Josy1953 Posted March 21, 2023 #44051 Share Posted March 21, 2023 35 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: We have recently needed to visit the hospital several times, and like you we have received extremely prompt appointments and superb service. I guess the smaller town hospitals are not suffering the same delays, and of course they are not then as newsworthy. I really can't understand how they allocate appointments, mine seem to bounce between Stoke and Stafford, the only thing that I can think is that the consultants prefer to stay at the larger Stoke site but then it is quicker to get scans etc done at the smaller Stafford site. I prefer Stafford personally but I guess that if anything shows up on the surveillance scan I will be back to Stoke again. I have my fingers crossed that there are no problems that have to be dealt with because I have a cruise soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted March 21, 2023 #44052 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Apropos of nothing at all (except maybe cruising), just noticed a good programme coming up on BBC4 on Sunday at 2100: The Golden Age of Liners https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00nf0nl It’s a repeat, but pretty good if you’re interested in the history of ocean liners. Paul Atterbury embarks on an alluring journey into the golden age of ocean liners, finding out how these great ships made such a mark on the popular imagination and why they continue to enchant to this day. Paul's voyage takes him around Britain and reveals a story of design, politics, propaganda, Hollywood glamour and tragedy. Along the way, he uncovers some amazing survivals from the liners of the past - a cinema in Scotland built from the interiors of the SS Homeric, a house in Poole in which cabins from the Mauretania are lovingly preserved - as well as the design inspiration behind the first great liners. Edited March 21, 2023 by Harry Peterson Detail added 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted March 22, 2023 #44053 Share Posted March 22, 2023 It's quite on here again this morning, is it because everyone is having problems like I have had? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted March 22, 2023 #44054 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, purplesea said: It's quite on here again this morning, is it because everyone is having problems like I have had? It wasn't you the boards were down showing error message, most likely site maintenance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted March 22, 2023 #44055 Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, purplesea said: It's quite on here again this morning, is it because everyone is having problems like I have had? It probably is Pam. I've only just managed to get on. 😈 Avril 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted March 22, 2023 #44056 Share Posted March 22, 2023 It’s part of my morning routine reading these boards with my first cuppa…… glad to see it’s now back. Wet and windy overnight, but sunny now. Dog has sore paws and vet says no walks for a few days. He’s not happy! Gill x 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted March 22, 2023 #44057 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Glad it's not just me! I normally have a read first thing, although I don't always post. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted March 22, 2023 #44058 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Maybe they were finally fixing the heaps of emails some of us were getting? It is surprising how much it bothers us when it is off, isn't it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted March 22, 2023 #44059 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Angel57 said: It’s part of my morning routine reading these boards with my first cuppa…… glad to see it’s now back. Wet and windy overnight, but sunny now. Dog has sore paws and vet says no walks for a few days. He’s not happy! Gill x I know how he feels.Got a dirty great blood blister breaking in a new pair of trainers too soon on my daily 4 mile speed walk.So frustrating hobbling around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted March 22, 2023 #44060 Share Posted March 22, 2023 29 minutes ago, brian1 said: I know how he feels.Got a dirty great blood blister breaking in a new pair of trainers too soon on my daily 4 mile speed walk.So frustrating hobbling around. Ouch……Freddie says extra treats will help! 🐶 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted March 22, 2023 #44061 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Sunny but breezy day here, boiler & central heating annual service this morning, no issues, annual fee stays the same, can’t say that too often at the moment, we use a local company not one of the big nationals. Spent morning washing plant posts and seed trays in readiness for transplanting plug plants I have purchased. Leaving them to dry in greenhouse which is at a warm 30C this morning against 14C outside. Identified a few places on AirBnB in South Wales for a short break at beginning of May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted March 22, 2023 #44062 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Turning out to be a nice day if you stay out of the shade now 14.c. We took car for a wash and did tyre pressures whilst it's pleasant. No sooner back and clouding over like it could rain , so nowt new there then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted March 22, 2023 #44063 Share Posted March 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: Sunny but breezy day here, boiler & central heating annual service this morning, no issues, annual fee stays the same, can’t say that too often at the moment, we use a local company not one of the big nationals. Spent morning washing plant posts and seed trays in readiness for transplanting plug plants I have purchased. Leaving them to dry in greenhouse which is at a warm 30C this morning against 14C outside. Identified a few places on AirBnB in South Wales for a short break at beginning of May. Roughly where in South Wales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted March 22, 2023 #44064 Share Posted March 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Angel57 said: Ouch……Freddie says extra treats will help! 🐶 That's it.When I was a race walker as a young man,I used to Winalot. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted March 22, 2023 #44065 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Ardennais said: Roughly where in South Wales? Looking at Pembrokeshire it’s an area we haven’t been to for some years, St David’s and few other places on our list to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardennais Posted March 22, 2023 #44066 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Pembrokeshire is lovely indeed. We try to go to Tenby every couple of years for a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted March 22, 2023 #44067 Share Posted March 22, 2023 43 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: Looking at Pembrokeshire it’s an area we haven’t been to for some years, St David’s and few other places on our list to visit. We stayed here two years ago. Well recommended, and a lovely walk into Saundersfoot. We went to Dale during our visit , where my uncle was the parish priest in the early 1950s. https://www.heritageparkwales.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckett Posted March 22, 2023 #44068 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Angel57 said: It’s part of my morning routine reading these boards with my first cuppa…… glad to see it’s now back. Wet and windy overnight, but sunny now. Dog has sore paws and vet says no walks for a few days. He’s not happy! Gill x Poor Freddie. Ted sends best wishes! xxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted March 22, 2023 #44069 Share Posted March 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Beckett said: Poor Freddie. Ted sends best wishes! xxx How about poor Brisey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted March 22, 2023 #44070 Share Posted March 22, 2023 11 minutes ago, brian1 said: How about poor Brisey. Let us paws for thought on that one 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 22, 2023 #44071 Share Posted March 22, 2023 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted March 22, 2023 #44072 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I'm back from my hospital appointment and clear until September when I will have my next checkup when hopefully Iwill return to annual checkups. It was very busy so they were running a little late. One young woman was shouting at the receptionist, why do people blame the receptionist? 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 22, 2023 #44073 Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Angel57 said: It’s part of my morning routine reading these boards with my first cuppa…… glad to see it’s now back. Wet and windy overnight, but sunny now. Dog has sore paws and vet says no walks for a few days. He’s not happy! Gill x For Freddie. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian1 Posted March 22, 2023 #44074 Share Posted March 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, grapau27 said: For Freddie. What about poor Brisie. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiana123 Posted March 22, 2023 #44075 Share Posted March 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, brian1 said: What about poor Brisie. OK I'll be first. Hope it heals up nicely and you can get out and running again soon xx 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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