P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[davecttr]

19 hours ago, davecttr said:

On a happier note my Iona cabin allocation has come through. PA inside on deck 11 near the central staircase and the launderette next door but one which I like. I checked the online reviews and it has everything I need, Queen size bed, fridge, tea making etc and a nice looking bathroom. Funny that I still can't download the luggage labels.

Another day another cabin. Just had an upgrade to a ocean view on deck 4 as far aft as you can get on the starboard side. I wonder what is in that large white space next door with an access door. I suppose there will be no more upgrades as I can now print the luggage label.

 

Have to do 3 blood pressure checks today and can't find the machine. Luckily I have a spare. Submit the results online so my GP practice has is using a company to check. Last time they phoned me to discuss the results and the interesting bit was when they called me Graham  half way through which is not my name. They were looking at the wrong records, makes you wonder!

Edited February 2, 2023 by davecttr

[brian1]

22 minutes ago, davecttr said:

Another day another cabin. Just had an upgrade to a ocean view on deck 4 as far aft as you can get on the starboard side. I wonder what is in that large white space next door with an access door. I suppose there will be no more upgrades as I can now print the luggage label.

 

Have to do 3 blood pressure checks today and can't find the machine. Luckily I have a spare. Submit the results online so my GP practice has is using a company to check. Last time they phoned me to discuss the results and the interesting bit was when they called me Graham  half way through which is not my name. They were looking at the wrong records, makes you wonder!

Whatever you do Dave,don't open that door.It'll empty the aft pool.

[Peanut006]

3 hours ago, Beckett said:

Many congratulations Michelle. A safely delivered baby is great cause for celebration. What a cute name too - love it. She will bring you great joy and happiness - and worry of course when she's a teenager! No seriously I'm very happy for you all and please pass my congrats to your daughter. Best wishes. Jane.xx

Thank you, I will pass on your congrats to her 

 

Michelle 

[Peanut006]

3 hours ago, yorkshirephil said:

Peaches Penelope Peanut, great alliteration.

 

I didn’t think of that!!! 

[Peanut006]

2 hours ago, Josy1953 said:

Congratulations Michelle, is she a peach ?

Thank you, totally a peach!!

 

Michelle

 

 

[Peanut006]

2 hours ago, purplesea said:

Congratualations to you and your daughter. 

Thank you purplesea 

 

Michelle 

[Adawn47]

2 hours ago, davecttr said:

Another day another cabin. Just had an upgrade to a ocean view on deck 4 as far aft as you can get on the starboard side. I wonder what is in that large white space next door with an access door. I suppose there will be no more upgrades as I can now print the luggage label.

 

Have to do 3 blood pressure checks today and can't find the machine. Luckily I have a spare. Submit the results online so my GP practice has is using a company to check. Last time they phoned me to discuss the results and the interesting bit was when they called me Graham  half way through which is not my name. They were looking at the wrong records, makes you wonder!

I do my BP checks at home. The practice nurse phones me later for the numbers and says either yay or nay.

It's working well for me as the numbers are fine when at home, it's only when I'm at the surgery that the BP monitor explodes.😡

Avril

[Angel57]

11 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

I do my BP checks at home. The practice nurse phones me later for the numbers and says either yay or nay.

It's working well for me as the numbers are fine when at home, it's only when I'm at the surgery that the BP monitor explodes.😡

Avril

Ditto. I also bought the BP wrist monitor that you mentioned a while ago which is much better than the arm cuff.

[Adawn47]

1 hour ago, Angel57 said:

Ditto. I also bought the BP wrist monitor that you mentioned a while ago which is much better than the arm cuff.

Yes, it's more comfortable and much easier to put on. Fiddling with arm cuff put my BP up before I even started😏

Is your BP any better now you're doing them yourself at home?

Avril

Edited February 2, 2023 by Adawn47
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[Angel57]

21 minutes ago, Adawn47 said:

Yes, it's more comfortable and much easier to put on. Fiddling with arm cuff put my BP up before I even started😏

Is your BP any better now you're doing them yourself at home?

Avril

Far far lower than if at the surgery…. The upper level can go to 200 ain’t front of a white coat. 140 at home!

[Jennizor]

18 hours ago, Peanut006 said:

Hi everyone, hope you are all ok.

 

I am a Grandma again!! My daughter gave birth  at 16.23 on Monday to Peaches Penelope weighing in at 9 pounds 8 ounces. Been to see her today, she is so beautiful and very chilled. 
 

I am tired now so going to bed after a drive to and from Yorkshire today

 

Michelle

Hi Michelle, congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of your new granddaughter. I am very envious, my youngest is now 10. They grow up so fast, enjoy every minute with her. Xx

[Peanut006]

3 minutes ago, Jennizor said:

Hi Michelle, congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of your new granddaughter. I am very envious, my youngest is now 10. They grow up so fast, enjoy every minute with her. Xx

Thank you Jennizor

[grapau27]

21 hours ago, Peanut006 said:

Hi everyone, hope you are all ok.

