mary1947 2,085 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 WELL what a day !!! Sunday Jumped out of my bed in my normal way, then into shower now having Parkinson's mobilty not as good as it used to be. We brought a bed from JL ages ago and it had a beautiful wood frame, BUT the legs were in a J shape. Many many times master and have caught out little piggies on these legs. After given them a rub and cursed the bed legs, its been ok. TILL SUNDAY WHEN MY PIGGIE CAUGHT THE LEG and it decided to teach me a lesson? Don't walk around in bare feet. Well the pain was excruciating I could not stand or walk on my foot and the other foot had come out in sympathy. I just sat on the floor with tears running down my face with the pain. Master put some ice in a bag to help, Next master wanted me to go into the other room so I could put my feet up. Well there we were. two old youngster, master trying to help me up to walk, and myself could not move. In the end master said he would drag me into the other room with my legs, Well there we were tears running down my face but both of us laughing at the same time. Sorry it was Saturday it happened not Sunday, Comment from my friend I bet he dragged you by your hair not your leg? I wish even though i was in pain some one had taken a video, Now sitting writing this post toe next to big toe is a beautiful colour. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I never wear shoes in the house, so I can well understand your problem @mary1947 There's nothing worse than catching your toes on unyielding objects like furniture. Since I also tend to walk around in the dark, I've had the problem many times! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I know we live out in the sticks but we do have electricity. Mains drainage came some years ago as did mains gas. We’re the last on the lane to have these facilities. Others still live in the dark ages. They’re just dropping in fibre optic cables now. Our mobile ‘phone signal is hit and miss though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I’ve just returned home from my barber’s in Bilsthorpe. The chap before me in the chair was Lord something, the Earl of somewhere. Nice chap. All the top people have their hair cut in Bilsthorpe apparently! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 809 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Is the barbers cheaper than fish and chips phil? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 809 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 You will have to wear football boots instead of slippers mary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I don’t ask the price. I just give him fifteen quid and he seems happy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,160 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Don't you wait for your twelve quid change then Phil? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 According to YouGov the average price for a man's haircut in the UK is £12.17 and I am known for my generosity! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 809 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Just got back from the vets looks like its hip replacement time dont know when yet the doc says my left is really bad bone on bone and could break if i am not careful no more palais for a while cover for me ben. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Worrying news about King Charles. Hope he has a good team of oncologists. The Royal family must be worried sick . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I had my right hip repaired in early 2020 after enduring the pain for a couple of years. I didn't get the physiotherapy I was promised as we went into lockdown so when I came out of hospital it was a diy exercise. It all worked out well in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,160 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, philmayfield said: According to YouGov the average price for a man's haircut in the UK is £12.17 and I am known for my generosity! That's not wot your chipshop manager says. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 2,085 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Tell me doe's the Hair stylist / Barber charge for what he takes off or what he leaves on ?? Pricing a salon visit is a very sore point in my books. There is such a lot to learn about styling and cutting, You dare not give just anyone scissors and say just " "cut that mans Hair" it has took us years to get out trade recognized as a trade, we were always paid peanuts and yet the knowledge we had after finishing out apprenticeship was just the same as an electrician-plumber ect. Yet still, people think its an easy job WHY!!! just a few things we have to know Cutting shape of neckline / face shapes/ composition of hair/ how to hold your scissors/ how to use clippers what size of guard to use. chipping in to hair texturizing hair and scalp disorders and more opps must not forget H an S So next time you walk into the salon stop please and think wouild you go and work for peanuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,299 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 12 hours ago, Jill Sparrow said: There's nothing worse than catching your toes on unyielding objects like furniture. Since I also tend to walk around in the dark, I've had the problem many times! Yes there is, stepping on a Lego brick on a hard surfaced floor. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,160 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Or like I did. Bite your tongue in half as an 11 year old. Then have stitches in without anaesthetic. ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,299 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 On 2/2/2024 at 4:53 AM, Jill Sparrow said: Starlings seem to be making a comeback. For my sins I was a dab hand a potting Starnags with my Milbro aluminium gatta powered by quarter inch square elastic from the local garage and ball bearing ammunition provided by my dad when he worked at Ransome and Marles at Newark. The local farmers welcomed our activities as Starlings were considered a pest. I had the best steelie marbles too and used to buy my air gun pellets from the same garage. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I’m getting like Ben! I went to collect my prescription today and the lady in the surgery, when she saw my age, said ‘I don’t believe it. You look so much younger, what’s your secret?’ ‘Are you asking me for a date?’ I replied. Lots of hilarity in the room! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,144 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 11 minutes ago, Beekay said: I get that alot from my passengers on my golf buggy, up at Sheffield park, when I tell em I,m 80. What's your secret of eternal youth then Barrie? Mine's 'clean living!' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,160 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 To be honest Phil., i,ve no idea. I,m just a lazy bugger at heart. Even my new GP did,nt believe me when I told her my age. " Not with skin like that your,e not", were her words. So she had another look at her computer records. Think it might be due to all the swimming in the Trent as a nipper, in Nottingham. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,307 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 1 hour ago, philmayfield said: when she saw my age, said ‘I don’t believe it. You look so much younger, what’s your secret?’ ‘Are you asking me for a date?’ I replied. I hope you gave her guide dog a biscuit. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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IAN FINN 809 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Are the barnacles still attached Beekay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,160 Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Not since me operation Ian. But I can now sing falsetto. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 176 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Reading Peveril's latest contribution regarding religion led me to the Thought's for Today on the BBC's Today morning news that I listen to in bed. I often think when listening to these so called religious zealots that they must be on wacky baccy. I'm astounded at the unbelievable rubbish in that they attempt to justify in their mythical god how (he) loves us all and he is with us, makes me think that these educated people can actually believe in the things they speak of. Sorry if I have offended anyones feelings and I know that I could turn off the radio for two minutes but I just cannot be bothered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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