tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post7203617112525320534..comments2023-11-05T09:33:58.583+00:00Comments on Nuts in May: The First of ManyMaggie Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-12757479374073971722011-08-15T01:00:13.312+01:002011-08-15T01:00:13.312+01:00Sending a hug to you, Maggie....just because I can...Sending a hug to you, Maggie....just because I can! <br />Love,<br />J.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-27159276245092959542011-08-14T17:28:00.153+01:002011-08-14T17:28:00.153+01:00I agree with you about wanting to hear what's ...I agree with you about wanting to hear what's going on in folks' lives but I respect the lack of motivation to write about it if that's the case with your friend. I hope the radiation does its job for you and that you're tip top again before too long.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-62021483644930113902011-08-14T09:54:04.089+01:002011-08-14T09:54:04.089+01:00Dear Maggie
Just checking in to see how you are. ...Dear Maggie<br /><br />Just checking in to see how you are. Im on holiday at the moment and so not blogging or reading any blogs but ( and i am coming to the point!) I wanted to know how your treatment went, I have been thinking about you and am very glad you write about your life as it is, warts and all as it were. I like catching up with your news whatever it is about, and for me this is what blogging is about, a friendship through the ether.<br /><br />I am appalled that they didn't cover your dignity in hospital when the engineer came in, and I am sorry you experienced so much discomfort.<br /><br />Best wishes for all your treatment, I am glad your pain is manageable .<br /><br />Not being in Bristol, I will miss the balloons, wave at them for me?!!<br /><br />S xSuburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-78081170249231257792011-08-14T09:11:45.154+01:002011-08-14T09:11:45.154+01:00I love you honesty and style Maggie. Don't ev...I love you honesty and style Maggie. Don't ever change. And keep your spirits and tail end up during the radiotherapy sessions! You are much loved.www.retiredandcrazy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12130398756223000765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-89470548092793316572011-08-13T12:00:46.033+01:002011-08-13T12:00:46.033+01:00Dearest Maggie, when one reads about your ongoing ...Dearest Maggie, when one reads about your ongoing battles, these thugs are worth nothing in comparison. You are one of the bravest people I know (online) and if any of those idiots understood the value of life as you do, I am sure they would stay at home rather than loot and cause trouble on our streets. <br /><br />And thank you for the image of your bare bottom. I'm sure the engineer had a lot to talk about that day, lol.<br /><br />Take care, my friend.<br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-4678531880957208982011-08-13T09:39:05.333+01:002011-08-13T09:39:05.333+01:00I do miss blogging people when they decide to stop...I do miss blogging people when they decide to stop, especially if we have shared comments. It is funny the connections you can make with people even when you've never met. I see blogging as a modern version of penpals. :)<br /><br />But I don't think you should worry what you talk about on your own blog. Sometimes it really helps to share things and the words of suppoort offered back when someone is going through a rough patch is really wonderful. So don't ever worry about that! You just concentrate on getting better, one day at a time.<br /><br />How awful for the machine to pack up at that moment! I'll be thinking of you over the next few weeks and wishing good healing thoughts your way. xJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-9639224464634787922011-08-13T02:08:32.210+01:002011-08-13T02:08:32.210+01:00A country that produced you is a good one, regardl...A country that produced you is a good one, regardless of thugs.<br />(We have them in Canada, too. No one is without them.)<br />Hope the therapy goes well - and yes, it seems to me most appropriate to post about it.<br />Is there any connection between the balloon and the bottom? :-)MARY Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178370815712313585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-22550459461165498442011-08-13T01:47:59.042+01:002011-08-13T01:47:59.042+01:00I prefer authenticity as well. If we only post abo...I prefer authenticity as well. If we only post about the good times, then we're not really authentic, are we? Life is full of ups and downs and I'd rather read about it all. As someone else said "you never know when something you've experienced and blogged about will resonate with someone else". So true.<br /><br />All that being said, I sometimes felt that I was blogging about "poor me" when having to watch my husband's health deteriorate. And I hoped that others would understand that I just needed to vent, to write about the heart-aches I (and him too) were living day-to-day.<br /><br />Now that he's gone, of course, I wish I could take it all back again. Anything, to have him back in my arms. But this is not life. Life goes on. And by sharing our lives, our personal stories, I feel we learn from each other.<br /><br />I admire your courage in going through your treatments. Machine breaking down, bare bottom, itchy nose, pain?? Wow - that's a lot to take! Thank goodness your pain is being managed now.