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Chest pain

My heart hurt today, a savage gripping pain that wouldn’t go away.  It still aches a bit now. Its not a great concern, because I know what caused it.   I don’t understand why I can’t feel the way I want … Continue reading

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Scary moment ………

This happened on Monday night …… frightened the bejesus out of me. I was cooking dinner, and watching Top Gear. Something terribly funny happened, and I burst out laughing. So far ….. nothing scary huh? Well the problem I had … Continue reading

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I survived Xmas …. just !

Dani has returned from the great hot and humid north ….. where she nearly sweated to death. Most of her blood stream has been left behind in the custody of the local mozzies, and whats left of her sanity …… … Continue reading

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The yearly xmas “laugh at Dani” ritual

Tony and I do this every year.   He finds it amusing ,……. I suppose I do to.  😛 You see, I had a fairly poor childhood.  Xmas was a fairly slim affair, and if anyone missed out, it was usually … Continue reading

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The finished product.

Naomi asked me to make her year 10 formal gown. I agreed, and she chose 3 different patterns that she wanted. After showing her some fabric on ebay, she chose some gorgeous imported handloomed Korean silk brocade. This suited a … Continue reading

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Doggie Gratitude ….. I has it

Monstorboy has been limping for the day, and licking at his foot repeatedly. So this afternoon, I grab his foot (no easy task, he hates his feet being touched), then dig my fingers in between the pads looking for the … Continue reading

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OMG ….. It was a heart failure moment

But thankfully, I didn’t need to have heart failure. Put the dress on the child for the first time (or more specifically … the first time with all seams completed).  And it fits !!!! like a freaking glove  !!!!!   PHEW … Continue reading

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I am in withdrawal

Yep …. hormone withdrawal. My body was a bit broken by the time I had a hysterectomy, including my poor, scar tissue ridden ovaries, which were tossed along with the sorry excuse for a uterus I had. So … I … Continue reading

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Inspirational TV

Tonight we watched a special episode of Domestic Blitz …. Bianca’s Blitz. http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=661460 A fantastic story, about a fantastic family.  Its wonderful to see the community and media rally around the family of children with special needs, and certainly Bianca’s … Continue reading

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Hello world ….

Oh well, at this point I am talking to myself really, but Tony has now created me a blog of my own.  I imagine I will post my innefectual ramblings and general whinges …. the usual fare of bloggers the … Continue reading

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