tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post5634078074336820176..comments2024-02-14T12:40:57.415+00:00Comments on A New Life in Wales: The Good, The Bad and the Unmentionable.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-6489190298687936592018-07-01T05:49:24.088+01:002018-07-01T05:49:24.088+01:00Tomorrow I'm having my mammogram. Missed last ...Tomorrow I'm having my mammogram. Missed last yaer because I had no insurance. After that I'm going to the cardiologist and have an echo to see if any problems have shown up in the 2 years since my angiogram. Then later in the month it's a well woman, rheumatology and I'm pretty sure he's going to insist on another colonoscopy. The joy is I turned 65, found a health plan that takes care of everything and costs me -0-. amulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-46839993380303175412018-06-30T22:30:53.358+01:002018-06-30T22:30:53.358+01:00These screenings are so important, I can never und...These screenings are so important, I can never understand why people would not take the opportunity that is offered for free<br />Super dresses, bet you are nice and cool in those. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-46077392781267077262018-06-30T06:22:23.443+01:002018-06-30T06:22:23.443+01:00Thank you, I try to make each one slightly differe...Thank you, I try to make each one slightly different but they all have pockets and a full lining. The Stash is shrinking, finally.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-84033301507211473872018-06-30T06:20:58.120+01:002018-06-30T06:20:58.120+01:00They are so cool to wear, the thought of a fitted ...They are so cool to wear, the thought of a fitted waistband in this heat makes me shudder.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-87978898383121268312018-06-30T06:20:03.828+01:002018-06-30T06:20:03.828+01:00Given that we are all living longer I think that t...Given that we are all living longer I think that the age limits need raising. I discussed this the last time that i had a mammogram and was told that many people do not use their appointments.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-35099486641992903902018-06-30T06:17:59.688+01:002018-06-30T06:17:59.688+01:00I like the sun,just not at these levels. I have be...I like the sun,just not at these levels. I have been in Australia in January and this is very close to that heat. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-8829527241636853772018-06-30T03:25:01.932+01:002018-06-30T03:25:01.932+01:00Those dresses are cute and I am sure are cool to w...Those dresses are cute and I am sure are cool to wear. Good use of stash.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-74541076172564465042018-06-29T16:49:03.263+01:002018-06-29T16:49:03.263+01:00Those dresses are smashing.. Just the ticket for t...Those dresses are smashing.. Just the ticket for this hot hot weather. Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-36088051019120556242018-06-29T12:48:42.410+01:002018-06-29T12:48:42.410+01:00It must be the time of year! I too am ‘collecting’...It must be the time of year! I too am ‘collecting’ at the moment. An unpleasant, but necessary task. At 74 I now have to request the mammogram and when I phoned up last week they said the van would not be in my town for years and when I eventually found a local town they said it would be next January but I couldn’t book until December. I hope they won’t tell me there aren’t any available appointments when I phone. That isn’t as bad as my appt with the Opthamologist which he requested for 9 months’ time. When it came through it was 18 months. Hoping not to go blind before that!Jenny Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174438668766147257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-5970792124662617582018-06-29T10:12:33.569+01:002018-06-29T10:12:33.569+01:00Totally agree about the screenings-we are so lucky...Totally agree about the screenings-we are so lucky to be offered them. My mother died of stupidity as she told everyone who asked how she was faring after her colostomy-she left it too late and was evangelical for the last two years of her life about getting people to be mindful about their bowels. Love your new makes-this weather is really too warm for me as I’m a fair skinned Celt and we’re not used to this. Happy weekend. Catrionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04285645419229840373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-1925495826074122772018-06-29T09:50:35.318+01:002018-06-29T09:50:35.318+01:00I am ashamed to say that it has move with me, twi...I am ashamed to say that it has move with me, twice. These variations on a simple shift dress are so cool to wear. 100% cotton and fully lined.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-10240488750092774352018-06-29T09:48:56.295+01:002018-06-29T09:48:56.295+01:00Thank you for the compliment but I am still in aw...Thank you for the compliment but I am still in awe of your cross stitch. I would not dream of passing by a free health test. After all Free is good, and good health is beyond price.