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Thanks for sharing Chris.....I think ;)

I totally agree that nurses should be paid a lot more than they do for the fab work they carry out every day - God bless 'em.

AliB
xx

Ooo thanks for sharin', Christoff. You coulda waited till I'd finished me olives, mind.

Bearrth. Pthhh ptthhh, ew.

D'you know what though. Never a truer thing was said than that, thank Bejayzus for all the nurses, doctors and lab technicians who deal wit things on a daily basis that would 'ave me runnin' for the hills.

Me, I'll run yous up a nice frock but don't ask me to stick a needle in owt else. No sir-ee.

Heroes the lot of 'em.

Clodagh.xx

wow, that sounds serious.

I agree, the NHS is a great insitutuion, and would do so much better if people took their medicince, turned up to appoitments and stopped taking it for granted! (rant over)

Baggy

And can I be associated wit the remarks of The Speaker; if you spot a problem, downstairs, upstairs or all floors in between, GET IT CHECKED.

I can say quite truthfully that bein' threatened wit violence an' the naughty corner by the GD if I didn't waste the doc's time over a small mole on my back saved my life.

C.xx

Chris: well done on getting yourself checked, and then taken care of. And thanks for letting us know. Bless Lorraine and Bernie - and everyone in the medical profession. It's 20 years since I was in hospital but I have never, ever forgotten how I was looked after, and my life saved by some incredible people.

C xx

I agree, with a family of men problems in my life, and not having a grandfather anymore because of it (but having a very alive Uncle) I can only say please get yourself checked, and apprently they don't need to do the 'finger test' anymore, a blood test can be done instead!

Howya Baggy! Yes indeedy, people should take their Medicince.

Renee never shuts up whingein' about takin' 'er water tablets; it's the cause of many a fist-fight in our house, and often ends wit me crushin' 'em into 'er meat an' potato pie or gettin 'er in a choke-hold an' administerin' said tablets via a drinkin' straw an' a sharp blow.

Mind you I had to agree wit 'er when it came to the trial osteoporosis tablets they wanted to give 'er. This is the woman who's bounced off every horizontal surface in Wigan and never broken a bone. The woman who famously dragged Eric down wit 'er when she subsided whilst walkin' past Debenham's wit 'er hand in Eric's anorak pocket. Then welted Eric wit 'er 'andbag when 'e raged "What the hell did you do THAT for?" The woman who fell once at the top a Wigan wit the then mortified teenage niece in tow, shoppin' asunder, then got helped up, cursed the council an' her shoes, .. then promptly fell again at the other end of town, to be helped up by the same chap.

I don't want to tempt fate, like.. but I'd say there's nowt much wrong wit 'er bones.

Clodagh.xx

I have total sympathy CLP, but what is this "went under" lark. I didnt get that option ;-) All I did was lay there getting more and more embarrased by the minute and trying not to watch the TV screen.
Having said that I will reiterate what others have said. "Get it checked out". 30 minutes of that versus the alternative. No contest!

Thunder

hi Cloudagh, your mam should meet my Nanna (also Wigan stock), they sound like they have a lot in common!

The finger test, Baggy? What's that? Is it wait till everybody starts to point at yous before yous get checked??

Or is it summat like Rule of Thumb, where a chap couldn't use a stick wider than 'is thumb to beat 'is missus?

?

xx

Clodagh, for all the things that us women have to go through, the 'finger test' is the one you hear men complain about the most!

Hello CE & Everyone.

Don't you just love the hospital attire Chris? Did you also have the gown with the split down the back or the one with three armholes that take hours to work out how to put them on?

You're so right, get checked out as soon as possible and don't pretend that everything will be OK and will clear up naturally.

I'm here today because of the wonderful dedicated and caring doctors and nurses.
They have saved my life three times and I can't thank them enough.

MM xxx

Thunder yous only needed ask nicely, I'd a done it for yous.

I once knew an eminent anaesthetist who was legendary for even more efficiency at puttin' people under on the rugby field than 'e was on the operatin' table.

Bless. xx

Unless yous are Damian, Baggy. Bless 'im.

I'm rememberin' the time up in Glasgow when 'e Took A Funny Torn. It just happened to be the day after 'is birthday celebrations when he finished off the night wit a brandy an' Baby Bio. Anyway, the result was a dash to Paisley A&E, where 'e was given the full 10,000 mile service. All would've bin well if the doctor 'adn't bin so Cute; and when finally he was asked to puff 'is cheeks out an' follow the doc's finger, his face was a step too far an' I frog-marched 'im outa there, pronto.

