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  1. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Lovely to see you posting here agaiin, Jenny. I saw your baby news on FB. Nothing like being a grandmother. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I have just realised that I missed a few words from my previous post. My daughters friend was the girlfriend of Fish who was the leader in the beginning but not in the band now. It sounded as though she was groupie in my first post. Hope they were great last night, Jennie. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Lol, Cheryl. You wont get anything from Jennie tonight as she has gone to see Marillion. This is when I realise Jennie is the same age as mu eldest, Nikki. When Nikki was young one of her friends was Marillions girlfriend so she often saw him. ;-)) Pam xxx
  4. Redpam

    My Loss = My gain and His loss -new hair photo added

    Evening, H. I am sorry things have not been going too well for you lately. In June I asked our doctor to review Mums medication as she was so sleepy all the time and yet still complaining of being in so much pain with her arthritis. One of the things his changed was her pain medication and...
  5. Redpam

    My Loss = My gain and His loss -new hair photo added

    Evening, H. Just caught up with the last 3 pages and lovely to read how much brighter you are feeling. Dave really is a wonderful husband and I just love little Caden or BB or whatever he ends up as. My Lucy was a black and tan too. I believe in crates because it seems to train the puppies...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    VLCD - Very Low Calorie Diet - Slim & Save are the Number One VLCD Supplier in the UK There are lots of people on Minis using S&S products. In my opinion the products are better than CD and a far greater choice. But then being in Portugal I can no longer use CD anyway. Pam
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hugs, Jennie. I am sorry you did not gel with the new CDC. Unfortunately so many CDCs now are just in it for the money and have no empathy for the c;ients who may have had problems which afftected their eating in the past. So it looks as though she will be just weighing you and selling you...
  8. Redpam

    caws diary

    All sounding good in Cathys world. There may have been lots of applications for the jobs but I am sure they dont interview every applicant so dont be pessimistic. You never know what might happen. Well done on the healthy eating. Slow and steady wins the race. Enjoy the rest of your time...
  9. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Evening, Linz. Well done on the weight loss. That is fabulous. Well done on the cutting down on the drinking too and the sprinting round the football field. What a fantastic girl you are. Pam xxx
  10. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Cant really answer that, hun, as I have been asking that question myself. Glad everything else is going well and well done on the weight loss. Pam xxx
  11. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Evening, Linz. Everything sounds good in your world. Lovely that Amelie will be staying with her present teacher next year especially as she is one of the youngest. The holiday destination looks great and being close to your sisters holiday home is a big plus. I have the family spoil you...
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    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    I am so sorry that your current CDC is so useless, Mel. To be honest, as an ex CDC these people should really be reported to Cambridge Head Office because they are not doing their job properly and are letting the company down. I have seen so many people lose weight with CD (or CWP as they...
  13. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Wow! Well done, Linzi. You are such an inspiration. Have a lovely weekend. Pam xxx
  14. Redpam

    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    Afternoon, Mel. I cant imagine how I ever managed for so many years with out my steam generator iron. I have had my Tefal one for over 6 years and it makes ironing so easy. I get quite disappointed when there is nothing else to iron. ;) You can always tell the people who dont do any...
  15. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Happy New Year, Sarah. You will soon lose your Christmas gain because it will be mainly water from eating carbs. I will be jumping on the wagon tomorrow but it wont be vlcd at the moment as my DH is geting agitated at the mere mention of the word "diet". :rolleyes: The annoying thing is I...
  16. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Merry Christmas, Sarah and family. Pam xxx
  17. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Merry Christmas, Linz and family. Pam xxx
  18. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Evening, sweetheart. Hope you are almost ready for Christmas now. Great that you will have an easy day food wise on Christmas Day as it give you much more time to have fun with the children. What a brave girl Amalie was giving away her dummies to the new babies. ;) I just wish my daughter...
  19. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Well done, Sarah. You now have less to lose than you have already lost. That is great. I am sure you will be in the 14s for the new year. Pam xxx
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    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Well done, Sarah. You are an inspiration. Pam xxx
  21. Redpam

    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    They were really fab. They were black leather with a high spiked heel and had this zipper effect thing going (sideways, etc). When I saw the size I thought, "These would be so perfect for a cross dresser!" They are the size that CFF wears (she is 5'11"), but with the three inch heel, I thought...
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    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    Evening, Mel. Like the sound of the size 11 boots. ;) Although I am an English size 8 which should be an American 9.5, I find a need a 10 at least when I am buying in the States. And a size 11 in trainers. :confused: It is amazing how children are "your" children when anything needs...
  23. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Well done, Sarah. The lbs are falling away. Nearly at the half way stage. You must be wearing much smaller clothes now. Enjoy Westfields tomorrow but better you than me. That should result in another lb off. Pam xxx
  24. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Well done on reaching the 3 stone mark, Sarah. Another 3lbs and you will be past the halfway mark. :D Pam xxx
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    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Very well done on the weight loss, Sarah. You are doing marvellously and I should think you will be half way by next week. Lovely that you can now wear your jeans. You should be very proud of yourself. I bet your DH is proud of you. Happy Sunday. Pam xxx
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    MinnieMel is nolonger considers herself a CDer. One final post.