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-69755854269787102762018-06-29T09:42:39.288+01:002018-06-29T09:42:39.288+01:00Yes indeed,Pam. For anyone nervous about visiting ...Yes indeed,Pam. For anyone nervous about visiting a Gastroenterologist Just remember 1) they deal with bowel issues everyday; and 2) they chose to specialise in it, as do all the other medics in this field. On a completely different subject - I really like the fabric in the first dress. Happy wearing your new dresses, I hope it cools a bit for you soon.<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939791530691311242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-17676119212818349922018-06-29T08:51:05.528+01:002018-06-29T08:51:05.528+01:00Gorgeous dresses Pam. Both fabrics are lovely but ...Gorgeous dresses Pam. Both fabrics are lovely but I particularly like the 'dress shop' fabric.<br />Hugs-x-Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528336306775217982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-70527281535290830902018-06-29T08:34:40.601+01:002018-06-29T08:34:40.601+01:00Great post Pam, I too always take this test, and ...Great post Pam, I too always take this test, and any other offered. I am a breast cancer survivor since 2010, life has it stranger moments, but it's worth living. Love your sewing, you are clever. Poppypatchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749159567150084975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-16406619102590077242018-06-29T08:11:24.704+01:002018-06-29T08:11:24.704+01:00I used the bodice from McCall's M6711 (which I...I used the bodice from McCall's M6711 (which I modified to a scoop neck) for the "dress shop" one with the skirt from New Look 6352 and used that pattern for the other dress. I line all my dresses, there are several tutorials on lining dresses out there, one on my blog somewhere. It just makes sense to use every health check available, I would far rather that than the alternative.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-10511363855034607882018-06-29T08:04:09.199+01:002018-06-29T08:04:09.199+01:00Our NHS has it's problems, but boy does it do ...Our NHS has it's problems, but boy does it do a good job. If we all speak freely about it perhaps more people will be saved.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-16359596610522852632018-06-29T08:02:36.815+01:002018-06-29T08:02:36.815+01:00It amazes me that people from all walks of life ar...It amazes me that people from all walks of life are happy to shout their sexual tendencies to the world but mention Bowel issues and they turn into shrinking violets. If it becomes easier to talk about then hopefully more people will do the test procedure.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406981075860636289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-80372590477922468152018-06-29T07:29:29.140+01:002018-06-29T07:29:29.140+01:00Love the dresses. Please tell me, what pattern did...Love the dresses. Please tell me, what pattern did you use? And are they lined? GREAT stashbusting. I've recently "played Pooh sticks" And had my boob-check. Minor inconveniences, but simple and wise actions. And FREE. Thank the Lord for the NHS! Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-22306527733339426652018-06-29T07:00:20.558+01:002018-06-29T07:00:20.558+01:00I'm on the bowel cancer sampling at the moment...I'm on the bowel cancer sampling at the moment so your post resonated with me. I had genetic testing a few years back as there is a history of breast and ovarian cancer in my family and I had an oophrectomy (bye-bye ovaries) and bilateral mastectomy (bye-bye both boobies) and am so glad that all this testing is available. The procedure for bowel cancer testing seems a very small task in the scheme of things. But it's still horrid.Frugally challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222391810215537820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2541083431029092303.post-47190119535244510792018-06-29T06:27:43.785+01:002018-06-29T06:27:43.785+01:00Well done, Pam.
I have Crohn's disease, and g...Well done, Pam.<br /><br />I have Crohn's disease, and got my 5 year clearance from breast cancer in January. The cancer was picked up by the breast screening programme here in NZ, i.e. regular mammograms. I am very fortunate as the cancer couldn't be felt and was discovered just as it had started to move to a lymph node. The Crohn's has meant most of my large intestine was removed 20 years ago, however I don't have a stoma, just a rather fast digestive system. And I have a higher risk of developing bowel cancer than average, however it also means I have regular blood tests and other screenings. I really appreciate life now.<br />Michelle in Wellington, NZMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939791530691311242noreply@blogger.com