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@Purdey16 I second Gill's thoughts. It all sounds terribly upsetting and unsettling but you appear to be a coper and a trouper - just don't let it be at the expense of your own health and wellbeing. Take care and best wishes. Jane xx

Morning Andy and Michelle Your party of now 7 ( so sorry to hear one of whom has had to drop out - I hope he/she is ok) sounds like a very diverse group and you're all set up for great fun. I hope Hyacinth doesn't show you up all too much! Have a wonderful time both and I look forward hearing all about it. Love Britannia. Very best wishes. Jane xx

Dear Frank Thanks so much for taking the time to contact me. I really do appreciate your kind and supportive words. "When you feel the time is right" told me that you, as a fairly recent ex- smoker, understand my feelings at this point. I will let you know how things go. Thanks again Frank and my very best wishes to you and Avril. Jane xx

That's fantastic @Megabear2. You've done so well. Buy new!!! Jane xx

Thanks Graham. It's a comprehensive list and all so true. Because I've been a long-time smoker, and having given up many times previously, I always seem to revert to type when an event happens that throws me off kilter. Weak-willed is another description! Thanks again. Jane xx

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Hello John. Thank you for asking and yes I am feeling a lot better now. It's only 3 weeks since the fall so I'm quite chuffed that I feel this well. The pain is lessening every day. When I got home from the hospital and got settled in, I felt really shocked, and more than anything, I wanted a cigarette. I had kept a "just in case" packet all the time I've been vaping (over a year) and I've never even come close to opening them until that night. I smoked about 10 during a very long night of not sleeping and have carried on smoking for the past 3 weeks I'm ashamed to say. Now, I've got to start all over again. I know I can do it because I've proved that already but oh it feels like a mountain to climb! Jane xx

Good Morning Everyone There's a wonderful air of excitement on here today so @zap99, @AndyMichelle, @Ilovemygarden, I hope you all have fabulous cruises, have now got all coats, socks, and undercrackers sorted and packed, and can just look forward to having a great time. Bon voyage. Jane xxx

Welcome home Pam. I'm glad you had a good holiday and send very best wishes for a happy anniversary. Have a lovely day and meal out tonight. Jane xxx

She sounds like a lovely lady Graham - and how lovely she was a nice MIL to Pauline. My first car was a Ford Escort too! Unfortunately I'm not yet fully recovered. GP says 6-12 weeks for the fractures to heal - I'll get there soon - it's only 3 weeks ago so early days. Thanks for the beautiful card Graham. Jane xx

An echo is much more involved LL. They look into the chambers of your heart and also the valves to ensure they are working properly. You are right in that it's like a baby scan - completely painless and actually very interesting if the technician is kind enough to point out what he/ she is looking at. Good luck when the time comes. Jane xx

I must tell you a funny story about a full muster on Britannia. It was 2016 I think - Britannia was a fairly new ship anyway. So, I gathered my life jacket and trotted down to the lounge. All was clearly explained and straightforward...... until we had to demonstrate the fitting of jackets. So embarrassing. I don't wear trousers, ever, and these particular lifejackets had to be fitted by looping the attachment from the back, between your legs and bringing the clip up the front of the body to attach .....which would have involved exposing an amount of leg that only a doctor should see! Obviously I didn't do the full fit and one of the lovely female crew suggested that whilst on board I should "purchase some of the very nice trousers we sell on board". Good sales pitch!

Good Morning Everyone 6c and light showers here this morning. Forecast is for much of the same. I hope everyone is doing ok and those waiting for medical tests get them sooner than expected! @lincslady - 7 months wait time for an echo seems a long way off - perhaps you'll get a cancellation - fingers crossed for you. I'm awaiting 3 referrals - but no idea how long they'll take - so be it. I'm just grateful that during my very long day in A&E I had all possible diagnostic tests, was treated with care and kindness, and it reinforced what I already suspected - that the NHS is there when you most need it. @Peanut006 Glad to hear your mum is doing well Michelle - what a turnaround from those earlier very worrying days. Good for her. @grapau27 I hope your late mam's birthday anniversary was full of lovely memories and well done that young man for finishing 18th in the Marathon. That's some achievement. Have a good day everyone. Be well. Jane xx

Good Morning Everyone I hope you're all well and have a good weekend planned. Lovely photos from @Snow Hill. I love that part of the world. I've stayed in York and Harrogate many times and they never lose their attraction for me - especially York Minster. No real news from me. I'm much more mobile now but I have to admit to feeling a bit frustrated about the continuous back pain. Got the final report from CT scans and it mentions a third fracture on spine and loss of height due to compression - I thought I'd put weight on but I've just lost height! Good weekend for sport for me, and family visits all arranged around matches - they don't mind - they're used to my football obsession. Whatever you're doing, have a great weekend. Be well. Jane xx

Good luck today Josy. Hopefully you'll stay dry walking in and with a good result walking out. Jane xx