Early Risers.

[newbryford]

Trip to MIOG exhibition  accomplished after a much-needed 10.30am lie-in.......

HH was spotted and a friendly conversation ensued with Brian BR2975 as well.

 

All was going well, until he started on about Great West Terns.

I have to say I have no real interest in ornithology.

 

 

Ice hockey to be watched tonight - not the usual Hawks, but Leeds Chiefs v Sheffield Steeldogs in the NIHL National League. (Leeds are a newly formed team and waiting for their  new rink to be finished, so are playing "home" games elsewhere).

 

Catchup later.

 

Cheers,

Mick

 

 

 

 

[The Stationmaster]

Afternoon all,

 

Up has been caught with.  Yesterday's visit to the RBH was a rather mixed (up) experience.  Fortunately the car park currently has defective barriers so entry (and exit) are free, and of course I landed on the correct floor to enter the building via the M&S food shop so obtaining breakfast sarnies was no problem (but no bread pudding).  I then followed Mrs Stationmaster's lead to the appointed place.  Now I've always been told that it is men who don't read instructions although i know women (usually) can't read maps.  At times, like yesterday, it seems Mrs Stationmaster can't be bothered with either so we duly arrived at a locked door underneath the label 'endoscopy'.  I suggested we were therefore at the correct department although we couldn't get in only to be told we obviously weren't in the right place as we (i.e. she) was supposed to be going to colonoscopy.  So I explained the difference (the route of insertion of the necessary but that otherwise things were basically the same.  Fortunately a nurse came along with a magic card and got us through the locked door - which we weren't supposed to use (read the bl**dy instructions dear) and we were indeed at the right place (told you so - dear).

 

Then. I started the day's problem for, probably, hundreds of thousands (millions?) of good English men and women - the big tv set on the wall was showing some sort of ball game taking place in Japan.  Now if I ever watch such a sporting event involving England it is a foregone conclusion that they will lose, makes no difference if they are kicking the ball, carrying the ball. or trying to hit it with some sort of bat or racquet - they will lose.  Although I spent my time reading a book I obviously looked up a sufficient number of times to have my usual negative effect (mind you from what little I saw of it the bunch in white shirts hardly needed my help to get ploughed into the ground) - C.S. Forrester was making a much better day of it for me.

 

Herself of course duly toddled off a little before the appointed time and a couple of hours later I was invited to go and sit with her in the 'post recovery and have a cuppa and some biccies (got her)' little seating area - nice comfy armchairs.  The main waiting area wasn't too bad so I'd happily spent my time with C.S.Forrester and the light cruiser 'HMS Artemis' doing battle with the eyetalians in the Med.  Only less than cheerful time was when some woman whose (female) partner was in for a colonoscopy buttonholed every nurse who passed demanding that she be allowed to be with her partner during the examination, very politely refused every time she asked only to retort that it had been allowed previously, which the nurse denied ever happened at the RBH (I'd be amazed if it was otherwise).  I suspect that what had been allowed was that she could be with her partner during the latter's recovery - which seemed to be what happened.

Anyway the pair of them came into the little tea & biccies room while  Mrs Stationmaster was busily explaining to the chap sitting next to her how - like him - she's felt nothing during the procedure at which point previously mentioned partner said it hurt like hell, she didn't look well either and as it was her third visit it could well be that things are rather serious in her case. 

 

Anyway Mrs Stationmaster had a polyp removed (didn't feel a thing she said) and was told she has signs not of diverticulitis but diverticulosis - which the nurse said is age related - we'll see what the GP says when she sees him again in a week or three.  After which we left - via the way we should have entered if 'somebody' had bothered to read the bloomin' instructions  although her error did mean we'd missed a walk in the rain by taking the incorrect route through the building.  After 24+hours of starvation herself fancied something to eat but her thoughts quickly passed from chips to instructing me to go home via Tesco to get the necessary to do my speciality sautéed mushrooms on toast dish - which she greatly enjoyed.

 

Looks like I chose a good year to miss Wycrail -  it should be better next year as the good show manager is now getting back in command but i doubt that will solve the bread pudding shortage, alas.

 

enjoy the rest of your day one and all.

[Tony_S]

When I have colonoscopy the procedure now  is very different to that when I first had them. Then the pain relief was a nice nurse holding ones hand. Now I usually ask for remaining conscious but pain relief. I can then watch the same monitor as the consultant. Though I think some of the relaxant medication doesn’t make my conversation totally rational. 
Tony
 

[pH]

29 minutes ago, Tony_S said:

Though I think some of the relaxant medication doesn’t make my conversation totally rational. 