    Hi, Mel. Hope all is well with you because you seem very quiet at the moment. It must be the lovely American laundromat that calls you because my friend Gil always seems to be the at the laundromat in Northants at some ungodly hour drying clothes. I like my LG washer but I really love the...
  27. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Happy Birthday, Sarah. What a lovely birthday with 37lbs already gone! Enjoy your Kindle because I love mine. Pam xxx
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    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Very well done on 33lbs gone, Sarah. I think feeling cold tends to spur you on and you can always wrap up or drink something hot. At the rate you are going I am sure you will be well over 3 stone off by Christmas. How much does Oscar weigh now? I bet you have lost more than he weighs. Pam xxx
  29. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Evening, Lovely Linz. I dont know how you manage to get done all that you do. So I hope it does slow down a bit in the next few weeks. It is surprising how much sadness the death of a goldfish can genreate. When I was a kid we had a goldfish who liked jumping out of his bowl. Usually we...
  30. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Sounds just what you need at the moment, Jennie. What a great way to keep the world at bay. No better R & R in my eyes. After that I am sure you will feel stronger. Big ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
  31. Redpam

    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Very well done on another great loss, Sarah. You are doing very well and I admire your determination. Have a great weekend. Pam xxx
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    Total Solution My New Diary ... I'm back...

    Ah ha, I have found your new diary. Very well done on getting two stone off already, Sarah. That is so inspiring! Looking forward to catching up with you now. Pam xxx
  33. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Lovely photos, Jennie, and what a lovely lady. You are so like her. The flowers are beautiful. Your sister is very talented and has done your Mum proud. Well be thinking of you all tomorrow. Pam xxx
  34. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Thinking of you, Jennie. If you feel you cannot read the Memories from the Grandchildren perhaps one of your friends would read it for you. You dont need to put yourself under that pressure at this time. If the grandchildren cannot do it, a friend might cope better. big ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
  35. Redpam

    caws diary

    Evening, Cathy. Well done on another 1lb off. I thought you looked fab in Birmingham. I am so pleased that you like the position you chose and are settling in well. It must be very hard to make the choice in the first place. Grrr to the OH. My ex was like that. He got to the stage of...
  36. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh, Jennie, I so feel for you at this time. You cry all you want because crying is cathartic and will help you. I'm sorry that you have rowed with your sister and I can guess what you told her. But it is best to get it out now. Perhaps some time away from each other when the funeral is...
  37. Redpam

    caws diary

    Sounds good, Cathy. Especially your Mum cooking Sunday dinner.:) Nice to suddenly have a day off. Enjoy. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Thinking of you and your family, Jennie. R.I.P. Jennies Mum. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Too choked to say anything, Jennie. So just big ((((hugs)))). You know we are with you in spirit. Pam xxx
  40. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Lol, I have seen a hairdressers called Crazeee Curlz.
  41. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Pulling one of my faces. ;)
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    Birmingham Meet

    Lol, Jim, You put your arm up just as I took the photo. So had to take another one. ;) Pam
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    caws diary

    Good old fashioned plunger is the best way to clear a blocked toilet (shower, bath or sink for that matter). Very cheap and handy to have. So get one if it doesn't clear by the morning. Much cheaper than calling out the drain people.;) Sausage sandwich sounds great as does the shepgerds...
  44. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    And a few more.
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    Birmingham Meet

    Better put my piccies up although they are only more of the same really. ;)
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    Birmingham Meet

    Had a wonderful time. Thank you ladies and Jim. Now house sharing with my lovely granddaughter Georgia. ;) Pam xxx
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    caws diary

    Am hoping to be at the hotel by 11.30 in the morning, Cathy. See you then. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Wishing you luck with all the work in moving your Mum downstairs. Just look on it as a change of bedroom. If she lived in a bungalow she would be on the ground floor anyway. We have used a wireless door bell so that Mum can alert us at night for years. It is the ideal thing although it can...
  49. Redpam

    caws diary

    See you Saturday morning, Cathy. :D Pam xxx
  50. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi, Linz. Just signing off before flying to England tomorrow. :D Cant wait to see you on Saturday. Great times ahead. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    ((((hugs)))) to your, Jennie. You really are a wonderful daughter. I could just picture the scene in the shower with your Mum because the same has happened with my Mum and me. You will have to do what I do when I "bath" the dogs in Mums shower and put a swimming costume or something old on...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I do feel for you, Jennie. Not only are you having to deal with your poor Mums illness but your sister too. I think you are right not to trust her though. Dont worry about the flu jab. We had ours today and the chemist was saying that they had not heard of anyone having problems with this...
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    caws diary

    Well done on another lb off, Cathy. You are really chipping away with those lbs. Hope you have had a good weekend. Pam xxx
  54. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    :bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss: :bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss: Wow! It will be my 3rd day in England. Pam
  55. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi Linz. Great that you have decided to maintain at the weight you are now. As a CDC I saw so many people try to get what was really too low a weight to easily maintain. Then they were very unhappy when they could not maintain the low weight unless they kept on a diet. There is more to...
  56. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Everything sounds good, Jane, and thank you very much for all your organising. Pam xxx
  57. Redpam

    caws diary

    So pleased you are enjoying your job now that you have qualified. See you soon. :D Pam xxx
  58. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Ooohh! Yes please, :D Pam xxx
  59. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Hi Sarah. I should think most of us who are staying at the hotel will meet up in the afternoon.:D Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    That sounds fine to me, Jane. Actually, I dont think Hope will be there Saturday night, but book for twenty anyway better to have too many places than not enough. ;) Cant wait! :D:D:D Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Lays presunto crisps on the shopping list it is then. ;) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Afternoon, Jennie. So pleased that your Mum is in no pain and is enjoying meeting her friends. On the need for the loo in the night you could get a her a commode chair which could sit by her bed at night so she does not have to walk to the bathroom. It has been a boon for my Mum. Obviously...
  63. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Sandy, Hope and Gemma will be there on Friday night as well and I believe Clarri is there too. Unfortunately Hope decided on Friday night after I had made arrangements for Friday but I will be there by lunchtime Saturday. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Hi Beautifulmess There is a meet up of Miniminners on the 22nd October in Birmingham. You dont live far away. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Great news, Cathy, that you are definitely coming. :D:D:D Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Such a pity that you cant make it, Gem. It would have been lovely to have finally met up with you. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Lol, Sarah, from what I have seen I dont think Jimmy Spices is the sort of place you would go a romantic meal. More fun times sort of place I think. ;) Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Peppa Pig too. Things are looking great! Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Morning, Jennie. Although it brought a tear to my eye I love that you were able to talk so openly with your Mum about everything. It is lovely that you ate well yesterday too. I am sure you have a different approach to your sister who most probably just accepts the fact if your Mum says she...
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    caws diary

