Hello Peeps its only me & my Gertie .................................................... ...................................................

[longlungs]

2014 what future do you hold for me,will I be plagued or shall I be blessed? Well I dont know thank heavens,life would be boring if we knew all the answers,although frustrating the struggle can be finding those answers sometimes.The good the bad and the ugly pass us all along our journey of life.One thing I have learned along my very rocky curlywurly road is that the more hacked off with life im feeling and show that forgetting the happy moments the more negative life becomes the people around me to its contagious really it is!! But if I smile and say things differently in a more upbeat fashion the response is altogether more positive and funny and the people around me to , this also is very contagious.Ofcourse there are the times of great sadness and pain etc,Iam determined this year to find the good more than the bad,also less wrinkles with smiling bonus eh! So Im wishing you all the very best,happiest and healthy journeys this 2014 Mine is a minefield of happenings,as soon as one is sorted another rears its head, and im off to enjoy,worry,cry etc etc,coughing and puffing all the way .

Then the gales arrived and huffed and puffed and blew my fencing down! then huffed some more and ripped the felt off my shed! Oh how I laughed!!

One day when it looked calm and sunny I ventured out on Gertie oh my how good that felt. Iwent to my local hardware shop to order felt for the roof and light bulbs.I went to put the bag into the basket on the front of Gertie oooer 'no basket'? In the time I had been in the shop some erbert had taken it 'WHY'? Oh how I laughed.I continued on to waitrose got my bits," wheres Gerts basket Jane?" Like a row of dominoes the word passed down the line of cashiers all in turn exclaiming "nooooo? arnt there cameras along here?" bless all of their kind hearts. Oh how we all laughed at the crime of the century.! I poodled home turned right and my bag of shopping on the the floor turned left! no time to retrieve as a car was there and drove over the bag!! Oh how I laughed !!

Well the long awaited day had arrived 'PR' I couldnt wait was excited even.A friend of mine had crotcheted a hat and scarf for me so with my buff over my nose and mouth hat and scarf and gloves on and pulled over the cuffs of my coat no drafts anywhere must get some goggles lol,and I was off yeaaaaa! 50 mins later I was sitting in acircle waiting for my bp and oxy to be taken ,I was the last to be done."Oooer Jane its very high so she did it again and again and again,left arm right arm different bp machine,It was either through the roof or saying I was dead hahaha, Well no PR for me I was gutted they took me to acute care very odd no doc till 5 so I said i would poodle home on Gertie and see my doc they wernt happy they though I might be having a heart attack which did give me the willies to say the least but I felt fine no pain no angina just very very puffey but with my lungs thats not surprising.Anyway saw my gp who had spoken to the little hosp its really just for out patients.she told me off took bp where her machine did the same dead or through the roof! " Jane I have to get a bluelight ambo you need to get to hosp asap!"said my doc,well I had Gertie and said could I go home and drop her off and get ambo from home coz I was not feeling poorly apart from banging head now which we did and she got the ambo to get me from home.Well left A&E at 4.30am heart fine lungs fine kidney function fine.Bp through the roof? Doc asked if i had any stress and was I a worrier my son answered telling the doc Id had more than my fair share andwould then worry. "well you gotta stop that!! or you will be back or worse wont make it back!! At first I almost choked laughing at the stop it bit then got serious as reality hit home.

I dont consider myself a big worrier it is more difficult bouncing back these days as is everything else as we get older.Oh how I laughed nervously this time

New addition to the fam a beautiful 3mth cavalier king charles spaniel called Baileys he is adorable and is very very naughty! Oh how my little fella makes me laugh.

Janexx

[scrobbitty]

So not much happened then? xx

I must admit that on the odd occasion I allow myself to be grumpy and do find then that people you come into contact with end up the same but it is allowed every now and again. Once I realise myself how ratty I'm being, I normally laugh and then I'm fine for a long while Reading through the mishaps, I did count them; you've had the obligatory three so all should be calmer from now on.

