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*Ophelia.taking a break..*

*Ophelia.taking a break..* Report 28 May 2008 20:45

well...One might think this thread could be about life after death..but alas No!!...I have been way for a few days...working mostly..shifts..nights..long days..and have not got a chane to come here..Am I one of the few that are working?!...

Jenxx

Jenxx Report 28 May 2008 20:46

Yep lol
Jenxx

*Ophelia.taking a break..*

*Ophelia.taking a break..* Report 28 May 2008 20:48

...and how come is this?..is every one retired?

Teiwaz

Teiwaz Report 28 May 2008 20:48

Hi - I have the same problem with work either home too late or not home at all so no time to chat. Pleased to meet you anyway

Christina

Christina Report 28 May 2008 20:49

i work in a school so half term for me

chris x

*Ophelia.taking a break..*

*Ophelia.taking a break..* Report 28 May 2008 20:51

Hi to Teiwaz..Christina...was beginning to think I was only one out there working in the real world!..lol..x

Teiwaz

Teiwaz Report 28 May 2008 20:55

What do you do LillyD?

*Ophelia.taking a break..*

*Ophelia.taking a break..* Report 28 May 2008 20:56

I am an A.E nurse....you?..Teiwaz

Teiwaz

Teiwaz Report 28 May 2008 21:01

Civil servant - benefits officer Gawd help me! My mother-in-law was a nurse and my sister-in-law was a midwife (now retired). Great job you do.

*Ophelia.taking a break..*

*Ophelia.taking a break..* Report 28 May 2008 21:06

EWwwwweh!...I couldnt do the civil servant job!..no offence...nursing is a vocation..I went into it to help people..near 20 yrs later...I am the most sarcastic cynical person around..dont bat an eyelid..nothing shocks me..!

Christina

Christina Report 28 May 2008 21:11

lillyD i have 2 sister in laws both nurses at a family get together last week they were debating the best to deal with was it respitory ( and all that brings) or bowels
weird conversation!
but i certainly admire what you do never a dull moment
chris x

Teiwaz

Teiwaz Report 28 May 2008 21:11

You'd do well in the CS - we all end up cynical and hard bitten. Oh well, it's only a life sentence! Think the weather is affecting me - grey and depressing.

*Ophelia.taking a break..*

*Ophelia.taking a break..* Report 28 May 2008 21:15

yes Chris...nurses tend to talk about the most private things in a "matter of fact" way...coping mechanism maybe?..dont know..but I agree never a dull moment!..and Teiwaz...I think anything government run makes you that way..dont worry summer on the way....!

Christina

Christina Report 28 May 2008 21:18

are you sure about that

summer being on the way!! lol

chris x

Teiwaz

Teiwaz Report 28 May 2008 21:20

Yes Chris, I sat in on some fascinating conversations and it wasn't the content but the manner of it. As you say LillyD a way of coping and...what summer??

Cumbrian Caz~**~

Cumbrian Caz~**~ Report 28 May 2008 21:23

Hello hun,


I work too, its half term as Im in education i can get on a bit between kids! You can feel out of it cant you?


Caz xxx

Christina

Christina Report 28 May 2008 21:24

hi caz

we have to remember to have some 'me' time, hard sometimes i know but we all need it
chris x

Teiwaz

Teiwaz Report 28 May 2008 21:27

Hi Caz - nice to meet

Cumbrian Caz~**~

Cumbrian Caz~**~ Report 28 May 2008 21:28

You are sooo right Christina,


I dont have me time and know it,


Caz xxxx

Cumbrian Caz~**~

Cumbrian Caz~**~ Report 28 May 2008 21:28

Teiwaz, you too love,


Caz xxx