ALL REQUEST CHOCCIE DAY
So I go out to buy a load of choccie for the team, arrive here at work only to see...
I've been beaten to it by a very generous bloke from Devon. Devonian confectionary all over the place. All of it gorgeous but all of it filled with so much sugar ! Fudge, cream teas, cookies, marshmallows, bon bons, sticks of rock. Cor blimey' a taste of Devon and a fortune at the dentists. Sorry, not to sound at all ungrateful and, as it 'appens, we have already started diving in, it's bloody gorgeous.
So I was with this geezer today in the sauna and he tells me of his old mum who passed away last week and 'ee was really good about it and all that and then 'ee tells me this story.
The hospice she was in diagnosed another chap with the big C ayear ago. Anyway he's accepting of it but refuses to lay down and just die, instead he sells his house, takes early retirement and goes off round the world and he buys a speedboat.
Six months later he gets a letter that says they've got it wrong and he ain't got the big C., at all in the first place. So he gets his life back and has had a six months he'll never forget but guess what he does next ? He sues them. Now, I know he has a point but i'm just not sure that karmacally it's a wise move.
Every time i pass a sinister medical examination I want to kiss everyone I see for the next day or two. If this bloke got the right agent and went on the right shows and wrote the right articles he'd probably get all his money back anyway. Sure the hospital were bang out of order telling a chap his time's up when it was nowhere near but something to me just doesn't sit well.
Let's live large until it's our turn to be told something we don't want to hear. We can never get today back and today seems fine by me.
CLP 2007.
X.
Comments
I heard the story about the guy misdiagnosed with terminal cancer too.
If you asked anyone with terminal cancer I'm sure they wouldnt have to think twice before swapping all their money and their house for a cure.
Enjoy the choccies Christophe!
Hey Chris
What a story..was it a wind up? Do hospitials really write 6 months later?
Honestly, living for today is a great policy I agree with, but not at the expense of tomorrow.
My dad saved furiously for his retirement, but never lived to see it..Ironic. But now my lovely Mum is comfortable, and she is doing the things they saved to do, so good on her.
Anyway, chocs away..have a choc tastic show, and a fudgtastic weekend with clotted cream on top. Play some good ones today...I'm in the mood for dancing!
Happy ARF to you all
Love
Caroline x
Happy ARF to all,
There was an article about the same thing earlier this week where the fella was told he had a short time to live so he jacked in his job, stopped paying his mortgage and lived the high life on the money he had. Then was told that the Hospital had made a mistake and now he is suing them as he is to be/or has been evicted from the home he stopped paying for. The rider to this though is that this bloke had a live-in partner - who, had he pegged it would have then been homeless and possibly penniless?
Make you think/larff/cry, whatever!
Wilsmar
wow its friday!
thats an intresting story you told us chris! funny thing to sue someone after you get your life back! to echo your thoughts we should be living life to the full anyway!
its been 2 years since i first got m.e and i'm more detirmened to do the things i want to do more than ever, ill or not. the year i got ill i planned to move in with my friends, i was offered a promotion, i was going to new york for my 21st birthday and at last i just started driving lessons! but i had to give up those 4 things but i'm detirmened to still do them at some point. infact i'm organising to restart driving lessons in a couple of weeks, just 1 every fortnight but i have to start again soon as we have a mini in the garage and so want be driving it!!!
so yes we must forfill our dreams whilst we can, this man should be grateful for seeing some amazing places and doing some wonderful things, oh and not having cancer!!
right had my little rant!!! this weekend is my mums -0th birthday party so must go and sort some more stuff out. we're having 60 people over and it looks like rain!!!!!
happy weekend everyone, missy xx
Stuck at work after a grusome meeting taking the minutes for the first time - and now everyone else has toddled off but I've got to wait until another room gets emptied and then I can clear it up and finally go home listening to ARF.
I'd love it if someone told me I was dieing and I then lived life to the full - followed by a reprieve. I hope I'd have learnt how to live properly and would be thankful to them for that. People make mistakes - to err is human and all that...
Perhaps this culture of something for nothing - and sue the b'''''''''ds will come to an end now... perhaps not.
Have a great weekend everyone, the meeting has finished early and I get to go home now.
Jx
Here are 12 of the finest (unintentional) double-entendres ever aired on British TV and radio
1. Pat Glenn, weightlifting commentator - "And this is Gregoriava from Bulgaria . I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing!"
2. New Zealand Rugby Commentator - "Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him."
3. Ted Walsh - Horse Racing Commentator - "This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother."
4. Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew."
5. US PGA Commentator - "One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them ..... Oh my god!! What have I just said??"