 

I am a Grandma again!! My daughter gave birth  at 16.23 on Monday to Peaches Penelope weighing in at 9 pounds 8 ounces. Been to see her today, she is so beautiful and very chilled. 
 

I am tired now so going to bed after a drive to and from Yorkshire today

 

Michelle

Many congratulations Michelle to you,your daughter and all your loving family on the arrival of Peaches Penelope.

Graham.

[grapau27]

We went out for breakfast today.

[yorkshirephil]

9 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

We went out for breakfast today.

Needs a bit of black pudding Graham

[Peanut006]

26 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Many congratulations Michelle to you,your daughter and all your loving family on the arrival of Peaches Penelope.

Graham.

Thank you Graham 

 

Michelle

[Adawn47]

14 minutes ago, yorkshirephil said:

Needs a bit of black pudding Graham

It doesn't, that's the best way to ruin a good breakfast Phil😬

Now a nice crispy slice of fried bread however...........🤭

Avril

[lincslady]

My best breakfast - never have one nowadays - would be poached egg, crisp bacon, well cooked fresh tomato, black pudding, fried bread.  I bet we all have different ones!   I can't abide beans at breakfast time, most people love them.  But black pudding is a must!  Preferably cooked fresh, and not sitting around in a buffet.  I can dream.

[yorkshirephil]

10 minutes ago, lincslady said:

  But black pudding is a must!  Preferably cooked fresh, and not sitting around in a buffet.  I can dream.

 

 

[indiana123]

Further to recent posts where due to pain and 3 virtual appointments I duly attended the private GP.

 

He was amazing. I was there for almost half an hour, and had full examination ..even had a Nurse Chaperone, even though OH was with me.  Anyway the examination was so thorough but a bit inconclusive.  He thought there might be a chance of a femoral hernia, which would need to be dealt with..  Went to book a scan and they pushed me straight in.  Amazing.

 

Anyway after a total check the pain is radiating from  my back, as suspected originally, due to the way I now walk and get around.

 

Now it's just see a back specialist just for a check and refer to Pain Management.  Back can't be repaired.

 

Seriously, money well spent.  But shows how dangerous virtual appointments can be when there is more than 1.   I was lucky but it could have been disastrous.

[Peanut006]

52 minutes ago, indiana123 said:

Further to recent posts where due to pain and 3 virtual appointments I duly attended the private GP.

 

He was amazing. I was there for almost half an hour, and had full examination ..even had a Nurse Chaperone, even though OH was with me.  Anyway the examination was so thorough but a bit inconclusive.  He thought there might be a chance of a femoral hernia, which would need to be dealt with..  Went to book a scan and they pushed me straight in.  Amazing.

 

Anyway after a total check the pain is radiating from  my back, as suspected originally, due to the way I now walk and get around.

 

Now it's just see a back specialist just for a check and refer to Pain Management.  Back can't be repaired.

 

Seriously, money well spent.  But shows how dangerous virtual appointments can be when there is more than 1.   I was lucky but it could have been disastrous.

Really glad you have seen a Dr.
 

Take care and look after your back as best you can with the best advice you can get

 

Michelle

[Beckett]

Good Morning Gang

 

I hope you are all feeling ok today - and also that new mums and babies and elderly parents are doing well.

 

It's a gorgeous day down South today so far - very mild and brilliant sunshine. I took Ted out earlier and cut through the station car park which is completely devoid of cars. Quite spooky. 

 

I'm off to the dentist again in a minute for another dressing change on my dry socket. Over my many years I've had broken bones, broken dreams, and broken hearts but the pain from this pesky tooth removal is as bad as any I've experienced. Or perhaps I've become a total wimp in my old age.

 

Now a question: I was awol for a long time and it's been a joy to catch up with old and new friends but one poster I've not seen is AndyMichelle. Do you know if he/ they are ok or just given up up on CCF?

 

Best wishes all. Jane.xxx

[pete14]

15 hours ago, lincslady said:

My best breakfast - never have one nowadays - would be poached egg, crisp bacon, well cooked fresh tomato, black pudding, fried bread.  I bet we all have different ones!   I can't abide beans at breakfast time, most people love them.  But black pudding is a must!  Preferably cooked fresh, and not sitting around in a buffet.  I can dream.

Bought an egg and bacon double oatcake to eat at home. Cost a bit over £3:00 and absolutely delicious with a nice cup of fresh nespresso coffee.

[Josy1953]

It is a nice day here in Stoke too, even the temperature is risen to the giddy height of 10°c.

I have decided that I need to lose some weight before my next cruise so today I have joined  the local Slimming World group and the ideal weight that they say I should be based on my height is 8 lbs below my weight today so that should be achievable before the cruise.

 

[indiana123]

31 minutes ago, Beckett said:

I've not seen is AndyMichelle. Do you know if he/ they are ok or just given up up on CCF?

He pops in from time to time.  I think he runs a business which takes up a lot of time and I think he mentioned (or I wouldn't say) that sometimes Michelle is a bit  ,under the weather'.