"YABBER-LINER" - ALL ABOARD

checking in

sending hugs

crossing fingers that sanity prevails in the UK.

Hey Crew

I emailed my boss at 6.00am and said I had spoken with my doctor, got a certificate and that I would return to work as soon as I felt I was able to.

Spoke to WB@W re: policy, they told me to call HR. Had a ridiculous conversation with HR" one sided on their part as they insisted “this is the policy, cumulative absence - and we won’t talk to you any further, will only talk to the Head, thank you and goodbye” - complete waste of time. They did say if I wanted to know what my rights are to contact a Union, the Citizens Advice Bureau or a solicitor. B8ll*cks.

I have to wait and see what happens in the next meeting and I guess I need not to upset the HT (tho HR will inform her I have contacted them) <swears again>. No idea what Head is gonna say at the meeting, I suppose I can’t speculate " tho it’s hard not to. I have to work. I also love my job. No doubt I will require further venting on this subject it if all goes t!ts up " but as I don’t know what’s in front of me I need to shut it down until I return to work. (WhatWouldNoddyDo) " she’d tell me to buck up and stop whinging) " it is doing my head in and I don’t like who I am right now. If I’m being perfectly honest, I am more angry at my health issues than I am at the school (I can’t blame them, I wouldn’t want to employ me over the last 4 years), I’m climbing the wrong mountain and getting snowed under with counter-productive rage at having health problems and hammering my own self worth " I need to change my mindset " that’s what I’d be saying to other people. Makes me a complete fraud really, spouting one thing and then acting differently. Finding it hard to be on A2K and engage anywhere else " fear of talking " who me " yep - have lost my safety/comfort zone. Someone told me once upon a time that maybe, one day, I would believe in my sig line, not just say it, but believe it. I need to try harder.

Struggling re BigBoy too " I need to get that in check too.

I just need to get better " I actually do feel a little stronger today, not quite as wimpy as the last week. Have some heavy duty antibiotics (doxycyline) for sinusitis and chest infection now, which my mother has just driven over to me so, hoping they will work quickly and don’t mess my stomach up too much.

Thanku all for letting me ramble a bit.

TC " hope you feel better soon girl " whether it’s a cold or flu, you still feel rubbish " so healing thoughts to you and hope you are able to work at the weekend.

Missy " how are you today after your late nite, and how are your bruises? How is G-baby? Hoping he’s not upchucking still and that it was just the cough that caused it. Is he taking his puffer daily?

Stormy " yep, hear ya " ultimately that’s what the school issue is " I cost them a lot of money (even tho they have insurance on me) " I’m expensive for what I do. We had to do a teacher redundancy at the end of last year due to budgetary constraints (tho she managed to get another job at another school). It’s a business " no money, no job. I know there’s a few folk on this forum who are seeking work " I’m pretty fortunate really " I think I keep forgetting I am lucky to have a job. I’ve gotta try not to worry about the future and just deal with the here today.

FQsis " love you too " was good to see K-bro on Sunday " you know how good your friends are when you open the door looking like Priscilla, Queen of the Dead, they see the state of you and still get a hug ... and doughnuts. Love him, love you all. x


Alex - hoping your world is good and the sun is still shining on you? Did you go fishing?

Letty " thinking of you and hoping FL has cooled down too now. Sorry I haven’t been on WA2K " will try and pop across a little later.

Rock " hope KS isn’t too white and fluffy and you’re coping with the kitties.

JPB " thank you " used your words in my email this morning " hoping things with you and yours are calm " please send my love to MrB and the girls. The pic you sent " I think I may have to put that up on the “FAIL” thread!

McT " man flu How’s the weather up there? The storm took it’s toll on the garden on Friday and Saturday " the pagoda is no more and Cornwall lost a tree.




Love to you and FiB.

BEAgle " how is the heat Down Under? Has it cooled down yet? Hope you are coping and all is well with Mrs.B.

Tulip " glad to hear the kids are doing a little better and S-girl managed to go to school. Hoping F-boy will improve each day. Good luck with exam on Thursday " try not to worry.

Jw " good to see you and Annie running together " well done you. Hope the big kids are doing well too " the photos on CJ’s thread are lovely.

Bazza " thanku for phoning " loved the email photos " wish I knew how to put a pps file up here " photos were fab.

((((Bethie))))

((((Boida))))

Blue... you know xox

Hope all is good with the rest of the crew...

Little fella took part in a Music Festival today and tonight has gone on a school trip to Pizza Hut and to see 2012. They don’t get back to school until 11pm. Think he’s gonna be a little tired tomorrow!

Not sure whether this is available outside the UK... but this is incredible " extraordinary.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nxks3/Life_Insects/
BBC Life " Insects (Alex, Dj, I think you’d like this if you can see it)


Ommmming for our MaMaVerby and her family...



The Moors

The Mist

Brentor

Englands green and pleasant...


(sorry, wrote a book)

wake up


carry on...

Hey Izzie, your photos are amazing as usual. I hope you don't mind -- "the mist" is my new desktop background.

Hope you're feeling better soon, too. That's really your top priority, right? Easy to say -- stress from other issues plays hell with the immune system (I oughta know!)

Morning crew, wise words Tai Chi, like you I appreciate Izzie's photographs, they reflect such peace and tranquility.

