AJSP Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Derek Dangleberries said: Did you "sit outside"? Of course, but only briefly ! After 3 pints inside I waited outside for my Uber to take me to the next pub. It was a 4 pub mini tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binlid Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 "THE SURGERY IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING A HIGH VOLUME OF CALLS YOU WILL BE ROUTED TO THE SURGERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE" I was number 16 in the queue when I rang at bang on 8am, their opening time. Having an Arthritis flare in my left knee which is giving me terrible pain and sleepless nights. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Binlid said: "THE SURGERY IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING A HIGH VOLUME OF CALLS YOU WILL BE ROUTED TO THE SURGERY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE" I was number 16 in the queue when I rang at bang on 8am, their opening time. Having an Arthritis flare in my left knee which is giving me terrible pain and sleepless nights. Not all surgeries are the same, but I can usually get around that problem at my surgery by doing an on-line booking. All the appointments are released at precisely 8am. I log-in a few minutes before, and then refresh the page at 07:59:55. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binlid Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Bazle said: Not all surgeries are the same, but I can usually get around that problem at my surgery by doing an on-line booking. All the appointments are released at precisely 8am. I log-in a few minutes before, and then refresh the page at 07:59:55. I have the surgery app on my mobile but there is no facility for making same day appointments online, only future appointment with specific doctors for which the wait is usually about 2 weeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just completed my EVisa for Cambodia, it was simple and only took a few minutes ... Thailand could learn a few lessons from their neighbours ... the cost has gone up , it was $20 last time I visited iirc ...but now $36 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqualung Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Just back to the hotel room up in Phuket old Town (don't ask!!!) and recovering from a night out in Patong Beach. Went to Carlssons Swedish restaurant first and had a steak dinner which was remarkably good followed by a walk up bangla Rd.... And back down again. Place was heaving. I think I'm done with that kind of setting now. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJSP Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Finished leftover roast lamb from yesterday now at sons swimming club. I find Monday a real tough one and I’m normally knackered by 8.30 and ready for me bed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Binlid said: I have the surgery app on my mobile but there is no facility for making same day appointments online, only future appointment with specific doctors for which the wait is usually about 2 weeks. I am pretty lucky in Neath. I phone at 7.59 and keep phoning until the call is accepted although I am usually still around 8-10 in the list. Last time I called (about 3 weeks ago) I was in the queue from 8am, got answered at 8.08 and was called back by a doctor at 0930. I was in the surgery at 9.45 to be seen. If I leave it till later and get through after 1030 the list for call backs is usually full and you get told to call again the next day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binlid Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Horizondave said: I am pretty lucky in Neath. I phone at 7.59 and keep phoning until the call is accepted although I am usually still around 8-10 in the list. Last time I called (about 3 weeks ago) I was in the queue from 8am, got answered at 8.08 and was called back by a doctor at 0930. I was in the surgery at 9.45 to be seen. If I leave it till later and get through after 1030 the list for call backs is usually full and you get told to call again the next day. I eventually got to speak to the receptionist at 8.35, the doctor called at 9.05 when I was taking a dump so I had to call back and apologize and wait for her to call me back 20 mins later. I have to go and pick up a referral for x rays in the morning and give them a ring to make an appointment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Just about to go to Argos. I was cleaning my kitchen work surface and managed to swipe off my coffee cafetiere which smashed to pieces on the floor. Bollocks !!!! Had it for years. That said, a new one is only £7 from Argos and I can't do without my morning fix of brewed coffee. I seem to be becoming very clumsy of late . Got a lump on my head from the open boot lid of my car, taking out a bag of groceries yesterday Ahh, the trivialities of life aye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 11 hours ago, Nightcrawler said: Just about to go to Argos. I was cleaning my kitchen work surface and managed to swipe off my coffee cafetiere which smashed to pieces on the floor. Bollocks !!!! Had it for years. That said, a new one is only £7 from Argos and I can't do without my morning fix of brewed coffee. I seem to be becoming very clumsy of late . Got a lump on my head from the open boot lid of my car, taking out a bag of groceries yesterday Ahh, the trivialities of life aye Don't feel bad mate. Most of us here have the same shit happen. I hate breaking things I have been using for years. Seems kind of odd but I tend to get attached to certain things, especially if they work well. As far a knock on my head... hell, I have scars on my head from lifting up and hitting a freezer door, tree limb or something. Many of those head bashes turn into a fucking instant bloody mess. Then the following day or two people looking at you like you just had a drunken brawl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Was watching 'Good Morning Harry Britain' and decided that the news was not what I needed to be watching so switched over to Channel 4 to tune in to 'Everybody Loves Raymond'. Glad I did as, for me, this is one of the best comedy programs ever to come out of America. Inevitably I always find myself splitting my sides with laughter as some of the situational jokes and one liners are so good, I find myself saying, 'so true' on many occasions. I was glad I tuned in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stillearly Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just been to the opticians, first eye test for 3 1/2 years .. only a little bit of change my reading glasses are now +2.5 from +2 off to the gym now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Horizondave Posted January 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2023 Just had about 5 college students stunned at my age. I was waiting for a bus when a guy (student) asked me if I was waiting for the bus, I said yes and why ask me!. He said cos you look a little older than me, I then produced my pensioners free pass, and I said I am 67. He said, 'no way' and proceeded to tell his mates who all had their jaws dangling. I did say he needed to go to Specsavers, they all laughed but all said I looked in my 40s. Must have been the Molecule shorts and gelled hair. Anyhow, made my day. Didn't tell them that, however I look, I feel 67! 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJSP Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Painter said: No Cap ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 6 hours ago, AJSP said: No Cap ? 'Twas on me 'ed.... 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 10 hours ago, Horizondave said: ... Didn't tell them that, however I look, I feel 67! Ain't that the truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just had my annual review and lunch with my pension adviser ... the review wasn't that pleasant, but the lunch was ... I stuck to fizzy water 😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Watching a 10 ball match between a Philippines professional and a Bangladesh Professional for big wonger! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) On 1/9/2023 at 6:42 PM, Stillearly said: Just completed my EVisa for Cambodia, it was simple and only took a few minutes ... Thailand could learn a few lessons from their neighbours ... the cost has gone up , it was $20 last time I visited iirc ...but now $36 eVisa approved and confirmation received this morning 👍 Edited January 12, 2023 by Stillearly 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Watching Ronnie vs Williams final frame decider .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Stillearly said: eVisa approved and confirmation received this morning 👍 Must remember to do that next week. Remind me mate, will ya? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesitisdakid Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Working on the details of a Cambodia/Vietnam trip with friend 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Dangleberries Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I am just back from a 2 hour walk..... Whilst out and about I heard somebody shout out my name from amongst the traffic. I looked just in time to see my gang of playmates hanging out a car window waving and shouting to me!!! They were on their way with the family to celebrate "Wan Luk" (Children's Day)...!!!! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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