<br />Take care, and I'm glad you blog about Real Life.<br />HugsWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-63037930242360252652011-08-13T01:08:35.358+01:002011-08-13T01:08:35.358+01:00I prefer hearing about people's real lives, to...I prefer hearing about people's real lives, too, including the painful. I like honesty. And I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I'm glad to know so that I can keep you in my thoughts.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-54422636608341737992011-08-12T19:32:33.273+01:002011-08-12T19:32:33.273+01:00We should never be ashamed to be English. We are t...We should never be ashamed to be English. We are the real faces / voices of England. The thugs who lay waste to our beautiful country are the ones who should be ashamed. It feels so good to see the masses rising up against the yobs. The whole episode has shown me that it really is the normal, thoughtful and kind individuals who hold the balance of power. We don't often get our voices heard, but this time we have and I have a feeling that a turning point might have been reached.debsdigest.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072753208206098406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-74267613480343652122011-08-12T07:38:40.740+01:002011-08-12T07:38:40.740+01:00You are always an inspiration to me, Maggie, and I...You are always an inspiration to me, Maggie, and I am happy to read whatever you have to say. You tell it like it is...like life is, really - the good with the bad. Everything isn't roses and, for me, the difficulties are harder when we have someone with whom to share them. <br /><br />Somehow, except for my oldest and dearest friends, my blogging friends seem to be my biggest support now and I would be lost without them.<br /><br />A lovely girl I knew when I was working managed a fun bar near the hospital called "The Monkey Club" -we occasionally went there after work for happy hour and a lot of folks held their retirement parties there - and that's where mine took place as well. Gigie just had her first mammogram ( I think she celebrated her 40th birthday ) and, very sadly, she had a tumor and it was cancer. She had surgery and is now undergoing chemo and radiation. Her spirit is amazing and she, like you, is an inspiration.<br /><br />It is so sad to see this situation in England, a country I love. People are worried about my proposed six month visit to India, telling me there might be terrorist attacks but,heck, things can happen anywhere. I just wish people didn't settle their issues by destroying everything around them!<br /><br />As an RN, I've heard - and seen - so many bare bottomed woes. After one of my recent hospitalizations, I did a blog with my poem, "H" Is For Hospitals" which reflects my feelings about that experience.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-10107655988659928212011-08-11T21:14:25.160+01:002011-08-11T21:14:25.160+01:00I hope that today's treatment went better than...I hope that today's treatment went better than the dummy run.<br /><br />I like to feel that a blog refects what is happening in the blogger's life and if they are they are ill. If nothing else it makes me appreciate my own good health.<br /><br />As for the rioting hooligans, they don't seem to have respect for anybody not even the police. Something, somewhere, has gone very wrong.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-63476932152867434512011-08-11T21:01:29.113+01:002011-08-11T21:01:29.113+01:00Hope the radiotherapy went OK today Maggie and sta...Hope the radiotherapy went OK today Maggie and starts to chase that evil thing you have away. <br /><br />You are dead right about the thuggery. Makes us all ashamed to be British. I think we should be really hard on these people, brining bac k the birch and the stocks. As David Cameron says, if they are old enough to take part in these riots they are old enough to bear the consequences. And it is largely the fault of the parents. I was beaten many times at school for doing bad things. I deserved it, I accepted the punishment, it hurt at the time, but it did not do any long term damage - and I am better for it. It is about time these 'do-gooders' were stopped and discipline restored. Then and only then will the problem be cured. It will take a long time even then. Will telephone soon. Love Eddie XEddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-89324670751287393502011-08-11T20:07:40.221+01:002011-08-11T20:07:40.221+01:00May your wrist on fingers not turn numb, as the do...May your wrist on fingers not turn numb, as the doctors do their thing with your bum! Praying for an easy go for you, and hope the next 6 weeks go by without incidence for you (well, the bad kind, let all good stuff come your way!)larkswinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945496247329378715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-13025200579882094192011-08-11T18:21:43.517+01:002011-08-11T18:21:43.517+01:00As always, thinking of you and hoping the treatmen...As always, thinking of you and hoping the treatment won't be too difficult for you. xxxAyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903896106779269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-38590271053475861012011-08-11T14:29:56.872+01:002011-08-11T14:29:56.872+01:00You're not ALWAYS moaning and talking about yo...You're not ALWAYS moaning and talking about your treatment Maggie. I'm glad you let us know what's happening so that we can support you and let you know we care. I hope the next stage of your treatment goes well m'deario, I'll be thinking of you.