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Well hello there everybody : )

havent been on for a long long time, been really busy and trying to get a go at the computer at home is a nightmare at the moment. Bloody kids !

Anyway, I think my days of wearing a hyead scarf are OVER !!  spent the last 5 days without it and loving the feeling of a free head. I can nearly say that my hair is blowing in the wind. A few more weeks and that will happen. Then I will probably sook about the hair getting mucked up all the time....never happy : )

Well I hope everyone is going well. For those that couldn't make it to the last lunch, we had a great day apart from finding out that Natalie has had some bad news again. So we need to help her celebrate her 40th birthday at the next lunch we have. Your invites should have come through to you last Thursday.

Hopefully we can get a few people there to help her celebrate before she goes back on chemo that will make her sick again and lose her beautiful curls. Man, I feel so sorry for her. She doesn't deserve this....none of us do. She is going OK though. Trying to stay positive.

I have had a wonderful weekend away in Mudgee with some awesome friends. Wet and cold, but we still had an absolute ball.

Take care everyone...talk soon.

Love Karen

Thanks Louise I am feeling very precious ,another friend rang yesterday to say she gave up the wig and how cool and free she feels without it. Great but I still feel naked . I have progressed to just wearing a sun hat when walking or on the kayak. Some children take small steps when learning new things I'm one of those.Have a good longweek end. Good luck to all those who have children doing the HSC. you will need it

Helen, I couldn't agree more. I'm getting quite jealous of our friends who have ditched the wig/scarf. Won't be long before I throw caution and wig to the wind as well. Also inspiring was an article I came acrosson the actress Julie Walters this morning (Educating Rita, Mrs Weasly from the Harry Potter movies). She shaved her head for a role in a movie last year and now she sports an 'elfin' haircut. she looked brilliant in the photos that showed her hair at about the length some of us have now - and 10 years younger!

Have a great weekend everyone!

hi, we have just returned from babysitting in Sydney I was very inspired by the girls who have given their scarves and wigs away on saturday.I was a little brave and asked my two daughters what they thought about my hair style. The comment was ,Brian, husband has more length but mine is thicker.It is not happenning for me.I still feel bare. But  at least I have taken the first step. Thanks for giving me the courage to take that step.

Hi Diann,

Sorry I didn't get back to answering your e-mail - but you found your way here to the blog anyway!

It sure was a crazy day weather-wise yesterday. I'm enjoying my walks at the moment too - seems to be something new happening in everyones gardens each day I go by.

I can't believe I'm still walking regularly - 6 months now. Its the first time in my life I've been able to keep going longer than a couple of weeks. I guess I've never been so highly motivated either.

Last time I saw Mary Shearer she put me on to a good website for helping me lose weight. It allows you track your eating and exercise easily. It keeps me honest with myself, which is really the main reason I use it - www.calorieking.com.au if you want to have a look.

Hope you have a great trip Diann. No doubt you'll have lots of adventures to tell us about when you return.

See the rest of you on Saturday.

Louise xx

What a beautiful day it is today especially after the winds of yesterday. Walking early in the morning is truly special. All the new growth on  the trees and shrubs and the ducks showing off their ducklings to the world. Unfortunately I will not be able to get to the next couple of luncheons as we are heading off first to Port Macquarie and then down  to South Australia and Kangaroo Island hopefully. c Looking forward to catching up with everyone after that.

By the way talk about having a senior's brain I forgot to mention that it was Moree not Mudgee I went to to enjoy the hot baths then we went on to the Pilliga where I met another person who lives at Mannering Park.

See everyone soon, I hope that everyone is keeping well.

Diann

Hi Girls,

I just bought the book on e-bay for about $25. I'll have to wait for it to come from the UK, but thats okay. Cut and paste this link if you want to have a look, or just do a search :

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Breast-Cancer-Taking-Control-John-Boyages-New-/200615330546?pt=Non_Fiction&hash=item2eb59b02f2

I really enjoyed Saturday too, Nearly didn't come because I was feeling flat on the morning, but it really picked me up to see everyone that turned up.

I'm starting to think I might brave a new short hair do by xmas. I'm trying to convince myself that it will be a Judi Dench look! If I look as good as her with a short hair cut, then it'll be okay!

Louise xx

Hi Helen,

How are You ??

The Book which is my bible, you know late at night when you think of a question , has all the answers:

Breast Cancer Taking Control by Professor John Boyages  Cost about $40.00

Don't worry my mind is exactly the same, last night I was on night shift, that was rather interesting I am sure i walked 10 k's instead of 5, as I had to keep re checking the names of patients, drove me mad !!!

They say this goes eventually, better i all I say, I was a blonde prior now I just live up to it hahahaha

How did your G/daughters party go, hope they didn't freeze...

Hey you know how we were talking about razorfish, I was telling my husband and I didn't even get to tell him about your neighbour BBQing them , and Grant said lots of people barby them, apparently the actual muscle thing can be as large as your palm, ewwwww  must check the next barby I go to that i dont get one...

I should be doing soo much today but decided no, slack day today, will pick my little girl up from school and go up to C'Town for a coffee I think....

Did u get out in your kayak yet ??

Better go, have a good afternoon and hope your travelling well.....not long now xx

Sue :-)

Hi ladies, Saturday's venue for lunch was great there were lots of choices and the food tasted great. The place was easy to get to also. A good selection Karen. Sue I have forgotten the name of the book you mentioned .By the time I got home I remembered it had a tree on it.My memory is shot to pieces. Hope everyone is feeling well and enjoying the Spring weather.

Hi , Sue just think of all the things that should start to go right soon.It is interesting how our attitude to things change. We soon work out what is important and what is just a pain and needs to be dealt with. I guess your husband is going through a difficult time wondering what to do,especially if it is a job he is really interested in and enjoys. Keep smilingand have positive thoughts, sometimes easier said than done.