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Paul 01-02-2024 15:55

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Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 36169285)
What did your US colleagues do to leave just the UK team, the part time support from India and your US boss to survive such a drastic cut? I hope your job is safe.<hugs>

Cost cutting exercise :( My job is safe.
Well, as safe as it can be for now, anyway.
I only have a few years left before I reach retirement age.

Tinky 01-02-2024 18:55

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Originally Posted by Paul (Post 36169294)
Cost cutting exercise :( My job is safe.
Well, as safe as it can be for now, anyway.
I only have a few years left before I reach retirement age.


That's good to hear Paul.


My thoughts tonight are with my friend who is preparing herself mentally for a triple heart bypass operation on Saturday. Being picked up 6am ish by taxi tomorrow, driven to a London private hospital for operation. Several days being cared for in London before once again being brought home by taxi. I asked about carers for when she got home, she says there are none available. Luckiy another of her friends has stepped up and is willing to stop overnight with her for as long as required. If this friend was not able to do this, the operation would have to have been cancelled. All this on the NHS.

Mr K 02-02-2024 16:21

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'Triage' is the latest buzz word.

To give the impression of doing something, but reality doing nothing/delaying/fobbing you off. As useful as a bot.... ( will send this to the Oxford English dictionary, as i like to help them out ;) )

Paul 02-02-2024 17:15

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We use Triage at work all the time, and have for many many years. ;)

heero_yuy 02-02-2024 17:44

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Triage has been used by the military for many years to allocate medical treatment when resources are limited: Three groups: Those who will survive if not treated, those who will die even if treated and those who will survive only if treated.

Only the third group gets priority.

Dude111 05-02-2024 04:29

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Originally Posted by Hugh
We just had to have our 15 year old Dalmatian (Denzel) put to sleep today - all four of us (myself, wife, 35yo daughter, & 32yo son) were in the back room with him, holding him as he passed away.

He was a rescue dog (we had him for just over eleven and a half years), and he brought such joy to three generations of our family - his health had deteriorated since he snapped his cruciate ligament last March, and as stated earlier this month in this thread, his health was getting worse, and for the last month he could hardly use his back legs, and had to be supported with a harness for walks and pooing & weeing.

AQhhhhhhhhh Hugh I am so sorry......God bless you for having him 11 1/2 years.... He was very lucky!!

Peace and love to you and your family Hugh https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2022/07/3.gif

Hom3r 05-02-2024 19:12

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My niece told me that her ex, had been cheating on her and she's devastated upon finding out, to the point she doesn't want to go back to the flat to get the last of her things. But she will.


So when the 27th of February comes she, she will delete her number, and have nothing more to do with her.



Also my sisters friend had a mental breakdown on Friday and admitted to hospital overnight, but released the next day, she went home and her son had left a cup and plate on the side she git angry and smashed them and told him to get out. he called my sister (who he said was family to him) she said have you got anywhere to go and offered her sofa, but he has friends who might help, but he will probably stay with his dad.
She's had a rough time, her hubby cheated on her (now divorced), her daughter who has CP, last week was diagnosed with epilepsy, so she hit breaking point.


So my sister will help were she can, but doesn't want to get involved in the politics of her friend and her ex husband.

denphone 12-02-2024 17:50

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Sciatica pain.:(

mrmistoffelees 12-02-2024 19:05

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36169986)
Sciatica pain.:(

Ouch, that’s the 2nd worst pain I’ve ever known, only beaten by gall stones

denphone 12-02-2024 20:04

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36169995)
Ouch, that’s the 2nd worst pain I’ve ever known, only beaten by gall stones

Yes l had gallstones around 10 years ago and the pain was awful as l laid on my bed in agony until it gradually subsided, thankfully they decided to take out my gall bladder.

Hugh 12-02-2024 20:44

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36169995)
Ouch, that’s the 2nd worst pain I’ve ever known, only beaten by gall stones

Been fortunate enough never to have had gallstones - had kidney stones, though, and they were "interesting"... :shocking:

Jaymoss 12-02-2024 20:46

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36170000)
Been fortunate enough never to have had gallstones - had kidney stones, though, and they were "interesting"... :shocking:

still got 2 Stones grinding away at my Kidneys one 5mm the other smaller waiting on a follow up scan

Maggy 12-02-2024 22:07

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Hip joint has deteriorated over Christmas and I cannot walk any real distance without pain.Apparently I'm already on the strongest painkillers possible so now I'm going to see the physio at the surgery this week.At least I can still drive.

