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- 23 Apr 2024, 22:20
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
- Replies: 658
- Views: 85309
Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
After having a hiccup the site is now behaving again. I've admired Andrew Neil for a long time - since his late night show with Portillo on BBC 2. This clip too good to let pass. :smile: It also supports my latest hobby horse that there are too many people supervising work / activities, and too few ...
- 23 Apr 2024, 09:41
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 858
Re: Tripps Clipps
I think you're doing well to get so much. As you say elsewhere today "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good" Today's clipp is copyrighted - but I don't think the author will mind. :smile: Ferrets I spent a lot of time with Ted Lawson, he and Joyce were living in the bungalow down ...
- 22 Apr 2024, 09:53
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
- Replies: 658
- Views: 85309
Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
I stayed up till silly o'clock last night / this morning, watching the final round in the chess world chanpionship candidates knockout tournament. I went to bed thinking that Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi had shaken hands with American Fabio Caruana, indicating resignation. That meant a tie for first p...
- 22 Apr 2024, 09:34
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 858
Re: Tripps Clipps
From around 2010 Goodbye to you, my trusted friend. We owned each other until 09 or ten. Together we overdrew the equity. Learned to walk and live off cheese, skimmed our milk and thinned our tea. Goodbye my house, it's hard to buy, when all the prices are up way too high, Now that the spring is in ...
- 21 Apr 2024, 17:31
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: QUOTE OF THE DAY. TRIPPS ORIGINAL
- Replies: 2112
- Views: 309398
Re: QUOTE OF THE DAY. TRIPPS ORIGINAL
Rod Liddle says today - after the 'shock' resignation of Tory MP for Fylde, Mark Menzies “My favourite fact about Mark is a testament to the wit and intelligence of our governing party. Ten years ago Menzies was accused of attempting to procure drugs from a teenage Brazilian rent boy. He immediately...
- 21 Apr 2024, 12:46
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
- Replies: 658
- Views: 85309
Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
Nicely put - and a good quote. ![Good :good:](./images/smilies/board/good.gif)
PS I've re-done the link. It works OK for me. I like auctions - even down market ones like this.![Smile :smile:](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
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PS I've re-done the link. It works OK for me. I like auctions - even down market ones like this.
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- 21 Apr 2024, 12:04
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
- Replies: 7625
- Views: 857385
Re: MEDICAL MATTERS
I have just dug a bit deeper, and find that the "Community Matron" is not described as such on the practice website. There she is called an "Advanced Nurse Practitioner", and "Diabetes Nurse". Looks like the website has not caught up with the latest reorganisation. I re...
- 21 Apr 2024, 11:34
- Forum: Technology & Communication
- Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
- Replies: 6676
- Views: 954568
Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
I appreciate what you do to remedy things, and what you say about logical fault finding, but there was definitely a problem just after midnight yesterday Sat 20/4/24. I couldn't get into the site, even after clearing my cache etc,which I do every night, and using a different browser Firefox then Duc...
- 21 Apr 2024, 11:08
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 858
Re: Tripps Clipps
I totally agree with that David..... This is happening often now - quite worryng. . . :smile: 'Warmergate' Crisis Deepens as IPCC Figures Called Into Question Iain Dale 12:57 PM In today's Mail on Sunday there is a very interesting feature on what it calls "Warmergate". It reveals of clim...
- 20 Apr 2024, 14:10
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: POLITICS CORNER
- Replies: 12610
- Views: 1331223
Re: POLITICS CORNER
I can't find it now but I saw an advert a while ago for nurses to do these assessment roles. Formal language, but the gist of it was "are you tired of real nursing which is hard work, has unsocial hours, and you will get your hands dirty? Come and work for us where it's Monday to Friday only - ...
- 20 Apr 2024, 11:43
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
- Replies: 658
- Views: 85309
Re: 'Owt else or Any Other Business
This makes you think. Grimsby House clearance auction After watching it I'll be going to the tip. My little treasures seem to be worth very little. A box of records, including one signed by Val Doonican has just sold for £3. My Sony mini Hifi has made £4. PS I've redone the link - It works OK for me...
- 20 Apr 2024, 11:10
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 858
Re: Tripps Clipps
I think I just 'reject' which I think covers both circumstances. I'd say it covers neither case - but we are getting into head hurting territory so 'nuff said. :smile: Today - If the cap fits. . . . :laugh5: PS - I find today that this is a parody of the Al Chet - a Jewish prayer for Yom Kippur. Pr...
- 20 Apr 2024, 11:03
- Forum: Technology & Communication
- Topic: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
- Replies: 6676
- Views: 954568
Re: COMPUTERS, THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY
Something definitely was amiss last night. My hours are not as extreme as Stanley's but I start and finish late. The connection dropped just after midnight and "Down for everyone or just me" confirmed it was everyone. I assumed it was for maintenance and gave up.
All is well now.![Smile :smile:](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
All is well now.
