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Yes, it's more comfortable and much easier to put on. Fiddling with arm cuff put my BP up before I even started😏 Is your BP any better now you're doing them yourself at home? Avril

I do my BP checks at home. The practice nurse phones me later for the numbers and says either yay or nay. It's working well for me as the numbers are fine when at home, it's only when I'm at the surgery that the BP monitor explodes.😡 Avril

Congatulations Michelle and also to your daughter. Avril

It's not the NHS staff Josy, they are wonderful people. My grandaughter is a nurse at Pinderfield's Hospital in Wakefield and I know how hard they work. The money given to the hospitals is being 'directed to the wrong areas' instead of into the actual departments that are struggling. Our NHS is now fast becoming an American style business, and as such the staff and patients are the last to benefit. All obviously my own opinion of course. Avril

Not just GP practices Harry. Imho, a similar issue is the cause of this whole NHS fiasco. All problems begin at the top and filter down. Bring back the Matrons. Avril

Our practice has this service for booking and/or cancelling appointments, but only for non-urgent cases. If you need to see the doctor immediately then we have to phone after 8am that morning. It seems to be normal now for most practices. I don't know if it's my imagination or not, but it wasn't like this pre 2019. Gone are the days when you could simply turn up and wait to be seen. Avril

@SarahHben I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad's misfortune during their cruise. I hope there is some way he can recoup at least some of his money. It isn't easy any longer to be able to trust people. I hope your mum isn't too poorly and recovers quickly. Avril

Looks lovely kalos. Food doesn't have to be boring and tasteless to be healthy. Avril

Frank had that years ago. His dentist packed it with antiseptic gauze until the cavity closed. He had to go back a couple of times for him to check it and renew the gauze, but it healed quickly with no problem. It didn't stop him eating, but I don't thing anything can😉 Avril

They must be holey though. Avril

Mum would tell me that too. I was 10 before I realised that I didn't want hairs on my chest. Luckily I stopped in time before the effects began😊 Sis

We left school at 15 too and straight into work. I think that's the reason we were more mature than the 17 and 19 year olds today as they are still 'in school' so to speak. We met each other 70 years ago and have been together ever since. Avril

@P&O SUE I hope your mum and dad's health improves soon. It is very hard to care for ailing parents as well as coping with everyday things . I hope you have someone to help share the load and that your some work is being more considerate about time off. Take some time for yourself too Sue and try to relax a little, it's really important. Please take care. x Avril

Good morning, and thank you all for your good wishes on our anniversary. We are having a small family dinner tonight, other than that, it will be a quiet relaxing day. We've never liked a lot of fuss. We celebrated our Silver anniversary in Penang and our Golden was just the two of us again on Oceana. Our children were determined to to have a family dinner for every one after that. Take care everyone and enjoy your weekend. x Avril

Hmm, maybe they're not the 'innocent' Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep you're expecting Sue😉😁 Avril

I have some pictures, they were taken by a Frank's brother, we couldn't afford a photographer. The photo sizes then were about 4''x5'' I think, and the quality isn't very good. I'll have a word with my grandson and see if he can do something with them. 🤞 Avril

I understand this feeling old. It's our 58th wedding anniversary tomorrow, and we've been reminiscing today over lunch. January 28th 1965 ankle deep in snow and freezing cold. A Registry Office wedding was all we could afford, the marriage licence was the princely sum of 7s - 6p. We were very young, I was 17 and Frank was 19, and his mum said we wouldn't last 6 month😏. To be honest we've had some rough moments, but I think it made the marriage stronger. Fast forward 58 years and we're still here, financially secure and just as much in love as ever. I do regret one thing though.........not finding cruising sooner.😁 Avril

Lovely 🤭. Caramel and dark chocolate that lasts forever, my kind of sweet😁 Avril

I've never heard of Russian toffee, what is it? Avril

A nice first post to read this morning Jane. You're a lovely lady. I'm pleased the vaping is going well, and you're allowed to give yourself a little pat on the back for every day that passes. You can tell after the first day if you're going to take to it, so the signs are good. I'll report back to Frank, he asks if we've heard from you.😊 Happy 'tooting'. xx Avril

A Very Happy Birthday Pam💐, and welcome to the Life of Leisure Club🥂. I hope both you and your hubby are feeling better. Avril

So would I, about 30 years ago. Absolut was my absolutely favourite brand, neat over ice with a slice. I can't drink any vodka now, it upsets my stomach. Not to worry, there's always JD Honey. He still likes me😉 Avril

We love basil too, the smell and aniseedy flavour are lovely. The little jars are useless for me, they're gone after two uses, so I buy it in large 160g jars. Our daughter can't stand it. Sis

Are you sure John? That one's my favouite. I don't have a problem buying it from Asda, it could be your supermarket that's not stocking it anymore. Avril

Heinz tomato ketchup for us. It's actually made with tomatoes and not tomato puree. You can get low salt, low sugar version too. HP sauce is ok, but we much prefer Branston pickle, the original, not the tiny pieces. Anyone remember Pan Yan pickle? Avril