(It was infinitely worse than that but I'd be modded to within an incha me life..)

Aw. Happy days.

Clodagh.xx

Good on you Christoff, and I for one is very pleased to be stuck with you for a good few years longer! The nicest cuppa I had was in hospital, just after giving birth, but that’s another story!!

Totally agree, re NHS, no amount of money would be enough for what they do. Angels indeed.

Clodagh, welcome back and thank you for making me chuckle.

Hello everyone else.

Pen xx

I have always had the most admiration for Nurses and Doctors, tis a vocation I am afraid that I have very little bed side manner, which my other half will testify too.

I am one of the lucky ones not been into hospital for anything other than becoming a mum and coming into the world myself.

Hubby is another story entirely he is being rebuilt slowly and getting lighter at the same time with the bits they are removing all the time.

Unfortunately it looks the boy may be going along the same lines as his Papa. I seem to spend more time visiting then getting anything done but I like it that way

Good nurses are earth angels. Good advice about the enemy Christof, always be 1 step ahead.

Chrissie always said my parents have managed to stay married for 50 years due to dad working shifts. They didnt see each other for the first 40 years. He come in, she'd go out and vice versa. Ha Ha Ha.


CB xx

Very wise words indeed CLP.

X

Gail

Very wise words Chris and good to hear you're hanging around

Thanks for all the hugs earlier. I've calmed down now and, luckily, all is well, cups of tea have been administered and we are all back to usual!

Clodagh, good to see you around but I hate to think how much worse that post could've been!

Deevs, hope you and the gang have a fab time this weekend. Sorry we can't be there too

Hope you're all ok and if anyone has any sunshine spare, we could do with a bit up darn Essex

Sezza xxx

Afternoon each

Chris, so glad you've been sensible and yes, our NHS is something to be valued and cherished.

Clodagh - so nice to see you - daft as ever.

xxxxx

Hello everyone.

Chris, very wise advice and glad you're ok.

Sezza, glad all is well and things have calmed down now.

Clodagh, lovely to see you.

Hi Annie.

csn. xx

Hi CSN, hope the foot is getting better.

MTD: Just seen on the Scottish news that Zara and her husband-to-be are having a party on our Royal Yacht on Friday evening.

Must phone friend who lives 2 doors up from the church to see if she'll be hanging oot the windy on Saturday.

xxxxx

Just read back with a clearer head

Maddy, the gown with three armholes??? I don't think I want to know how you put that on!!

Sezza xxx

I was just thinkin'. Christoff an' 'is paper thunderbags.

Annie, Chrissie, girls.. remember when paper knickers first appeared on the scene? Marvellous. What an innovation. Made outa J Cloth, bit scratchy, dodgy vpl what wit the cheap elastic; but yous never need wash your knickers again, oh hurrah. Emily Pankhurst eat your heart out, Germaine Greer stick your Female Eunuch where the monkeys keep their nuts. THIS was liberation. Freedom. Emancipation.

Until you tried to impress the boys from Wigan Grammar School by doin' an enthusiastic Amy Williams down the slide in the park.

I still get flashbacks to that Walk of Shame, shredded, across the park in the short skirt wit me bottom al fresco, just 3 pieces of elastic to support me modesty. And I've never quite forgiven my bezzy mate for makin' me go upstairs on the 362 bus.

She knew very well the Vicar's wife was behind us.

I need to lie down.

Clodagh.xx

Glad you're OK CE; "the wife" has spent the last 3 years beating bowle cancer; so great advice it is beatable; get your poo checked and submit to the camera.

Ah Clodagh, yes I remember the paper knickers. Why oh why did we think we needed them? Thank god I never had to do that walk of shame, although I do remember how they shredded. Nuff said.

xxxxx

And btw madam - you were a bold one, going upstairs on the bus with paper knickers AND a miniskirt. xxxx

Howaya Sezza! Yes indeed, Maddy; 3 armholes? Are you sure you 'adn't picked up the surgeon's Vespa cover? Did it 'ave a chain belt?

C.xx

Oh Clodagh, I have missed you! Welcome back x-x-x

Sezza/Clodagh - I've been wondering what the third armhole is for too. Gawd, this is like FNWC and it's only Tuesday.

xxxxx

I didn't 'ave much choice, Annie. Downstairs was full a nuns.

xx

Hi all

Ooooh I remember them as well (not the walk of shame bit, but the shredding and itching......)