mrmistoffelees 13-02-2024 10:13

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 36170000)
Been fortunate enough never to have had gallstones - had kidney stones, though, and they were "interesting"... :shocking:

It is the most excruciating pain I’ve ever known far exceeding when I planted my motocross bike into a tree at 40mph

gallstones left me curled up on the living room floor at 2am whimpering. Taken to A&E, morphine didn’t even touch the pain, it wasn’t until I had a second type of opiate painkiller inserted somewhere else that the pain began to subside

Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy

peanut 13-02-2024 10:34

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With PKD (Polycystic kidney disease) it mimics the pain of kidney stones as the cysts grow. Sadly it is now a common symptom for me. I'm learning to live it with now.

But that's nothing compared to Parsonage-Turner syndrome (PTS). The pain was so bad, so prolonged I wanted to cut my own arm off and would have, other than that I came close to jumping off a bridge. What stopped me was over 3 years of continuous joint morphine and oxycodone. I still get a lot pain in my arm/shoulder but I now live in fear of feeling that kind of pain again. Because of that I now no longer have functionable (right) arm due to it.

denphone 13-02-2024 11:05

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Originally Posted by Maggy (Post 36170002)
Hip joint has deteriorated over Christmas and I cannot walk any real distance without pain.Apparently I'm already on the strongest painkillers possible so now I'm going to see the physio at the surgery this week.At least I can still drive.

So sorry to hear about your hip pain Maggy as l hope the physio can improve things for you.

GrimUpNorth 13-02-2024 14:15

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To all those suffering pain you have my sympathy. Having had my gall bladder removed I know where you're all coming from, and now living with chronic pain and associated issues due to cervical spondylosis I can understand how long-term pain can get you down and the impact it can have on everyday life.

Taf 13-02-2024 15:02

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People who have paid National Insurance all their lives are rewarded with a higher State Pension. Just £2.80 extra per week more than people who didn't, and have to claim Pension Credit.

Those on Pension Credit also can get reductions on rent, Council Tax, dental treatment, get glasses vouchers, free TV licence if they are over 75, and warm homes discount and cold weather payments. And if they are Unpaid Carers, they can get money for that, whilst those who get Full State Pensions are denied Carers Allowance and have to do the care for nothing.

Something went wrong somewhere!

SnoopZ 25-02-2024 09:09

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Moan 1 - Got no water this morning upstairs and very little pressure downstairs, they're aware of the issue so it's not just me.

Moan 2 - I've never registered online with my account and in trying to do so it's saying my customer number, name and post code don't match and I've been the only owner of this property for the last 26 years so no idea why.

GrimUpNorth 29-02-2024 19:40

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Ordered some sachets of coffee from eBay for £10.99. Had an email today from UPS to say they're delivering tomorrow, but are expecting us to pay import fees and taxes of £83.60. Can't say I'm impressed, and can't see me accepting the parcel.

SnoopZ 29-02-2024 19:42

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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth (Post 36171140)
Ordered some sachets of coffee from eBay for £10.99. Had an email today from UPS to say they're delivering tomorrow, but are expecting us to pay import fees and taxes of £83.60. Can't say I'm impressed, and can't see me accepting the parcel.

That can't be right!

GrimUpNorth 29-02-2024 19:52

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That can't be right!

I know, just got to get hold of customer service before the delivery arrives.

mrmistoffelees 29-02-2024 20:53

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Dentists or lack there of, lost a tooth in December losing another one now even with private dental care from work the nearest dentist can’t see me as they’re full and the nearest one that can see me is over 100 miles away.

Might be time to get the pliers out

Dude111 29-02-2024 21:33

Im so sorry everyone :(

peanut 12-03-2024 17:42

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Vets taking over our insurance claim and charging us for doing it without consulting us first. Surely that's unlawful.

Mr K 12-03-2024 18:47

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36171143)
Dentists or lack there of, lost a tooth in December losing another one now even with private dental care from work the nearest dentist can’t see me as they’re full and the nearest one that can see me is over 100 miles away.

Might be time to get the pliers out

Do be so quick to do that, they've charged me a 4 figure sum to have one put back in today!

mrmistoffelees 12-03-2024 18:53

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36171939)
Do be so quick to do that, they've charged me a 4 figure sum to have one put back in today!

Cannot get in anywhere, I’ve resigned myself to the fact it will drop out of its own accord and I’ll get some turkey teeth later this year !

tweetiepooh 13-03-2024 11:37

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The neurologist I saw in December wants me to have some MRI's (I am seeing him for two issues at opposite ends of my torso. I told him that my pacemaker leads were incompatible but he insisted.


