I think I will resurrect the International Novelty fruit& Veg Competition in next years Trelawnyd Flower Show.
What do you think?
Speaking of nipples
Anyhow, my favourite " nipple" story hails from 1986.I was a very new Registered Psychiatric staff nurse on a " mother and baby" unit in York and was attending one my very first staff meetings in the day room which led off the main entrance . The ward sister was a phenomenally calm and obese woman who never raised her voice even in the most fraught of situations and I remember that right in the middle of discussing a particularly knotty nursing problem , she stopped and raised her hand.
" now I don't want anyone to turn around, or to react in any way" she murmured quietly
" but some unfortunate lady is trying to push her nipples under the sash window"
Now that's professionalism !
Between your story and the picture, I had a good morning chuckle here John.
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I’m glad mistress maddie xx
DeleteMaybe the unfortunate lady was hoping someone would shut the sash window - just for the thrill of it.
ReplyDeleteI think you live your life in a carry on movie xx
DeleteI hope that Rachel competes again!
ReplyDeleteI hope so too
DeleteDear oh dear oh dear.
ReplyDeleteOh dear
DeleteYes please do bring them back, they’ve been missed! And now I can’t stop giggling!
ReplyDeleteNice one, those melons made the vegetable judges day as I recall, he was ticked pink by them
DeleteLMAOOO
ReplyDeleteOh dear. I came for the title. Stayed for the photo and thoroughly enjoyed the anecdote. Good Friday omens!
XOXO
Trying to give my public what they expect xx
DeleteThe ward sister sounds a jewel.
ReplyDeleteShe was, and I’ve blogged about her before….she was the inspiration for my best metaphore
DeleteI remember telling her as she once thundered down the corridor in a flowing dress
“ you are like a galleon in full sail “
That story is priceless and one for your book, no doubt!
ReplyDeleteAs for the Flower Show veggies, do include the notation, "please use your d good judgement and thank you!
Hugs!
I will xx
DeleteOuch. Gigi
ReplyDeleteDouble ouch
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ReplyDeleteI found u
DeleteWhat a splendid pair of nipples in that photo!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to imagine why that lady was trying to push her nipples under the sash window? Whatever the reason, it must have been painful. My eyes are watering! xx
It was a psychiatric unit HH
DeleteOh god....not the nipples under the sash! Haha!
ReplyDeleteOh yes jennifer the entire pair
DeleteThis early job prepared you for any possible event. It is said there is only a fine line between sanity and insanity. JG is prepared for it all. Have fun with the veg competition.
ReplyDeletePsychiatric nursing homed my sense of humour to perfection
DeleteSach windows often fall down without warning.
ReplyDeleteLuckily ours didn’t
DeleteOh dear John - all I can say is that I can think of worse things that could have been being pushed under the sash window. (I blame you for getting my mind even thinking of such things) You cheer me up on the very dullest of days.
ReplyDeleteYes many of the mums on the until was breast feeding
DeleteDefinitely resurrect the fruit & veg competition! 😊
ReplyDeleteThanks ever so much for the laughs today.
Have a pleasant weekend.
I hope I will xx
DeleteDid everyone suppress the giggles?
ReplyDeleteThere was lots of urgent movements and a sheet was fashioned into a body wrap
DeleteWERE urgent movements not Was.
DeleteA good way for you to remember -
Was is singular and Were is plural.
Why did you have to make a point of saying the ward sister was obese? Would you have said that to her face? It's an offensive comment and not needed in your narrative.
ReplyDeleteIt paints a story so it was needed in my opinion
DeleteI love the description..it paints the whole scene and is not offensive atall
ReplyDeleteIs was never intended to be
DeleteYes, there’s nothing offensive about being obese. I like that you mentioned it—I think it gives her a splendid gravitas, to go with her calm demeanor.
Delete—Fresca
Agree! I love fat women who walk the earth with solidity and strength. I lost weight due to a health issue and I miss being one. Also they give the best hugs. Yes to novelty veg. Anything joyful is good! Tina in west oz
DeleteYes please to bringing back the competition!! I've always enjoyed the wonderfully creative entries. And one year even created an entry myself, which was very satisfying.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great story :)
Well I look forward in your next creation
DeleteThanks for the Friday funny!
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome , a bit of silly frivolity is always welcomed
DeleteThat's a very nice pair of nipples! Look forward to the fruit and veg competition photos.... such an enjoyable feast for the eyes. Your ward sister sounded a bit like Hattie Jaques!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
She was remarkable similar
DeleteI have never tried to push my nipples under a sash window, but having breast-fed two babies I have an inkling of what that might feel like!
ReplyDeleteYou deserve a medal
DeleteOuch!!
ReplyDeleteSomehow I feel that cannot be the end of this particular story.
ReplyDeleteRemembering the discomfort of rock hard boobs, I would think she didn't go far enough!
ReplyDeleteThanks for acknowledging the matron's professionalism. It makes all the difference
I reckon she was practicing for a mammogram!
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail on the head! Unbelievable what we go through.
DeleteThat unfortunate woman could accidentally lose them doing that.
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