I saw that about the party as well Annie (it was in the daily snail on line) - did you get the membership sorted out so that you can go back?

I meant to say earlier - welcome back Clodagh we have missed you as much as Chris.

On the health thing, I agree that we should all keep up with checkups of whatever nature and that the NHS is very good. Hear hear to Baggie re appointments and medicine - It irritates me that whenever I go to the doctor they have a notice saying 'sorry if you did not get an appointment when you wanted it but we had 100+ missed appointments last month.....'

Laters

mtd ffb xxx

Good job everyone else has gone out!

They'd wonder why I'm sitting on t'sofa, laughing out loud!

"well, you see, it's Cloldagh and Annie and the gown with 3 armholes!!"

Annie, I'm think TNWC club sounds like a really good idea today!!

Sezza xxx

I got my letter inviting me to visit the vampires (blood donation) when they're next in town

Opened the letter, rang straight away to book an appointment only to be told they were fully booked!!

Do they want my O-pos red stuff or not!

I wouldn't mind but the last time I was going, they cancelled the session!

Poor appointments man got a proper rant!

Sezza xxxx

Did somebody say TNWC - I'm in.

mtd ffb xxx

Sezza, I've only got bloomin' peppermint tea.

MTD, yes got membership sorted but I don't think they'll let me on for the party on Friday. Bums.

xxxxxx

Bottoms, I'll need to go the co-op. Tea's not the same as vino collapso.

xxxxx

Sezza, is o-pos common??

I'm Rhesus neg - does that make me special??

xxxx

Sezza How Very DARE You laff at my dreadful trauma. I'll 'ave you know I've not bin upstairs on the bus since. Well, not face first anyway. An' I daresay them nuns are still genuflectin'.

Slainte all the same. Bottoms up...

C.xx

Oh Clodagh, I've missed you.

Slainte xxxxx

O-pos pretty common

O-neg really useful because it "goes" with anything else. ie you can give it to anyone whatever their type

Next time will be my 33rd go I think- if I ever get there!

Clodagh, I'd never laugh at you..............................not while I was in clouting distance anyway!

Sezza xx

Ah but Sezza, you're more special cos you can still give blood and save a life.

I'm too old - BUMS.

xxxxx

Aw Sezza I wouldn't clout YOU, my dear.

'Specially now yous 'ave fessed up to givin' 33 gallons a blood.

One playful little head-butt an' yous'd be firin' off like a garden sprinkler my dear.

By the crin.

Clodagh.xx

Clodagh, you still there? Pop over to CLP bloggers page on FB, Steve is having a troublesome time.

xxxxx

CLP Bloggers group on FB is about to be archived. It needs the admin peeps to upgrade it. Anyone there??

xxxxx

Thank you for encouraging people to get checked out. Early diagnosis saves lives and all too often people ignore their symptoms or are too embarrassed to seek help. Lets get people talking about their bottoms. The Beating Bowel Cancer Team.

Hallo martianj, glad your post has been reinstated. Hope 'the wife' is keeping well.

xxxxx

Oh bums I called you martian instead of martinianj. sorry.

xxxx

Sezza
I can't be given 'universal' blood, I have to have plasma if none of my group is available

Tiggs xxx

Ah NO, Tiggs, poor you; does that not bung yous up a bit?

Mind, it's probably the long stuff rather than them little bows or macaroni. An' well cooked so it's nice an' slippy.

Clodagh.xx

Ooo Tiggs, It always amazes me when I read the little info leaflets that well you what they do with the blood

A lot of it is split into different parts like plasma and other things

Clever stuff isn't it?

Sezza xxx

very clever Clodagh!
Sezza, I'm a neg and very rare, when I was a donor I always had a card so they could call on me if required. Luckily I've not needed blood for any of my (many) complaints!

Tiggs xxx

Tiggs.

My daughter had to have plasma to save her life four days after her first child was born and you have just bought back many memories for me about that night.

csn. xx

so sorry csn {{{}}}
Tiggs xx

Hello.

Just had a hot bubble bath and caught up with the blog.

I will clear up the mystery of the gown with three armholes. Upon being admitted to A & E a couple of years ago the nurse handed me a white gown and said "put that on". I noticed it had three armholes "what do they think I am?" I thought to myself.
I struggled with it putting in on backwards then forwards but nothing looked right. I called the nurse who showed me the correct way to put it on. Left arm in left armhole, right arm in middle armhole then left arm in other right armhole.
I much prefer the blue patterned number with the bum hanging out.

