lightengine Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The truth came out today regarding cancelled ops. An ex neighbour who worked at Torbay hospital for 25 years told us that one of the 2 operating theatres was closed every January for servicing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) I've a bit of scattering to arrange over towards Tony's neck of the woods, overlooking Leigh marshes. Not sure if this is so dad can be close to where he commuted from each day. In fact, back in the day, these slopes used to be covered in brambles and dad would lead a family expedition to collect numerous lbs of blackberries. Perhaps I should scatter some blackberry pips along with him. I've heard from a friend who works at a hospice that it is a good idea to take scissors and a water bottle. Scissors as the remains inside the urn are often wrapped up in a thick plastic bag. When a friend was tasked with scattering a relative they spent some time knocking at nearby homes doors trying to borrow a pair. Water as it helps to wash out the last bits of remains from the plastic. Do you really want to put a bit of old uncle Fred in the bin when you dispose of the plastic bag? Lots of Blackberries still. Nice walks over Benfleet and Hadleigh Downs now. You can get right down to the railway line and wave to the trains too. MIL was going to lob FiL's urn into the river but my brother in law suggested a bouyant urn with swastika symbols probably wasn't a good thing so it was sprinkled on all the petals she had already scattered. At which point the dog jumped in... Edited February 4, 2017 by Tony_S 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) My mother was once scheduled for an operation and was told there was a waiting list of many months. About a week later she had an appointment for the following week. She totally convinced herself everyone had been lying to her and that she was seriously ill. She was so stressed she needed mental health care. The operation was brought forward as there was a problem with the hospital theatres and they could only do minor operations so they brought the appointments forward. Edited February 4, 2017 by Tony_S 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2017 We scattered my Dad's ashes at sea, from the Tyne pilot boat. Illegally. Old sailors pals act. We have also scattered ashes at Groudle, not sure what the law is here about it, but no-one would care anyway. Half of Gary is under 'his' tree at an arboretum close to their home, Jayne has his other half under her bed still. On less maudlin matters, a nice sunny afternoon bade me to take the bikes out of the garage so I could get up into the garage loft to inter put the US stock up there. Next thing is its pouring - bikes all wet.....#sigh# Found another three green Bachmann MK1 and Bulleids too. Oops. #no recollection# The sea off Jersey was the designated place for in-law ashes. He was a merchantman engineer and a friend of the coxswain so my then i-law ashes were taken on a training session in the Lifeboat and scattered just where he wished - off Corbiere. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2017 The 'green' burials do not have embalming either. Wicker coffin, a week at least to arrange the funeral and warm weather? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 The 'green' burials do not have embalming either. Wicker coffin, a week at least to arrange the funeral and warm weather? Decomposition sets in pretty much the minute you die, so a green burial should see you reduced to bones within a couple of years, particularly if the soil is healthy... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2017 Decomposition sets in pretty much the minute you die, so a green burial should see you reduced to bones within a couple of years, particularly if the soil is healthy... Burial at sea (in a suitably weighted coffin) everything has gone within 6 months. Thats why many people will not eat certain fish or shellfish. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Burial at sea (in a suitably weighted coffin) everything has gone within 6 months. Thats why many people will not eat certain fish or shellfish. How do they know that they may get buried at sea one day? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 My day of practical model railway software research has concluded with 2 possible free options/ I now need to build a test plank to find out which one actually works better for me. Not a great deal planned for tomorrow either. Night all 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Donw Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2017 When Derek Loe needed a bypass for heart problems he was told by the specialist there was a waiting list and not to do any heavy lifting. He had a seriously disabled son and therefore discussed the problem with the specialist dealing with his son. It was obvious special help would be needed until the op was done. Next thing he knows call from the hospital giving him an early appointment. Specialist no 2 had spoken to specialist no 1 .... Don 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenceb Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Night all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2017 How do they know that they may get buried at sea one day? There is a funeral director who specialises in burials at sea. You can't just drop the deceased over the side, the undertaker has to have a special licence and can only use a designated area. The Royal Navy used to bury deceased ex sailors at sea and may still do so but in recent years it has been restricted to scattering of ashes. IIRC the last RN sailor to have his ashes scattered by the RN was the last survivor of HMS Hood where they were scattered over the wreck site. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) Sunday. Red eyes. A half-decent sleep but need more. We ventured out to regular cafe for breakfast and on probably the final occasion upon which we shall both be able to do so. The event passed without remark. Brioche French toast with bacon and maple syrup was enjoyed here while across the table it was bacon with corn fritters with sour cream and sweet chilli sauce. Both excellent as always. Regular coffee-maker (she prefers not to be styled "barista") commented that she hadn't made a decaf this morning, which is Sharon's usual beverage of choice, but noticed the large flat white went out with a golden latte instead. Apparently golden latte (made with milk, coffee and turmeric) is becoming quite trendy. And it's nice to be remembered by your regular order - that's both friendly and professional. On the subject of ashes our wishes are of course known to each other. My preference is to be scattered from the clifftops at Botallack in Cornwall (for which purpose the prevailing SW winds should ensure no blow-back!) and she wishes to rest beside her dearly missed nan in Lilydale cemetery here. If powers that be do not allow such things then there are dark nights and subtle visits ......... we Cornish have our ways of doing things unseen along the coast! It's not quite 11am. I am heading to the sofa for a post-breakfastial snooze. Good night all. Edited February 4, 2017 by Gwiwer 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BSW01 Posted February 4, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 4, 2017 Good evening everyone The weather today has been absolutely glorious, blue skies and sunshine and for the time of year, fairly mild. But it's currently p!ssing down at the moment, it was just the same last night. Hopefully it will have stopped in the morning. I'm hoping I'll get another days work done on the control panel tomorrow. As I mentioned earlier, I'm hoping to get the points switch plate drilled and the switches and LEDs fitted and wired up. There will be a separate plate for the signalling switches, but I haven't mapped that out yet, as I'll have to do a bit of research on the correct signals I will need to install, but that can be done later in the week. Goodnight all. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Mornin' all; the sun has come out after a dull, wet week. The RAF was also represented at his funeral by a pilot from 111 Squadron, his old squadron in WW2. He was an engine fitter then, promoted through the ranks and commissioned post-war. Pete My Father was in 115 Squadron “Despite the Elements”. They made the first bombing raid on mainland Europe of WW2 - unfortunately it was on Stavanger Airport, which was by then German held. Based (mostly) at Witchford. He was invalided out of flight crew due to bursting both eardrums - which is probably why I’m here! Best, Pete. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 G'night all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDMJ Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Good morning and Happy Sunday! My day of practical model railway software research has concluded with 2 possible free options/ I now need to build a test plank to find out which one actually works better for me. Not a great deal planned for tomorrow either. Night all What style of software are you researching? Track design; train control;...? Edited February 5, 2017 by JohnDMJ 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium BR60103 Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2017 I would like to be scattered through the firebox of a steam engine. Not sure where, as we don't have many in Ontario. Saw the opera Amour de Loin at the cinema today. Powerful, but I don't think I want to see it again. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 Good morning It is 3.46, and we've just had decaff tea. We were in bed by 22.30, but neither of us slept much. Sherry had been released at 16.30, and I took her luggage down to the car, where I waited for the porter to deliver her in a wheelchair. One hour later, Nurse Anna appeared as a DIY porter. Were the porters all busy? The hospital was very quiet. But there was some sort of rugby match on the tv. Sherry - and not a few others - had suffered with nausea after Tramadol was administered for pain relief. She is now on more everyday remedies. But she's home. Just like Lightengine's lady, Sherry found the nursing staff and physios to be quite splendid. A good experience. The rehab starts here...... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Glad she’s home, Ian. Please wish Sherry well. Looks like you missed some nasty weather in France... Best, Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Good morning one and all I am not entirely certain, even now, of the etiquette for talking to people at shows. If the person with whom I would not mind a word is already in a conversation I reckon it is better manners to wait for a natural break in the interlocution than to interrupt or yell across the hall. Others have no such qualms! Andyram, I do wish that you had tapped me on the shoulder yesterday for my friend behind Ellesmere would not have minded in the least. All that stems from my visit to the Stafford show yesterday which was a worthwhile trip in many respects. Fortunately the road network behaved itself in both directions. My outward run was via the A6 and A14. That new junction at Catthorpe is a jolly sight better than the puny roundabout which used to be there. It was with some relief that I found a full English breakfast at Corley services in the Harry Ramsden’s outlet, though it is on the southbound side and a traipse across the footbridge was required. How anyone thinks that Subway, KFC or Burger King can deliver an adequate breakfast is a mystery to me but then I am easily baffled. Coming back I used the M1, complete with 50 mph restriction all the way from junction 19 to junction 16, but still made good time. I had Sister Diabetes on the phone the other day. She is worried about a high level of something in my blood of which I forget the name [triglycerite? troglodyte?] and has put me on a different type of statin. When I collected the prescription I noticed an addition to the request form, viz the chewy minty things that are supposed to boost my calcium levels. I was issued with a month’s worth by Professor Oncologist but he never made it clear that the need for them was ongoing. Good job I know now. I wonder why I feel like a lab rat? Never mind. As always, there are others in trouble a lot worse than me. Warm thoughts to all who need them Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2017 Morning all from the village as it gets nice and light outside. Glad to hear that Sherry is home and hope that the physio regime goes well. Well it's hopefully going to be a good day for me. Up early , breakfasted and will be off shortly for a little ride out on the trains. Thanks to a post on the Tram Train for Sheffield thread, I'm off to ride some freight lines round Sheffield. I should also get the chance to see the progress with the tram train scheme. It will be an interesting route from Rotherham Central to Sheffield via Tinsley and Nunnery junctions. Then home and a promise of a nice meal, Beth has got the recipe books out. Then I'll get chance to catch the evening service. Not a bad day in prospect. Yesterday I managed to make some real progress with the EMU's for Lancaster. Regards to all. Jamie 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 Glad to hear you are back home Sherry, it must be a relief for you and Ian. I am not an ER today went back to sleep despite the radio coming on with the alarm. Still it is a bit cold out there first thing Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2017 Morning all. I have been told it is chilly out. Hopefully nothing too exciting occurring here today. Have a good day all. Tony 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Morning all. A bit late on parade this morning, but at least nothing is plannned. A grey start to the day but at least it's dry unlike last night. Both 6 nations games watched yesterday. No spoilers in case others are still to watch either game. In my opinion the Scotland v Ireland game was worth watching but I wasn't impressed with the England v France game. I'm disappointed that the Italy v Wales game isn't on the idiot box today. JohnDMJ - PM sent so that ER's isn't clogged up with model rail related posts. Ian - Great news that Sherry is home. I hope that the rehab goes a well as the operation. Have a good day everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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