tko Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Painter said: Got to see the dentist later for a filling. Did one of these in preparation. All's good... What is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, tko said: What is that? Rapid flow covid test Stick a cotton bud down your throat and up your nose, add it to some liquid pour the liquid in the test strip. Within minutes you get a positive, negative, or confused code. A line by the C means negative. Handed out for free to anyone in the UK as part of our track and trace scheme. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Painter said: Rapid flow covid test Stick a cotton bud down your throat and up your nose, add it to some liquid pour the liquid in the test strip. Within minutes you get a positive, negative, or confused code. A line by the C means negative. Handed out for free to anyone in the UK as part of our track and trace scheme. Is there not another way to identify and eliminate the covid 19 virus? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangsom Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, john luke said: Is there not another way to identify and eliminate the covid 19 virus? Yes put a tin foil hat on and spout bollocks. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 29 minutes ago, Sangsom said: Yes put a tin foil hat on and spout bollocks. Isnt that what happens after you've been vaccinated??! Incidently, but only relevant to UK based BMs, my first pack of lateral flow tests was ordered from the Gov.uk website, and posted to me. (1 box of 7 tests) After my dentists appointment this afternoon I popped next door to the covid test centre. Collected 2 boxes of 7 tests, no questions asked, no id needed, just walked in, asked, picked up 2 boxes, and left. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Painter said: Isnt that what happens after you've been vaccinated??! Incidently, but only relevant to UK based BMs, my first pack of lateral flow tests was ordered from the Gov.uk website, and posted to me. (1 box of 7 tests) After my dentists appointment this afternoon I popped next door to the covid test centre. Collected 2 boxes of 7 tests, no questions asked, no id needed, just walked in, asked, picked up 2 boxes, and left. After seeing your post earlier, I ordered a pack from the website too, I got the impression they want you to do two tests a week, every week. Not that I will be doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 1 minute ago, boydeste said: After seeing your post earlier, I ordered a pack from the website too, I got the impression they want you to do two tests a week, every week. Not that I will be doing that. I tend to use them on a day that I'm seeing other people. If I know I'm not going to be meeting anyone that day I miss that test and do it another day. You're supposed to register the results on their website, but if T+T dont know who's collected them anonymously T+T can't chase you for results. I think it's a case of being sensible with when you do them. Enjoy sticking the swab down your throat and up your nose!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Painter said: I tend to use them on a day that I'm seeing other people. If I know I'm not going to be meeting anyone that day I miss that test and do it another day. You're supposed to register the results on their website, but if T+T dont know who's collected them anonymously T+T can't chase you for results. I think it's a case of being sensible with when you do them. Enjoy sticking the swab down your throat and up your nose!! 55555 I have done 3 PCR tests before and struggle with it. Your idea of a quick test before the dentist for example resonated with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 20 minutes ago, boydeste said: 55555 I have done 3 PCR tests before and struggle with it. Your idea of a quick test before the dentist for example resonated with me. Must say the nose, for me, isnt as bad as I was dreading, although the instructions say only stick it up inch. The throat, however.... 🤮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Painter said: Must say the nose, for me, isnt as bad as I was dreading, although the instructions say only stick it up inch. The throat, however.... 🤮 It's the throat I have a problem with too, the instructions say you can do both nostrils instead, so that is how I did my last PCR test and got a proper result. These instructions say similar so that is what I will do again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sangsom Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 10 hours ago, boydeste said: It's the throat I have a problem with too, the instructions say you can do both nostrils instead, so that is how I did my last PCR test and got a proper result. These instructions say similar so that is what I will do again. On a positive note it means we know you don’t deep throat ladyboys. Anyone not protesting about gagging on the swab we have a right to question 🤔🤡 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I am clear too. I have been doing two nostrils rather than throat plus one nostril and this is my fourth test taken over two weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I am going into town this morning and whilst there I am hoping to pick up some test kits from a Pharmacy Never been rested before and only had the 2 vaccine doses. I read somewhere that we can request these kits by post each week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: I am going into town this morning and whilst there I am hoping to pick up some test kits from a Pharmacy Never been rested before and only had the 2 vaccine doses. I read somewhere that we can request these kits by post each week. 1 box of 7 by post from govt website, or 2 boxes of 7 from pharmacy or test sites. Not sure if all pharmacies stock them though... I dont think our local ones do, but the council offices have them. My local test centre, where I got my kits yesterday, are in the next town 12 miles away Edited April 27, 2021 by Painter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob lt Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 There is a testing centre near me but I avoid it. It could be full of people that have Covid. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, bob lt said: There is a testing centre near me but I avoid it. It could be full of people that have Covid. I arrived at the one I visited dead on opening time yesterday. I saw at lease 10 staff, and no one else. From what I've heard the 4 centres within 20 miles of me are all the same.... deserted.... They are all appointment only, no walk in PCR tests available. Only walk ins allowed are to collect lateral flow tests, where no appointment is needed Edited April 27, 2021 by Painter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 31 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: I am going into town this morning and whilst there I am hoping to pick up some test kits from a Pharmacy Never been rested before and only had the 2 vaccine doses. I read somewhere that we can request these kits by post each week. https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test They arrive Royal Mail 48 hour delivery but both mine so far arrived next day. Each pack contains 7 testing kits and they seem to be suggesting 2 tests per week. There is an NHS website to send result however I don't think it is compulsory. https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result There is a registration process for both sites so one is not anonymous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 55 minutes ago, john luke said: https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test They arrive Royal Mail 48 hour delivery but both mine so far arrived next day. Each pack contains 7 testing kits and they seem to be suggesting 2 tests per week. There is an NHS website to send result however I don't think it is compulsory. https://www.gov.uk/report-covid19-result There is a registration process for both sites so one is not anonymous. Thanks. I think I will skip the pharmacy and order online when I get back home. Its a lovely day outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Nightcrawler said: Thanks. I think I will skip the pharmacy and order online when I get back home. Its a lovely day outside. I ordered mine online yesterday and it dropped through the door this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Just spent £1509.20 paying for 2 years of pension contributions. I will now receive a full state pension as I will have enough qualifying years. I had continued paying my National Insurance stamp when I lived in Thailand for 15 years and I am glad I did. All in all these 2 years remaining will give me a full state pension in July and the cost should cover itself in less than 3 years, beyond that it is a bonus if I keep fit. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 27 minutes ago, boydeste said: I ordered mine online yesterday and it dropped through the door this morning. Have you given yourself a nosebleed yet? 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, Painter said: Have you given yourself a nosebleed yet? 🙂 555555 Noooo, I can't see me using it for the sake of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Just put the central heating back on. Bloody freezing today, after a warm day yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: Just put the central heating back on. Bloody freezing today, after a warm day yesterday Same here, cold and miserable. The night time temps seem to be fixed at zero for ever right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Just come back from town. It's raining, which makes a change of late, so I'm curling up infront of the snooker with a packet of jaffa cake misshapes... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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