    Congratulations, Nurse Cathy! Well done on another lb off. It all counts. Grr about the payday but at least you dont have to wait another month. Have a good weekend. Pam xxx
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    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    So sorry that you still have sore eyes, Linz. I hope this medication will see an improvement. Lovely if you get a Kindle for your birthday. I treated myself to one when I was in England and I love it. M cant understand why I am still reading paperback books though. Thing is I have over 100...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, if you have power of attorney you could talk to your Mums bank and they would give you any information you may require about her bank account. Pam xxx
  73. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Perhaps we should do another roll call to see who is planning to come and then add a couple of more places when booking the table(s). Better to have too many seats than not enough. ;) Redpam (staying at the Ramada)
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    Birmingham Meet

    I do hope you get the time off, Cathy. It will be lovely to meet up with you again. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Never was a truer word sain than the title of your diary, Jennie. Only believe anything when it comes directly from the person concerned. I hope you have a lovely weekend with you Mum. I am sure that she will like having your company but not expect you to sit beside her 24/7. It is most...
  76. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Evening, Jennie. I have no words of advice I can give you but just cannot believe your sisters behaviour. I am sure your Mum will eat something when you are with her because you have a totally different approach. ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Cathy, Get in touch with Booking.com and explain what has happened I am sure they will sort it for you. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Great news, Sarah. I reckon we will be taking over the Ramada that night. ;) Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    It will be lovely if you can make it to Birmingham, Sarah. Meets are great fun. Pam xxx
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    caws diary

    Well done on another 1lb off, Cathy. Great that you got the letter from the NMC so all qualified. I am sure it must have been a bit daunting for the first week. It is awful feeling like the new girl in any job. But nursing is always so busy. Have a lovely weekend. Will you have to do...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I am so sorry that your Mum has had a bad day, Jennie. Pleased though that she is in no pain. I so feel for you both but it is good that you both talk about it so openly. ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
  82. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Evening, Linz. Have only been to Gozo for the day while on holiday in Malta. We thought it was lovely and like stepping back in time. Hope those sore eyes clear up soon. Pam xxx
  83. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Lydia, if you have booked at the refundable rate they wont take the money until 48 hours before the date because you have until then to cancel. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi, Jenny Great news that your Mum had a good night and that her pain is under control. Gob smacked (in a nice way) at your wonderful weightloss. 11lbs is mega! Obviously little bit of what you fancied (food I mean)on holiday has certainly done you good.;) Hope the weekend goes well...
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    caws diary

    Hi Cathy. I think the problems with getting on Minis was pretty general yesterday. I gace up in the end. Lovely that you are enjoying your new job and even better if you are getting paid this month and dont have to wait until next month. Lol at the cake. ;) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, perhaps I am being selfish but having had breast cancer myself, can you imagine how what has happened to your Mum has scared me witless? That is why I asked. Sorry I asked. Signing off crying. Pam
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Nothing I can say, Jennie. So just sending you big ((((hugs)))). Pam xxx Just one thing is bugging me, what grade lump did your Mum have with her breast cancer and did she need a mastectomy?
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    Birmingham Meet

    Wow, Linz, that is a bargain. M was looking for me (he really does not have any idea :rolleyes:) and he found a single to Birmingham from Gatwick cost £99. I think he must have been trying to put me off. But I have hired a car for a week for that. ;) Pam xxx
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    caws diary

    Well done on the lb off, Cathy. It is amazing how a lb off makes you feel so much brighter and determined. Lucky Mum, the holiday sounds wonderful and it is the perfect time of year to go. Do you know I have not heard anyone use the word "bumf" for years. ;) It used to be used all the...
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    Birmingham Meet

    That's great, Vanda! It is Saturday 22nd October we are meeting. If you follow the link to the Ramada hotel you can book without paying and if you need to you can just cancel 48 hours before so you you dont pay. IYKWIM ;) Pam xxx
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    caws diary

    Hi, Cathy. I am sure you will get back into the diet when you start work and are in a routine. Lucky Mum going to Canada for 3 weeks. I want to do the trans Canada train journey in the fall but it will have to wait for the moment. Pam xxx
  92. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Morning, Linz. Pleased the hypos are under control (fingers crossed;)) and hope the eyes feel better soon. I had something similar at the time of an office Christmas party some years ago. In the photos I looked red eyed as though I was pi$$ed and not a drop has passed my lips. :p Hope you...
  93. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Flight and car booked. But oh what a palaver! Everything went well online with my name, passport number etc and then conformation comes through with my sons name as the traveller (wtf?) and me as the driver. So had to spend 20 minutes on phone to Expedia to get it put right. Worry over. Pam
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    Birmingham Meet

    Despite me having already booked the hotel Ms attitude was still very negative on the subject of me coming to Birmingham but he did tell my son and DIL that I would be in England when they come over in October. ;) YES!! Pam
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    Birmingham Meet

    Come on Daisy. You come too. It would be lovely to see you. Pam xxx
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    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    So pleased you have booked for Birmingham, Linz. You are on my list of miniminners I have always wanted to meet.:) Yurts are quite popular with expats out here because they can buy a piece of land and dont need planning permission for them. Also some people have them to let out like your...
  97. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    That sounds a great idea, Sandy. I shall be coming from Camberley, Surrey (I think) so will have to work out how long the journey will take. Of course part of it is bound to include the M25. :rolleyes::( Pam
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    Birmingham Meet