MM xxx

PS I also had paper knickers, why did we do that? I remember carrying spares for when they got shredded.

Maddy, that sounds stylish. I 'ad a similar experience wit a corset dress in All Saints. Unfortunately, by the time the assistant 'ad minced over to help me out, I was trussed up like a pork fillet wit me arms stuck over me head an' me nose stuck in the zip. Thank bejayzus I 'ad one a them little pots a vaseline in me bag or the emergency services woulda bin needed.

An' I wouldn't want to be seen by all them firemen wit lipstick up me nose an' the Jedward hair.

A girl 'as some standards you know.

Clodagh.xx

Evening All,

Good grief Chris!

How do you carry on when things around you are going against you.
You have a history of this. If you could bottle it. You could bid for Absolute Radio again!
I have no idea how you rise above it.
I have the ability to carry on in adversity, but not to climb on top of it and jump up and down a bit.
So glad to hear the good news. One of the guys that works for us is going in for some treatment in a couple of weeks, having put off a visit to the doc's.
He should be fine, but he could be a lot better.
I don't know why I'm saying this, but please put your message across on air on the morning. It may be the most important thing one of your listeners ever hear you say.

Great news, Chris, and thanks for sharing.
It's just like the old days ;0)

Rips

X

Whenever i hear the words "lights, camera, action" it will mean something very different to me now.
At least it will serve as reminder of your wise words Chris as i wish my dear Mum would have had this done in earlier years. xx

CSN, I remember how poorly your daughter was, I hope that she is all recovered now?

It is amazing what they can do to help people

Right, here's to a good day tomorrow

Night all

Sezza xxx

Evening all

Completely agree things should be checked out asap, better that way than be too late.

All your talk of vampires Sezza (I call them that too) has made me wonder when my next appointment to see them is (I'm O-) since they've taken to making me book it at the previous visit, think they've had about 15 armfuls out of me over the years, which isn't too bad going considering I nearly always come down with a bad cold a few days before I'm due (murphy's law anyone?). Must check the diary, haven't had the reminder letter or phone call so don't think I've missed it.

Busy bee mode still enabled here, not done any sewing recently and the subject of the birth sampler has now arrived. Whoops... still got about 1/3 of the border to do before I can add his details.

Like Sezza I went on a trip on Saturday (different one though, we ought to plan better) but returned from mine with a new desk chair and dining table. Not part of the plan in the slightest! Have made the chair up and am waiting for a spare 30mins or so before attempting to tackle the table. I have friends coming to visit in a couple of weeks and I'm considering saving the making of it as a treat, something for us to do together. I'm sure I could make it on my own, I just think I'd struggle to get it the right way up after making it upside down.

In other news I've had an offer of a voluntary role today, which has the potential to hog my time but also be rewarding (one of those you get out what you put in type things), I'm in several minds about it (as those on fb will testify). Part of me thinks it's be a good idea to say yes and take over from the 75+ year old currently in the role who has offered me it. The other part says don't be daft. I'm very aware the ex would be saying that I should take it on (in fact he's been telling me I should for the past 8 months or so despite the fact the role wasn't on offer) and quite frankly, that is one of the things putting me off. Why should I do something he wants me to? Answers on a postcard please ;)

Hugs to all
Oz

Tiggs, thank you so much for your very kind message, means a lot to me. xx

Sezza, thank you too.

Maybe when something happens like that to your child you are always a bit over sensitive about it.

csn. xx

Oz - the only answer is really, do YOU want to do it and can YOU afford/make the time to do it justice. Only you know the answers to those questions. Unfortunately, I do not have any experience to draw on here, it's enough for me to do the job I'm paid to do without contemplating voluntary work (mind you the eurosquillions draw is soon and it might be me....).

Off to bed soon - trying some redb*sh tea I got a free sample of (jury's out at the moment, strange taste which I'm not sure if I like or not)

Night all.

mtd ffb xxx

Well I have won on eurosquillions - what do you get for 1 number + 2 lucky stars these days (I think it's about a fiver....) so I can't retire yet boooooo

mtd ffb xxx

Night everyone.

Sleep well and take care.

csn. xx

MTD: you're right, I know deep down only I can decide, but what a decision. It's not that long since I got rid of a similar role wanting to take more of a backseat in that hobby as I was getting tired of the politics. Hopefully this one (different hobby) would have a few less politics attached, if only because (currently) there are less people to deal with / manage. However, if I was to do the job properly there would be an increase in people to manage as I'd draw more in and teach them the hobby too.