I got BUPA approval and let him make arrangements. He favoured a unit in Basingstoke as they have a more open scanner. Nothing.
Then I get a message that Basingstoke can't take me as they can't deal with pacemakers and that they will now book with Spire (Southampton), all quiet.
Eventually I get in contact with his private secretary and she finds an email in the wrong box about the Spire and she deals with it.
Message from Spire, they need a copy of my pacemaker "certificate". So I scan it and email to them. They can't open the attachment can I send a PDF. It is a PDF. So I email it from my PC, no good. I email it to work. OK. I email from work, no good. Finally I use GMail web interface CC to work. I get it OK at work and finally they get it.


Sorry we can't do an MRI because although your pacemaker is OK the leads aren't, passing back to consultant for alternative imaging.

peanut 13-03-2024 14:15

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Being billed over £2k for vet bills. They waived a (small) fee because they were being underhanded which they've apologized for. Then they emailed back and asked for a payment £1.44 for a tin of cat food. I ain't knocking it, I just find it all comical. Still, wasn't sure it was right to put it here as "pet" hates or in the joke section.

Mr K 14-03-2024 10:28

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All Adobe software , consistently awful.

mrmistoffelees 14-03-2024 10:48

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Originally Posted by peanut (Post 36171977)
Being billed over £2k for vet bills. They waived a (small) fee because they were being underhanded which they've apologized for. Then they emailed back and asked for a payment £1.44 for a tin of cat food. I ain't knocking it, I just find it all comical. Still, wasn't sure it was right to put it here as "pet" hates or in the joke section.

Do you have pet insurance you can claim against ?

Mr K 14-03-2024 10:55

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Cripes, Mrs K keeps going on about getting a dog, no way can I afford both vet and my dentist bills!

peanut 14-03-2024 10:59

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36172023)
Do you have pet insurance you can claim against ?

Yep, trying to sort that out now with the vets. The cat had to go to 2 vets. One of those Vets put the insurance claim through on our behalf then billed us for it without signing the consent form. The other want us to go down a pay in full then put the claim through. Both are part of the same company though. So at the mo it's been a bit of a mess. Not exactly what we wanted after the loss our beloved cat. :(

Hom3r 14-03-2024 12:01

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Originally Posted by peanut (Post 36172025)
Yep, trying to sort that out now with the vets. The cat had to go to 2 vets. One of those Vets put the insurance claim through on our behalf then billed us for it without signing the consent form. The other want us to go down a pay in full then put the claim through. Both are part of the same company though. So at the mo it's been a bit of a mess. Not exactly what we wanted after the loss our beloved cat. :(


Get a hamster.

If there ill, just hit them with a heavy book.

Joking, I have a Syrian Hamster "Chewie".

He'll let me pick him up.

I did have a scare earlier he wriggled free and jumped, luckily it was his food drawer he landed in.

he was in flight mode, i managed to pick him back up and he bit me.

My fault, I should have left him be.

SnoopZ 14-03-2024 12:29

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Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 36172024)
Cripes, Mrs K keeps going on about getting a dog, no way can I afford both vet and my dentist bills!

Just get rid of the missus, then you can get a dog and keep your teeth .. ..

peanut 14-03-2024 15:12

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Being mostly housebound, even a goldfish is now an option. It'll still be something to talk to at least.

Hom3r 20-03-2024 20:27

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My niece's hamster Bear died yesterday, he was 10 months old, and possibly had a stroke, as he was wobbly when walking.

TheDaddy 20-03-2024 22:17

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 36172334)
My niece's hamster Bear died yesterday, he was 10 months old, and possibly had a stroke, as he was wobbly when walking.

Did you drop a heavy book on Bear ;)

Sorry to hear this David btw :(

Hugh 21-03-2024 18:55

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HMRC!!!!

Just received a letter, stating I owed them a reasonable sum in unpaid tax for 2018-2019 (the year I retired, and started taking some of my pensions).

It was a follow-up to a letter I received exactly one year ago, about the same subject/amount, which I believed I had resolved (error on one of my pension providers, who had wrongly sent info to HMRC stating I had received a pension lump sum, which I hadn’t). So, this time last year, I contacted the pension provider, who emailed me back stating they had reversed the incorrect EYU (Earlier Year Update) and sent it to HMRC, and when I checked my HMRC online account two weeks later, the incorrect payment (and the matching tax liability) had gone, so I obviously assumed the issue was resolved.