 

Here, after that kind of medication, you're warned not to drive, operate machinery or sign legal documents in the next 24 hours.

[grandadbob]

7 hours ago, AndyB said:

Generally public displays use category 4 fireworks and you need a licence to purchase and use them. Spent another night last night prepping for our display.  Personally I'd not want to hand light the garden type fireworks. But happy to work with cat 4 ones which we set off remotely using sequencers and r/c units. From some distance away!!

 

5 hours ago, PhilJ W said:

. Yesterday I passed several notices advertising fireworks for sale attached to lamp posts and road signs and even on a roundabout yet when my my model railway club wanted to put signs up directing visitors to our show we were told we couldn't due to elfin safe tea. 

 

2 hours ago, jamie92208 said:

  The problem us tgat bona fide clu s can be traced and process issued but fly by night dodgy firework sellers are diffucult to pursue.

 

I'm guessing that the really loud fireworks I heard (and am hearing again tonight) are not from totally legal sources and are probably from those same people advertising on lamp posts.

 

Great rugby match watched this afternoon with Exeter coming from 14 points down to defeat Worcester. Much better than yesterday's disaster.

[TheQ]

It appears we are going to have SWMBOs nephew imposed on us for a period,  as his flat is undergoing repair work. Arriving tomorrow.... 

How he will cope with living in the wilds I don't know. 

 

Mean while,  here a picture of RMS Claymore arriving at Tiree. And a second with something with 4 metal wheels on the dock. 

 

 

Edited November 3, 2019 by TheQ

[bbishop]

On ‎02‎/‎11‎/‎2019 at 20:57, 81C said:

Someone been coaching you Bill to tell funny jokes 

 

Nah, I can do it all by myself.  90% of them work; 10% have me up in front of human resources.

 

Bill

Edited November 3, 2019 by bbishop

[Tony_S]

59 minutes ago, pH said:

 

Here, after that kind of medication, you're warned not to drive, operate machinery or sign legal documents in the next 24 hours.

Same here. Also not allowed to travel home unaccompanied. 

Tony

[Ozexpatriate]

1 hour ago, Tony_S said:

When I have colonoscopy the procedure now  is very different to that when I first had them. Then the pain relief was a nice nurse holding ones hand. Now I usually ask for remaining conscious but pain relief.

I prefer Propofol and oblivion. Technically it is not a general anesthesia and called conscious sedation, but you are essentially asleep and feel and remember nothing. This was particularly necessary for me last time since they went in both ends. 

[New Haven Neil]

Mrs NHN has returned from archery, covered in mud but happy - nearly beat the really good guy.  She's still getting used to her new bow, bloomin thing is fearsome.

 

Absolutely knackered, last night's poor sleep is catching up.  

[Happy Hippo]

3 hours ago, newbryford said:

Trip to MIOG exhibition  accomplished after a much-needed 10.30am lie-in.......

HH was spotted and a friendly conversation ensued with Brian BR2975 as well.

 

All was going well, until he started on about Great West Terns.

I have to say I have no real interest in ornithology.

 

Must have been Brian, as I don't recall mentioning anything other than things you'd understand  such as class 25, class 37 etc.

 

As usual, I spent too much time bumping my gums and not enough time looking at the exhibits.

[Coombe Barton]

Wool, patterns, scissors. And please keep a look out for a load of naked sheep.

 

https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2019/11/03/acceptance-and-coping-17/

Edited November 3, 2019 by Coombe Barton

[PhilJ W]

Evening all from Estuary-Land. Came in from doing a bit of shopping this afternoon to see a call from my sister on the answerphone. My brother who has renal failure had to be taken into hospital due to an infection where a canula had been placed in his arm to enable dialysis to take place. Fortunately the antibiotics are working and he should be home in a day or so.  Not a lot else happening, time to put the kettle on, be back later.

Edited November 3, 2019 by PhilJ W

[newbryford]

1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said:

Must have been Brian, as I don't recall mentioning anything other than things you'd understand  such as class 25, class 37 etc.

 

 

At one point you did mention Class 56 and 66  - you almost had my attention but somewhere in the back of my mind I recalled that there was a rare type of green kettle that wasn't a pannier or 4-6-0.............

[JohnDMJ]

4 hours ago, Tony_S said:

When I have colonoscopy the procedure now  is very different to that when I first had them. Then the pain relief was a nice nurse holding ones hand. Now I usually ask for remaining conscious but pain relief. I can then watch the same monitor as the consultant. Though I think some of the relaxant medication doesn’t make my conversation totally rational. 
Tony
 

 

I don't recall having had any sedatives before my colonoscopy but, as an engineer, I found both the view and the technology fascinating. After the practitioner had removed the probe, he took time to show me how the end flexed allowing it to be steered through the pipework and also how the sampling tool worked and 'brought them back'!

