tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post4444550621213728627..comments2024-03-11T12:27:45.840+00:00Comments on BLUESTOCKING MUM: There's no such word as Can'tBluestocking Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01502764742097142372noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-72444780570010300122010-09-14T09:30:40.817+01:002010-09-14T09:30:40.817+01:00God, you're impressive! And, hopefully, on the...God, you're impressive! And, hopefully, on the way to some sun. Just to make it all the more pleasurable, it's pretty bloody cold and very very grey here!Millahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967731998504496807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-71095309797398964332010-09-12T14:48:13.426+01:002010-09-12T14:48:13.426+01:00Ah honeypie - sounds like you're being incredi...Ah honeypie - sounds like you're being incredibly strong. I am in awe...<br />Have to agree with DJ too - writing makes you a writer - no question. Antigua sounds like SUCH a good idea... <br />Funny thing, I just blogged about having to pull myself up by my bootstraps and something made me click on your blog - and here you are - a living inspiration!<br />BIG (but careful) hugs. jxxxxExmoorjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230395732150659356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-27419677964489476322010-09-09T13:20:34.863+01:002010-09-09T13:20:34.863+01:00Sounds bonkers me saying well done for being rejec...Sounds bonkers me saying well done for being rejected but you're a proper writer now! FANTASTIC!!!! If it's the ionly thing I do to keep the black dog in check is to exercise it's not psychosomatic but a truth, exercise makes you feel good as it boosts the old serotonin levels. What a wonderful inspriing post - your Nan would be chuffed to bits!<br />PS word verification is "minging" made me laugh!!!Tattieweaslehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723634612274763884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-33485843589153228642010-09-06T16:25:58.678+01:002010-09-06T16:25:58.678+01:00Enjoy the sun it will make you feel good to feel t...Enjoy the sun it will make you feel good to feel the warmth on your limbs. You seem like a very strong person who can overcome any obstacles. I hope that you will get your surgery and that it works for you. Your Nan sounds like she was a wonderful lady.sheepishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252518055252342236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-358437242192473712010-09-05T17:54:34.876+01:002010-09-05T17:54:34.876+01:00Your nan was a very wise lady.
XXYour nan was a very wise lady. <br />XXSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-59355096953200608632010-09-03T14:35:06.634+01:002010-09-03T14:35:06.634+01:00That's fantastic! And you're so right. If ...That's fantastic! And you're so right. If we believe we can do something, that's half the battle!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-72735330266190928272010-09-03T11:57:26.448+01:002010-09-03T11:57:26.448+01:00That's great news and I do think you are so br...That's great news and I do think you are so brave and a real example to us all. Go for it and your Nan would be so proud of you.Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-63759147364199748382010-09-03T11:36:41.975+01:002010-09-03T11:36:41.975+01:00Good for you Deb! You are so right about needing g...Good for you Deb! You are so right about needing goals - I am the same - but it is very hard to constantly keep pushing and I guess the down times give you space to realise the push is worth it. Best of luck with the surgery xxPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-50122366848290655512010-09-03T11:08:41.854+01:002010-09-03T11:08:41.854+01:00How brilliant that you had such a supportive and w...How brilliant that you had such a supportive and wonderful nan - she really gave you something important, there (and something that'll help you deal with the black dog). <br /><br />Hugs on the R, but it's just another step forward on the road to publication. (Chris has it so right about published writers being unpublished ones who didn't give up.) Good for you on setting goals, going back to swimming and booking a holiday (bet Antigua is going to be inspiring!). And good luck with the op.<br /><br />Sending you a hug. xxxKate Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367918727779245526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-57235941051409413972010-09-03T00:27:16.970+01:002010-09-03T00:27:16.970+01:00Well done Angel, keep it up with the positive thin...Well done Angel, keep it up with the positive thinking, I so admire you Angel, there have been many times when I have said that word Can't, when friends have encouraged me to go just that step futher. This maybe will be my new goal.!<br /><br />Your lovely Nan would be very proud of you, enjoy the holiday in September, best of luck with the surgery in October.<br /><br />My best wishes to you Angel.