6. Carenza Lewis about finding food in the Middle Ages on 'Time Team Live' said: "You'd eat beaver if you could get it."
7. A female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked, "So Bob, where's that eight inches you promised me last night?" Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too, because they were laughing so hard!
8. Steve Ryder covering the US Masters: "Ballesteros felt much better today after a 69 yesterday.">
9. Clair Frisby talking about a jumbo hot dog on Look North said: "There's nothing like a big hot sausage inside you on a cold night like this."
10 Mike Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on Sky Sports: "Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets."
11. Michael Buerk on watching Phillipa Forrester cuddle up to a male astronomer for warmth during ´óÏó´«Ã½1's UK eclipse coverage remarked: "They seem cold out there, they're rubbing each other and he's only come in his shorts."
12. Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: "Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself."
Long time no blog, Christoff! And I have sooooo missed it!
I bought some chocolate today - white chocolate with black pepper ... and, yes, it really does work!!!
I heard a similar story earlier this week, about the guy who had been given just a few months to live (I think he was on Jeremy Vine), and is now suing because the tumour turned out to be pancriatitus. He had stopped paying his mortgage and had a real spending spree and is now suing because he has had to sell his home. I'm with you, CLP, it kind of sits wrong that his diagnosis has changed and he's trying to get money out of the NHS because he made the decision to blow everything thinking he had months to live. It's a strange one. It was my understanding that the review of his case showed that this was an understandable diagnosis on the evidence from xrays and scans.
Anyhoo, got to rush. I'm in Oban at the mo, taking some time out to get my head back together, but have to hop in the car to pick up hubby in Fort William. Looking forward to your company on the road. you have no idea how much your show has kept me going!!! Bless you honey ... your karma must be beautiful!
Havering now, so signing off! Huge huggles to you and my lovely, much missed fellow bloggers and blogettes.
Susan, Highland lass
A friend of mine, was diagnosed with breast cancer, and had a breast removed, then she was diagnosed with a type of Cancer that only a handful of people in the world have! - she had a mir scan this week to see if the cancer had spread to her lungs.. no she's clear :) - now she gets to live life, a little bit longer.
Have a 'large' weekend everybody! -
I'm in Casualty this coming week..no not the real deal, but the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s rocking hospital TV drama, set in Bristol.. er I mean Holby! - I'm playing a patient :)
Yo Chris Ma Main Man & ALL Blog Friends.
Bingo Star ere.
I'd on a serious note just like to say to Martin James - I'm very sorry to hear about the problems you've had of late. We've all been through very hard times in this life, believe me I have.
I think this life is just one big test for the next, well that's my belief anyway.
I know life isn't easy sometimes but you've just got to keep the faith.
Laughter is the best remedy but sometimes it seems even that can't help. Believe me keep the faith mate and life does get better eventually.
All the best Martin mate.
Now onto the crazy bit of me blog comment -
In today's blog,Chris, I agree with you that there is too much suing around to the point of being crazy. That bloke should count his blessings not go around suing people who are only there to help him anyway.
Karma will catch up with him- am tellin' yer.
I've had trouble with Karma following me, am tellin' yer mate.
I once had a stalker called Karma, she followed me everywhere.
I got so stressed, I ended up going to the doctors about it.
The doc said all I can suggest take some Kalms!!!
Chow blog friends.
First time i've posted after being an avid viewer, listner and reader over the years.
My Dad had a broken neck, died at 53; mum had big C and died at 57. They both received wonderful care from the health service.
I spent 8 yrs as a copper(alongside Sal's ex traffic aide) then saw the light, thought i would be nice to people, got a degree and joined the health service as a podiatrist(chiropody).
It amazes me that even at the bottom end cutting nails, people still try to sue as they cannot get their nails cut when it suits them; those at high risk of amputation have to be prioritised. The terrible part is that if you make enough noise large services will back down, to the detriment of those of us, as you say, are just grateful.
Good stuff keep it up,
Luey
Where did they send the letter? He'd sold his house.
Susan S - welcome back!!!! I have missed you.
Martin - what did you do to get barred from ARF? I'm sure you're not, Chris seems like quite a forgiving chap.
I am by nature a pessimistic person (don't think I've spelt that right) so every so often i try to give myself a wake up call, you know, appreciate your health etc, but its quite difficult when a lot of the people i know are pretty miserable and negative.
missy - i hope you start to get your life back, i expect you find a lot of the people you spend time with are older as your friends are out at work, but we can learn so much from the older generation don't you think?
Em xx
Chris, your right, life is to short. If we all lived life if each day was the last then the world would be a better place. This aint a trial run!!!!!!!!!