Lo and behold, a letter arrives today from HMRC, telling me to pay up tout-suite (a year later), otherwise it may get passed to a credit collection agency.

I rang HMRC (first attempt was 53 minutes on hold, got through to an advisor, and about 4 minutes into the call, the line went dead and I was disconnected) - second attempt on hold for 51 minutes, got through to an advisor, explained the issue, and he said he could see the issue hadn't been resolved, and the tax liability was still outstanding. He couldn’t explain why there was nothing on my personal tax account on their system, but there was on their’s, so he is sending me (by snail mail) the information they have (which I can’t see).

The amusing (for lack of a better phrase) was the fact they want payment within 28 days of postage date (15th March), but the info being sent to me could take up to three weeks to arrive (considering their earlier letter took 6 days between date of issue and date of arrival, probably quite realistic).

Contacted the pension provider, explained the situation, now waiting to hear back from them.

The challenge is that there is no way to contact HMRC PAYE people except by phone, as emails can’t be sent/received to/from them with supporting evidence, and there is no postal contact info…

Halcyon 22-03-2024 09:49

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I work in a school as a Network and AV Manager...


You know it's not going to be your day when today is the end of term, the executive head is doing a special assembly, I've done sound check, checked Microphones, laptop all setup, everything working like a charm, and then when all is about to happen and the moment comes..... the system basically says to me "I'm shutting down, screw you" and it dies on me.

600 kids and staff looking at you wondering wtf whilst you are slowly wishing for a hole to swallow you up and can sense your hair turning slightly grey with stress.

Got it going in the end, but really don't need that on a Friday.

peanut 22-03-2024 10:00

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Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 36172368)
I work in a school as a Network and AV Manager...


You know it's not going to be your day when today is the end of term, the executive head is doing a special assembly, I've done sound check, checked Microphones, laptop all setup, everything working like a charm, and then when all is about to happen and the moment comes..... the system basically says to me "I'm shutting down, screw you" and it dies on me.

600 kids and staff looking at you wondering wtf whilst you are slowly wishing for a hole to swallow you up and can sense your hair turning slightly grey with stress.

Got it going in the end, but really don't need that on a Friday.

Ah but it starts as a moan / nightmare, but it will be a day you'll look back on, smile and then laugh about it. You've probably just made a good lasting memory. :tu:

Dude111 23-03-2024 17:17

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Originally Posted by Hom3r
My niece's hamster Bear died yesterday, he was 10 months old, and possibly had a stroke, as he was wobbly when walking.

I am so sorry buddy :(

Hugh 25-03-2024 09:33

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Moan - front upper incisor crown fell out this morning (been wobbly for a couple of weeks).

Good news - dentist can see me on Tuesday 2nd April to re-fit it.

GrimUpNorth 25-03-2024 18:01

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Just what you need after a 10 hour flight.

SnoopZ 29-03-2024 20:03

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My moan is being ill with a Sinus Infection for a week so far. It was so bad I had to go to the Docs on Monday something I hardly ever do so got told not to go into work this whole week but there was nothing she could give me to fight the virus I just had to ride it out, spent 4 days in bed not eating or sleeping much. Started to eat and sleep properly now but it's left me completely drained and weak it was a struggle just going upstairs. On the bright side I've lost 4 kilos in a week.

heero_yuy 09-04-2024 16:36

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Bacofoil cling film. The film is great but the "easycut" system is completely useless. What mindless clot designed this? Obviously nobody bothered to actually test it with users before launch of the product. :mad:

Still the kitchen scissors deal with the stupid curved affair and then cut the film as needed.

heero_yuy 22-04-2024 17:28

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Still no parsnips in the supermarkets. I guess it's the result of the awful rain we've had over the last 18 months has done for the crops in the ground and those yet to be sown.

I've got some frozen ones but I prefer fresh if possible.

Hom3r 24-04-2024 20:57

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 36173856)
Still no parsnips in the supermarkets. I guess it's the result of the awful rain we've had over the last 18 months has done for the crops in the ground and those yet to be sown.

I've got some frozen ones but I prefer fresh if possible.


I read that in some cases frozen veg is fresher as it's frozen within 2 hours, and fresh can take a few days to hit the shops

peanut 30-04-2024 08:06

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Waiting to find out if I have essential tremor or Parkinson's Disease. My GP thinks it's Parkinson's but I don't know. I'm trying to stay positive that it isn't due to history of Parsonage Turner Syndrome (could be related maybe). But either one isn't great. The wait to see a neurologist might take a while I was told, sadly expected but doesn't really help matters.