Love the name of your puppy, jolly good choose! xxx

[longlungs in reply to scrobbitty]

hiya scrobbity you are so right without realising mirroring who we are with happens ,happy,sad,flirting,umpy funny creatures we are,.Happy is good i know we all get peed off but ido normally try and find a funny bit in it somewhere.I think if my life stopped being eventful life would feel strange.My baileys baby boy is an absolute delight,now that I have to wait for next PR he is a good warm up exercise thats the truth.Hope your well at the mo . Janexx

[scrobbitty in reply to longlungs]

Today is a really great day in the lung department; tomorrow? Well, no reason why not eh?

If you wish to rent out Baileys, can I be on the top of the list, pretty please!

The time til PR will fly by with that wriggly four-legged beastie to keep you busy. xxx

[Jambo]

Crickey,that's enough there to last the year,shame about not starting PR.new puppy bet he's giving you the run around lol

Hope you're on the mend now.

xxx

[longlungs in reply to Jambo]

Hello Jambo its all good though,Im gutted as far as PR goes but hopefully bp will have sorted itself out and will start the next one.Yes he is that for sure the other day I went to clean one of his messes,skidded in a puddle Id missed whilst holding him back from romping in the stuff,tried tosave myself by leaning on the work surface instead my fall weight leant against the edge scraping the skinoff my arm as i skidded along the puddle,it did sting ALOT ! :0 Janexx

[Jambo in reply to longlungs]

Ouch !!! Painful I bet.good luck with the puppy training.

John xxx

[knitter]

I have been wondering how you were....my gosh you have been busy! Take care

[longlungs in reply to knitter]

Hello knitter im fine had lots of family issues over the xmas period.I love the new year new beginnings and making plans for the year.I popped to the shops today and saw all the new growth bursting through daffs and crocuses brings me alive and makes me feel good and alive and excited,silly but I really love the coming of spring and all the new life that is to come. Jane

[Riverbank]

having worked with the elderly, I used to go into there houses, would go in early morning, all happy and bubbly, ask how "how are you" then would come all the moans and groans, I left 30 mins later feeling depressed. made up my mind then that I would never be like that, I don't want to be a misery that nobody likes, it is true if your happy you will get happy people talking to you and wanting to spend time with you

[longlungs in reply to Riverbank]

Hello Riverbank you know its true,we all have our moments i understand perfection doesnt exist,finding that happy balance seeking the good and happy.I remember my fathers funeral which of course was devastating he was only 61 so you feel short changed somehow,anyway my dad was the most positive person in the world didnt know how to be anything else was his way of life,this showed at his funeral the police were called to help with the traffic I dont remember that what I do remember is the herse breaking down and us in the car behind stalled ,we all gasped in disbelief surely this couldnt happen thats Jack someone piped up he is having the last laugh,our driver couldnt get the car to start ,he got out of the car went to the wheel and kicked it several times he looked so absurd kicking in all his funeral refinery was very funny I burst out laughing saying well I do hope dads coffin doesnt fall out as where we were was very steep we cried with laughter mixed with sadness my dad would have loved it and would have got a picture and got it in the papers !as was his job when he worked for tv bless him,it was a great day indeed a celebration of life. Janexx

[pergola1]

Hi, L.L. I am noting the wisdom of your message. Where have you been hiding? Hibernating or chilling out on a winter cruise (SMILEY) - nice to see you. I read your message twice through because it was so positive

[longlungs in reply to pergola1]

Hello pergola how did you know ive been cruising round the carribean sipping pinacoladars watching the sun go down as i sit on deck looking at that big old moon and millions of twinkling stars,and then I wake up and see that my new puppy has done a whoopsie on the kitchen floor again. I can dream thats allowed eh? Hows you and hubby is everything ok with you both is he still on treatment at the mo? and what about your health pergola? Not long now is it before you move,Ibet you just want it done now exhausting for you !Please pace yourself and take care huh? Its good to talk pergola and you know i can yap haha see you soon Janexx