<br /><br />xxCAMILLAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741990891794651299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-21507521530312499692010-09-02T21:13:18.432+01:002010-09-02T21:13:18.432+01:00Purple vibes and hugs for October. In the mean tim...Purple vibes and hugs for October. In the mean time Angel, have a wonderful holiday in AntiguaMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-11794581542820220002010-09-02T17:56:52.062+01:002010-09-02T17:56:52.062+01:00I was brought up being told 'there is no such ...I was brought up being told 'there is no such word as can't' l failed my latin exam at school with a score of 15%! Go for it girl nothing is worse than people who mop & flop, dead jealous of your plans to return to antigua, good old grans, luv 'em.muddybootshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01117980616235810426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-23539334384240984912010-09-02T14:25:14.139+01:002010-09-02T14:25:14.139+01:00I was brought up on 'there is no such word as ...I was brought up on 'there is no such word as can't' too but it was not bashed into me as thoroughly as your nan did to you!<br />I have already wished you luck with the surgery - but repeat it here.Withy Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942644634616193902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-66919707035990425282010-09-02T14:05:32.147+01:002010-09-02T14:05:32.147+01:00Well done Debbie! I'm sure positive thinking a...Well done Debbie! I'm sure positive thinking and being active will give you such a boost. Having a date to work towards will spur you on - and a holiday to look forward will as well.<br /><br />Enjoy the sunshine. fmountainearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977393968796316843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-75078295643661593082010-09-02T13:57:00.694+01:002010-09-02T13:57:00.694+01:00You've written a fine tribute to your Nan. I&...You've written a fine tribute to your Nan. I'll bet that you've already passed along much of that inner strength on to your boys.<br /><br />It's grand that you have returned to swimming, got that vacation booked, and know that October will be here soon.<br /><br />Best wishes to you wonderful writer, you! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-90431364445728123252010-09-02T11:57:41.770+01:002010-09-02T11:57:41.770+01:00You've got exactly the right attitude for a wr...You've got exactly the right attitude for a writer (published writers are just unpublished writers who didn't give up), but, my goodness, aren't you showing the way in life lessons. Have a wonderful holiday, I hope that the sunshine eases some of the pain whilst your away, and then it's another new start for you. Your gran would be very proud.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-99298589625498442010-09-02T11:15:41.424+01:002010-09-02T11:15:41.424+01:00Your Nan certainly has given you courage and the p...Your Nan certainly has given you courage and the power to go forward. She must look down on you and feel very proud and happy. I do wish you all success with your novels and stories and of course with the operation. I would think that many papers and magazines would be glad to feature a column with such a positive attitude in the face of adversity.<br />Good luck and lots of love, FenniexxFenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-34293300542707170372010-09-02T11:10:26.495+01:002010-09-02T11:10:26.495+01:00Your Nan is still incredibly proud of you - wherev...Your Nan is still incredibly proud of you - wherever she is and I'm thinking that she is pretty close to you most of the time.<br />What's my manta? Good Lord - who knows? There are so many of them.<br />Enjoy your break and good luck with the op.<br />I never knew either of my grandmothers but I wish I had.Colette McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383068332228040704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-2484865642497273712010-09-02T10:13:50.644+01:002010-09-02T10:13:50.644+01:00You are such a brave and driven person Angel....gr...You are such a brave and driven person Angel....great that you are now swimming again, and so many exciting plans in your career as a writer. I can so relate to the black dog and all of the hopeless feelings that go with it, be kind to your self, fantastic goals and onwards and upwards Anglel xPosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844732200803572416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-90840000117805804892010-09-02T09:08:23.369+01:002010-09-02T09:08:23.369+01:00Grans are wonderful. Mine always said 'many h...Grans are wonderful. Mine always said 'many hands make light work' and she was right! By the way, writing makes you a proper writer! :)DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2663984644645838645.post-31338111062108115502010-09-02T08:41:13.581+01:002010-09-02T08:41:13.581+01:00Wonderful! Wonderful to have a date! Wonderful to ...Wonderful! Wonderful to have a date! Wonderful to have a goal! Wonderful to be back to swim! A wonderful lady writer you are!bayouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803865167364775151noreply@blogger.com