    Starlight/Sandy - (booked Ramada hotel) Gemma1986/Gemma- (Ramada Hotel) Redpam/Pam - (booked Ramada Hotel)
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    Birmingham Meet

    Yes, me likee too. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Lol, Sandy, I think I will let Jane describe it for you but it would cater for most peoples tastes. Jane has had us drooling over the restaurant many times. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Nom nom, So do I. :D But even if it is costs about £4 each to get into Birmingham to Jimmy Spices it will still work out cheaper to stay near you. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Well both the HIE and PI scored far higher than the Travel Lodge in Broad Street and about equal between them and are near to Jane and Clarri. ;) So thinking of costs for people the HIE comes out cheaper. Jane was teasing me about Jimmy Spices last night so dont know what is planned for the...
  103. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    I tried to get a price for October with the Travel Lodge hotel but the site does not seem to be working properly. It just said from £36.75 plus £6 a day parking. After my experience of a Travel Lodge last month I am not keen to repeat the experience and would prefer something cleaner and less...
  104. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    Sorry, Cheryl, you are right. HIE is £47 and PI £56. I would think that a hotel would be decided on that suited most people and there would be no trouble with parking whereas in the city centre may be more difficult and expensive. I did notice that you could also get a room for 3 people for...
  105. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    I like the idea of staying at the HIE or PI Oldbury way and getting a taxi into Birmingham. Holiday Inn Express is about £40 a night and the Premier Inn is about £50. Which is a good saving on the Jurys price and likely to be much better than the Travel Lodge. Just me thinking out loud. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Of course half term varies from area to area and is not universal. From what I have seen, the hotel prices dont seem to be higher that weekend.:) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I feel your pain, Jennie. It is one thing to feel you know what the news will be but another entirely when faced with the bald truth by the experts. Hopefully things will not be a bleak as you feel at the moment and she will be with you for a lot longer than you think. My lovely Dad was 84...
  108. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    That's good news. Sandy. I would think that the taxi(s) would be shared so more like £4 a head which sounds better than trying to park in the centre of Birmingham. :) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Thinking of you and your Mum today, Jennie. Knowing you I am sure full diet control will be resumed once you have got today over with. ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
  110. Redpam

    Birmingham Meet

    This is the link to the Holiday Inn Express hotels in Birmingham. I hope. It should give the prices for each hotel...
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    Birmingham Meet

    Which hotel is it, Nik as the link just takes you to the Holiday Inn site? Is it the one at Oldbury? Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Me too! I think people have stayed at that Travel Lodge for meets before so perhaps someone can say what it is like? I am with you in preferring Premier Inns. Likely to stay 2 nights. What about flying down to Birmingham is that feasible or cheaper? Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, you should be able to get a special mattress on the NHS for your Mum so that she can avoid pressure sores. I ripple type mattress, I believe. I am sure that your Mums problems with the crossword are more to do with the morphine than anything else. One of the reasons Mum stopped the...
  114. Redpam

    caws diary

    Firstly, congratulations on your degree, Cathy. That result is really great. Good news on the Exante shakes too. I am sure you could manage a few extra sweet shakes. ;) Really must get back on the shakes myself. :break_diet: Enjoy the rest of your holidays. Pam xxx
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    Birmingham Meet

    Not got as far as booking yet but was amazed when I came downstairs this morning and M was looking at flights to the UK for October.:eek: Cant fly diect to Birmingham unless I drive all the way down to Faro (300 miles) so would fly into Gatwick and hire a car. :D Karen, Travel Lodge sounds...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Something I dont understand, Jennie. If your sister is coming Sunday why does she get the spare bedroom in preference to you? If she wants to come Sunday then she has the sofa until you leave on Monday. Be strong, my love, or she will walk all over you. ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    My heart goes out to you, Jennie. But you are doing a wonderful job for your Mum. Besides the tumour, the morphine is a double edged sword. It helps with the pain but will also make her tired and washed out. The doctor decided to give it to Mum for her severe arthritis. She only had 2.5ml...
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    Birmingham Meet

    Erm! Dare I broach the subject to you know who? Might just try. ;) Nothing planned in October so perhaps he would fly over too, but not come to the meet of course. lol Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, just tell your sister that you are shattered and need to go to sleep. Tell her that you will change places with her and use the bedroom if you cant get the settee right away. After all it is nearly 10.30 and it is not unreasonable to want to go to bed at this time. I cant believe she...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Will be thinking of you and your Mum (plus sister) today, Jennie, and offering up prayers for you all. Take care, Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Brilliant news on the 4lbs off, Jennie. Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    ((((hugs)))), Jennie. Yes you will cope because we always do because there is nothing else we can do. I would think your Mum is as strong as you and she will cope very well I am sure. Perhaps she has had this at the back of her mind for a well and is not such a shock as you may think. I...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    At least you now know what you are dealing with. ((((Hugs)))) My Dad did not know he had prostate cancer until it had spread to his bones, which was discovered by a chest x-ray. He still lived for another three years, Jennie, so dont give up yet. Thinking of you. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Looking at the time and hoping you have managed to glean some information from the doctors. Thanking of you. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Oh, Jennie, I can feel your frustration and how awful it must be not knowing anything definite. I must admit I am like you and always want to know exactly what is going on. I do hope you find someone you can talk to at the hospital tomorrow. Take care and big ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Rage all you want, Jennie because that is what your diary is for if need be. Glad you got a good nights sleep because as I have found this last week it really does make a difference. I hope you get some positive news today with no more flimmflamming and nothing definite which would drive...
  127. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Big ((((hugs)))), Jennie because I know just how you feel. You are not a selfish daughter or a selfish mother but just trying to cope with many things with very little sleep. More likely your daughter is still at the "world revolves around me stage" and thought she should tell you she was ok...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    ((((hugs)))), Jennie. I think what makes you feel worse is that the Twunt went and married again on the same date he married you. Cheer up my lovely because it will all come right in the end. Must admit I would choose Turkey not because I dont like Scarborough because I love the area but...
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    caws diary

