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  4. Books and Authors

    in General Hobbies and Interest Chat

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    I haven't done much reading over the last year but now I can feel myself starting to relax and take an interest again. I

    had built up a good collection of Philippa Gregory books, on the Plantagenet and Tudor series. I

    have only three books to look for and I will have the whole series. I started with 'The Kingmakers Daughters' after which I read 'The other Boleyn Girl'. Philippa writes from historical facts mixed with lots of imagination added. I can tell you one thing for sure, I certainly wouldn't like to have lived in those 'Henry 8th days'. Bad enough being a male, but us females didn't stand a chance. I would soon have been 'Hung, Drawn and Quarted' HELP. No chance.

  9. Ailments, Aches & Pains. (Let's hear them here)

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

    Posted

    Your posts are just what the doctor ordered. Back home now, a little bit of me missing, but it's over.

    All went well and all of the staff at New Cross that dealt with me were the best, even down to the Anaesthetist, who had me holding an (unused sick hat, that looked like a grey Trilby) to my head whist counting down from ten.

    I don't know how far I got, thank goodness it's over. 

    Thankyou for your birthday wishes, just got to recover now.x

     

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  16. Ailments, Aches & Pains. (Let's hear them here)

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

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    On 4/2/2022 at 8:15 AM, carni said:

    'Im a very confused patient in waiting

    I'm getting really nervous now. The Scaredy Cat is coming out in me now  it is only 19days from surgery.

    Today Hospital for another Covid swab test and isolation until Tuesday.

    Tuesday, 9am,the stress ECG,that was recently cancelled.

    24th,April another Covid swab test.

    27th April Hospital at 7am. Day of Procedure.

  18. Cycling On The Canal Towpaths

    in General Hobbies and Interest Chat

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    Over the years our cycle rides have reduced in length from approx 30milers a time, to 6/8 miles a morning. Still very enjoyable but can be a bit of a struggle up and down the canal bridges.

     

    We have progressed from searching for the illusive Kingfisher, through tracking down the tap tap of the Woodpecker, hiding behind the tree, having us on.

    Living in a very built up area means we don't see much wild life and get our enjoyment from our bird feeding and watching them bathe in our bird bath in the garden.

     

    This probably seems odd to anyone living in the countryside, but to us townies, I am sad to say we have not seen a Thrush for probably  three years or so..............Until now. The last three days we have found the one and only Thrush around our canal area. Singing his/her little head off, and in the same tree. Are they territorial? Anyway we are thrilled at the little Thrush, and from tomorrow we will be taking some foodie treats, to encourage it to be our friend. Can,t wait to see if it is in the tree again tomorrow. Love it.

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  19. Ailments, Aches & Pains. (Let's hear them here)

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

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    Feeling really fed up with hospital cancelations and changes to my scheduled April 27th operation. I can't write how many changes that keep occurring, due to staff going off with Corona virus the day before my appointments, or more tests required. 

    The last one being a stress ECG yesterday. 

    Tuesday, I finally got called for my virus swab test. Great, all went well.

    Phone call Wed morning to say my stress ECG for Friday was cancelled, due to staff going down with covid. also through the post a letter stating my Surgeon has booked a bed for me for a stay after my op because of my already 'Dicky Ticker'. I don't know what is happening now?

    I'm a very confused patient in waiting.:faint:

  20. How's your day?

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

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    On 3/31/2022 at 10:37 PM, DJ360 said:

    P.S. 'Pre Op Assessments' have a 'lifetime' of 12 weeks, so I'm hoping that if this one goes OK, I'll get the surgery done in a f w weeks.

    I hope all goes well DJ. You have waited long enough.

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  21. Coronavirus

    in Owt' Abaaht Nowt !

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    21 hours ago, PeverilPeril said:

    As mentioned before - we had our 4th jab on Wednesday having tested negative that morning. We had an awful time that night and it almost came to phoning the paramedics when I had a burning chest, arms and head and could not breathe. Then we were both shaking with cold sweats. Last night was almost as bad and coughing kept us awake. We both felt poorly again this morning so we took another test - guess what?....positive! I don't know what the incubation period is but neither of us has seen anyone other than the masked jab team since Monday. 

    I've had difficulty typing this due to blurred vision and poor coordination. Going back to bed.

     

    Sorry to read your not well PP. I hope you both feel better soon.

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