This open letter was posted on the village Facebook page today .
A sign of the times and a kindness from a nice villager.
And something I need to share today.
Most of my colleagues at work now have their second covid jab appointment and I’m proud that my little country is leading the entire world with the percentage of population vaccinated
One by one my loved ones are getting the jab and are moving one step closer to safety .
I hope to hear about my appointment in the next day or so.
I’ve just come home and although shattered I’ve lit the fire and refused to eat crap for supper.
Work has been hard but I’ve laughed regularly all day.....
Laughter is common in a hospice .
The girls were curled up on trendy Carol’s trendy conservatory sofa when I collected them and they were so happy to see me
It’s after nine and I’m catching up with the latest Line of duty download, with a chicken salad made by the chef at work.
I will leave you with this my most favourite of line of duty put downs
It’s a cracker
I had reason to contact the police a while ago and as usual the local pc Eventually phoned me-After my report he said to me"What do you want Me to do about it?"-I replied"You're a policeman!"and I ended the call.I think he thought about it and a few minutes later called back in a better manner x
ReplyDeleteI used to respect policemen and their truncheons.
DeleteI love a man in uniform
DeleteI went to a party once with my nurse friends and a policeman got tied to a chair with rope(such fun times)x
DeleteIn my youth telephone boxes always held the stench of piss. I even saw a turd in one on an occasion. How times have changed. Thank goodness for mobile phones.
ReplyDeletePS it's Line of duty x
I knew that mave xxx
DeleteI sadly am working Friday so won’t be at the big gay quiz
Fly the flag fir flintshire deArheart x
Always have and always will x
DeleteLol I’m back home 9 pm Friday night text me if u need help
DeleteAn outlaw shall I call her last year had a tantrum in my hall-she claims she is a solicitor-(my arse)and acted so childishly bossing me about-as she left through the front door still ranting,I never said a word to her as she stood there and quietly closed my door x
ReplyDeleteI'm watching The Undoing again. I know it off by heart!
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you’ve had the jab x
DeleteMe too. xx
DeleteIt will be good to have a second little prick.
ReplyDeleteIf only
DeleteLove Line of Duty, both hubby and I have had our 1st jab and very pleased to have it. I love our union of countries, leading the world in this crisis, in hope we can see our way back to the lives we crave.
ReplyDeleteIt’s the same formula ever series but it works
DeleteLovely to have such a lovely back up in your village John it always sounds such a friendly place. Nice that the chef prepared you a salad too you are such a lovely kind fperson that people treat you in just the same waya.
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DeleteThere was a redundant phone box in my last village - when covid first hit, I put some books, DVDs and knitting wool in there and posted on the FB page for folk to help themselves; it was, and still is, apparently a huge hit - all sorts - various food things, home baking, books, clothes, plants, anything to pass on for someone else to use. By the time I left, it had a wee carpet and a vase of flowers in it, and was decorated with pictures by the village children. I had some great things from the box, a nd i had an outlet for my baking and chutney/jam making.
ReplyDeleteWell done xxx
DeleteIf there was no humour to lighten the atmosphere in the hospice, I should think it would soon become unbearable for you, your colleagues, and your patients. A laugh is good for all of us, especially in these Covid-ridden times - thanks for all the smiles your blog and comments have given me. Mavis is a master (mistress?) of double-entendre; I always look to see what he has to say!
ReplyDeleteOh you should meet him in person !
Deletea nice gesture indeed by a kind neighbour. still waiting for my first prick here; vaccine is in short supply.
ReplyDeleteUnderstood.......we are so lucky here and we need to acknowledge it
DeleteI'm awaiting my prick in eager anticipation-I am a little concerned though that it may make my eyes water x
ReplyDeleteNo kindness is ever wasted. Bridget is a lovely person.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it such a shame that there needs to be reference to discretion? Nobody should ever need to feel ashamed about needing help.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, it's a great initiative
It’s been a long year, we can all share a little kindness.
ReplyDeleteBridget's letter is heartwarming; filled with kindness, generosity and affection for her community. All so much needed today. England's track record with the vaccine is impressive; if only the USA could take notice...
ReplyDeleteIn case you're curious, my 2nd jab comes on March 6, and I cannot wait.
ReplyDeleteI get my second shot on March second. I have to go about forty miles into another county, but it’s worth the drive.
ReplyDeleteYour village sounds full of lovely people.
Whoever Bridget is, she's a good person. I promise I'll never make a tit of myself again. I'm too frightened.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I have never met Bridget, of course, but I think I love her. What a grand and helpful gesture. I am scheduled to get my second Covid jab this week; progress is being made, even in my loony state of California.
ReplyDeleteI've heard "Line of Duty" is an excellent series but I haven't watched it yet.
ReplyDeleteSay it like it is... I wish I could do that sometimes.
ReplyDeleteCovid has brought out the best (and sadly sometimes the worst) in people. Hubby and I got our 1st jab on Valentine's day. So much better than chocolates and flowers. Have to admit, I did shed a tear or two. xx
ReplyDeleteReally looking forward to the new Line of Duty series.
ReplyDeleteI agree there is always so much laughter in a hospice. I used to love the atmosphere at the hospice when I was there doing paperwork, a mixture of peace, laughter and a great sense of reverence.
ReplyDeleteI know you don’t like being told how wonderful you are but you are !!!! The work you and your colleagues do is amazing. We have had our first jab .... then we get all the rubbish about how it’s not that good !!!! I’m sure someone will slag them all off at one point so I don’t take any notice. I remember the Pfizer one got bad press when they first started vaccinating. We are all just a little bit closer to some sort of normality. XXXX
ReplyDeleteWe are searching in vain for appointments and it seems many around us have had the first shot. I wish we lived in a small community like you do - much friendlier to share and care with others.
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