Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35854818)

Thanks the BBC says it should be nice, so I'm taking winter survival gear :D

The camp is next to the beach so no messing about with parking :D

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35854806)

I go on my hols tomorrow for the first time since 2014.

We should have been in a silver plus caravan, but the owner pulled it from the site, so we have been given a gold caravan.

The minor bug is from 3 bedrooms down to 2, but I don't mind sleeping on the sofa bed.

But if a 3 bedroom caravan does become available it'll be ours.

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35854686)

I get to go away for a long weekend bank holiday weekend which was a pain to organise with dialysis but at least we're off for a bit , very nice :)
Yarmouth beware!

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35855596)

Woke up to find two tiny kittens squeeking in my cupboard 19 days ago.

About a week ago their mother moved them to a cardboard box with some outstanding paperwork in it, which will just have to wait until their mother decides the little ones are to be moved again.

If any suppliers etc complain, I will simply tell them the truth :D

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35855596)

Woke up to find two tiny kittens squeeking in my cupboard 19 days ago.

About a week ago their mother moved them to a cardboard box with some outstanding paperwork in it, which will just have to wait until their mother decides the little ones are to be moved again.

If any suppliers etc complain, I will simply tell them the truth :D

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35855559)

Natalie is off for a little bit so will be coming with me to dialysis, it's nice to have some company :)

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35855728)

If kittens are disturbed their mother may abandon them or even eat them.

Any outstanding invoices that are in there will have to wait until she moves her nest (which they do frequently to put off predators).

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35855988)

Last night for the first time this "Summer" I had to put the air-con on in the bedroom. Shear bliss. Will rev it up tonight as well as it's over 23C at the moment outside.:)

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35856655)

Well done Mark on the weight loss.

Today is my pre-op assessment so fingers crossed it will not be to long till the operation itself, although I'm naturally nervous. I know it's a must as I can't cope with this pain level on a weekly basis (the sickness yes) but the pain itself is horrendous.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35856655)

Well done Mark on the weight loss.

Today is my pre-op assessment so fingers crossed it will not be to long till the operation itself, although I'm naturally nervous. I know it's a must as I can't cope with this pain level on a weekly basis (the sickness yes) but the pain itself is horrendous.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35856655)

Well done Mark on the weight loss.

Today is my pre-op assessment so fingers crossed it will not be to long till the operation itself, although I'm naturally nervous. I know it's a must as I can't cope with this pain level on a weekly basis (the sickness yes) but the pain itself is horrendous.

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35855884)

Weighed myself this morning. On the morning of my first job with this company, I weighed 108.7 kilos. This morning, 98.5 kilos. That's in the space of 8 weeks. First time since going on study leave back in 2001 for GCSE's that I've been under 100 kilos.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35856737)

My happiness today stems from my hospital visit where they are are happy with the wound healing process and all the figures they downloaded from the ICD.:)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35856737)

My happiness today stems from my hospital visit where they are are happy with the wound healing process and all the figures they downloaded from the ICD.:)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35856737)

My happiness today stems from my hospital visit where they are are happy with the wound healing process and all the figures they downloaded from the ICD.:)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35856883)

Good news. :tu:

Quoted yesterday for a £10K project for the late autumn and the PO from the client is on it's way! Should be a very merry Xmas.:)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35856883)

Good news. :tu:

Quoted yesterday for a £10K project for the late autumn and the PO from the client is on it's way! Should be a very merry Xmas.:)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35856883)

Good news. :tu:

Quoted yesterday for a £10K project for the late autumn and the PO from the client is on it's way! Should be a very merry Xmas.:)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35856737)

My happiness today stems from my hospital visit where they are are happy with the wound healing process and all the figures they downloaded from the ICD.:)

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35856904)

:) Excellent

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I'm so pleased for you den but remember and take it easy. Take care :)

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Well pre-op assessment went well although I have been told atm it is 12 weeks waiting time so that takes it up to 22nd of November :( I do hope it will be sooner as I have asked them to put in my notes that I will take any hospital and cancellation if one should become available. Quite honestly I do not care where I go to get this operation they could even remove it with a spoon for all I care just as long as I'm knocked out that is all I care about. The good news is they said it will be done and as a day patient all going well on the day so that's good as I would rather recover at home.

@ Osem they took my bloods yesterday so I don't know if that is a good thing, they also sent me for a ECG to trace my heart. Where I am slightly confused is I don't need to follow any diet before my op which I found strange as when speaking to others they needed to follow a diet whereas I don't for some reason. Any way I have plenty of reading as they sent me home with many booklets to read (laparoscopic cholecystectomy day case, day surgery information for patients,reducing your risk of blood clots and pre-operative fasting instructions and advice).