Dude111 02-05-2024 04:55

I went to get a delicious whole milk (fountain machine) at a service station tonight and the stupid cup had a crack in the bottom of it and I didnt see it at first and it was leaking.... Thank goodness I had it in the cup holder in the car!!

By the time I got home it was about Empty :(

My dad was mad but he also is lucky I had it in the cup holder,it didnt leak anywhere in the car besides that holder......

From now on Ill just get new cups but I suppose even they can spring a leak!!

I swear it wasnt leaking at first!!!


AH WELL.......

Tinky 02-05-2024 19:03

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Old car (Rover 25) is on it's way out after 19 years of our ownership. Hubby off to auction on Tuesday with trusted neighbour, what he doesn't know about cars your could write on stamp. We were hoping our old car would see us out especially since it passed it's MOT couple of months ago, but t'was not to be. :(:(:(

Dude111 03-05-2024 01:05

Wow Im so sorry...... No chance of a fix??

Tinky 03-05-2024 10:54

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Originally Posted by Dude111 (Post 36174406)
Wow Im so sorry...... No chance of a fix??


Sadly no, as I understand it it has something to do with overhead gasket(?) and water getting into petrol, I think. :dunce: :shrug:

Tinky 04-05-2024 19:22

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Old car finally breathed it's last today on the way back from town. Neighbour came and picked us up (including trolley) and brought us home. Later another neighbour joined him and they both went into town and brought it home. They are going to take it to the scrap merchants, and one is going on Tuesday wiith Mr T to car auction.

Why do these things always happen on a weekend/holiday? :(:(:(

Dude111 04-05-2024 20:14

Yes its sad...........

Tinky 05-05-2024 09:27

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Bad reaction to Covid jab I had on Saturday morning. Splitting headache, flu like symptoms, freezing cold despite dressing gown and blanket round my shoulders. Haven't been to bed at 9pm for years. Feeling very weak this morning. Hope it wears off soon. :(

Dude111 05-05-2024 20:56

Im so sorry Tinky...... I hope your feeling better as your reading my reply :)

TheDaddy 05-05-2024 23:34

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36174506)
Bad reaction to Covid jab I had on Saturday morning. Splitting headache, flu like symptoms, freezing cold despite dressing gown and blanket round my shoulders. Haven't been to bed at 9pm for years. Feeling very weak this morning. Hope it wears off soon. :(

You're not having the best of weeks what with the car, hope you feel better :tu:

Anonymouse 06-05-2024 09:59

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Bank Holiday Mondays.

I HATE BHMs. I have something of a blind spot, I forget it's a BHM - and I get caught short when I can't do what I want to do 'cause the damn place is shut owing to BHM. Today it was the Post Offfice.

Is it just me wanting society to do away with the damn things?

SnoopZ 06-05-2024 10:28

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Originally Posted by Anonymouse (Post 36174577)
Bank Holiday Mondays.

I HATE BHMs. I have something of a blind spot, I forget it's a BHM - and I get caught short when I can't do what I want to do 'cause the damn place is shut owing to BHM. Today it was the Post Offfice.

Is it just me wanting society to do away with the damn things?

For me Bank Holiday Mondays are GREAT, it means I don't go into work and still get paid, what is not to like about that? As for doing away with them, come on be fair on the rest of us that don't forget, you might want to ban weekends next. Lol

Stephen 06-05-2024 12:44

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Originally Posted by Anonymouse (Post 36174577)
Bank Holiday Mondays.

I HATE BHMs. I have something of a blind spot, I forget it's a BHM - and I get caught short when I can't do what I want to do 'cause the damn place is shut owing to BHM. Today it was the Post Offfice.

Is it just me wanting society to do away with the damn things?

It's just you.

Hugh 06-05-2024 17:53

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We’re having very heavy rain and thunderstorms in NW Leeds, and about 15 minutes ago there was a bright flash and almost immediately after a very (very very very) loud thunderclap.

Now we have no internet or cable TV, with a fix time of 36 hours (probably a default setting) - on the bright side, SWMBO can still watch recorded programmes on the V6, and I can tether my iPad to my Pixel Pro phone.

Hugh 07-05-2024 09:42

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Back up by 21:30 - well done, VM.

Dude111 07-05-2024 22:21

Im glad things came back so quickly Hugh :)

Jaymoss 07-05-2024 22:28

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Flipping anxiety. It is like my brain is convincing me the stories it makes up are true.

