tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post5134885844916620359..comments2024-02-19T10:16:13.581+00:00Comments on Past Imperfect: Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-83380244360134305612008-09-18T14:52:00.000+01:002008-09-18T14:52:00.000+01:00About people bad-mouthing women like Florence Nigh...About people bad-mouthing women like Florence Nightingale...haven't you noticed, it doesn't matter how much good work someone does, there's always another person out there who will try to bring him / her down.<BR/><BR/>Some folks need to do this to feel better about themselves...seeing others doing good work makes them feel dreadful.<BR/><BR/>I know this sounds simplistic but when you observe people you learn that the truth is mostly quite simple.neena maiya (guyana gyal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01358313821005038118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-77509213660139245312008-09-17T18:59:00.000+01:002008-09-17T18:59:00.000+01:00Kath; I'm thrilled that Royal knows them. How ma...Kath; I'm thrilled that Royal knows them. How marvellous!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-15748549380041410302008-09-17T18:51:00.000+01:002008-09-17T18:51:00.000+01:00My husband fought and trained with the Ghurkhas at...My husband fought and trained with the Ghurkhas at various times in his career. He said they were tough as nails and extremely loyal. It saddens us that they are treated this way. Such good people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-77484419193638874872008-09-17T15:34:00.000+01:002008-09-17T15:34:00.000+01:00Kim: I think it's up to the law courts now.Naomi:...Kim: I think it's up to the law courts now.<BR/><BR/>Naomi: It's because originally they were based in Hong Kong rather than Britain. Google will probably explain it better than me. They are less emotional than I am.<BR/>It must be a great comfort that your mother had loving care. We would all hope to have that in our last years but these days who knows?<BR/><BR/>Randall : I'm confident that you will end up knowing more than any of us. You have that marvellous instant comprehension. That's your gift.<BR/><BR/>Sandy: My money's on Joanna!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-2327481392578366392008-09-17T14:43:00.000+01:002008-09-17T14:43:00.000+01:00I remember hearing on television about the Ghurkas...I remember hearing on television about the Ghurkas some time back. Yes it is very unfair of the government - but then, I'm beginning to think this is all we can expect from most politicians nowadays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-53918881185303934642008-09-17T13:43:00.000+01:002008-09-17T13:43:00.000+01:00I know but little about the Ghurkahs beyond a few ...I know but little about the Ghurkahs beyond a few tidbits from school. Now I have to go do a little light internet reading to catch up.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-92175022402569414702008-09-17T10:56:00.000+01:002008-09-17T10:56:00.000+01:00What is the reason for the Ghurkas not being allow...What is the reason for the Ghurkas not being allowed to live in the U.K.? That sounds terrible.<BR/>I am sorry I don't know anything about this...I should Google this...!<BR/><BR/>I have always had a soft spot in my heart for certain nurses. Not all, mind you, but my experience with a number of nurses gave me such great respect for who they were and how much they give to their patients. When my mother was dying...She had three <BR/>"Specials" each on an eight hour shift. These women were older and were REAL R.N.'s and they were so wonderful to my mother...I will never forget them. And that was many many yeas ago...1966.<BR/>I know very little about Flo, but whatever I have known, gave me great respect for her, too!<BR/>Nursing: A Noble Profession.<BR/>I bet you were a WONDERFUL Nurse, Pat.OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20735769.post-59508805481650359152008-09-17T09:55:00.000+01:002008-09-17T09:55:00.000+01:00I must admit I was gobsmacked when I heard about t...I must admit I was gobsmacked when I heard about the Ghurkas not automatically being given the right to reside in the UK. Shame on us indeedKim Ayreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656677501116622953noreply@blogger.com