I have quite a few hobbies and associated voluntary roles, some of which I think are useful to aid my work-life balance, others less so. There are times when I think more time to myself would be great, and others when the company is appreciated. I'm currently torn between saying no, and keeping my backseat role and watching the hobby continue to struggle in my village, and saying yes and trying to get some life into it (quite possibly while loosing some more of mine).

Sleep will hopefully provide me with an answer (and hopefully not too much tossing and turning).

Re the euromillions, don't spend it all at once MTD ;)

Oz

Good Man Christoff.

A fine example to set to others. Hope you aren't in any discomfort.

Hello to everyone. Nice to see a new blog up and running. There are concerns about the 14 day cut off point next door too.

MTF.xx

have had "camera, lights, action" upstairs and down in one swift turn of the hosital bed. Good to hear the words " Everything seems Ok" Get it checked out soon rather than later though ....caught early things can be resolved.

Jo x

Morning

warning - this might be a long one!

1) you lot had me giggling into my tea this morning, very funny (and I had never heard of paper pants - a sign of my age?)

2) re: blood donation - I was asked not to come back until I had had children as my veins are too small and I cause difficulties for them. I have B positive blood (yess I know, you would have thought) and would like to share it, but havent had kids so thats my donation time bought to an end!

3) CLP - you sounded great this morning, I found a way I could turn my phone into a radio (transformer anyone?) and took you into the shower this morning, very cosy! I wzs dancing about to myself like a mad thing.

4) hugs to anyone that needs them,

5) so looking forward to Sat now

I think thats it for now

Baggy xx

oh - I knew there was something else, I know I have said this before but this band always lift my spirits - please check out Rock Sugar (and maybe play some on R2?), they are a great feel good band.

That's fantastic news, Christoff. What a relief. I'm glad you have 'gone public' about it too - if you can reassure just one other person that it's OK to wear paper knickers, that would be a good thing.

No, seriously, we all need reminding to get checked out. As you say, it's preventable if we find out early enough.

Everyone seems in fine fettle on here - lovely to see Clodagh. Hilarious, as always.

I'm 'working from home' today which is of course a euphemism for listening to Chris and generally mucking about in the sunshine. Lovely.

Barmy x

Barmy, wish I could be at home, even if i do have a Mr baggy with manflu at home!

Today I am rewriting stat accounts, yes this really is the high life!

Baggy

Good morning All,

Really nice to see you back Chris,but I must say that you're the only person that I know of that is glad to be back at work.
So pleased that the nether regions have had the all clear and good on you for sharing .
Nice to see everbody ...and Sezza ,hope you have a better day today.

Take care all and have a good day.

Bids.xxx.

Morning,

Bit dull and overcast in North Kent, when is the sun going to shine?????

Great to read you Clodagh, try not to stay away so long next time :) xx

JG, Meant to say sorry about the job and that you are having a tough time at the mo {{{}}} xx

Sezza, Like Bids, I hope you have a better day today xx

Last night I had my first ever Indian meal at an Indian restaurant (Yes I know!!!) and I really enjoyed it. I have to confess as to not having anything too hot, but I did try a bit of everything and will certainly go back again. It was the second of three leaving do's for my boss, I'm not quite sure why he is having so many?!?

Oh well, onward and upward, another dull day in the office.

AliB
xx

Good morning all.

Chris, pleased to hear all went well at the hospital, I for one am delighted we will have you for a few more years xx

Clodagh so lovely to see you - thanks for the giggle, I cheered a few people up yesterday with your radio competition tale xx

Keith - delighted you had a great time at the garden party, nothing but the best for "our" Keith xx What a fantastic amount to have raised for charity - well done to all concerned xx

Hi to everyone else, hope you are all well and enjoying this wonderful sunshine.

Have a good day folks!

Mary xx

Hi everyone:

Wow, the blog has been just fantastic the last couple of days - wonderful to see so many of our lovely, lovely bloggers popping in.

I echo the sentiments of those who have praised Chris for going public with what was happening to him. As we all know, Chris Evans is a legend!

CB: I absolutely loved your take on what makes a happy marriage!

Clodagh: oh, the memories of paper knickers! I was roaring with laughter at your bus story. You are just hilarious - where is that ruddy book of yours?!

Baggy/mtd: absolutely agree re: doctor's appointments. Our doctor's surgery has a "three strikes and you're out" policy. If people don't cancel their appointments, and that's noted three times, they are off the list, and no messing! And quite right, too.

