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Just writing some stuff.
Posted Apr 10, 2012
This isn't a journal intended to get replies...I just need to write some stuff or I'll go mad. Obviously it's a public forum and people read..but I just to write some stuff here.
I'm just so going round the bend with my mother here in my flat. It's not really anyone's fault...just differences between us, but then there is the weight of history of all the same old stuff that happened like this in the past.
I don't know what to really say. Writing and sort of creativity seems to help though.
Thanks god she's just gone out for a walk...
I'm just going to listen to music now on my own in my bedroom.
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Latest reply: Apr 10, 2012
Mobile phones and ageism.
Posted Apr 7, 2012
I finally bought a mobile and wonder how I did without. (Actually I did buy one just before I went into hospital...but became convinced I'd melted it, one of many delusions, and threw it away...c'est la vie).
Anyway so I had to get another. Did a bit more research and got exactly what I want this time. A flip top..I find them much more ergonomically pleasing. Large well separated keys..and a bright large lettered display bit. Also a loud loud speaker.
It just does texting and phone calls...all I want and has a very simple and easy menu system.
But what really annoys me is that the 'reviews' the company put out on the web site, all talk about stuff like, 'great for grandad - really simple...good for olds getting a bit deaf and blind..emergency alarm for grandma' etc.
Usual prejudice. It doesn't occur to these idiots that lots of people have these requirements. I wear reading glasses and find distraction when I'm trying to listen to a call very difficult. I much prefer to read books without very tiny text.
It's perfect for me. And what if it is also well designed for older people..why the disparaging remarks?
It's the company that really annoy me. They've *branded* it for the olds and are pushing that...hence the reviews selected.
So there it is. And I love this phone, but not who I bought it from.
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Latest reply: Apr 7, 2012
Ponds, drought and tap water.
Posted Apr 2, 2012
Ever since I built my pond two years ago we've had drought here in south east England.
I made the decision at the start to only let rain water fill it to keep it as natural and minimise nitrates, after initially filling with tap water.
Today I gave up on that, after seeing the pathetic puddle it has become.
My mum helped me do it. Now it is brimming with water and already birds are coming to drink and bathe. They are not bothered. I got to be a purity freak about it. A hose pipe ban starts here on Thursday so I wanted to get it done before that; though I might sneakily do a bit after dark. No doubt the foxes will be back to drink as well. The thing is part of a *garden* Gardens are artificial and are also about the pleasure of looking at them. I reckon I'll get more stuff now it's no longer a 'puddle'.
I'm hoping for pond skaters to arrive in a few weeks. They see the reflection of a pond when flying overhead. They fly as well as skate.
Wild flower meadow areas coming on well also the native hedgerow plants.
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Latest reply: Apr 2, 2012
Back from the edge.
Posted Mar 31, 2012
Hi all,
Have been very unwell and been in physical hospital for a month...had big operation. Need more treatment. Not going into detail for now. Too tired and weak...but at least I'm still here for now.
Nice to see you all again. One thing I learnt from hospital and saw the pitiable cases in ITU where I was for the fortnight is that I never want to sneer at people again who need a faith or some spiritual thing to help them emotionally. It's HORRIBLE.
I even called for the chaplain myself at one point. If I do that sneering again, please remind me. You can't beat real life for facing the rawness of life death and pain.
See you around h2g2.
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Latest reply: Mar 31, 2012
The Vespa Experience...
Posted Feb 21, 2012
Steve from Wrexham emailed me to say the scooter was collected by the motorcycle delivery company, yesterday, at 5.30pm.
I feel a bit panicked. Water proof cover for it is due to arrive today. Not that it rains much here anymore, but I want it hidden away from view as it were, undercover when parked up overnight. It's an especially pretty one so will attrat attention.
I've reorganised the mass of recycling bins in the front bit so that hopefully it can be parked there rather than on the street.
Things still to do:-
Insurance. Send off V5 form when it arrives with the bike.
Study owners manual I downloaded off some scooter site. Fix it so computer will communicate with printer so I can print it out...
Things needed for now:-
Gloves
2 stroke oil
Cleaning shampoo with wax added and chamois leather. (I'd long since given up washing the Golf and think I'd thrown it out, never believing I'd drive again).
Wing mirrors
A separate lock
Proper nice riding jacket
Waterproof trousers
But I realised even if I don't properly ride it for a week, there really isn't a rush...
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Latest reply: Feb 21, 2012
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