been as bad as you thought it might be. Iām glad you have some shows lined up. Keep you focused and something to look forward to.
I hope everyone else is ok and had a good weekend and not been too hot!
Iām back to work on Wednesday. Iām doing half my normal hours for now. But Iām a bit anxious. Not been in since Feb when life was normalā¦ā¦
Sending lots of love to you all
Nic xxx
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It was my mum that loves Chris Hemsworth and yes you are right she would have liked that a bit too much lol x
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Iām with your mum Suzanneā¦. Xx
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