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- 19 Apr 2024, 18:34
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
- Replies: 7625
- Views: 857385
Re: MEDICAL MATTERS
See here for more info Community Matron I have mixed feelings. Sometimes I would think an experienced nurse would be better than a newly qualified doctor, but even Physicians Associates are not allowed to prescribe, so I get the feeling that it is another step in the direction of dumbing down. Can't...
- 19 Apr 2024, 16:16
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
- Replies: 7625
- Views: 857385
Re: MEDICAL MATTERS
I came across a "Community Matron" recently. It seems they are some sort of District Nurse, but can diagnose and prescribe drugs. I'd never heard of them and find they are Band 7, and are paid between £43 - £63k which seems higher than that for some 'Junior Doctors'. Are they new, and a fu...
- 19 Apr 2024, 15:43
- Forum: BE Bosom Friends
- Topic: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
- Replies: 98
- Views: 35472
Re: BE Bosom Friends Information and Fund Raising Events
That's a bit of a thing with me and has been for a while. As actually doing the work becomes less onerous, and requires fewer workers the surplus of labour has gravitated toward supervising and regulating those who still do it. Mostly being paid far better salaries than those actually doing the work...
- 19 Apr 2024, 15:32
- Forum: Miscellaneous History Topics
- Topic: WW2 service records
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9001
Re: WW2 service records
I came as a mild surprise to me when I was discharged to be given a package telling how me how and where to go back if recalled. They kept that quiet. :smile: I thought twenty two years was plenty enough. I just wrapped it all up and ignored it. Too old now - but I can't imagine going to war now for...
- 19 Apr 2024, 15:22
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 858
Re: Tripps Clipps
That was interesting.... A clash of cultures! Looking like the next DPM Angela Rayner (if she survives) will continue the tradition. They say she's doing PMQ's next Wednesday. That's very brave I'd say -and will be worth a look. :smile: Nearly forgot today's clipp due to the site drama etc - mercif...
- 19 Apr 2024, 11:41
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Wine Lovers Corner
- Replies: 145
- Views: 19475
Re: Wine Lovers Corner
We believe the Spanish grapes bring a higher quality wine in our classic range and are fruity and refreshing, as you'd expect of Lindeman's wines! Fobbing off service I'd say. :smile: My bottle wasn't either fruity or refreshing - in fact it was unpleasant. and will now be tipped away. I think near...
- 18 Apr 2024, 16:43
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: MEDICAL MATTERS
- Replies: 7625
- Views: 857385
Re: MEDICAL MATTERS
This from the House of Commons is worth looking at. I think Doctor Nurse John Campbell has become a bit obsessive and a bit too prolific lately, and has had people on his channel with less than ideal provenance. That said - if you wish to - take a look at some, or all of it. Then think for yourself,...
- 18 Apr 2024, 15:45
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: Seen in the News
- Replies: 3753
- Views: 390574
Re: Seen in the News
Well spotted. Blackburn you say. . . :smile: What is it about Nelson and MOT garages? This gentleman has one as well Deputy Mayor of Pendle He admitted all (and more) at the enquiry whilst legally represented, and was required to apologise. Hard to imagine the likes of David Whipp in a similar situa...
- 18 Apr 2024, 13:20
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING
- Replies: 2027
- Views: 354146
Re: CLIMATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL WARMING
I watched a Planning Committee meeting at Oldham Council last night. (I know. . :smile: ) Main item was for a multi (3 fairly close to each other) site development for 132 new houses. Mainly for conventional semi-detached, with two thirds for the open market and one third to be 'affordable' social h...
- 18 Apr 2024, 11:34
- Forum: Current Affairs & Comment
- Topic: POLITICS CORNER
- Replies: 12610
- Views: 1331223
Re: POLITICS CORNER
I posted this only a week ago. . .
" but I now assume that most politicians are probably crooks, at best a bit odd, and most male Tories are gay - declared or otherwise".![Smile :smile:](./images/smilies/smile.gif)
Good of the Tories to confirm my thoughts so soon.
" but I now assume that most politicians are probably crooks, at best a bit odd, and most male Tories are gay - declared or otherwise".
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Good of the Tories to confirm my thoughts so soon.
- 18 Apr 2024, 11:15
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Wine Lovers Corner
- Replies: 145
- Views: 19475
Re: Wine Lovers Corner
Lili from Lindemans has responded. Hi David, At Lindeman's, our focus has always and will always be to provide a refreshing, fruity wine that our customers love. Previously, this delicious wine has been sourced from Australia. In recent years, due to a global difficulty in sourcing of grapes in Aust...
- 18 Apr 2024, 11:09
- Forum: General Miscellaneous Chat & Gossip
- Topic: Tripps Clipps
- Replies: 31
- Views: 858
Re: Tripps Clipps
Feb 23 2010 This is from Mary Ann Sieghart's column in today's Times. I think it is fair to say that John Prescott got more than he bargained for. It's not every day that the Deputy Prime Minister announces himself to you as a buffoon. This was just weeks after the 7/7 terrorist attacks and John Pre...