Nightcrawler Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I am contemplating putting on some Bermuda shorts today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Port Stanley is looking unseasonably warm.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazle Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: I am contemplating putting on some Bermuda shorts today Just don't go any further than contemplating! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painter Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Port Stanley is looking unseasonably warm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bazle said: Just don't go any further than contemplating! 🙂 That all depends on whether I decide to venture outside or not. I am not sure whether the general public are ready for such a spectacle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: I am contemplating putting on some Bermuda shorts today 3 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: That all depends on whether I decide to venture outside or not. I am not sure whether the general public are ready for such a spectacle I would have thought the Bombay Bloomer would be more to your sartorial style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john luke Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Returned from submission of TM30 at Immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, fygjam said: I would have thought the Bombay Bloomer would be more to your sartorial style. They do look very elegant, I must say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 15 minutes ago, Painter said: Port Stanley is looking unseasonably warm.... The views aren't that bad either * shoes not mine ... 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fygjam Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Nightcrawler said: They do look very elegant, I must say Coupled with a pith helmet, a proper pukka gentleman. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Day 4 of my 10 day self isolation in Scotland. Completed the first of my two covid tests and the result came back clear. No internet as Sky broadband will not come round to install until I have completed the isolation period. So tried out today BT's wifi hotspot just for one day to see if it worked okay. Fortunately it did which means so is my Minix box and I have TV and thus can watch Scotland in the footy this afternoon. I will subscribe to their 5 day package which will take me almost up to when they will be installing the full internet etc. There is "Drop In" vaccination center 5 minutes away from where I am staying. Which means next Sunday or Monday I should be able to get my first vaccination. Made an appointment to get my "Old Farts" free Scotland travel pass for the buses and Edinburgh's trams. 🤣 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jambo said: Day 4 of my 10 day self isolation in Scotland. Completed the first of my two covid tests and the result came back clear. No internet as Sky broadband will not come round to install until I have completed the isolation period. So tried out today BT's wifi hotspot just for one day to see if it worked okay. Fortunately it did which means so is my Minix box and I have TV and thus can watch Scotland in the footy this afternoon. I will subscribe to their 5 day package which will take me almost up to when they will be installing the full internet etc. There is "Drop In" vaccination center 5 minutes away from where I am staying. Which means next Sunday or Monday I should be able to get my first vaccination. Made an appointment to get my "Old Farts" free Scotland travel pass for the buses and Edinburgh's trams. 🤣 Welcome home, sounds like you are planning a long stay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 8 minutes ago, boydeste said: Welcome home, sounds like you are planning a long stay! There is a real proper Scottish pub ( does great food apparently) less than a five minute walk down the hill from the "condo." So looking forward to a pint of Deuchar's IPA. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jambo said: Day 4 of my 10 day self isolation in Scotland. Completed the first of my two covid tests and the result came back clear. No internet as Sky broadband will not come round to install until I have completed the isolation period. So tried out today BT's wifi hotspot just for one day to see if it worked okay. Fortunately it did which means so is my Minix box and I have TV and thus can watch Scotland in the footy this afternoon. I will subscribe to their 5 day package which will take me almost up to when they will be installing the full internet etc. There is "Drop In" vaccination center 5 minutes away from where I am staying. Which means next Sunday or Monday I should be able to get my first vaccination. Made an appointment to get my "Old Farts" free Scotland travel pass for the buses and Edinburgh's trams. 🤣 Good to see your family and get vaccinated....well worth all the hassle, Danny. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Jambo said: There is a real proper Scottish pub ( does great food apparently) less than a five minute walk down the hill from the "condo." So looking forward to a pint of Deuchar's IPA. 😄 Having over indulged as you know you will, that walk home up that hill ain't going to be 5 minutes methinks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 All the hassle I went through to get internet today and Scotland go and lose! 🙂 Me old Grannie "Annie" was a Scot but I will be cheering on England on Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 @Jambo Glad to see you made relatively hassle free, and yes, fill your boots with everything you can while here, vaccines, travel pass, nice beer ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, Krapow said: @Jambo Glad to see you made relatively hassle free, and yes, fill your boots with everything you can while here, vaccines, travel pass, nice beer ... It is expected that my trip will be .......................protracted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizondave Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Just got off the phone to Domestic and General and cancelled two insurances for a TV and a tumble dryer, saving £7.60 a month. Not sure why I took them out as I usually don't involve myself with the extended insurances as appliances are so reliable these days and the cost of replacement isn't going to be a killer. Recently changed my phone plan also which saves me £13.50 a month. I was paying for 20GB mobile data and unlimited phone calls. Don't make a lot of calls and the last 12 months have seen me use no more than 2GB data a month. Now paying £8 instead of £21.50. I also reduced Porn's mobile phone cost from £13 to £10 for a better deal than she had before. Maybe only around £300 saving a year but it is my money and I am actually in a better position with enhanced benefits while paying less. Reminds me of my dad who paid a broker for about 50 years to sort out his car insurance but even with my brother and I telling him he could save a mint by changing or going direct he would not budge. I just don't want to waste money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 21 hours ago, Atticus said: Just about to sit down in front of the tv and watch episode 2 of 'Time'. The Sean Bean character has no choice but to fight back tonight. Should be good. Watched all 3 episodes last night, brilliant series. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Jambo said: It is expected that my trip will be .......................protracted. Indeed, here's hoping i'll be back in Thailand before you are again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 1:34 AM, thegrogmonster said: I'm now on my 5th day having constant hiccups. Tested positive for Rhinovirus which I had never heard of but it is some type of common cold. Kept falling over which is from vertigo but this is now being controlled by tablets. The doctors say there is nothing they can do for the hiccups and they will eventually go away. Hopefully it does go away soon as I can't get any decent sleep. The missus is sleeping in the spare room. 6th day with constant hiccups now and it is doing my head in. Went for a CT scan yesterday where they inject dye into your blood so hopefully that identifies something. The blood test I had last week has revealed I have type 2 diabeties. On tablets for a month then a review will be done. They are setting up a meeting with a diabeties health advisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, thegrogmonster said: 6th day with constant hiccups now and it is doing my head in. Went for a CT scan yesterday where they inject dye into your blood so hopefully that identifies something. The blood test I had last week has revealed I have type 2 diabeties. On tablets for a month then a review will be done. They are setting up a meeting with a diabeties health advisor. Type 2 diabetes is reversible with diet and exercise, weight loss, as i'm sure your health adviser will tell you. Lifestyle change, and although can't be cured, can be reversed and managed. Good to have the option, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegrogmonster Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Just now, Krapow said: Type 2 diabetes is reversible with diet and exercise, weight loss, as i'm sure your health adviser will tell you. Lifestyle change, and although can't be cured, can be reversed and managed. Good to have the option, good luck! Thanks for the information. I have been doing a bit of reading and came to a similar verdict. That said I am not a fan of many of the foods being suggested but will have to start eating them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krapow Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, thegrogmonster said: Thanks for the information. I have been doing a bit of reading and came to a similar verdict. That said I am not a fan of many of the foods being suggested but will have to start eating them. I made a thread about it near 2 years ago, i'll find it and tag you in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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