Hope things are improving Izzie and yes still warm downunder, a mere 40 degrees today. Mrs B. ok too, took me out for lunch yesterday, my reward for doing the vacuuming.

A great story coming out of Australia, the successful separation of Siamese twins at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. They were shown on TV a few days ago, joined at the head but happily smiling. Such a heart warming story as they are orphans. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26366106-421,00.html

Have a great day.

Hello Izzie and crew. Your pictures Izzie,....like a fairy tale. I keep looking for Tinkerbell riding a unicorn. Tai Chi put it on her screen saver, I put it on my mind saver. Closing eyes now. Who mows all that grass anyway.
Few more minutes for slow cooker dinner. Speaking of dinner. Thanksgiving. I received nomination to cook for straglers. Fine. Eight nine,......no ten. That was two weeks ago. Sixteen, and counting. I decided to make two sixteen pound birds, instead of one fifty pound turkey . I know what your thinking, and to answer, Australia. I hear the turkeys exceed that weight in Oz land. Delegating who brings what should be easy. Not. After asking the first few,...I decided: let whoever bring whatever. No panic. Not panicking. Why did I watch Martha Stewart Thanksgiving. Martha would be proud of my Noahs Arc, two of each kind, plate inventory. It is all fun.
No fishing this week Izzie. Friend brought by some trout,...made a deal, if I smoke a few for him, he would split. Done deal.

Every one have a nice day.

ohhhh.... where's that Thanksgiving day post the ehbeth (I think) posted the other day?

(((( Love you ))))

You too hun - thanks for mail... read... waves... thanku x


((TC, BEAgle, Alex, JPB))

thanks all, glad you like pics

I gotta go bed...

Boida's birthday over here - wishing her the best.
http://able2know.org/topic/138416-1#top


Lovin' ya'll.x

G'nite!

What are you smoking? Are you sure it's fish? I can't help it. I just can't

Izzie - overwhelmed. I am hoping and praying this all turns out okay. Like you need one more thing! ((Izzie)) rest well.

G-baby is fine. No more throwing up. He does still have this nasty cough that I think we are going to have to get on daily meds for. When he gets hot (which is often since he is a boy and cannot help but run), he cannot quit coughing. We have to use the puffer every time.

Dutchy - I saw that - it is amazing. So glad they were successful. Have a good day you.

((JPB))

Izzie - those pics really are amazing. They relax me just looking at them.

I have projects still...working on editing projects. And of course my kids know more than I do. They get that honest. Paybacks a bitch (Awooowooo...I said a bad word)

Hugs to you all,
mis

I thought I would spruce up the galley a bit, and, well, let's just say the new kitchen help needsa stay below decks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-f4dvnpyZo

come on in, the coffee's fine.

Great cartoon Rockhead, loved it. A bit like our galley here.

Thanks for the hug, Izzie. I send two back. Fabulous pics, kid. And you outdid yourself with the pics on the thread you started for me. A cheetah birthday cake. Where do you find this stuff? Love ya.

That's funny! But I must agree...keep the help below the decks....eek!
That is good coffee.
((Rock))

Another day...

I hope it is good one for you all!
hugs

HA! Great way to start the day off, rock.

Mornin' crew.

Happy hump day.

Hey Crew - Home tonight - survived the hotel Mismi!! - No strange men!
Tried to call you at home Iz - no ringing tone - are the lines down?

Dutchy - wish we had some of your sunshine - cold and windy in Blighty!
Renovating the house we bought 3 years ago - as an investment!!! - joke! - finally got heating , lighting and water - hoorah! - just tons of decorating to do before the inlaws come for Xmas - need to buy my Dulux paint ( haha) and get decorating - goodness knows when

Off to S Africa in March with hubby for my cousins wedding - so off to book flights

Love to all - and, special hugs and prayers for Babeverby and Vegimite

FQxx

Morning FQ, you're looking and sound well, all that work must do you the world of good and keep you in good shape. Well my friend, grab your bikini, Dutchy is off to the beach for a quick dip. Hottest day so far this spring, heading for 43 plus (110 US). Going to South Afric eh, long way from home, spent a week in Cape Town years ago, beautiful city. Where is our Captain, hope the storms didn't isolate her from the rest of the world. Hugs all.

Hey Dutchy - Thanks for your post - wish I could go for a dip and wander along the beach - just going to snuggle up in bed instead -

Cape Town is so beautiful - I spent 3 months in Africa after leaving University and spent a month in SA - my aunt lives there - in Hout Bay - exquisite - I hope to get back there in March for a couple of days, but wedding near Jo burg and not much time -
Have a lovely day Dutchy - guess our Captain is snuggled up too

FQxx

a song as I grab my apron.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Y3ABRZ0FM&feature=related

this might be a good time for some deep breaths and a revisiting of the serenity prayer...

((Iz))

Hi Crew,

just a quick one before I go to College for my Mocks, oh not looking forward to it! Just can't seem retain anything!

Oh Izzie a tree down and pagoda! Thank god you weren't out there!! Hope you are feeling better and getting stronger X
For all of us that have had a bad time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37r07eg867Y

Here's hoping for a halt to Izzie's run of bad luck, now.

Lots of sympathy from us here, battered by wind and rain as we are, yet nothing to complain about troubles-wise.

Brother-in-law flies in from Germany tonight, for a visit to see his old mum & dad.

Good luck to all.