[pergola1 in reply to longlungs]

We have just heard today "all systems" go regarding the move, probably end of March once the legal stuff has been done. Brian is a lot better on the new therapy. His hair has grown back curly and thicker. Me, I am now on azithromycin. Need to ask some questions about that. Cuddles for Bailey. xx

[longlungs in reply to pergola1]

Ok at least you have atime to aim for it always takes longer than you imagine unfortunately. The news on Brian is just brilliant pergola and new looking with his new mop of hair very nice eh? I have heard people mention azithromycin Idont know very much at all on it sounds like quite a pokey medication though will have to research to learn about it.Yes make sure you get answers for any questions you may have blumming meds.Bailey just adores cuddles me to haha. Janexx

[Hidden]

Oh Jane,lovely to hear from you again,I was wondering if you were snowed in lol!

What adventures you've been having,make sure that B/P keeps under control.

Plenty of time for the PR,make sure you're up to it next time.Glad they were diligent with you anyway!

Yes it is true,'when you smile the world smiles with you ' but then again,we are only human,if we keep laughing all the time,we might get taken away to the funny farm lol!

I love the thought of young Bailey,they are a great breed aren't they? Bet he keeps you on your toes! You must put a pic up,

Hugs,love Wendells xxx

[longlungs in reply to Hidden]

Hiya Wendells good to hear from you to,do hope that you and hubby are getting back slowly to some kind of normality ?Family issues and dramas is where Ive been dont you just love them bless them all Yes the blood pressure thing is a funny one coz its up and down at the slightest of movements will be monitoring it round the clock see what its saying.

Yes my baby Bailey is a joy to behold,your right they are a lovely breed I had one before for 14yrs he was a tri colour,Bailey is blenheim (brown and white ) he has lovely white markings down the length of his back ,handsome little devil he is.Your so right he keeps me on my toes my bottom, my elbows,knees lol.Yes will put a pic up later.Takecare Wendells Janexx

[cocksparra]

Well that was a busy couple of days good news you were not hospitalised and the puppy sound great fun. Maybe it is something I should consider when I am settled.

[longlungs in reply to cocksparra]

Hi me darling hahaha aint that the truth,wouldnt have it any other way though.Yes I was lucky a little warning me thinks!A new puppy or dog is great company,they bring happiness ,laughter,exercise and unconditional love cheaper than a partner hahahahaha.What part of the country are you going to ?See you soon Janexx

[pollyjj]

Hi longlungs, what an eventful time you have been having not surprised your BP is up you will have to slow down a bit me thinks. I cannot believe it (Victor Meldrew) that some little shyster stole your basket what on earth would they do that for, there is no understanding people.

You are an inspiration, I will in the future to laugh in the face of adversity, (well I will try)your blog certainly made me laugh, except for the serious bits of course.

I love it when I phone someone and they sound really miserable and within minutes the voice changes and they have forgotten, if only for a short while how sad they had been.

Look after yourself and enjoy your new little puppy who will certainly make you laugh.

polly xx

[longlungs in reply to pollyjj]

Hello polljj you are so right helping to put a smile on someones face who was the opposite for whatever reason warms the cockles of your heart for sure.I know it had to be silly kids how stupid, what type of street cred would they get for doing that.Bailey brings smiles all day long that are a joy to watch for sure. Keep smiling Janexx

[Lurcherman]

Gotta laugh and keep yer spirits up ;-)))

[longlungs in reply to Lurcherman]

Oh yes indeedy a laugh a day helps you work,rest and play or was that mars bars Janexx

[Mavary]

Hi Jane let's hope your doggy will bring your blood pressure and stress levels down. I'm like you mine is always up when they check it. My Mothers, and my Uncles were always high. My Sisters and my Cousin has the same problem. In fact my cousins is 200 over something. Now that is high. The Dr expects to control mine. My family's blood pressure wasn't under control even with tablets. Hope you get your fence fixed soon. I always find if you smile at someone they smile back. You try it. Happy days. Mavis. X