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Lamont D said:
A very verdant kaleidoscope.
But I like it.B

I'm so glad you got appointment and get your sleep @gennepher.

I have told you about similar occurrences with my surgery, it is awful.
When you do go, get the reptionist, and don't forget the evidence of your hearing etc. Or a member of staff, probably the surgery manager, to give you a way of communicating, even if it is snail mail.
You have every right to have this.
There must be in your local health authority, a method of communication to satisfy your needs.
Don't let them fob you off.

Get the rest sorted now!
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Thank you @Lamont D for the kaleidoscope compliment.

Yes you have. And like you I received a communication from the surgery, in my case by no reply text, about meds saying that I had to buy my own pain killer analgesic cream, and they were not supplying it any more. It had been prescribed by the hospital for my arthritis. And that I could buy it myself over the counter. I tried, and was told it was prescription only. I did use snail mail, but no reply from the surgery. So that is another thing on my list when I go in...l have a month to add to my list....

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There must be in your local health authority, a method of communication to satisfy your needs.
Don't let them fob you off." Oh I agree, but I fight/battle/ask and get a line of communication, then weeks later it is withdrawn.

Thanks again...
 
Annb said:
Came back from town with lots of puncture holes and plasters over my arms and hands.

I'd gone to get my legs rebandaged but when I got there the nurse didn't know that and said I was down for blood, BP and urine tests. Well, good luck with that! Nobody had told me about that and nobody had told her about either my legs or my notoriously awful veins. She and another nurse took half an hour to get a small amount of blood out of multiple holes. They did manage to get a reading for my BP - good at 117/63 - urine to be tested next week and there was enough blood to check my kidneys in the end. All's well that ends well.
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Blimey @Annb
Vampires everywhere.....
 
dunelm said:
I cannot begin to understand the years of frustration with what should be a simple task of communicating with such organisations as the NHS and your local authority. So wonderful that you have your garden and animal watch. Wonderful St John’s Wort kaleidoscope.
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You have hit the nail on the head there @dunelm
Years of frustration. Then thinking I have sorted it, or I have spent months with a patient's advocate to get a reasonable line of communication, not just for myself but for others, and then weeks later only to be told by that nhs dept, oh we've gone back to phone only...

I need just to sit and be sometimes, doing nothing but watching my garden...
 
LivingLightly said:
Well, thank goodness you have an appointment @gennepher and well done for persevering with unfamiliar software. Your videos show aspects of wildlife behaviour that most of us are possibly unaware of and thank you for sharing another beautiful kaleidoscope.

We were treated to blue skies and sunshine here this morning and next to no wind.. Perhaps the pattern of the jet stream has shifted at long last and about time too.

Our young fox family appeared at about 8.00 am. One of the cubs came bounding up the garden path. They are now almost the same size as their mum. This cub seems more adventurous than its siblings. S/he is sporting a bright orange coat just like their dad.

Thursday's FBG, 4.7 mmol on waking at 6.00 am.
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Thank you @LivingLightly for your compliments
I had no idea that amount of wildlife was in my garden pretty much all of the night. It must be a safe nighttime playground for them.....

You have the daytime wildlife!!!
 
Lamont D said:
I can relate to your quote about job/life.
My job with my footie club, was quite like this. I was paid through contract and the money was grateful, but the job itself, sometimes doing seven days a week, it was hard work especially to a guy nearing pensionable age.
But the experience, the joy, the benefits, the pleasure of doing a job well and enjoyment out of it. It was my dream job.
And it kept me really fit.
So keep the enjoyment levels up.
One thing I learned as a youth coach.
Expect the unexpected, especially when your in charge of doing the unexpected.

Best wishes.
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Really great that you found your dream job @Lamont D and that it kept you fit. An added bonus.
 
gennepher said:
Thank you @Lamont D for the kaleidoscope compliment.

Yes you have. And like you I received a communication from the surgery, in my case by no reply text, about meds saying that I had to buy my own pain killer analgesic cream, and they were not supplying it any more. It had been prescribed by the hospital for my arthritis. And that I could buy it myself over the counter. I tried, and was told it was prescription only. I did use snail mail, but no reply from the surgery. So that is another thing on my list when I go in...l have a month to add to my list....

"
There must be in your local health authority, a method of communication to satisfy your needs.
Don't let them fob you off." Oh I agree, but I fight/battle/ask and get a line of communication, then weeks later it is withdrawn.

Thanks again...
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I think your list is going to be really long by the time you go in @gennepher
 
dunelm said:
Good morning everyone on what looks like it might be a hot day here in the dark and dangerous north. Two trips into town yesterday so a good 6 miles in total, albeit with some protestations from hips and lower back (complete wimps). Laundry duties this morning. One lot already on the line and bedding stripped and in the washer. Mrs Miggins wants a freshly laid bed ready for when we return from our sojourne. Must remember to finish my packing this morning. Firstly though Mrs Miggins has to sort out The Girl In The Bubble for her last day of “school” this term - she has been experiencing Reception Class this week in readiness for the next school year and is quite tired at the end of each day. Must be a dress down day - not a uniform in sight. Art bit - I have no idea what was going on inside my head. I hope that you can have a good day, as good as you can make of it. I firstly need to sit, have some koffy and enjoy bird song in the garden.
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Mmmm...@dunelm
No comment.
Your tree renders me speechless...
This is a living plant pot tree....
 