Em - didn't have my namesake meal, but it was sooo delicious. Denis the owner/chef was on fine form. We tyasted his St. Lucian 100%+ rum - yowser!!!!!
missy - glad you're on the up with your thinking, my cousin has the same as you and I know how tough it can be (from what she talks about!) Let us know when you start your driving lessons again so we can all stay indoors!! only kidding x
My ex-wife has terminal cancer and although wheelchair bound now is trying to live life to the full. Not sure about going on a spending spree and then suing the hospital but I think it's impossible to say what you'd really do unless faced with the real problem yourself? She's an amazing person, so strong in the face of adversity.
martin - our paths never crossed on here but all the very best for the future mate.
have a great weekend one and all....
KWx
Who said drink shrinks the brain? Could explain why after drinking a bit yesterday I had a girlie moment today, and was unable to reverse into my garage straight!! I`m told being preganant has the same effect!
Has anyone listened to Fi Glover on R4, she`s fandabulousoooo.
My sentiments entirely, live each day as your last since one day you'll be right!! Although a degree of moderation may be in order, as over indulgence may bring the premature onset of what we are all trying to avoid, a trip to the pearly gates, well i say pearly gates, some may benifit from a warmer climate LoL
Regards Sinbad
Hello
Well "on a night like this" as Kylie would say it's Flying the flag. The great Eurovison can't wait.
Hubby left his mobile before going off to play golf and I have had great fun listening to voice mails from his girlfriend! R U at the Gym yet... etc etc. Always had my suspicions after finding her naked at New Year trying to wake him up on the sofa.
I wonder if I should audition for Jeremy Kyle?
So, Serbia clinched it. Well done to them. I feel a bit sorry for the UK entry, and even more sorry for myself as I put ten quid on them to get null points. Still, there's always next year
J McC
Whatever one and all
The hubby girlfriend called round and I offered to straighten her fuzzy hair... well I could of course put the straightners on high and caused a fire but no..... I'm too nice and frankly I don't give a dam..
Yep I know what you mean Chris and I guess it depends just how extreme you have gone once you have been told the bad news. Lets just assume that you don't just sell up, rent a yacht and a blonde, but say you do something nasty to the boss or even his tonyness AND finish up in nick as a result. I know mr E would say "serve you right for being negative" However, some like it hot as they say. On another level a little freind of mine and I were discussing the other day the notion of sueing the university she is at for the ammount of her student loan as the course is sponsored by the health service and there are going to be no jobs available when she graduates. Time the NHS was up to it really cos right now they are muppets.
JK Nonegreen
Parker - lovely way to start the week, thank you!
Prof Plum - oh god, dearie, I am so sorry to hear your news. You say you don't really care and I hope you mean it cos it's rotten finding out stuff like this. I got told about my ex's infidelity last July and I still hurt (even although his affair was short lived and had happened three years earlier). You are in my thoughts - best of luck. Any ideas how you'll handle it now?
Susan S - nice to hear from you again.
Wishing everyone a lovely week -
jx
Morning, schmorning!
What a rotten, wet weekend!!
Prof Plum - oo-er, sounds as though things have been 'interesting' in your household this weekend... {{{hugs}}}
Not been too bad, considering the way things have been lately; I went to the Drving Range on Saturday afternoon, which was quite nerve wracking - don't you find that as you get older, it becomes harder and harder to do new things? Not the actual physical act itself, but the thought of humiliating oneself can be very restrictive... Anyway, I think I did OK, only missed one ball!
I also had heard about the guy that thought he had terminal cancer, only to be told some time later that he hadn't. If it were me, I'd be so darn grateful that I had another bite at the cherry, that I'd work with the hospital, so they could refine their diagnostic techniques. On Jezza's show, a Barrister gave his opinion, that actually, the person involved probably wouldn't be successful in suing the hospital anyway.
Parker - your funnies do make me laugh - thanks!
Susan S - good to hear from you lovey - xx.
As for Eurovision!!! Well, Tel was well and truly on form - inspired even! I think the UK should significantly reduce the amount of money invested in Europoliticalvision, as it's just a chance for other 'European' countries to knock the UK. Talent has nothing to do with it - it's all politics. As cheesey as they are, I thought Scooch gave a good performance and deserved a darn sight more than 19 points!
Righty, rant over, best get on with my ever increasing workload.
Will drop by later lovely people,
S xx.
Christophe you are SO right about the chap with the big C and his tempting of the Karmic fate.