    Well done on the 4lb loss, Caws. You are doing so well. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    And that, Jennie, is why I am glad that I do not have a sister. She is a stupid fart isn't she! Sounds like a bit of guilty conscience. My brother can be a fart too but at least he doesn't send texts. Enjoy Sunday with your Mum and ignore stupid sister. ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Sorry I had to laugh at your Mum and her pain etc. At least you only get it for a weekend every now and then, for me it's daily. ;) Still will I be like that in 9 years time? :eek: I hope not!. Mindey, there yellows and YELLOWS and there are peaches and PEACHES. So I know exactly what you...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Another great loss, Jennie. Well Done!!!! Pam xxx
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    caws diary

    Well done on the 2lbs loss, Caws. It is not the calories you need to worry about as what you are eating. Cherries are full of carbs (sugar), Ham has sugar and salt and cheese is just too much fat for LL. If you need to have something in stock to nibble (slippery slope) stick to hardboiled...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Lol at Sharon. Well done on another 3lbs off, Jennie. You really are an inspiration. With all that has been thrown at you the last couple of weeks you have still kept going. I well remember your pickles last time when you were on 5th weeks.;) Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Sorry you are suffering, Jennie. I had something similar about three months ago and it was very painful. I did massage the area which helped a bit and it gradually lessened. My dear Mother immediately said "Oh, it's your hip. The pain is in the groin. You will need a hip replacement"...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Great that you had a good weekend, Jennie. Well done on having "the talk" with HWSNBN. I should think he will move into the spare room which will be helpful for you financially. Pam xxx
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    caws diary

    Hi Cathy I never knew you had a diary because I dont tend to go on anything but my subscriptions. So sorry for not posting before. Well done on the 9lb off and pleased you did not feel too bad. Will be interesting to hear what the cottage pie tastes like. The weight will be dropping off...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Well done on passing the 3 stone mark, Jennie. You are such an inspiration. I am sure the 4 stone lost will be well before the end of July. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Lol, Jennie, I know because you were born two days before my daughter. Of course you know I was a child bride:rolleyes: but I would still like to be 20 years younger and know what I know now. ;) Pam xxx PS the joke was that wheneverI saw the guy around town I had to stop myself from giggling.
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Phew, Jennie, just reading what you did yesterday has left me breathless. Oh to be your age again.:eek: When you mentioned pants did you mean the "under" variety? If so I shall tell you a funny story. A friend of mines husband was the local window cleaner ( mainly shops and offices in our...
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    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Well, all I can say, Linz, is that you would give Kelly Brook a run for her money anytime. You are looking fab - u - lous! Well done You! Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    A very big WELL DONE, Jennie. You are doing so well. 39lbs in 6 weeks!! You must be dropping sizes in clothes now. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi Jennie I hope the weigh in went well. After a morning at the clinic with Mum and nothing to drink I am ready to roar at anyone. Bettter get a CD pack down me I suppose. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, I think you are right too. As soon as I read it I thought "Oh, blackmail, because he thinks by doing that you wont tell him it's over" Bleddy Man! I really do think that, hard as it is, you do have to have than conversation now rather than later. You are not going to be in a good...
  145. Redpam

    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Morning, Jennie. Very well done to the 2lbs off and the 32lbs in 5 weeks too. When I told M he said "You couldn't do that though". So theres a challenge if ever there was one as I am on day 1 of CD today. Hope the weather is not as bad as you fear for the weekend but it is a pity you cant...
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    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi Linz what a fantastic news day chez vous. ( Oi, Fuzzy, stop stealing my Portuguese;)) Well done to Jakey, we will obviously hear great things of him in the future. We went to two French run supermarkets today and I was scanning the ice creams after your amaretto ice cream last night...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Goodness, after having the day you have just had, no one would call you a moaning minnie, Jennie. Bit more importantly well done on another 4lbs off and the total of 30lbs in such a short time. Mega jealous and must really do something about it. Sorry, that Shrek got another rejection but...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Morning, Jennie. Good luck with your weigh in today. You say you dont think much of 12kgs in 2 weeks but that is over 26lbs. I would be over the moon. Coincidence, yesterday was the 49th anniversary of my first wedding. Goodness it does make me feel old. Still my daughter Nicky is two...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Hi Octavia I remember you from last time. Dont worry there are a loy of us who have put the weight back on. I have been losing the same two stone for the last three years. This year I am determined that all of it will be going for good not just two stone. The easiest way to up your posts...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Blimey, Jennie, 21lbs in 17 days is marvellous. That is a great incentive to keep going. What an inspiration you are. Bah!! to the Shrek. What a richardhead! Onwards and downwards. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Jennie, I am so sorry you have such an awful dilemma with Shrek. I have been there and it is an awful position to be in. Selling up and travelling around on your bike sounds a great idea. You have nothing to lose and would have such a great time doing it. New people, new experiences -...
  152. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi Linz I have only read some of todays posts on your diary and have had to laugh. You are talking about cuddling up with Amalie in your new slanket and I am sweltering in 30C heat. Redaing your diary title I assume gyou have reached target. If so, that is fantastic and big...
  153. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Hi, Linz I keep forgetting it is another Bank Holiday in the UK this weekend. Portugal celebrate May Day but only on the 1st itself. As that falls on a Sunday nobody will be getting an extra day off. Good luck with THD, I think it is a very easy diet to stick to. Dont envy the garage...
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Morning, Jennie With how you are feeling, I am not surprised you feel like moaning. As for the sun, could you not slap on some factor 50 or something? When I had had the radio therapy for BC that is what they said I had to do ( and for a year I got it on prescription). Just a thought...
  155. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Afternoon, Linz I am finally getting to catch up with everyones diaries. So pleased that everything is good with you. Not so good when the sun comes out and you have just started a new job. Do you work mainly mornings? Hope you have had a good wekend. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Welcome home, Jennie. Dont we all? Waffle I mean. Good luck with the weight shifting. I am on what I am determined will be my last weight loss journey. Where I stop is a subject of much discussion with my DH and myself. He says he thinks it is only possible for me to lose 2st or so and I...
  157. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Fantastic news about your dad, Linz. I can just imagine how he is feeling tonight. Have a wonderful time in Brum. Pam xxx
  158. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Evening, Linz I know I posted this morning but it seems to have got lost in the ether. :( So pleased your first day went well. The job sounds fantastic. I was surprised when you mentioned Sigg because I only know them for making aluminium drink bottles out here. I spent a fortune on 4...
  159. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Good luck for tomorrow, Linz. I am sure you will settle in in no time. Pam xxx
  160. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Brilliant news about your friend, Linz. What a worry it must have been for her. And lovely you for leaving a bottle of champers for her to celebrate. A big well done on 3lbs off!! Hope you are enjoying your evening out and have a great weekend. Pam xxx
  161. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Afternoon Linz. Your innocent ceiling comment just made me laugh so much that I choked on my sausage roll (which I should not be eating). Your boss sounds great so I think you will be having a good time at work. Pam xxx
  162. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Massive congratulations, Linzi. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Big ((((hugs)))), Jennie. What terrible things have happened this year. Two people taken away at such young ages. I feel you and their families. Love and hugs Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    I am so sorry to hear of Lucys passing, Jennie. My condolences to you and her family. Love and hugs Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Just big ((((hugs)))), Jennie. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Big ((((hugs)))) Jennie. I can feel your anger and desolation in your post. It is so unfair that the doctors have not done anything about what obviously right before their nose. Grrr! My thoughts are with you and her family. Pam xxx
  167. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    A very big well done on losing 8 stone, Linz. That is fantastic!!!! What an inspiration you are. A big well done to Amalie too. She is doing so well both with the potty training and swimming. Pam xxx
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    Blergh! - FatFairNForty(ish) - my diary