<br /><br />You are right about a generation thinking the world owes them a living. As you said we didn't have it easy but we didn't go out thieving and destroying other people's property!Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-51846936747985531272011-08-11T10:59:35.636+01:002011-08-11T10:59:35.636+01:00I too like to know what's going on with blogge...I too like to know what's going on with blogger friends, but I respect "each to their own" with regard to sharing.<br />Maggie, your words here have given me an insight into cancer and its treatment that I would never have, and I'm very grateful for that.<br />You're posts are so witty too, even though you're having a hard time.<br />Best of luck today and in the coming weeks, I'll be sending healing thoughts over the Irish Sea to you.<br />Re the riots, it is disgraceful; organised thuggery.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-38366487373788955482011-08-11T10:31:45.508+01:002011-08-11T10:31:45.508+01:00Yes, I want to know what is happening in my blog f...Yes, I want to know what is happening in my blog friends lives! If they go missing...I wonder a lot about them. So glad you share.<br />What an ordeal you went through...sigh! Wish I could have been there with you and we could share stories while you were laying there.<br />Hugging you<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-70045911062656995662011-08-11T07:00:16.611+01:002011-08-11T07:00:16.611+01:00Hope all goes well in your test!
As for what is h...Hope all goes well in your test!<br /><br />As for what is happening in the UK - it's so very scary and very very sad. As you say, many people, like my parents, grew up in the war with very little food and had very poor beginnings. They tried to make a better life for themselves but not at the expense of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-68156013506153699542011-08-11T05:34:53.035+01:002011-08-11T05:34:53.035+01:00"I just feel that I have to be true to myself..."I just feel that I have to be true to myself and everything that is happening right now"<br /><br />Very wise woman. How lucky that you can share. I'm not certain I could be so candid. <br /><br />I've been following the news of the troubles in England. Seems very odd and I keep listening to the news to discover the cause. Your point of those who didn't have because of wars, etc. is most valid. Working together. <br /><br />I do hope you get to see the balloons. I imagine a most beautiful site.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-54764498204008762282011-08-11T02:18:49.940+01:002011-08-11T02:18:49.940+01:00ugh...comment eaten by the blogger shut down....i ...ugh...comment eaten by the blogger shut down....i would so not want to be in the machine when it broke down...yikes...i hope that you are in good spirits....prayers for you for sure...and i do like to know what is going on with my friends....Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-11822605636564178362011-08-10T23:26:07.345+01:002011-08-10T23:26:07.345+01:00Maggie...been thinking about you, while working on...Maggie...been thinking about you, while working on the watercolor of your garden.<br /><br />It is finished, at least as finished as it will ever be. I usually reach a point in my work where I KNOW if I add just ONE MORE BRUSHSTROKE, it will ruin the painting. So it is with "Maggie's English Garden".<br /><br />I would like you to have it. If you would be kind enough to send me your mailing address, I will get it to you as soon as I can.<br /><br />With Love,<br />xoxoxo, cd<br />jeerry3@yahoo,comClare Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422392312516321935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-68681655569188273132011-08-10T21:52:31.980+01:002011-08-10T21:52:31.980+01:00Maggie, I always respect the way you honestly deal...Maggie, I always respect the way you honestly deal with what is going on in your life and with your health. You never know when what you have to say, even about how you deal with the "dummy test" will resonate with someone else who also must go through similar procedures. <br /><br />The sharing of your procedures make others feel less alone. We realize many have trials and pain. We are a part of a community that supports each other through these trials. I will continue to hold you in my heart and mind.<br /><br />I know this is a difficult time for your country. There is much turmoil everywhere. Feel pride for those who are responding to the violence with dignity and unity.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-64322337613611991202011-08-10T20:55:24.561+01:002011-08-10T20:55:24.561+01:00I'm thinking of your poor bare bottom and your...I'm thinking of your poor bare bottom and your itching nose. What an ordeal that must have been. I have a feeling that you will come through this radiation therapy just fine and that it will work well.I wish you a lot of luck for the coming six weeks. So much patience you will have to have. You are always very close to my thoughts, Maggie. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />KissesIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05043376053971475659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573997081449536840.post-78916034002738724672011-08-10T19:18:13.889+01:002011-08-10T19:18:13.889+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.com