I did make a fool of myself by asking why is my legs getting measured for a gallbladder operation and the reply I got was for surgical stockings after that I decided not to ask any more questions as I felt quite silly for asking that question and at this point I decided the best option was to keep my mouth shut for a change :D

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35856927)

Hi Weenie, glad it went well.

As regards the cancellations, I think I'd be inclined to ring in fairly regularly and hopefully that way you'll get the chance to have a chat to the staff responsible for managing the list and register your situation and circumstances with them. I always think that's much more effective than simply being just another name on a waiting list.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35856737)

My happiness today stems from my hospital visit where they are are happy with the wound healing process and all the figures they downloaded from the ICD.:)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35856883)

Good news. :tu:

Quoted yesterday for a £10K project for the late autumn and the PO from the client is on it's way! Should be a very merry Xmas.:)

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35856959)

:tu: Well done you.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35857162)

Made three trips to the dump this morning, two for six large sacks of garden clippings, weeds and waste and then to dump an old dead spindryer and some other metal. Trying to de-clutter but it's going to take more trips yet.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35857301)

Just finished work, and not going back until the 20th.

Off to Boston on Sunday for a couple of days, then catch the ferry over to Provincetown in Cape Cod for two nights, then get the ferry back to Boston to catch the Amtrak to New Haven for a week, where we will explore Connecticut.

Looking forward to it very much.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35857301)

Just finished work, and not going back until the 20th.

Off to Boston on Sunday for a couple of days, then catch the ferry over to Provincetown in Cape Cod for two nights, then get the ferry back to Boston to catch the Amtrak to New Haven for a week, where we will explore Connecticut.

Looking forward to it very much.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35857301)

Just finished work, and not going back until the 20th.

Off to Boston on Sunday for a couple of days, then catch the ferry over to Provincetown in Cape Cod for two nights, then get the ferry back to Boston to catch the Amtrak to New Haven for a week, where we will explore Connecticut.

Looking forward to it very much.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35857341)

Osem Jnr. was awarded an upper second in his degree so happy with that. Hopefully he'll carve himself out a rewarding career in primary education.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35857341)

Osem Jnr. was awarded an upper second in his degree so happy with that. Hopefully he'll carve himself out a rewarding career in primary education.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35857394)

Sounds like a good trip. Enjoy.


Congratulations to the young man. :tu:

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35857413)

Well done Osem Jnr

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35857415)

Well done to him, and to you for your support.

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35857301)

Just finished work, and not going back until the 20th.

Off to Boston on Sunday for a couple of days, then catch the ferry over to Provincetown in Cape Cod for two nights, then get the ferry back to Boston to catch the Amtrak to New Haven for a week, where we will explore Connecticut.

Looking forward to it very much.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35857341)

Osem Jnr. was awarded an upper second in his degree so happy with that. Hopefully he'll carve himself out a rewarding career in primary education.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35857431)

l hope you have a nice time Hugh as my parents are off to America on early Saturday morning.:)

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You should be very proud of Osem Jnr as that is a wonderful achievement by him.:tu:

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35857301)

Just finished work, and not going back until the 20th.

Off to Boston on Sunday for a couple of days, then catch the ferry over to Provincetown in Cape Cod for two nights, then get the ferry back to Boston to catch the Amtrak to New Haven for a week, where we will explore Connecticut.

Looking forward to it very much.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35857341)

Osem Jnr. was awarded an upper second in his degree so happy with that. Hopefully he'll carve himself out a rewarding career in primary education.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35857835)

I'm so taken aback today at the kind thoughtful things people do. I received a card today from a dear friend who is also a minister saying that they have lit a candle for me at Pershore Abbey I was in tears at this kind and yet so simple gesture.

My happy thought is that it is truly amazing that such a simple kind gesture can mean so much :)

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35858577)

Had a nice relaxing week away on the edge of the New Forest in a lovely lodge with hot tub on the deck. I have to say it was worth it and used every day as was the indoor swimming pool. Had some nice days by the sea, caught up with some relatives and generally enjoyed watching Osem Jnr #2 loving every minute of it. It's good to be back home though... :)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35851581)

Had a nice business lunch up at the local Toby carvery with the project leader and a German engineer over from Kassel on some work I'm doing for them. I opted for the carvery sandwich they do: Beef in a baguette and it comes with roasties, a jumbo Yorkie and a jug of gravy for just over 4 quid. Quite filling.:)

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35858586)

l am glad you had a lovely time Osem with your family as we love the New Forest as we find it a magical place to visit when we are up that way.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35858577)

Had a nice relaxing week away on the edge of the New Forest in a lovely lodge with hot tub on the deck. I have to say it was worth it and used every day as was the indoor swimming pool. Had some nice days by the sea, caught up with some relatives and generally enjoyed watching Osem Jnr #2 loving every minute of it. It's good to be back home though... :)

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35858983)

Another wonderful memory for you to cherish and look back on with fond memories Osem. I'm glad you all enjoyed your break :)

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35859200)

:tu:

Yes fond memories they will be. :)

With Osem Jnr # 2 off to college next week it's really dawning on us that we're going to miss him so much. Today we took him to Herne Bay and had a lovely day by the sea. The weather was great and the sea as calm and clear as I've ever seen it. He really enjoyed being in the water again. I took lots of pics and video to look back on and to put on his tablet so he can do likewise while he's away from home every week.