Not suffering as bad with it as I was but there is not a week goes by without an attack. Tonight is one of the worse ones

Dude111 08-05-2024 03:00

Im so sorry Jay,I wll say a prayer for you :(

Tinky 08-05-2024 11:50

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36174667)
Flipping anxiety. It is like my brain is convincing me the stories it makes up are true.

Not suffering as bad with it as I was but there is not a week goes by without an attack. Tonight is one of the worse ones


:sorry:


My moan is that Hubby has been locked out of on line banking because he used the wrong pin. We have phoned the Bank about this, the first time was over 3 weeks ago. They said they would send a new security PIN, which did not arrive. Second call we made yesterday, answered once again the never ending questions, he said he would send another code. Code came today with no in structions on how to use it, 45 minutes after speaking to yet another Bank person and getting absolutely nowhere, I asked to speak to their line manager, someone came on the line and said they were unable to hear us and for us to call back. Our nearest branch is 16 miles away and we have no car. Time to change banks me thinks. :banghead:

Jaymoss 08-05-2024 11:53

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36174699)
:sorry:


My moan is that Hubby has been locked out of on line banking because he used the wrong pin. We have phoned the Bank about this, the first time was over 3 weeks ago. They said they would send a new security PIN, which did not arrive. Second call we made yesterday, answered once again the never ending questions, he said he would send another code. Code came today with no in structions on how to use it, 45 minutes after speaking to yet another Bank person and getting absolutely nowhere, I asked to speak to their line manager, someone came on the line and said they were unable to hear us and for us to call back. Our nearest branch is 16 miles away and we have no car. Time to change banks me thinks. :banghead:

You can get a managed switch and quite often get a nice bung for doing it too. Everything is done for you DDs transfers the lot

Ms NTL 08-05-2024 17:38

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36174506)
Bad reaction to Covid jab I had on Saturday morning. Splitting headache, flu like symptoms, freezing cold despite dressing gown and blanket round my shoulders. Haven't been to bed at 9pm for years. Feeling very weak this morning. Hope it wears off soon. :(

Moderna or Pfizer?

Tinky 08-05-2024 18:33

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Originally Posted by Ms NTL (Post 36174731)
Moderna or Pfizer?


Moderna :(

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Originally Posted by Jaymoss (Post 36174700)
You can get a managed switch and quite often get a nice bung for doing it too. Everything is done for you DDs transfers the lot


We are thinking Nat West who have a branch in our town.

Russ 10-05-2024 16:10

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When you call your bank, or some similar company that holds GDPR or sensitive data on you, you need to enquire about something and they say “Is it ok if we just pass some security questions first?”

What an absolutely pointless question. It’s not even as if they’re sounding polite. If you need to pass a data protection question before going any further then it’s not like you can say “no”.

Behave and simply tell me that “you just need to go through data protection first”.

Under no circumstances should this ever be a question, it’s an absolute requirement!!

Tinky 10-05-2024 18:59

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Originally Posted by Russ (Post 36174825)
“Is it ok if we just pass some security questions first?”

!


We answered all the security questions, which was very stressful as they only accepted our first answer. At the end of it they told us our replies were not correct, but they couldn't tell which question was in correction. :rolleyes:

SnoopZ 10-05-2024 19:11

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Trying to pack a new Medium sized suitcase when I realise maybe I should have gone for a Large, I had wanted to pack a box of something in there that my other half purchased a while back but it looks like that'll have to get left out until July when she is here with hopefully a bigger case.

spiderplant 10-05-2024 21:08

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At the end of it they told us our replies were not correct, but they couldn't tell which question was in correction. :rolleyes:

That's good. It stops fraudsters repeatedly calling and guessing the answers.

Though I have been known to say "Don't know. Ask me an easier one"

mrmistoffelees 11-05-2024 11:29

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Sciatica grrrrrr

peanut 12-05-2024 08:35

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Being B12 deficient. Jabs every 12 weeks, but week 9-12 are so hard going with extreme fatigue. I've got 3 days to go till my next jab and seems like I'm now counting down the minutes as it's that bad.

Being deaf is hard enough. But when you have to ask someone to repeat themselves once or twice (mainly twice), they'll say something like 'Oh it doesn't matter' or 'never mind' really makes me want to rip their faces off.

Lastly, are hospitals (and not just hospitals) now using VoIP phones, as my last consultation over the phone, I think I managed to understand about half of what was said as the quality was so bad. This should not be allowed to happen.