    Pleased the op went well and I know, from when Mum had hers done, that it makes most things difficult to do. I had a little laugh about the dragons, swords etc. I hate those dragons. But think how much worse it would have been if he had been a HarleyDavidson nut and a Trekkie to boot like my...
  169. Redpam

    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    Wishing you a very Happy Christmas, Linz. Love and hugs Pam xxx
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    ¡¡ʎǝuɹnoɾ s,ǝpuolqǝǝzʇıp - same old, same old!

    What a ***** your doctor is, Linz. As if paracetamol are going to have any effect on gall bladder pain. You need something stronger. And how does he think you are going to "pig out". Grrr! If the pain gets any worse, try to see another doctor at the surgery for stronger painkillers. Pam xxx
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    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    I am so sorry to hear that, Caroline. I wish her well and hope it gets sorted again soon. ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Eat something, Karen, if you feel hungry. For the first couple of weeks I kept hard boiled eggs, ham, tuna mayonnaise etc in the fridge in case I felt hungry. I always used to make my own muesli but it contained weetabix and bran flakes so obviously a no no now. As Shredded Wheat is a...
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Well done, Karen. I think the well being feeling and being able to eat such nice food makes this diet worthwhile. Yes you can have Balsamic vinegar on Phase 1. Have a good week. luv Pamxxx
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    :talk017::0clapper::0clapper::0clapper::0clapper: Very well done, Karen. That is what I lost in 5 days too. I still think that Phase 1 is easier than the first 4-5 days on LL or CD. Now you can start adding in the things you could not have the past 5 days ( and I dont mean red wine;))...
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Come on, Missus woman, we want to know the results. My Mum complete Phase 1 and has 2.5lbs and she is over the moon. She is thrilled to be on Phase 2 now. Pam xxx
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    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Very well done, Caroline. I am sure you are going to be happy with THD. Pam xxx
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    You should try going to bed and DH (dick head;)) takes a large bar o fruit and nut out of his bedside drawer and proceeds to munch. Grrr! Basil certainly adds that certain something to it, Karen, even when you put the cream cheese inside the chicken. I hae two big pots of basil on my kitchen...
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Yes Karen, in Phase 1 you could put basil leaves on the parma ham before wrapping the chicken breasts. In Phase 2, I sometimes put garlic & herb cream cheese in the chicken or ordinary cream cheese with chopped basil. They dont do so many varieties of cream cheese out here as the UK. You can...
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Lucky you, being able to have Shredded Wheat. They dont sell it out here but the English shop that we went to last week usually does. But no, they were out of stock. Look at how many new foods you are trying and enjoying! That's great. What does Jim think of the diet? On to day 3...
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    found the motivation i need thanks to you guys :)

    Soups are the easiest things to cook, Jan. You just put everything into a big pan and cook until soft. You can freeze soup but I just keep it in a big pot and heat it up to boiling every day. Or you can keep it in the fridge. By the way I always show Mum your card designs as she likes making...
  181. Redpam