Edited November 3, 2019 by JohnDMJ

[tigerburnie]

11 minutes ago, JohnDMJ said:

 

I don't recall having had any sedatives before my colonoscopy but, as an engineer, I found both the view and the technology fascinating. After the practitioner had removed the probe, he took time to show me how the end flexed allowing it to be steered through the pipework and also how the sampling tool worked and 'brought them back'!

We need a "too much information" button(though when having the other end explored I too was intrigued by both the equipment and the monitor image...………………………..)

[tigerburnie]

Evening all, well the fishing went well, the wind dropped and the rain stayed off so quite a pleasant afternoon sat on the shore, caught a couple of Codling, the larger weighing in at 4 pounds and 6 ounces is now filleted and in the fridge for tomorrows meal, the smaller one, lightly hooked was returned alive and swam away strongly. Interesting to see lots of migrant birds coming over on the east wind, so maybe get out with camera tomorrow, attached Fieldfares freshly arrived from northern Europe.

 

[Coombe Barton]

Friend from the Fens says the swans have arrived.

[Tony_S]

35 minutes ago, tigerburnie said:

We need a "too much information" button(though when having the other end explored I too was intrigued by both the equipment and the monitor image...………………………..)

Last time the doctor told me the tip of the new colonoscope was so flexible it could turn back and look the other way, then he said “like this”. 

[Dave Hunt]

2 minutes ago, Tony_S said:

Last time the doctor told me the tip of the new colonoscope was so flexible it could turn back and look the other way, then he said “like this”. 

 

We could also do with an 'ouch, my eyes are watering' button.

 

G'night all.

 

Dave

Edited November 3, 2019 by Dave Hunt

[Gwiwer]

7 hours ago, Kingzance said:

Many people post notices on telegraph poles. 

Like this? 
 

[Mike Bellamy]

 

2 hours ago, Coombe Barton said:

 

Some people are calling me brave for sorting out Sandy’s stuff now. What’s the alternative? Leave it? Leave it for ever and give others the responsibility of disposing of it, not knowing its value, sentimental or monetary? People keep stuff for years, then get old, then can’t face the task of doing it, neither have the energy. Do I while you can, life goes on and you have to live it. It will be painful (it is, I assure you) but it has to be done for your own sake. And what’s the use of stuff lying round that may benefit someone else now?

 

Copied from https://johncolby.wordpress.com/2019/11/03/acceptance-and-coping-17/

 

 

I have to agree with your comments above having recently had to clear my Father's house which had been the family home since we moved there in 1960 (I left in 1978) and sympathise with your efforts to clear Sandy's quilting and sewing stuff.

 

With a couple of friends, we have been clearing the house of a close friend who passed away recently. The three of us spent four days sorting out his models and books - resulting in about 15 car journeys to remove everything to secure storage. It took me all day to clear the bookshelves but the problem was that nothing seemed to be in any order and so I had LMS books mixed up with GWR, LNER etc which took a long time to sort into 14 boxes. Many of the models were unfished projects with dismantled chassis and no idea what they belonged to. Although a railway modeller, we also found 40 Tamyia 1/35 & 1/48 tank kits with many started but none finished. Like Sandy, he wasn't going to let his cancer beat him and was still working and ordering more stock right up to the end - a set of Tim Horn baseboards for a new layout were delivered after he passed away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

 

Mike

[Coombe Barton]

18 minutes ago, Mike Bellamy said:

... sympathise with your efforts to clear Sandy's quilting and sewing stuff.

 

Mike, I'm not clearing, I'm sorting. Sandy's organisation was in her mind, and i'm reorganising. There's loads of uncompleted work which I may well try to complete, but clearing isn't the word that I use.

[Barry O]

Goodnight all!

[brianusa]

Which brings up  problem we all may face.  Like most hereon I have a layout and a ton of books.  The layout occupies a large room from wall to wall including shelves full of rolling stock.  A mixture of US and Hornby O gauge and in the US brings up the question what to do with it?  Its too expensive to ship back to the UK, the locals generally aren't interested in UK trains and most of the US trains are now a bit outdated and not worth a lot.  So it looks like binning time eventually as right now I enjoy them all and occupies my day.  Similarly the books, a mixture of UK and US railways with the same situation.  I don't suppose the local library would be interested in the UK books, perhaps the US ones.  The room would need minor repairs after the layout is gone but again, it is my hobby, I'm able to enjoy it still but it will have to go sometime.  I could probably ask some builder to break it all down and toss it in the skip but what advice can others give on this morbid subject?

    Brian.