JohnEGreen said:
Fbg this morning a nice lowish 5.5 have two appointments at the GP surgery today one for one of my regular monthly blood tests the other for wound dressing and hoping to get out to one of the local parks at some point in the day.
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Good luck for today that everything works out smoothly, easily, and effortlessly @JohnEGreen
 
Good morning all on what is in many ways an Elbow day (Lyrics) here in L.A despite a few reminders that now we see through a glass darkly - just to "keep us honest." So many people here with health care, especially communication and access issues, with which a better led country should be able to deal. For me the key takeaway from Lady Hallet yesterday was that British, mainly a certain type of English public school, exceptionalism has so much to answer for: we must, apparently, never, ever mention that B word or Boris. Until we do things won't get much better. First day of long vac here (wonderful memories) so I'm watching Disney with my granddaughter who is going with JKP to have her nails done and then lunch, as a birthday present. We have three grandchildren's birthday's within eight days but one is in Winchester. Nice enough place Winchester but it isn't Cambridge or Fenland - there's a crack in everything. To all those battling "bureaucracy" hugs, thoughts and prayers. @gennepher thoughts and prayers with you if today is anywhere near as gloriously summery there as it will be here - Genn's Inferno :arghh: . @dunelm thanks for sharing the art and bon voyage when the time comes. As @dunelm said
dunelm said:
I hope that you can have a good day, as good as you can make of it.
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Peace be with you all
 
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Krystyna23040 said:
5.8 this morning. Quite warm already. We are off to Roys to get some plants. Must dash.
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Enjoy Roys - Dereham? Hoverton?. The Wroxham Emporium and town itself looked quite pleasant on my quick view. We didn't stop for coffee as my boys were taking me for a meal then Pike fishing from a boat on The Broads as a birthday present.
 
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ianpspurs said:
Good morning all on what is in many ways an Elbow day (Lyrics) here in L.A despite a few reminders that now we see through a glass darkly - just to "keep us honest." So many people here with health care, especially communication and access issues, with which a better led country should be able to deal. For me the key takeaway from Lady Hallet yesterday was that British, mainly a certain type of English public school, exceptionalism has so much to answer for: we must, apparently, never, ever mention that B word or Boris. Until we do things won't get much better. First day of long vac here (wonderful memories) so I'm watching Disney with my granddaughter who is going with JKP to have her nails done and then lunch, as a birthday present. We have three grandchildren's birthday's within eight days but one is in Winchester. Nice enough place Winchester but it isn't Cambridge or Fenland - there's a crack in everything. To all those battling "bureaucracy" hugs, thoughts and prayers. @gennepher thoughts and prayers with you if today is anywhere near as gloriously summery there as it will be here - Genn's Inferno :arghh: . @dunelm thanks for sharing the art and bon voyage when the time comes. As @dunelm said

Peace be with you all
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Here's wishing your family a communal happy birthday.

Adrian and Melody's birthdays are both in April one on the 4th the other the 15th.
 
JohnEGreen said:
Here's wishing your family a communal happy birthday.
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Thanks John and I hope the medical appointments go well for you. Interestingly, eight years ago today was also scorchio. Wonderful photo of #1 grandson, aged 3, on the beach at Sunny Hunny in JKP's Facebook today. Hat, UV protective gear, huge grin. Nice contrast with his Year 6 "Prom" photo from Wednesday. Yes, Bob your words but Joan's voice is more dulcet.
 
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lindisfel said:
Marjorie has gone to friends husband funeral. Its a big one, he knew a lot of people.
The coffin is doing the rounds of where he farmed in his youth.I shall be going out shortly to see it go by.
D.
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Thoughts and prayers with his family and the community. Sounds as though Psalm 116 v 15 is wholly appropriate. Take care.
 
ianpspurs said:
Good morning all on what is in many ways an Elbow day (Lyrics) here in L.A despite a few reminders that now we see through a glass darkly - just to "keep us honest." So many people here with health care, especially communication and access issues, with which a better led country should be able to deal. For me the key takeaway from Lady Hallet yesterday was that British, mainly a certain type of English public school, exceptionalism has so much to answer for: we must, apparently, never, ever mention that B word or Boris. Until we do things won't get much better. First day of long vac here (wonderful memories) so I'm watching Disney with my granddaughter who is going with JKP to have her nails done and then lunch, as a birthday present. We have three grandchildren's birthday's within eight days but one is in Winchester. Nice enough place Winchester but it isn't Cambridge or Fenland - there's a crack in everything. To all those battling "bureaucracy" hugs, thoughts and prayers. @gennepher thoughts and prayers with you if today is anywhere near as gloriously summery there as it will be here - Genn's Inferno :arghh: . @dunelm thanks for sharing the art and bon voyage when the time comes. As @dunelm said

Peace be with you all
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Thank you @ianpspurs. Hope you enjoy all the birthday activities
 
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