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Lol, Caroline No I have not tried it yet because I can just imagine what comments M will make. If my back was not so painful I could try it now as he has gone out. Rooibos is red bush tea. I think it comes from South Africa. There are quite a few brands. Some people love it and some cant...
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    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Hi Jan you can have any fruit or herbal tea and Rooibos is included too. Well done Caroline on getting started. That is a good idea with the weights. I have treated myself to a skipping rope. :eek: I think this diet works because you dont feel deprived of anything. Good luck for Day 2...
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Karen, dont worry about the scales. Like Jane said it took a few days before I really dropped. Be patient Cariad, it is the result on Day 6 you can look orward to. Remember i you have a huge weight loss it will be mainly fluid whereas a smaller one will mean real fat loss. I really must try...
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    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    Caroline, the chicken stew I made today was made from the leftovers of roast chicken so I simmered that in some stock first. I took the chicken out of the stock and added chopped vegetables and some of my vegetable soup so that thickened it. I then boned the chicken and added the meat to the...
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    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    Thanks, Jane I weighed her this morning and she has not put on as much weight as we thought she had. But with her bad knees she could do with losing two stone. She has been fine today. She has said what she is eating now is not that different to what normally has except for no cake.:( xxx
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    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    Grr! I just posted a long post and lost it again. I keep having this happen. Caroline, Sam25 was the first person to do THD here and recommended it to me I expect she could give us all some advice.;) Migas is a Portuguese dish the main constituent o which is very inely chopped kale. It is...
  187. Redpam

    found the motivation i need thanks to you guys :)

    My Mum does not drink coffee at all so she has been having fruit teas and enjoying them. Pam
  188. Redpam

    Harcombe Website?

    Lol, Carloine, that sounds like most of us. Hopefully, ollowing THD will mean an end of all that for all of us. I hope Day 1 has gone well. Pam xxx
  189. Redpam

    vegetarian harcombe

    Good luck with your restart, H. I love your menu plans. Mum could not face eggs or bacon for breakfast so I made her some porridge. I am sure she would love the NLY with oats and cinnamon. I hope you dont mind me pinching some of your ideas.;) Pam xxx
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    found the motivation i need thanks to you guys :)

    Good luck, Susie and Bevy. I love the diet. Pam
  191. Redpam

    useful finds

    Great idea, Jayne. Pam xxx
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    MY Harcombe Diet - Day 15 - Phase 2

    Hi Karen It is great you are feeling so positive about the diet today. If you stick to it, it will work. Like you I was hooked on CD but I am more than happy with the losses on THD and the fact that I can eat! Socially it is great and that is the bif difference compared to CD because you...
  193. Redpam

    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    My menu Saturday: B. Scrambled egg and bacon L. Tuna and salad S. Strawberry tart :eek: D. Tuna mayonnaise My menu Sunday: B. Porridge L. Cheese and olives, Steak in green pepper sauce with migas and salad. Small slice of halloween bread. 2 glasses of red wine, 1 skinny cappuccino D. Nada...
  194. Redpam

    A good article on Zoe Harcombe and the diet principles

    Hi Jan Great to see you. I am on my sixth week on the diet and have lost 16.5lbs so far. I feel great and it is also far more family and social friendly than CD. My DH is much happier with me doing this diet. Now I am living in Portugal we eat out at least 3 times a week and it is so easy...
  195. Redpam

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Thanks, Bevy. I think the flu like symptoms are all part of the diet but by day 5 you should be feeling fine. Mum has just eaten what I have put in front of her and I have not had a peep out of her.;) Hi Mother of 2, the headache is most probably part of the detoxing, carb or caffiene...
  196. Redpam

    A good article on Zoe Harcombe and the diet principles

    Everything you thought you knew about food is WRONG | Mail Online I thought people may be interested to read this article in todays Daily Mail as it kills all the old myths about dieting that people always recite about losing weight. Pam
  197. Redpam

    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    Of course you can if you want to. We could change the title to Pam and Sams food diaries. ;) xxx
  198. Redpam

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    So did I! Good luck all of you. Would you believe my 93 year old mother has decided to start THD today. :eek: I dont know how she will get on but she is quite determined. Have a good day Pam xxx
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    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    I must admit that I have always allowed 50g dry weight per person whenever I have cooked rice so it is an average size portion. As brown rice takes longer to cook you could always cook, say, 150g at once, use one third and then keep the rest in the fridge and then warm it up as you need it...
  200. Redpam

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Good for you, Bevy. Nipping it in the bud is the best way to go. I wish I had done that when I was putting weight on after LL but I was not in a good place at the time. Hi Kittykat Long time no see.:) Good luck both of you. Pam xxx
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    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    I am sure you will have lost more than a stone before Christmas, Caroline. xxx
  202. Redpam

    Starting the Harcombe Diet on Monday 1st November

    Hi Caroline I have found you! lol I think Mommy B has given you the best outline for the first five days. I certainly think it is a lot easier than the first five days on a VLCD. If you try not to overdo the carbs over the weekend you may find it easier when you start THD. Good luck to...
  203. Redpam

    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    Lol, You can guess as there is still one portion left. Oooh, that sounds yummy. I have some lamb steaks in the freezer so will have to try that. xxx
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    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    It was, both yesterday and today. I did it in the slow cooker for the first time. A slight change to dinner because of someones behaviour. I had roasted veggies instead of the sprouts and green beans. Pam xxx
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    The Harcombe Diet - My food Diary

