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HJR58's bio
Semi retired Midwife Sonographer. Live in Chester. Married, three adult offspring and five grandchildren plus two Border Terriers. -
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22nd Apr 2022 HJR58 commented on:
Win one of THREE copies of RHS The Creative Gardener by Adam FrostI’m a keen gardener - would love this!ViewDate:
2nd Apr 2021 HJR58 commented on:
Should daylight savings be abolished?I think the short term advantage is just not worth it. For working people it means it’s dark at both ends of the day.ViewDate:
6th Nov 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Should people be incentivised to get the Covid-19 vaccine?Vaccines are the best hope of returning to a near normal life.ViewDate:
18th Sep 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Win this Beautiful BLUE TOPAZ and DIAMOND Ring worth £695What a beautiful ring!ViewDate:
7th Aug 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Win 2 pairs of Just Sheepskin slippers for you and somebody else!My feet are often cold.ViewDate:
24th Apr 2020
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24th Apr 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Should WW2 veteran NHS fundraiser Tom Moore be knighted?Very mean spirited, sad individuals!ViewDate:
24th Apr 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Should WW2 veteran NHS fundraiser Tom Moore be knighted?Absolutely deserves recognition. Not only for raising such an enormous amount but also giving a psychological boost to many, many people.ViewDate:
17th Apr 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Win a Holiday for Two to Canada for Your Nominated NHS Worker!I’d nominate my friend Janet who’s worked in the NHS for over forty years.ViewDate:
9th Apr 2020 HJR58 commented on:
English GrammarYes, definitely. I’m amazed by the number of people who don’t know the difference between there, their and they’re. Many other similar examples such as who’s, whose etc etc. We have a beautiful language which should be learned, used and enjoyed.ViewDate:
20th Mar 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Win a £50 National Garden Gift VoucherGardening is my main hobby and more important than ever, now. A welcome respite from work and the pandemic.ViewDate:
20th Mar 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Is it realistic to expect over 70s to remain in their homes for 4 months?I agree to a large extent, Wilf. The situation at work is very fluid at the moment with pretty restrictive measure in place to reduce footfall in the hospital. Even on lockdown people will have to shop for food. Wishing you well at this difficult time.ViewDate:
20th Mar 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Is it realistic to expect over 70s to remain in their homes for 4 months?The supermarkets themselves need to step up. We went to Costco today and everything was very organised. The numbers of people in the store, how many of which items they could buy etc. There were also staff checking the trolleys before customers got to the tills and removing any excessive items. Oh, and the handle of every trolley was disinfected before you used it!ViewDate:
20th Mar 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Is it realistic to expect over 70s to remain in their homes for 4 months?I'm 61 and my husband is 71. My Mum lives in an annex to our house and is 82. She's accepted the isolation to a large degree although she's upset about not seeing my brothers. I still work in the NHS part time and my husband walks the dogs and does a lot of the shopping and most of the cooking. I'm worried about either of us getting infected and then my Mum getting ill. I see her every day and do my best to ease her isolation. She's got an iPad and is on FaceBook and WhatsApp! She gets lots of calls from friends and relatives, too. My husband is refusing to isolate and is basically carrying on as normal - albeit with additional hand washing and social distancing. Not every has friends or family to shop for them and I can see many becoming lonely and isolated.ViewDate:
20th Mar 2020 HJR58 commented on:
Is the UK Government doing enough to lessen the spread of Covid-19?It is a very difficult line to tread between the premature introduction of draconian restrictions and allowing some normality. We've been talking to friends who live in France this evening. They have to have paperwork with them when leaving the house - who, where, why etc and can't even go out together for any purpose. Boris was right to close the pubs etc and personally I think they should have done this a week ago - especially in London. I've stocked up on compost and seeds and am intending to have a beautiful and productive garden this summer.ViewDate:
7th Dec 2019 HJR58 commented on:
Win a £50 Morrisons voucher to treat yourself during the festive seasonLots of nice stuff in our local Morrison’s.ViewDate:
8th Feb 2019 HJR58 commented on:
Have motorists forgotten their manners?Not everyone, but many people. I’ve had cars stop right in front of me across a junction when they’re in standing traffic and I’m indicating to turn right. I don’t think many drivers have adequate awareness of what’s going on around them.ViewDate:
28th Oct 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Win a Gx Pillows Twin or Multi Pack worth £49.99Could really do with new pillows!ViewDate:
12th Oct 2018 HJR58 commented on:
On World Obesity Day: 6 reasons you’re not losing weightI've just lost 2 stone with Slimming World. I know groups aren't for everyone but I have found it really helpful. The eating plan is easy to follow, flexible and you're NOT hungry! I went on my own but my husband has eaten the same food - he's also lost over 2 stone. I'm sixty in December and want to enter this next decade fit and healthy.ViewDate:
12th Oct 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Win a 2-night stay for 5 at five star Tynrhyd RetreatGot a good friend in Aber - would be a great venue for a visit!ViewDate:
31st Aug 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Would you move to be closer to grandchildren?My son and his family live in Hamburg. We do visit them a couple of times a year and they come back here as often as they can. I have two lovely granddaughters whom I love dearly. Although I do feel I'm missing out, they have their own lives, friends etc and I wouldn't move to Germany as I have the same here.ViewDate:
31st Aug 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Win a Simba Hybrid® Mattress worth up to £899 and wake up to a better night’s sleep.We need a new mattress! Would love this.ViewDate:
17th Aug 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Win a Simba Hybrid® Mattress worth up to £899 and wake up to a better night’s sleep.We could really do with a new mattress!ViewDate:
17th Aug 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Would you get Botox or fillers done on the High Street?Anyone considering this should be very careful where they go. We don’t know the long term effect of all these products either. Several much younger people I know have had lip fillers in their twenties.ViewDate:
13th Apr 2018 HJR58 commented on:
Would you be prepared to pay more tax to fund the NHS?Yes providing it was ring fenced and couldn’t be spent elsewhere.ViewDate:
9th Feb 2018
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7th Jul 2017 HJR58 commented on:
English GrammarPersonally I think it's very important. We should be using our own language properly. Everyone makes mistakes, but some of the spelling I see makes me despair.ViewDate:
24th Feb 2017 HJR58 commented on:
Win a Holiday for two to Lake Garda with Newmarket HolidaysNever been to Italy - that would be lovely!ViewDate:
12th Feb 2017 HJR58 commented on:
Win a Holiday for two to Lake Garda with Newmarket HolidaysMy hubby has just had major surgery so this would be a great tonic for him!ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Do you still use cheques as payment?Very rarely. I hate getting them too as it means a trip to the bank to pay them in. Would rather have cash or a voucher.ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Will you be sending Christmas cards this year?I've made a decision only to send to close family and friends and those far away. Used to send lots to work colleagues, don't do that any more. I'm cutting back on the numbers I post, too. Too expensive!ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Should shops remain closed on Boxing Day?I agree. I worked in the NHS for many year and often worked most of the Christmas and New Year period. I'm semi retired now and don't work weekends or bank holidays now.ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Should shops remain closed on Boxing Day?Surely everyone is shopped out by then? Never go near a shop on Boxing Day - it's a day to relax after a usually hectIc Christmas Day! The people who work in retail work damned hard in the run up to Christmas - they deserve some time off!ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Do you agree with Cryogenic Preservation?I don't have any religious affiliation, it's the practicalities for me. No one has been successfully 'woken up' as far as I know. If it's years from now everyone and everything you knew will be changed or gone. None of us find it easy to think about our own demise, but this certainly isn't the answer.ViewDate:
9th Dec 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Do you boil your Brussels?Hopefully will have sprouts from the garden this year. We parboil then then add them to some fried pancetta.ViewDate:
14th Oct 2016 HJR58 commented on:
Are hospital trusts cashing in on the sick?Our local hospital uses the money raised to pay for the security staff and maintaining car parts within the hospital. There is a fixed charge and discount for relatives of the critically ill. I don't begrudge it. -
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