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Shit and them some, eh Marti? Do you have FB or Twitter? If you do can you maybe post a please recuse my car post? I'm sure someone might know someone who can help you out of a tight spot. Hope so anyway...gutted for you mate. Is there not another parent who could give you a lift? I would take my chances and ask around. Hope your luck changes and you have a plesant weekend ahead of you my lovely xx

Thanks both, here Doreen....it will be you very soon xx

It really is a dream come true for them Doreen, am made up for them. I have a picture in my photo downloads, of a feature our local paper has done on the story, but no matter how I try I can't work out how to upload it...am totally pants when it comes to techno stuff.

I know Ross, in the excitment I tried to reopen my twitface account, sadly I can't remember my log in...still no matter will let Lee win me a prize ;) Lovely to be back although my pine table and six chairs are getting a Siffy make over next week...lots to do, busy bee ;)

Oh yes, very much and I adore the late Larry Grayson...shut that door ;) Not keen on both currants and raisins, just yuck to me so Christmas day desserts are something I avoid. Remind me (visually) of dead bugs...just will not allow them in my mouth..lol

So lovely to see a picture of you Doreen...congrats on 10 months you've got this ;) xx

Not me, but Lee and our Megan. Lee won the world Adidas prize on Twitter, I know, can't believe it! They are so excited as they fly out on Tuesday and are there till Saturday night. They have trips planned each day (organised and paid for by Adidas) and are staying in a 5 star boutique hotel!...lucky swines. The prize is worth 15 thousand pounds and I still can't believe out of all the people in the world who retweeted to win the grand prize that my Lee won. Our Lucy didn't fancy it, not a football fan, so instead she is off to a school trip over the weekend (next week) and is doing all sorts of wonderful things. Exciting times for the Siffords....I'm home alone but at least I can play my Rick Astley CD full blast without facial moaning from the rest of the Siffs...happy days ;)

This is fabulous news Evelyn, so pleased that things seem to be falling into place for you xx

I can never thank you enough to be honest Joe, seriously. I would have no doubt just put it down to depression? Or age? Even without medication so far I feel better mentally as I'm not by nature a mardy arse (am a tough cookie) and it was dragging me down to think it was just me being an actual mardy arse. I rest now with no guilt but in a sense I have more energy as I feel sorted after consulting with my doctor. If I had my time again I would have gone to the doctors 8 months ago tbh, instead of just putting up and shutting up. Has taught me to listen to your body that's for sure! Just great that finally there is a happy ending and I will always be grateful to you for your pm xxxx

This made me laugh....brilliant..lol Yes EB a Bolton lass through and through....no r in bath where I come from ;) She secretly wanted to be a Spice Girl, laugh yer head off spice. She went to Wembly stadium on Sunday and screamed and danced with the other 80,000 teenagers to 1D. She danced all night to the best songs ever...lol...but at 44 felt it the next day ;)

You can do it Gabby, I promise. I too put myself 'mentally' in the -don't think I will ever manage to do this category. Use failed quits to spur you on, no matter how you feel both mentally or physically, use them-stick two fingers up to them and just don't smoke-no matter what. I found using the million faliures helpful this time round by each time I craved I just told myself 'been there, done that too many times before and it never ends well. I won't lie Gabby I found the first three months dreadful-but-the way I feel now, a year on is just beautifully priceless and worth every crappy time I went through. Shoulders back, head down and crack on Gabby-eyes on the prize, you can do this xx

Thanks ever so much guys it just goes to show you must never quit 'quitting' smoking. I am absolutely over the moon that I cracked on and made it happen xx

Progress, just brilliant. You'll soon recall that you have gone a whole week without thinking about cigs, then months.

Thank goodness you didn't Melody! I imagine you would have felt as sick as a dog had you had one, just terrible. So glad you didn't risk your beautiful freedom xx

A week will turn into months and before you know it a year Brittany. Head down, crack on a day at a time....you will be so glad you did xx

Thank goodness you didn't take him up on the crappy offer....good choice Jackie and you never know you might influence him to stop too, hopefully.

Great job Marti, you have cracked on and am so proud of you xxx

So pleased and proud of you Ross....you're the man xx

Thanks ever so much guys, am over the moon to be free...in fact a record my nanny used to play (when I was a kid) seems a fitting way to celebrate both the physical and mental freedom ;) http://youtu.be/To48HBVk4wA

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, hope you have a great day xx

Going to my beach hut Painting New Girl (the tv show) My new sofa

I've missed wishing you a fab time Tracey....but I hope you have a wonderful break in the sunshine xx

I have fabulous news guys.... Our Lucy is now able to stop her panic attacks before they start, she has made a special effort at reading her body now and takes her time, no fast movements and plenty of water. I am so made up for her. My good news is my ecg showed the doctor exactly what has been going on for the last year. It seems I have Bradycardia and he wants to refer me to heart specialist (I knew something wasn't quite right) So...after chatting with the doctor he suspects the specialist will pop me on medication to raise both my blood pressure and heart rate. I said I was worried about that as this is obviously my natural rhythm (less the few fast flutters I am getting) and I worry it will upset the natural me, if that makes sense? He understands and did say that one of the side effects can be an increase in anxiety....no thanks, already a nervey jumpy so and so..lol. So he has booked me in to see him again in 3 weeks and see how I'm getting on. Getting on much better as I now just take my time and rest when I feel I need to so all good. The doctor confirmed my suspicions that smoking was raising both my heart rate and blood pressure (have smoked since I was 13) and it just goes to show the shite added to them, no wonder I felt so crap without them. So glad to be without them and it's no wonder folk with normal blood pressure or heart rate end up with high blood pressure is it? Scarey really.

Aww Marti, how lovely of you to post this xx Sorry I don't check in much but am in Linda Baker mode (changing rooms) and have sacked time on tinternet as I can't juggle both. A year tomorrow, omg! Honestly can't believe it to be honest. Never thought I would ever crack the stop smoking lark ever, with so many failed attempts under my belt. Am made up and will treat myself to a Baileys nightcap tomorrow and maybe a pair of living room curtains....he he he.

Checking in, just so busy remodeling the house/painting haven't been on line for a while. Still smoke/vape free and happy.