Beekay 3,004 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Wished I like fishing PP., I'd come with you, bring me own net and jam jar. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Brew said: This clique ( a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them), is not actually a clique at all. What you find if you can be bothered to look is a group of people who share a common interest and you are welcome to join any of the myriad posts that are under comment and discussion. As the News of the World once boasted - All human life is here. Brew, I think you've overlooked the post to which the 'clique' comment alluded to - as classic an example of cliquism as I ever saw. More so, the likes your post has attracted.... Just sayin' ... 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 4,416 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Yes, 'likes' do tend to indicate cliqueyness. I'll not give any likes in future to maintain impartiality! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,286 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, TBI said: Brew, I think you've overlooked the post to which the 'clique' comment alluded to - as classic an example of cliquism as I ever saw OK. can you explain a little more of your reasoning? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 22 hours ago, Beekay said: Who is this person? Joined 12 years ago, yet only done 120 odd posts. Maybe a reveller Gem. Another member. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,004 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 ???. Mine was meant with tongue in cheek TBI. Or didn't you notice? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,286 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Yes, 'likes' do tend to indicate cliqueyness. I'll not give any likes in future to maintain impartiality! No they indicate agreement, approval or to indicate something that is 'liked' by the reader. Only those who disagree or have a persecution complex think it indicates a clique and insults member intelligence 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Perhaps you may want to do some research on the characteristics of cliques, Brew. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,286 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Strangely enough I did exactly that before I posted and that's where my definition comes from. I know I may not be the brightest flower in the bunch so please elucidate, I'm always willing to learn. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 4,416 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 I only wish I could give you a 'like' Brew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 As the saying goes.....There are none so blind as they who will not see. I'll leave you to your site. Goodbye. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,201 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 I often give likes for no other reason than to let a member know that I saw their post and do not disgree with it. If I did disagree I would post a polite response with my reasons for disagreement. I'm not here to raise my blood pressure. It's high enough already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,286 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, TBI said: As the saying goes.....There are none so blind as they who will not see. I'll leave you to your site. Goodbye. Oh dear I hope you don't leave. We may disagree but that's hardly reason for pouting and flouncing off into the sunset. Stay and state your case, without cliches, or don't respond but don't leave on my account... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,004 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 High blood pressure Loppy? Wanna buy some Ramipril? Only used once going to church. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,521 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/30/2020 at 10:46 PM, Gem said: I agree with Stavertongirl regarding students they way they are behaving all over the country. They cannot seriously think they are immune unless they think alcohol kills the virus, if they can't follow the rules where they are living send them home. See if they behave the same in the place where their families live. Oh to be eighteen again. I would be doing exactly the same as the students. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,521 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Was taking Mrs C to Skeg for her birthday later this month but now will be cancelled thanks to the plague. Those Chinese have a lot to answe for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 5,620 Posted November 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 On 10/31/2020 at 2:58 PM, Brew said: Now, all together.... The people's flag is deepest red It shrouded oft our martyred dead... Jim, whilst I appreciated the obvious irony in the bulk of your post, this last bit seems to me to be hinting that all of the loonies and conspiracy theorists are Socialists. Most conspiracy theorists don't have a clue and just seem to fear ALL government. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,201 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Beekay said: High blood pressure Loppy? Wanna buy some Ramipril? Only used once going to church. Hi. BK Yeh, bp high. I am planning on cataract surgery and the eye doctor gave me a form for my gp to sign saying I was fit for the procedure. My gp found the bp to be high. I was already on a bp med but it does not seem to be working as well as well as it was. Gave me a different kind last week but it's no better. Have to call him tomorrow. It wasn't Ramipril. I think fear of side effects drives my bp up. Did Ramipril help you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 8,618 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Sorry to hear that, Catfan. I know you were both looking forward to it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 4,286 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 50 minutes ago, DJ360 said: this last bit seems to me to be hinting that all of the loonies and conspiracy theorists are Socialists It's the Chinese Col, they're socialist you know... I think you're looking for aspersions where there are none. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,004 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Watcha Loppy, yes, Ramipril is doing me some good. I'm still on it and have been for quite a while. My cardiac nurse is delighted with my bp. I bought myself a bp monitor so I can keep an eye on it and give the nurse some results when she rings, (Covid you know). I down loaded a bp chart so I've got an idea and my resting bp is in the normal range. My missus, her bp shoots up when she sees the machine, but our gp says it 'White Coat syndrome. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,201 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 That was one of the things about this new gp I've got. When I mentioned White coat syndrome he immediately jumped down my throat. "No such thing!!" Well, I had some news for him. Plenty of docs believe in it. First thing they do is take your bp. It can be fine at home, but way up when you get there. You need average readings over several days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,004 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 There is absolutely no way your bp will be the same as at rest, when lying on your bed. Then you walk/drive to the surgery, with all that entails, followed by the nerves rush whilst waiting with anticipation in the waiting room. Thats why sometimes the nurse/gp says, sit down we'll try again in 5 minutes. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 2,349 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 3 hours ago, loppylugs said: I am planning on cataract surgery Hi Loppy, I have had cataract surgery on both eyes in the last two months. Absolutely brilliant, you don't know how bad your eyes are until someone fixes them as the deterioration is so slow you don't notice it. The operations were no problem, twighlight anaesthesia only after affect was like having sand in your eyes the evening of the operation but it was gone in the morning. Hope the BP can be controlled and that you can go ahead and have the operation. Then like me you will be able to see a pimple on a gnats bum at 50 paces. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 3,004 Posted November 1, 2020 Report Share Posted November 1, 2020 Tell me Oz, how often is it that you go looking at Gnats bums, inspecting for pimples? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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