FLY2 10,108 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Very funny that ! Jameson's has the same effect on me. My hearing deteriorates, and my argumentative powers diminish too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Strange that Ian Mrs C being a wine lover sometimes has a tipple of HG with similar results as you wife. Memo to mesen to increase HG stocks in the fridge for future use ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I just get pissed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 After about a week of mostly being indoors and decorating, I took a walk up to the pharmacy yesterday afternoon about 4:00pm to collect my repeat prescriptions. Even though I knew it was colder and wore gloves and a hat etc, the cold came as a helluva shock. Then walked down to the shops for a couple of bits and was robbed of £20 by a faulty ATM. Went into the shop but was told they have no control over the machine. Poor dear who used it after me was robbed of £50. Spent an hour on the phone trying to sort that out. Then walked the half mile or so home and felt very unwell by the time I was back indoors. Couldn't figure out what was up. Hour or so later, feeling a bit better, walked out again with three neighbours to the local history society meeting. Listened to an excellent talk then walked back up the village to the pub and was really struggling when we got there. It finally dawned on me that this was angina, most likely brought on by the cold wind on my chest. And naturally, after years of never going any where without a GTN spray (And never needing one) I found myself without one. Fortunately, in a local pub full of old Domino players etc., you don't have to ask around too much to track a GTN spray... Two shots and a few minutes later I was fine again. Worth a chat to the Doc though. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I expect your spray is out of date by now, Col. Yes, you need to make a Dr's appointment - the weather is probably going to get colder! None of us is invincible... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Sorry to read about your experience Col; thankfully there was help at the pub. As you say; you carried your spray around all that time and never needed it, the one time you didn't have it with you, it was needed. Chris has one, and as usual it is on the sideboard, instead of in his pocket. Hope you get a new one soon and hopefully remember to carry it with you. Take care. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Paul has 3 sprays - one in his car, one in his tabletennis bag and one by our bed (!!) He tells me he's only used one of those - and that was probably indigestion he says. Not going to tell you in which location the spray was.... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Tabletennis bag ?.........just a guess Margie lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 ' ant played ping pong since the cubs at the YM... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Paul plays Tabletennis twice a week - 3 times if they have an away match. He's very fit! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 My missus is fit....come to think of it ..she plays away an' all...LOL!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Very funny, Ian .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I used to be fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Sorry Margie... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'm fit for nowt at the moment cos I've had a busy day. What are you sorry for, Ian? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 Margie and Carni, thanks. I've got three of four sprays which are in date. Just didn't have one with me when I needed it. Guess I'm not half as clever as some of the people here think I think I am.... Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I think there is a difference between being clever and being wise, Col... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I think that's absolutely right Margie. It seems to me that we are all made up of a series of personality traits which mostly sit on continua so that we are all more or less intelligent/stupid, wise/foolish, passionate/indifferent, courageous/timid, tolerant/intolerant and so on. I reckon personality traits are pretty much fixed. (Barring accidents, such as strokes and other brain injuries for example, which can change things dramatically, (My wife insists that I've become more argumentative since I had two strokes. Obviously she's wrong... ) We each also have our own range of knowledge and experience, which I believe shapes our attitudes to lots of the things we meet in life,, but our basic personality remains the same. Sadly some of our learned responses to things/situations aren't entirely positive. I'm happy to admit that I very often let my heart rule my head. If I perceive an injustice, or am just faced with an expression of stereotyping/intolerance, I find it very difficult not to question such assumptions, because stereotypes are always wrong. Anyway Margie, I've borrowed from your wisdom, dug out all of my GTN sprays and strategically placed them in car/assorted coats/ by the bed etc. Col 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Col, I'm not sure that intelligence and the other things you mention are fixed personality traits - not even sure that some of them can even be classed as such, especially intelligence and wisdom. I do know that I am a very different person from the one I used to be when I was young - hopefully more tolerant and wise. I am unhappy when people excuse their negative behaviour by saying things like 'It's just the way I am' or when people say about someone else: 'They'll never change!' I believe everyone can become the person they TRULY want to be, although some things about ourselves are harder to refine than others (and which particular things will be different for each individual) For myself, I just want to be the person God wants me to be... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Well said Margie looking back I realise ive hurt people,but at the time didn't realise,never intended to......so whilst I always thought I was a nice person I realise with age I left much to be desired,,,,,,,,,,,,i like to think i'm much calmer and less reactionary,,,,,,,and certainly more thoughtful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Not wanting to inflame a past argument, but very often, stereotypes ARE right. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I am here to !earn patience. I'm failing miserably. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Those moggies of yours sound like they are trying to teach you, Jill. Those rotten dogs of mine are definitely trying to teach me. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 We love em really though. I've been on tenterhooks all day, worrying about Bruno and his friend, Homer, who are at the vet for neutering. Homer is a lovely black & white boy, a stray who is so affectionate that I know he must have been someone's pet at some stage. Vet says they are both fine, have come round from the anaesthetic and I can collect them in half an hour or so. Walked out of the vet this morning and was stopped by the receptionist who pointed out the sticky label stuck to my fleece which stated 'For Neutering!' It had come off one of the cat transporters! I'd have received some strange looks in the supermarket! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Its a case of, me arse,me knees,me elbows today- just finished a 3 day grueller.If the job was easy- someone else would be doing it- Gonna jump into a bath of Ralgex!…still...things could be worse..I think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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