Oztalgian 2,857 Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Before I give what pennies I have to any charity I always check on what proportion actually ends up with those it claims to support. Some have exorbitant administration costs. Look it up you will be surprised. 3 hours ago, Deepdene Boy said: The one charity that I support is the RNLI. Like Deepdene Boy I wonder why some organisations are not fully funded by government in Australia too i.e. The Royal Flying Doctor Service for one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deepdene Boy 640 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Shameful that the Royal Flying Doctor Service is not supported by the Aussie government. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 2,857 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Deepdene Boy said: Shameful that the Royal Flying Doctor Service is not supported by the Aussie government. Deepdene, The Australian Federal Government does support the Royal Flying Doctor Service to the tune of $330 million over the next 4 years and it is supported by the State governments too but the RFDS still relies heavily on community fundraising and donations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deepdene Boy 640 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 Oztalgian, thanks for the clarification. I got the wrong end of the stick. (Hopefully the Aussie batsmen will do the same come Thursday). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 2,857 Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 So do I Deepdene, but after that performance against Ireland? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amy92 5 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 As a teacher the things that really pee me off are . Children swinging on their chairs and wanting a drink constantly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,394 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 It seems to be a thing these days that you have to be FULLY hydrated at all times..... from joggers down to schoolchildren. I wonder how us oldies coped when we were at school (only a water fountain at playtime and dinner time or just drinking from the washbasin taps) and in the holidays, when I was running about playing outside with my friends, I never carried a water bottle - I just had a big drink of water or squash when I got back home! With all the extra fluids the schoolkids get through, I hope they aren't always needing to go to the loo in lesson time! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,359 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Surely for normal healthy people your body systems tell you when you’re thirsty. I think it’s just a way of showing others how trendy you think you are if you feel it necessary to overtly carry a water bottle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amy92 5 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, MargieH said: It seems to be a thing these days that you have to be FULLY hydrated at all times..... from joggers down to schoolchildren. I wonder how us oldies coped when we were at school (only a water fountain at playtime and dinner time or just drinking from the washbasin taps) and in the holidays, when I was running about playing outside with my friends, I never carried a water bottle - I just had a big drink of water or squash when I got back home! With all the extra fluids the schoolkids get through, I hope they aren't always needing to go to the loo in lesson time! Hi Margi, It was the same when I was school only allowed a drink at playtime and lunch. I do try and limit how much they drink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,394 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Phil, it's a marketing thing as well. Our granddaughter has a very posh water container. Apparently they are in several designs and 'EVERYONE' has got one'. Amy, you'll have to be careful if you try and enforce limited drink rules - human rights and all that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amy92 5 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, MargieH said: Phil, it's a marketing thing as well. Our granddaughter has a very posh water container. Apparently they are in several designs and 'EVERYONE' has got one'. Don’t even start on bottle flipping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Amy92 said: As a teacher the things that really pee me off are . Children swinging on their chairs and wanting a drink constantly. The job does bring its rewards Welcome Amy 92 hope you enoy this site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Surely for normal healthy people your body systems tell you when you’re thirsty. I think it’s just a way of showing others how trendy you think you are if you feel it necessary to overtly carry a water bottle. Phil apparently when you are thirsty you are aready dehydrated. The hospital has told me I MUST drink at least 2 litres a day. Difficult sometimes but I always have to carry a bottle of water in my bag. I certainly dont feel trendy. Out and about in this heat without water or a bar nearby is suicide. Besides tv says every day KEEP HYDRATED. We weren't aware of the problems dehydration can cause years ago. I never used to even think about drinking but now I drink water also during the night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amy92 5 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Haha I do love my job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,359 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, nonnaB said: Phil apparently when you are thirsty you are aready dehydrated. The hospital has told me I MUST drink at least 2 litres a day. Difficult sometimes but I always have to carry a bottle of water in my bag. I certainly dont feel trendy. Out and about in this heat without water or a bar nearby is suicide. Besides tv says every day KEEP HYDRATED. We weren't aware of the problems dehydration can cause years ago. I never used to even think about drinking but now I drink water also during the night. Current medical studies say you should only drink when you feel thirsty. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Yes but how many medical studies are there? You can 't believe them all. My advice is repeated from oncology so thats what I try to do. Sometimes drinking when I'm thirsty just isn't enough to quench my thirst. Everyone is different and have their own views. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,359 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 You’ve only physically got room for so much liquid. If I fill the car up to the top the pumps stops to save it from spilling. Do you you drink until it pours out of your mouth? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 2,857 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Drink as much as you feel you need to but please use a refillable bottle. Buying bottled water in a blow moulded single use plastic bottle is not good for the environment and stupidly expensive too. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 No I go to the loo a bit more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,007 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 For every 'study' that says this or that there is one that says the other... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 2,857 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Apparently the average human stomach holds around a litre or a quart of liquid. Some of the drinkers I knew must have processed it quickly because they had an amazing capacity for beer. Any of you blokes heard the expression "breaking the seal". You can drink for quite a long time until you really need to go to the loo and after that first time you then have to go on a regular basis. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,643 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 I am told that it is necessary to drink as much liquid, preferably water, as I can manage but at least four litres a day. Part of my medication regimen is that I take a full dose diuretic tablet every morning to make me pee and reduce my water content (which it does profusely over the following 3 or so hours). My thoughts are that it would be more logical not to imbibe all that water in the first place but, apparently not. I am lucky, though, in that there are several springs (sources de l'eau) here (one on my own property) which provide infinite amounts of delicious, cold mountain water. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Wish we did too but unfortunately to drink we have to use bottled water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amy92 5 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, nonnaB said: Wish we did too but unfortunately to drink we have to use bottled water I think from now on you should ask my permission to have a drink or use the loo , don’t want you wasting posting time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 With your sense of humour I think you'll be a welcome addition to Nottstalgia, Amy. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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