OneGuyFromBarlick

I saw THIS in the news.....
1 hour ago
South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalised, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour. The first nationalised service will leave at 05:36 from Woking to Surbiton though it will be partially covered by a rail replacement bus service. The government has hailed the move as a "new dawn for rail" but it held back from promising lower fares, focusing more on plans to improve services and use profits to reinvest in infrastructure. Unions have expressed concerns over outsourcing to private companies, while the opposition Conservatives said Labour must "deliver on their promises". SWR trains are now the responsibility of DfT (Department for Transport) Operator and will be integrated into Great British Railways (GBR), which will oversee all railway infrastructure. GBR will not officially exist until MPs vote to create it, which looks set to be in the autumn.
Nationalisation is not a panacea, many faults will have to be corrected without introducing others. I wish them well but have my doubts about sources of management and guidance....

The fact that the thermostat has kicked in and turned the CH on.....

Youngest offspring having a heart attack yesterday afternoon. Lots of tests going on today.

That's shocking news Kev, frightening for everyone concerned. I hope he makes a quick recovery.

Kev, that's the sort of news you don't need! We have enough on coping with our own ailments without Our children joining in. I hope it turns out to be minor and not life changing. My thoughts will be with you. Been there and done that.

I hope all turns out OK Kev.

He's very fit and active so it came as a bit of a surprise, I thought something was a bit 'off' when he stopped eating his dinner, he was sweating and felt cold to the touch with pain in his chest and shoulder. The paramedics did an ECG, which didn't show anything unusual, so they took him off to hospital. Blood tests identified his tropinine levels at over 1000 so he's now hooked up to various machines awaiting further tests. He was feeling a bit better about 10 last night as I had to take some supplies as he was starving (having missed dinner). He sent me a picture of breakfast this morning

Oh my goodness Kevin. Thinking of you all. Hoping for the best.

At least he's still got an appetite which is a good sign. We're hoping for the best possible outcome, Kev.

He's in the best place Kev, I'm sure they will get to the bottom of it. Worrying none the same, how old is he Kev?

PanBiker wrote: ↑26 May 2025, 10:25 He's in the best place Kev, I'm sure they will get to the bottom of it. Worrying none the same, how old is he Kev?

36. They are doing lots of tests but some they can't do until tomorrow.

That's no age at all is it? Could be a warning that can be fixed, lets hope so anyway.

My brother and my nephew had heart attacks in their early 40s, both very fit and active and both recovered well. Different possible causes but the onset linked to stress at work in both cases.

He is always working so could be a factor
If he's not teaching and basketball coaching he's helping his friend building things.

I like the fact he was demanding food! As Peter says, always a good sign. Like you, I wait now until someone gives some definite information. I hope it's good news.....
Remember to look after yourself Kev, that's the thing we forget sometimes. But I'll bet Paulette has an eagle eye on you. Take notice of anything she tells you to do!

He's been messaging me on WhatsApp, he's mostly bored.

Hopefully tomorrow's tests will get to the bottom of things and show exactly what is happening inside. My thoughts are with you all.

Potential diagnosis is Myocarditis, further tests tomorrow will confirm this.
It'll be all those germ ridden children he works with...

"It'll be all those germ ridden children he works with..."

Here at home, the fact that the CH is on again this morning. Good to tell it has been a bank holiday weekend!

Big Kev wrote: ↑26 May 2025, 16:24 Potential diagnosis is Myocarditis, further tests tomorrow will confirm this.
It'll be all those germ ridden children he works with...

Following further tests they're treating it as a viral infection, they've withdrawn most of the drugs and he's just taking ibuprofen. If the 'markers' in his blood have reduced they'll chuck him out tomorrow and treat him as an outpatient. There may be an impact on his knee op scheduled for a couple of weeks time.

That's reassuring news Kev.

Wendyf wrote: ↑27 May 2025, 12:07 That's reassuring news Kev.

It is indeed

We had a visitor from Ireland earlier this year who ended up in A & E with a viral lung infection, at first they thought he might have had a heart attack because of markers in his blood.

Kev, it’s good to know that your son is fine.

Much better news Kev, I hope he continues to improve.