Ranting over...

denphone 12-05-2024 09:45

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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees (Post 36174875)
Sciatica grrrrrr

Not very nice that is for sure as a while back l had a bout of it.

All l did was to turn my body doing something and suddenly l was in agony.

joglynne 12-05-2024 10:50

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Originally Posted by peanut (Post 36174912)
Being B12 deficient. Jabs every 12 weeks, but week 9-12 are so hard going with extreme fatigue. I've got 3 days to go till my next jab and seems like I'm now counting down the minutes as it's that bad.

Being deaf is hard enough. But when you have to ask someone to repeat themselves once or twice (mainly twice), they'll say something like 'Oh it doesn't matter' or 'never mind' really makes me want to rip their faces off.

Lastly, are hospitals (and not just hospitals) now using VoIP phones, as my last consultation over the phone, I think I managed to understand about half of what was said as the quality was so bad. This should not be allowed to happen.

Ranting over...

Share all 3 moans. <<hugs>>

I was having problems with my 12 weekly B12 jabs and resorted to buying B12 SL spray which didn't work as well as the jabs but I wasn't quite as tired. Last year when my GP who administers the jabs, yet again, refused to even consider reducing the frequency I managed to convince my Consultant that my already limited quality of life was being made worse. I now have 9 weekly jabs and the difference they have made to my energy levels was well worth all the badgering I had to do. Just wish I had gone to him sooner.

My husband is officially classed as deaf and lip reads but wears hearing aids to boost what little hearing he has. Despite asking that people face him he struggles to follow conversations when we are in a group or when someone looks away. When he has to ask people to repeat what they have said they turn to me and treat him as though he is thick grrrrrrr. Bad enough when it's people who don't know him but when it's a GP !!!!!!!!!! Thank goodness that people who know him well have no problem and that he has a sense of humour.

As for phones, I haven't noticed any problem with VoIP calls but why won't people use our land line. The GP and Hospitals are increasingly doing phone reviews and they all have clear instructions only to use our mobile in emergency situations unless it's about me but ignore the request. John cannot hear a mobile phone conversation, hates even the idea of having to use one to even text, so he doesn't have one. (entrenched 80 year old technophobe mode :D ) Our landline has amplified sound and a flashing light that alerts him to incoming calls.

peanut 12-05-2024 11:57

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Thanks Jo.

I've tried to get my B12 done sooner, such as 9 weeks, but they wanted a blood test and it came back at 'satisfactory' - whatever that means. But I will be hassling them again to get it done sooner. I can't take anything else like supplements as nothing else will work as had my ileum removed. So thanks for this info.

I totally get what you say when people talk to you instead of your husband as it happens to me all the time too. Most of the time I have to rely on my wife to act like an interpreter and relay everything that's being said back to me.

As for the phone, I've lost count the amount of times I've asked for them to call on the landline only, and 9/10 it gets ignored. I'm thinking about removing my mobile number from their lists now. The call in question was really bad, I do live in a bad area for mobile signal so I did ask for them to call me back on the landline which they did, but it made no difference.

Maggy 12-05-2024 12:31

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I have come to the conclusion that as soon as one reaches 70 everyone is determined to treat one as being completely gaga and that you are open to receiving anything and everything pertaining to old age and incapacity whether you asked for it or not.

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Hom3r 12-05-2024 12:44

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My dad has a UTI, and is having the hallucination as well as the bad temper.


He sees people who ain't there and yesterday saying my mum needs the loo (See died in 2020).


His antibiotics finished yesterday, so he is due a blood test and urine dip, so I guess more antibiotics.


He is also being monitored by the Virtual Hospital and they have given me the equipment so I can do BP, O2, respiration and temp reading and submit on a tablet twice a day.

Tinky 12-05-2024 19:05

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Originally Posted by Maggy (Post 36174920)
I have come to the conclusion that as soon as one reaches 70 everyone is determined to treat one as being completely gaga and that you are open to receiving anything and everything pertaining to old age and incapacity whether you asked for it or not.

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes::rolleyes:


I came to the same conclusion years ago Maggy, you are right.


My trivial moan of the day, my cordless mouse gave up the ghost, had to borrow one from a neighbour.

Dude111 12-05-2024 23:51

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Originally Posted by Maggy
I have come to the conclusion that as soon as one reaches 70 everyone is determined to treat one as being completely gaga and that you are open to receiving anything and everything pertaining to old age and incapacity whether you asked for it or not.