    I am on week 6 on following THD. I thought I would start a food diary. If we all do this we can get ideas from each other about what to eat. So Friday 29th October, my menu is: B. Scrambled eggs and bacon L. Veggie soup, turkey salad with coleslaw. 2 strawberries (from the garden lol) D...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I think I have been captured pulling enough faces on the night lol. Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Yes, I second that - a very big thanks you to Mitten for her really excellent suggestions. Something to note or any future Dublin meets the hotel provides a 3rd bed for 10 euros a night extra. When we left our room on Sunday there was one o those beds outside the room next door. Yes it was a...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    You tell big fibs!!!! That is deinitely part of you in the background. lol I have put some more Dublin photos in my albums. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Food :D:D:D Friday night at the hotel 1) Minz chocolate mousse - very nice 2) Apple shortcake - a bit stodgy. Cactus Jacks, Saturday 3) My jackets loaded with chorizo and cheese - nom nom 4) Hopes Chilli - ooh hot. 5) Clarris guacamole - such a lot yummy
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Will try to upload some photos.
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Lol I think Minz was the biggest surprise. From her diary I have always imagined Minz to be quite quiet. But the truth is she is the funniest lovely woman you could wish to meet. She had us in fits. Didn't you, Mrs Doyle? ;) Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Hi Minz The Gibson does have a bar and I believe they do food in the bar. The restaurant opening keeps being delayed and they are now talking about October. :( Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Just a quick one as I should be at Silvias. Friday 14c and sunny Saturday 14 c and rain:( Sunday 15c and light rain. Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I am likely to be wearing black trousers long sleeved top and a long cardigan in matching colours. So not too dressy, nor too casual. Remember it is going to feel rather cold to me lol. Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Sounds perfect to me too. I hope you are feeling less sicky now. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday. :D Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Mandi too. I am not sure whether Mandi did not go to the previous Dublin meet. I know she has been to several meets. Makes 8 in total 6pm sounds fine to me too. Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Cor I wish I could be that decisive. ;) xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Looks good to me too. At the moment I could eat the whole menu. :eek: I have sent a message to Mandi to come have a look. I think there is plenty there to suit everyone. Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Hi Mitts All sound great to me but as you say Saturday night in Dublin would need to be booked. Lets hope everyone answers quickly so it can be booked. Personally I cant wait for next weekend. Roll on Friday. :D:D:D Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    And Mandi (nce1) arrives Friday afternoon. This time next week, hopefully, I will be booking into the hotel. :eek: The time is flying but I wonder if the next week will seem to drag. lol Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Well that is almost the best reason in the world to be going. Other than meeting up with some fabulous women I mean. ;) Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Thanks Caws I have just been reading the reviews for the Gibson Hotel and for Bewleys where I will stay near the airport on Sunday night. They both sound excellent as the girls have said. I wonder if the restaurant will be open when we stay at the Gibson. Early on in the reviews the...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    That looks good , Caws, because it means it will only take 15 minutes from the airport. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Well as we will already have a room at the Gibson you could make your way straight to the hotel and we could have breakfast together. :D You have to pay for it at the hotel as it is not included in the room price. Or perhaps Clarri knows of somewhere for breakfast. I love breakfast when I am...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Have just booked Bewleys Hotel for Sunday night and got it for £48.50 including all taxes. Result! It is a double room too. That was with Hotels.com Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Mandi (Nce1) is coming. She arrives in Dublin 1pm on Friday like me. I am not sure whether she is staying at the Gibson or with family. She was having trouble with messaging yesterday.
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I am happy not to go to a show. As you say the chatting is more important. lol So plan whatever and I will be happy. I dont know Dublin at all so it is down to you local girls. ;) Cant wait. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Thanks, Clarri I saw that and it had a good write up so I thought I would ask first. Not too worried about buses. How far is the airport from Dublin itself? It sounds as though it is closer than Heathrow is to London. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Can anyone recommend a hotel at or very close to Dublin Airport? As my flight takes off at 6.50am I thought I would spend Sunday night near the Airport to save time in the early morning. I looked on the internet but it may be more of a case of one to avoid. Thanks Pam xx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    This is the link posted by Faustina, Clarri. xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Hi Caws I am arriving on Friday now but I think Hopes flight gets in early in the morning. I think the show looks really good but perhaps it would be "coals to Newcastle" for the Irish girls ;) I would love it. Just four weeks to go yippee Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Looking at flights with Aer Lingus it looks as though I would be better coming on the Friday. Is anyone likely to be around on Friday before I book the flight? Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Looks good, Faustina. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Clarri - Saturday caws - Saturday Pam - Saturday (but can come Friday if others are)
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Sounds fine to me, Mitts. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    It looks as though I need not come on Friday is no one else is and leae it until Saturday morning. I cant leave until Monday though because afer a night on the town in Dublin I could not get a 6.30am flight on Sunday. Perhaps I should kid Hope into letting me stay at hers Friday and fly over...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I saw several lots of apartments when I was looking but dont know whereabouts they are situated, so thanks Clarri. I shall be flying into Dublin on Friday morning (hopefully) and wont be leaving until Monday morning as the Aer Lingus flight to Lisbon is very early in the morning. If we stay...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    The Maldron hotel is the more reasonable but there is no availability on the Saturday night. A lot of the hotels I saw on Expedia were very expensive on the Saturday night compared to Friday and Sunday. So as you say something is on that day. Pam
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Why are you crying Jane? ((((hugs)))) Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I was looking on Expedia.com at hotels in Dublin this morning but it is all gobbledegook to me as I dont know where any of the areas are. So I think it will be down to local girls to guide us. Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Hi all I think its about time we did a definite list for who is going to attend this meet so people who need to book flights/hotels etc can get organised :D:D So I will start and if everyone can just copy the list and add their name to it then we should get a good picture of who are the...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Now, you Irish lasses are now getting super fit but I hope you are not expecting us to walk 2-3 miles to the city centre. Lol Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Um, well, it is agreed then..... we all snore. :8855::8855: xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I was about to say that Clarri. I do know that my daughter and her family travel to and from Ireland without passports and my grandaughters would not even have driving licences. Don't worry about the snoring, Caws. lol Pam xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    I was going to post that I think I snore so did not think anyone would want to share with me. lol This is the conversation I had with M this morning. M: Did you sleep well? Me: Yes, I think so but only you can say whether I snored or not. M: Well actually, you have not snored for some...
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    That will be great, Gem. xxx
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    ****DUBLIN MEET**** - 17th-19th September 2010

    Me too. Pam xxx
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    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Even on This Morning yesterday they had bright pink walls.
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    Sarah (westiegirl)

    Rest in peace with the angels, darling Sarah. I shall say a prayer for you at 1.30 and I shall remember you always with love. You were a wonderful friend to all. Wearing pink today as you wanted. Pam xxx
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