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35859204)

I believe that the measure of a good parent is that their children grow up with a zest for life safe in the knowledge that their parents will be there for them wherever they may be. Osem Jnr # 2 is so loved and you and your wife have given him a brilliant start.

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35859204)

I believe that the measure of a good parent is that their children grow up with a zest for life safe in the knowledge that their parents will be there for them wherever they may be. Osem Jnr # 2 is so loved and you and your wife have given him a brilliant start.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35859272)

Gosh. Last time I went to Herne Bay was when we visited my great aunt Fred* and I was just a nipper. Glad you had a good time Osem.

*Called "Fred" by my uncle Robert (Yes, Bob's my uncle) because she said she never wanted to be called gran or granny so he said we'll just have to call you Fred and it stuck. Funnily she was also happy with it. :)

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35859320)

Osem Jnr. had his first day in his placement school today and thankfully it went very well. Luckily it's not too far from where we live and he met a few people he already knows as a result of his other educational experience and various sporting activities.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35859320)

Osem Jnr. had his first day in his placement school today and thankfully it went very well. Luckily it's not too far from where we live and he met a few people he already knows as a result of his other educational experience and various sporting activities.

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35859323)

Sounds good :tu:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35859326)

l am glad things went well today for Osem Jnr today on his first day Osem.:tu:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35859333)

l saw my community cardiac nurse yesterday Osem and she is happy with the healing of the ICD wound but thinks my heart rate is beating too fast so she is going to have a conversation with the consultant about increasing the cardiac medication doses although because my blood pressure is quite low she is wary of increasing the doses because it might make my blood pressure even lower which can be very dangerous if it goes too low.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35859333)

l saw my community cardiac nurse yesterday Osem and she is happy with the healing of the ICD wound but thinks my heart rate is beating too fast so she is going to have a conversation with the consultant about increasing the cardiac medication doses although because my blood pressure is quite low she is wary of increasing the doses because it might make my blood pressure even lower which can be very dangerous if it goes too low.

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35859320)

Osem Jnr. had his first day in his placement school today and thankfully it went very well. Luckily it's not too far from where we live and he met a few people he already knows as a result of his other educational experience and various sporting activities.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35859333)

l saw my community cardiac nurse yesterday Osem and she is happy with the healing of the ICD wound but thinks my heart rate is beating too fast so she is going to have a conversation with the consultant about increasing the cardiac medication doses although because my blood pressure is quite low she is wary of increasing the doses because it might make my blood pressure even lower which can be very dangerous if it goes too low.

Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35859916)

Happy thought tinged with a moan. The inevitable happened yesterday, me and my manager had a screaming match with each other in the office car park. I've still got my job, which is the happy thought, but the moan is me losing my temper like that in front of her and my other co workers. Also, that it also probably means she will never let me work with her again after that.

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35860051)

I finally got my therapy appointment for next Thursday I hope it's worth it!

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35860054)

That is excellent news dilli and l hope the appointment goes well for you.

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35860221)

Have a rest Snoop or better still go out and enjoy yourself

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35860227)

Jobs to be done like do the garden(jungle) and clean the house first, luckily i did the garden after work though.

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35860299)

Paid off Student Loan :drunk:

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35860299)

Paid off Student Loan :drunk:

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35860301)

Well done. Did you do so earlier than you needed to?

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35860299)

Paid off Student Loan :drunk:

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35860306)

Not too much. Just a final payment to get rid. Because PAYE deductions are pre-tax it's better not to pay it off too early.



Not yet :D

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35860311)

The reason I'm asking is Osem Jnr, who's still accruing his debt. Aside from a mortgage I've avoided debt like the plague but times have changed so I'm just wondering what the form is re paying this stuff off.

Presumably student loans are taken into account by lenders and will affect the amount you can borrow for a mortgage?

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35860332)

Just received my new suite ( which I was dreading as I thought i made a bad choice). But when it arrived it is beautiful, I am so relieved and happy,

Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35860299)

Paid off Student Loan :drunk:

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35860332)

Just received my new suite ( which I was dreading as I thought i made a bad choice). But when it arrived it is beautiful, I am so relieved and happy,