When my little old trout mummy fell on her head in Dublin, that'll teach her to be fightin' on Grafton St.....at christmas, she was initially in a bad way but thankfully, and due in no small part to the care and humour of all around us in the hospital, she is back to being as fit as any 83 year-old butchers' dog.
There are many who say I should have sued the council on her behalf; and to be fair, I know she'd have an excellent case.
However. In the months since, mum has had everyone in stitches with her tales of being hospitalised in Ireland, and it was when she said, "Eee, love, I'm just happy I'm still here and that you were there with me and we both came home with summat to laugh at. That's worth more than money.", that I knew we're a pair of lucky, lucky girls. End of.
What with events in Portugal, I'm going to go and give my lovely bossy genius daughter a big hug and a slap and get over myself. And I suggest he does the same.
I'm also now going to nominate my gobsmackers in honour of another hospitalised loved one, the lovely Jean, long-suffering other half to the nightmare cousin Barry, who's also back to rude health after a scare last week.
Waking up early on Friday in her hospital bed, on a drip and morphine, she took a call from the aforementioned Barry, who wanted to know if he took sugar in his tea.
Bless him.
Clodagh.xx
Waking
prof - revenge is a dish best served cold I'm told. Hope it all pans out ok for you, can't be nice.
Good moring all of you bloggers and bloggettes, Hope you have a great week, work has been great, knee's achey but fine. I work a 4on/4off shift system so off til Friday now.
Je taime
KWx
Chris. Great Show.
Firstly, already sent you a `Thank-You` card from Mrs Winton and I re:- winning tickets to be `on the stage, on the stage` with the Stones at Twickenham, a Brill night, again, thanks to all.
Next, did you REALLY give away a motorhome? goodness Chris, do what we did, we took a year off and DROVE one from UK to Australia!, Me, Shirley, and our 9 year-old. Me and Shirl want to do it again, I am a Copper, just in the process of buying an old `Paddy-Wagon` to do up, could have done with listening to you that day you gave one away(?), must have been fighting crime at the time!
Anyway, it was a great year, something you would enjoy. keep up the good work, regards to the team.
JW.
STOP PRESS!!!
THE SUN'S COME OUT - YAY!!!!
Oh, it's gone back in again... :-(
S xx.
Prof Plum - Oh dear, sounds like you've had a horrible weekend. Why did you offer to straighten her hair? Are you sure something's definitely going on? Are you going to confront him/her? Its no fun when you find out someone's cheating on you, and it seems to happen all the time. Anyway, I'm thinking of you,
Em xx
Did the BP get me cos I said slug???
Em M - I wonder HOW Prof Plum was going to straighten the hair! My guess is an iron....
S xx.
P.S Hell hath no fury...
P.P.S. You shall have a fishy...
P.P.P.S Would you like something to suck for the landing?
Hey Prof Plum - methinks you should invite yourself to her house and when she's out of the room, place some prawns and kippers in her curtain hems/behind the radiator/ under the door mat etc etc.
TeeHeee
Thinking of you!
CtD x x
Good afternoon one and all
Susan S welcome back great to hear you.
Prof Plum - gosh what a horrible place to be in. hang on in there girl - it will all come out in the wash.
Didn't see Eurovision but when I saw the winning song on the TV the following day had problems working out the gender of the singer - female apparently. Italy have a point - why don't we just take our bat and ball and go home!
Petit pois xxx
Prof Plum: I wrote a message for you first thing this morning and o.k. I did type a VERY mild four letter word starting with "S" - it would appear to have been BP'd. It was NOTHING compared to some of the stuff I have seen on this blog!
Really thinking about you - I know you say you don't care, but of course you do. You are too good to be treated this way.
Your husband must have just about died when he realised he left his phone at home. Why do people behave this way? If I could live to be a thousand, I would never understand it. And how dare she come into your home, pretending she's a friend!
Take it easy, work out what you want to do - whatever happens, you will have to be brave. We are here for you if you need to talk.
C xx
Dearest Prof. You have been through the mill a bit lately. Are you still at the home for retired artistes? Or did you leave when you moved house? Whatever, I think a well placed bumper travelling at a very minimum speed can assist with a mild and bitter.
I can get divorced on 25th July. Apparently it is free after 5 years. I would not have been if I'd done the half of what went through my head. But I haven't heard that I have been made a widow (yet) so I shall be tracking down the relevant paperwork as and when.
Here for you girlie
love
hazel
x
ps knees up mother brown (or KW x)
Hazel love
Is that true ??! about divorce being free after 5 years? Best news I've heard for months - YAY - five years in September. I'm going researching - you've made my day.
Mange tout mange tout YAY AY AY