Yes I have noticed that also.. My dad is 74 and is treated this way....

Im sorry Maggy if you are treated badly,you seem to be a nice girl to me!!!

mrmistoffelees 13-05-2024 13:02

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 36174915)
Not very nice that is for sure as a while back l had a bout of it.

All l did was to turn my body doing something and suddenly l was in agony.

Yep! Old age woke up stood up and promptly nearly fell over

Solpadeine max & Nurofen and constant heat and ice packs are slowly starting to help. If it keeps going I’m considering getting a TENS device but there’s mixed reviews as to how good they are

Taf 13-05-2024 13:31

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The missus got the first twinge from a dental abscess last Wednesday. It was much worse the next day, so I called to make an emergency appointment.

The first spot available was today, Monady, before noon. One of the dentists had a look and wrote a script for antibiotics. Back in a few days to check on it.

Just after we shut the door, he exploded "Why the **** was she told to wait! It's a ***** EMERGENCY SITUATION! She should have been seen the same ****** day! I will not allow a **** charge be made for this **** situation!"

Tinky 16-05-2024 18:40

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Our 'new' car which we have only had for 1 week has already scrape marks all along the passenger side. :mad::cry:

Russ 16-05-2024 19:17

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In just about any gym there’s usually either someone selling or knows someone who can get hold of steroids, pretty much a fact of life. And these people assume if you’re lifting weights then you obviously want to be “massive”. I’m not massive, I’m happy with my build.

When I go to the gym, I can’t stand it when other people are there. But, they’ve paid their membership like I have so what can you do. Well what I do is avoid contact with anyone and keep myself to myself. 100% antisocial (except when the other half comes). Anyway this morning I can see one guy trying to catch my eye, grab my attention. As such I try even harder to ignore him but no, undeterred he comes over mumbling about how my physique looks good “but you easily make it bigger and better” and pulls out a small vial of liquid saying “2 of these for £60 and you’ll look great for the summer”.

Cheeky fecker, I already look good. I tell him I’m not interested and he goes “ok ok, £50 then”. Dumbass thinks I was trying to haggle?

I’m not interested in any gear! Stop asking me if I want to buy any :mad:

Tinky 20-05-2024 18:28

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Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

joglynne 20-05-2024 21:09

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Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

What awful news Tinks. My heart goes out to all of you. <<<<<massive hugs>>>>>

GrimUpNorth 21-05-2024 08:25

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36175376)
Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

So sorry to hear that.

Dude111 21-05-2024 09:58

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Originally Posted by Tinky
Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

Oh my Tinks I am so sorry...... I will say a prayer!

Please let us know how things are coming about https://www.cableforum.uk/images/local/2022/07/3.gif

TheDaddy 21-05-2024 10:58

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36175376)
Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

Sorry to hear this Tink, all the best, hopefully they've caught it early

heero_yuy 21-05-2024 12:04

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36175376)
Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

Sorry to hear this news. As Daddy said hope they've caught it early.

denphone 21-05-2024 12:36

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36175376)
Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

l am so sorry to hear that Tinky.

Dude111 22-05-2024 05:21

We all love you very much Tinky :)

Tinky 22-05-2024 09:37

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Thank you all for your very kind words re our son, hopefully he will get an appointmentwith a consultant soon. My friend who had a triple heart bypass recently, phoned me today to tell me she now has pneumonia and she is not permitted to do any sort of work including housework etc.:(

Halcyon 22-05-2024 11:04

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When you are trying your best at work, trying to juggle meetings to prioritise your kids with the school and family social workers, and you are being driven into the ground, what can I do.
Feel like I'm trying my best and trying to put my kids first but then my work are always on my back. I've got to prioritise my family and my children who are going through hell at the moment. I have to put them first.
My ex is causing massive problems and all I need is to focus on my children. The world of evetrything else is going to have to wait. It's so stressful.

Maggy 22-05-2024 14:57

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Originally Posted by tinky (Post 36175376)
bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:

<<huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuug>>

Russ 22-05-2024 21:35

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Ectopic heartbeats. I’ve moaned about them before but that’s just it, I go months and months without experiencing any. Then I get periods (like the past few days) where I’ll get a dozen or so an hour. Doc reckons they’re benign but I’ve never heard of anyone getting them on such an odd regularity as myself.

Hom3r 23-05-2024 22:07

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 36175376)
Bad luck continues to plague us, today our youngest son visited us with his lady to tell us he has cancer of the kidneys. :bigcry:


:ghugs:


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