Memorygirls - The Matrix Re-inspired

thriftyscotslass

Congratulations Cheri :beer:

CM - Operation lockdown, sounds like a plan

Marru - excellent advice from MG. Remember, this is dd's phone call with other half not yours, you don't have to say a word to him, just dial the number for dd, pass the phone to dd when he picks up and leave it all up to him.

Gardening is the order of the day today here at Thrifty Towers.

Enjoy the rest of the day folks.

MrsMoo2U

Morning all, sun is shining and the window cleaner has been (forgot all about him because he only comes once every six months) so the insides look YUK, guess what I am doing today.

MG, hope the back eases. Since my accident in November I have weeks where my shoulder and neck are in pain if I have done too much driving, not nice.

FW - you will be welcome (and anybody else) to visit my place in Austria. My long term plan is maybe to let a room out as B&B from time to time whilst building up my bigger business plan. I will consider Matrix Rates

Forgot to add. Great news Clooties Mum that all is well for now. You should have a plan in place though (just in case) apart from which imagine what great opportunities will start opening themselves up to you should you decide to move on yourself.

fantasia322

Am just back from the doctors (have been putting it off for 3 weeks) and got the results of the chest x-ray that I went for after my horrid chest infection. Had to go anyway for a new supply of patches woohoo one month smoke-free today, and am now dropping from the 21mg patch to the 14mg patch. I've still got aways to go but I'm getting there. According to the x-ray and rigourous spyrometry (sp) tests, I have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, early stages, but its progressive. Emphysema in laymans terms, arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggghhhhhh. Rant, vent, scream, sob, sigh. Oh well, nowt else for it but to get on with it now.
I know I've done the best thing I can by stopping smoking (No way can I go back now, would be signing my own death warrant)

And the facts are that there are at least 200,000 people in the UK that have this as well and dont even know it, mostly it can be diagnosed with some simple breathing tests, so for anyone reading this please learn from my errors and STOP SMOKING now.

Onwards and upwards as they say, I have everything I need, I feel great, can breathe easy, am reasonably fit and will get fitter. I have a full life to live and thats exactly what I am going to do, starting now, all the things I ever wanted to do and did'nt are going to happen. Suddenly dawned on me that its too short to keep putting things off. Positive vibes and hugs to all those who need them.
xxx

clairewop

Good morning

I have finally caught up on the washing :J Last load in the machine, and the down stairs of the house is back to normal.

I hate technology too MG, I'm trying to install the printer so I can print invoices off.

Cheery_Daff

((((((fantasia))))))))) WELL DONE YOU on being a whole month smoke free! :j :j :j That does indeed deserve a cheer! :j :j :j :j As for the diagnosis - well, as you said, you're doing all the right things, you are reasonably fit and will get fitter, and life is too short to agonise over what you can't change - make the most of what you have! (take it easy on yourself though, must be difficult to deal with mentally if nothing else) xxx

MrsMoo2U

((((fantasia)))). You have a good sob, sigh, rant, rave and whatever else it takes to deal with the shock and enormity of what you have just been told. You deserve to be a bit self indulgent whilst dealing with it. Do acknowledge that now rather than trying to put on a brave face because it will help in the long run. Then when you have done all that you can pull yourself together and get on with life. You are so right, it is for living. You are doing all the right things. My Mum was diagnosed with exactly the same thing..... did she stop smoking? Did she h**l. OH NO, she carried on until she got throat cancer and that was what did for her. Silly Woman. You on the other hand recognise the importance of enjoying life and living it. Go for it. We will all be here to listen if you want a rant.

fantasia322

Well without meaning to sound blase, I kind of accepted it when the doctor 1st mentioned it. I've had 3 weeks to get used to the idea, just didnt want to go for the results as that made it a reality, but I did make a decision based on the distinct possibility, I am going to LIVE with this, not suffer from it, because I'm a survivor not a victim (just a victim of my own stupidity for smoking when I knew the facts).
Saying it in here is the only time I will acknowledge it, everything else will change accordingly, diet is already altered, and excercise regime has been increased, I have to see a pulmonary specialist and then I can get on with the rest of my life yay.

Thank you, you are all :Axx

Triciaxx

fantasia322 wrote: »

Am just back from the doctors (have been putting it off for 3 weeks) and got the results of the chest x-ray that I went for after my horrid chest infection. Had to go anyway for a new supply of patches woohoo one month smoke-free today, and am now dropping from the 21mg patch to the 14mg patch. I've still got aways to go but I'm getting there. According to the x-ray and rigourous spyrometry (sp) tests, I have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, early stages, but its progressive. Emphysema in laymans terms, arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggghhhhhh. Rant, vent, scream, sob, sigh. Oh well, nowt else for it but to get on with it now.
I know I've done the best thing I can by stopping smoking (No way can I go back now, would be signing my own death warrant)

And the facts are that there are at least 200,000 people in the UK that have this as well and dont even know it, mostly it can be diagnosed with some simple breathing tests, so for anyone reading this please learn from my errors and STOP SMOKING now.

Onwards and upwards as they say, I have everything I need, I feel great, can breathe easy, am reasonably fit and will get fitter. I have a full life to live and thats exactly what I am going to do, starting now, all the things I ever wanted to do and did'nt are going to happen. Suddenly dawned on me that its too short to keep putting things off. Positive vibes and hugs to all those who need them.
xxx

I wondered if you had rung for the results yet. My Dad had it, though it was called chronic bronchitis back in the day! He died of pneumonia at age 78, having got soaked climbing a ladder to clear a gutter on his church. :eek: That's called going with your boots on.:cool:

Vibes for those who need them, hugs going for free, too.

Bitsy_Beans

Morning Matrix-ers (just about )

Cheri - Congratulations on your house purchase :T

Fantasia - Well done on being smoke free for a month and I have to say I find your attitude to your diagnosis very inspiring :T

Marru - None of the CM's I know have spaces. Have you rung Family Information Services 0800 389 8667 they should have a list of CM's who have vacancies. As for t w u n t .......MG makes very good suggestions indeed. Hugs for you honey xxx

Nothing going on here apart from shopping for some bargain gifts from Disney store for Christmas and birthday parties (confession I LOVE Disney Princess stuff ). School fete tonight so looking forward to that.

Enjoy your Friday and hello July

Firewalker

Thanks, MG; and have you considered the possibility that technology hates you back?

Cheri, the house looks lovely and Matrix rates are welcome. I remember when I asked some questions on my tread and commented and your answers pointed in the direction of organising touristy things and travel. Right path, this is (Yoda impression again, sorry)!

Fantasia, sorry to hear about that. Keep off the fags will be the best you could do and I admire your spirit. We, the Matrix, will do all possible to support you when you needed (just shout). Just like Crickett and Greenbee.

Right, my friends, this is the first day of the rest of my life. And I have the unique opportunity to make life my work - a la Tim Ferriss. Let's see what happens next.

Firewalker