Maddy: hilarious about the hospital gown. Reminded me of when I was preparing for my appendectomy, and the nurse handed me a gown. I said to her: do I put this on like a coat, or do I put my arms through the front? She said: sweetheart, do whatever you want ... they'll be taking it off! Aaaargh!

AliB: I'm really sorry, but we have your sun, here in Glasgow. I have to report it's really lovely ... but I'm sure it will be coming back to you soon!

Hope everyone has a good day.

C xx

Girlie equivalent coming up soon and I'm bricking it but having done Race for Life on Sunday and read lots of the names on the back of people's shirt - there's a reason for it. As Christoff says catch it early and it's treatable in the majority of cases - if things are feeling wrong see the doc because chances it's nothing :D

There was one name that will be etched in my brain - the name was Izabella and when I worked out how old she was - she was only 26! There was a girl in a wheelchair who was there too - her Mum was pushing her and on the Mum's shirt it said to the affect of "I race for life for my Daugther she has a brain tumour" :( CANCER SUCKS!

Hannah

Cancer does indeed suck, when I did the race for life a couple of weeks ago, I put 'our grandparents' referring to me and my husband but probabpy most of our grandparents these days.

Why people still smoke is beyone me, my whole family puff away and I just don't get it. I would rather they were around for longer!

Baggy

I did the Race for Life the year after my mother-in-law died and I found it the most moving and uplifting day. I was rubbish at the running bit but had a right laugh doing it. There was a group of blokes standing outside a pub en route having a pint and we ran over to them and took a quick swig before running on like the athletes do at the water stations. I think they laughed (can't be sure though).

Baggy I have no idea what a stat account is but it sounds tricky to me.

Ali, I love that you had your first Indian meal last night - I don't think I had an olive until I was into my forties. I like them now, but I have to be in the right mood, if you know what I mean.

Morning to everyone else. Have a cracking day. xx

Barmy - its the legal wordy side of accounts, I'm sure you would love it! ;-)

Morning!

Ali - first indian meal, glad you liked it. I love them. I have never understood how anyone can say they dont like something until they have tried it.

Bagpuss - living on the edge again with your stat accounts. Try to have a good day.

Agree with the smoking thing too, I was an addict up until 7 months ago, unfortunately my parents still smoke so they are banished to the garden when they come to stop. Harsh but I cant stand the smell anymore let alone the health implications.

Chrissie -glad you liked my take on a long marriage it worked for them so far.

Paper knickers - I cant believe I have never had the opportunity to wear a pair, I feel like I am missing something, mostly itching and scratching by the sounds of the experiences above.

Morning to everyone else, way too many to list and if I dont want to miss anyone so I will stay away from making a list. You know who you are. Keep Bloggin Bloggers.

CB xx

Hello Everyone.

Lovely sunny weather here in Wirral, it has been for the past few days and I hope it's going to last.

It is indeed strange how we think we don't like food that we haven't tasted. I don't like caviar but I've never tasted it although I do remember fish roe from my childhood and I loved that so even more odd that I think I don't caviar. I currently have a tub of olives and cheese in my fridge which was bought for me. It's been there for a couple of weeks as I think I don't like olives but again I've never tasted them.

I've now decided to be brave and open the tub (sell by date 08.2011).

I'm going in!

MM xxx

MM - love your comment - let us know what you think!!

I'ma fine one to talk as I don't eat meat, but I am willing to try new things (as long as they are veggie friendly). When I ate meat I would try anything and have built up a list of animals that I have eaten.

NEW BLOG PEEPS!

Glad all ok with you , I'm hoping this will convince my hubby his Dad and Grandad died of this disease and after much persuasion has got appt to see consultant tomorrow. He was thinking of chickening out as he is terrified of Hospitals, needles etc! Hope your story will make him realise how important it is to go and nothing too scary !

Well done Chris in talking about your procedure and raising awareness of Bowel Cancer! I tuned in this morning and found it so refreshing because I sadly lost my sister at the age of 30 of Bowel Cancer last year leaving behind a two year old girl and four year old boy. They said it was probably in her bowel for years (or developed into cancer), but she was brave and fought the disease for nearly two years. We continue to raise funds for Bowel Cancer and raise awareness for early detection. Both my brother and I have been checked and I was OK, but they found Polyps in my brother which were removed during the procedure. We are going through the process to find out if it is genetic because my sister had it at such a young age! Anyway, thanks for putting a smile on my face on the way to work this morning!! p.s I had the same problem with the gown ha