Robert Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 How about a Tea Trolly to nudge along, Phil? I've seen this work and it doesn't have to carry tea. That's actually a pretty good idea. When my Grandmother could no longer walk unassisted, my Grandad adapted a tea trolly for exactly that purpose. He extended the handles so she could push it standing up and she could also carry things as required. Far more useful than the Zimmer frame she had prior to the inventive adaptation. Also on the subject of Zimmer frames - I was having a discussion with a colleague the other day about brandnames that make it into common usage. Things like Hoover and Kleenex. Zimmer is another one - anymore? Ooooh! 301 pages Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium eldavo Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2010 Durex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'm pretty sure that the answer will be to make 'zones' in my house - ie the kitchen is where I'll eat and drink, the lounge for watching telly and practicing one legged rock god poses etc. I think we all get used to different areas being multi-functional, as in having a cuppa in the lounge, so it becomes a tad strange when we have to deviate from that. As long as I don't mix up the loo and any other room in the house I'll be fine.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 ..... Sellotape Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 little things such as when you're on crutches you can't really carry anything So I guess asking you to build my baseboards while you are just sitting round on your ar$e is out of the question then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 So I guess asking you to build my baseboards while you are just sitting round on your ar$e is out of the question then. Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm......yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2010 It wasn't the layout although Mrs B says it smells, I painted it at least three weeks ago. It was ikea furniture from when the kids had a playroom now obslete. I am glad you invalids are feeling better Phil I think having a dry run at home might show that a few more days being looked after would be better for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Morning all (just!) Happy 301st... The weather gods held off for tennis yesterday, and I've got a riding lesson this afternoon at 2.30. Got a load of things to do (not model railway related, though, sadly). Got to pack for my trip away, leaving on Friday, plus need to produce accounts for our Masonic Lodge while I have free time today and tomorrow... Should really be gutting the flat too and tidying it out, but there are only so many hours in the day! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2010 but there are only so many hours in the day! I think this problem would be nonexistent on Venus where one day equals some 116 Earth days! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon s Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Just three days and a bit each year then. Makes "I'll do it tomorrow" a lot simpler.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I think Zimmers are a bit much. Some folk have enough difficulty walking without carrying scaffolding around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 ... and, especially for Gordon .... http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20100803/tuk-uk-s-biggest-wasps-nest-found-in-pub-45dbed5.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2010 Just three days and a bit each year then. Makes "I'll do it tomorrow" a lot simpler.... Even more so when you consider that a Venus year has just 224 days! Of course, calculating all these values for Venus is made more complicated by the fact that the planet has a retrograde rotation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 I once knew a girl with a retrograde rotation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I once knew a girl with a retrograde rotation. That sounds like the start of a limerick, but it doesn't scan very well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Did you give it a whirl, BoD? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2010 I once knew a girl with a retrograde rotation. That sounds like the start of a limerick, but it doesn't scan very well... ...but was stuck in my durned procrastination. How 'bout that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PhilH Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 That sounds like the start of a limerick, ...or page 671 of the Kama Sutra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted August 4, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 4, 2010 Did you give it a whirl, BoD? In a roundabout sort of way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Also on the subject of Zimmer frames - I was having a discussion with a colleague the other day about brandnames that make it into common usage. Things like Hoover and Kleenex. Zimmer is another one - anymore? Biro! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Lycra. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted August 5, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2010 Morning all! Overcast and hazy outside and more rain is forecast for the day. Not sufficiently awake yet to do much talking, so please bear with me . Have a nice day all! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Morning All, It is rather grey and gloomy here this morning. It wouldn't surprise me if it rains pretty shortly. I seem to have slept odd too - my back aches this morning. Maybe something to do with my axial tilt! It is amazing how many product names are in common usage - I've found a few more: Aspirin Thermos Velcro Tipp-ex Have a good day everyone! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Morning! Have woken up strangely early and not sure whether to get up or go back to sleep for a wee while. Was hoping to see the aurora borealis last night as a result of the solar flares, but it was too cloudy in Edinburgh. Did anyone manage to see them? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan100 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Perspex, Celluloid, and, I think, Wi-Fi. Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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