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A midwife

I was pregnant at 19 and married a wonderful man, the father of the baby. It was a traumatic time to be pregnant in the 60’s and my father wasn’t happy. Our wedding was a simple one but my darling man fainted at the altar as he was trying to put the ring on my thumb with me moving my hand...

Its common name is ‘Man and Beast’ ie fit for both! It’s great for lacerations, paper cuts and cows udders. Iv got some in the caravan and at home and have gifted it to our kids.

Childhood games Hopscotch, Jacks, Skippy, Sevens

What is the Ap please?

Iv been taking Nexium 20mg for 20+ years as I was told it prevents Barrett’s Oesophagitis. I have regular scopes and a many gastric polyps which the PPI has caused that I was told are nothing to worry about. I don’t like taking a PPI but I don’t like the consequences if I don’t take it...

I prefer Senior to elderly as I don’t fit into that mould (yet). I don’t like being invisible or given a label because of my age (77) and don’t look it or think or dress ‘old’. Realistically yes I am ‘getting on’ but feel grateful to have reached this age when many haven’t.

Simply the Best by Tina Turner, Unchained Melody, anything by Roy Orbison and The Three Tenors, Hot August Night by Neil Diamond.

Just joined. I’m a retired Theatre nurse, still happily married for 57 years with 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 gt grand children. We love outback travel in our off road caravan and meeting with our caravan club family. I enjoy walking, gardening, knitting and reading.