Me too. I saw a snippet of him talking about how it was possible to reverse NAFLD using diet when GPs were saying that it was not possible to treat it. That put me onto the idea of low carb eating. His was a great contribution to the treatment of diabetes.
I'll likely survive the dubious sauce though.
Thank you for your well wishes, I'll tell Tale tomorrow that some English lady we don't really know hopes he'll feel better soon!
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Bloke is fully appropriate! A lot of people say that, it must be the way I type - I'm also not a girly girl, I'm a frumpy fat old bat who speaks her mind, competently uses power tools and doesn't take any guff but I always try to be kindThank you for your well wishes, I'll tell Tale tomorrow that some English lady we don't really know hopes he'll feel better soon!
I really like the internet for things like this, but I mostly only realise it when I relay forum stuff to friends outside the forum.
I also assumed you were a bloke*, not a gal for unknown reasons (all the more ridiculous because of my own rather unclear gender identity), another funny thing about being anonymous on the internet!
No help with the fridge/freezer, but interested in your choice once you made it.
I have a fridge with two freezer drawers, inherited over ten years ago from my grandparents, and it wasn't new by any means at the time. Might be time for something newer.
(*come in, @LivingLightly and @Annb . Things are never not about language, so did I guess correctly with using the word bloke in reply to gal or is it not wrong but also not quite right? I like trying out new words but I'm never sure if I use them correctly.
Also on that note, @MrsA2 , thank you for the new word 'foid'. I had to look it up and I like it! Apparently it's an Old Irish verb which currently has some less savoury associations in slang, but I love the original meaning.
If you're using the word "gal", then "bloke" is perfectly appropriate. Both a bit slangy but perfectly OK in the context. Foid is a new one on me as well. Sounds as though it's meant to be offensive - if you're not talking about a firearms license.Thank you for your well wishes, I'll tell Tale tomorrow that some English lady we don't really know hopes he'll feel better soon!
I really like the internet for things like this, but I mostly only realise it when I relay forum stuff to friends outside the forum.
I also assumed you were a bloke*, not a gal for unknown reasons (all the more ridiculous because of my own rather unclear gender identity), another funny thing about being anonymous on the internet!
No help with the fridge/freezer, but interested in your choice once you made it.
I have a fridge with two freezer drawers, inherited over ten years ago from my grandparents, and it wasn't new by any means at the time. Might be time for something newer.
(*come in, @LivingLightly and @Annb . Things are never not about language, so did I guess correctly with using the word bloke in reply to gal or is it not wrong but also not quite right? I like trying out new words but I'm never sure if I use them correctly.
Also on that note, @MrsA2 , thank you for the new word 'foid'. I had to look it up and I like it! Apparently it's an Old Irish verb which currently has some less savoury associations in slang, but I love the original meaning.
In that context @Antje77, bloke is appropriate IMO.Thank you for your well wishes, I'll tell Tale tomorrow that some English lady we don't really know hopes he'll feel better soon!
I really like the internet for things like this, but I mostly only realise it when I relay forum stuff to friends outside the forum.
I also assumed you were a bloke*, not a gal for unknown reasons (all the more ridiculous because of my own rather unclear gender identity), another funny thing about being anonymous on the internet!
In my life, food can be a very good way to remember people we've lost in a 'soft' way (I wish I had the language here). For me, it can be like having an unexpected 'hello', those small surprising visits of memories may be the most meaningful.
And a hug for the food memories, how lovely.@Annb , foid is apparently Old Irish for spending the night together, and I'm confident it was used in a completely supportive sense, we're at the safest nook of the internet after all!
Never too old to learn a new word.
@jpscloud , I love frumpy fat old bats using power tools, no matter their gender!
I love frumpy fat old bats not using power tools as well by the way. Or skinny old bats, young frumpy bats, fashionable fat old bats, I don't care as long as people try to be kind.
Glad I got the idiom right though!
In my life, food can be a very good way to remember people we've lost in a 'soft' way (I wish I had the language here). For me, it can be like having an unexpected 'hello', those small surprising visits of memories may be the most meaningful.
My parents, lost friends, even my dog sometimes say hello in this way. It hurts, but usually in a good way.
Totally with you have felt very sad about his tragic death. He was one of the first mainstream Drs who brought to the public's attention that diabetes type 2 could be put in remission by diet.
Good luck tomorrowHungry, not hungry, hungry but not feeling like eating anything, don't I just love a covid infection.
With my first day of real work starting tomorrow at 7 am (i.e. middle of the night for me) I told myself to quit the whinging and eat, so I did.
Slice of low carb bread with endive, a burger, smoked ham for lack of bacon, which was surprisingly good, and a mayonnaise based sauce I made over a week ago.
Looked still good, smelled good, tasted good, and only after eating I remembered the covid.
I managed to eat about 2/3, good enough for me and the dogs were happy with the rest.
Next task: Try to go to bed at 9:30...
Not sure if this is realistic, it's 4 hours earlier than usual. But the covid may actually help here, bed sounds pretty good.
Neighbour Tale came by to ask for a covid test, at work they didn't believe he's ill and blamed the beer at the festival.
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It will be great, I'm sure! If you have trouble getting to sleep could you try breathing exercises? It works for me.
You need winner as well for dealing with the blues (or greys!) so well! 10 years is a good life for a fridge freezer nowadays, they don't make them like they used to! Mine is over 10 years old but has been acting up for a few years now.
It's a new one to me too @Antje77 . Sorry to disappoint but probably a typo for food. You should know not to trust my typing by nowAlso on that note, @MrsA2 , thank you for the new word 'foid'. I had to look it up and I like it! Apparently it's an Old Irish verb which currently has some less savoury associations in slang, but I love the original meaning.
Of course you will.
I know about your typing and eyesight, but I still love that it taught us a wonderful Old Irish word!It's a new one to me too @Antje77 . Sorry to disappoint but probably a typo for food. You should know not to trust my typing by now
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