I'm 'snookered' - I would have said 'buggered', but I don't want to be arrested for homophobia ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-36775398 I've had to defend my 'perceived' misogyny from people who don't know me 'well enough' to understand that it is only 'banter' -- and that I have many. many female friends, who engage in similar conduct - against me - often instigating what could be considered 'offensive comments.' Or, at least, they would be offensive if there was any malice in the 'offensive' remarks. When my female friends have made such 'offensive' comment, it has usually been in circumstances when my actions/ inaction have given an opportunity to have urine extracted from me----- without any genuine nastiness intended. I have usually had the intelligence to understand their sentiments - and used it as permission to reciprocate---- without anyone running to the police. So it appears that we ( I ), will need to be politically correct in everything I do ......................... it doesn't help when you get the England football team doing their best to entrap you into making all sorts of 'offensive' (but true) comments. I'm now off to the local police station - to hand myself into custody --- for my offence of 'ageism,' ( or into whatever category my offence fits ). Yesterday I was at my in-laws house. I was doing a lot of work in their garden - including much cutting (hedge), which resulted in about a dozen bags of green waste. We loaded up the car and with my father-in-law we went to the local tip............ The thing to remember is that my father-in-law has dementia, but knows he is dearly loved despite the problems his medical condition causes the family. At the council yard, we took the bags to the 'green waste' container and, between us we emptied the contents of the plastic bags --- which were not in the best of condition - each having sustained several holes therein - and now only fit for disposal in the wheelie bin provided for such purposes. My father-in-law carefully emptied the contents of about 5 or 6 bags into the container. When he had finished he picked up the 'shredded' plastic bags and 'screwed' them up into a ball. He then promptly threw the ball ..................... into the green waste !!! I couldn't help myself from having a small laugh. ( surely a 'hanging' offence ) -- even my father-in-law saw the funny side of what he had done when I explained it to him ----- but - I suppose if I had to explain my 'joking' to all who don't understand my sense of humour, then I may as well not bother trying to be funny. I'll just bang my head against a brick wall ( until I get arrested for criminal damage when blood from my head stains the wall ).
This story nearly made me sick - I might need to go to my doctor ! http://www.bbc.com/news/health-36828745 Recently my GP has retired. The patients on his books have been left 'high & dry' by the NHS. We have been told to register with any other surgery that we 'liked'. This has caused a huge amount of problems - especially for the elderly and those with mobility problems. I have struggled to find a suitable practise that had any spaces for new patients. There has been, for several weeks, on a Saturday morning , (only day when new places were being released), queues of people trying to get registered with a new doctor. I have reached near the front of one such queue - only to be turned away, after nearly three hours = because there were no more places. I had began lining up at 6.am ( there were already 8 people ahead of me - some had started out at before 5am ) The situation has caused me much anxiety as I struggled to get my family registered with a new doctor. Last Saturday, I was determined to 'succeed.' I went to my 'preferred' new surgery --- at 4am !!!!!!! . I was 1st. I felt stupid - but luckily, very few people were up to laugh at me. About an hour later other people began to arrive - and by the time the surgery opened (8am), the queue was nearly 30 strong !! Although I was first in line I still didn't feel confident of a place for even me and my family -- but my patience ( pun intended ) was rewarded. I was able to register with the new surgery - but was told that there were so few places that at least 20 people in the queue would not be so lucky. I have paid my way through all of my working life. I thought that the NHS was an unconditional 'right' for a British person living in Britain, and working and paying into the 'system.' I am totally disgusted that there could even be a suggestion that - if you dare to keep yourself healthy, that you would be cut off. My family has always tried to not 'bother' our doctor with trivial matters - going to the chemist and paying for remedies for minor ailments ( even when we could have got free prescriptions ) Well - it would seem that the State is encouraging people to clog up the surgeries - with ridiculous ailments - just so that we can retain our 'membership.' I may have to put an entry into my 5 year diary to visit my female doctor and ask her if I should be worried about the size of my penis............. ( I didn't say it was small ) -- and I don't consider that it is me that is extracting a urine sample in this matter. Good, sorry - I mean, Bad Health, everyone.
I'm aware of the problems you have mentioned and will restrain myself from mentioning anything about my EU views and how also our NHS is fast dwindling to support those that have contributed all their life In a way what you mention is a form of discrimination in specific to the male population. It is known fact that men are the most likely not to visit their doctor, on the one hand the medical profession wish men to visit the doctor more but on the other we now have the 5 year membership. As my doctor once said to me, it's always easy to tell when a man is genuinely ill, just by the pure fact they have booked themselves to see the doctor. With this membership situation, men are more likely not to visit at all and suffer in silence.
The NHS has been put under increasing pressure ever since its inception, one big reason for this is due to its success, patients who would die 40/50 years ago are now living, badly sick children now survive, old gits like me are living longer and longer. I'm not suggesting we should let any of the above groups die, but you do have to allow for massive increases in funding, and therefor tax if the NHS is to survive. Treating one person for cancer can run into countless thousands of pounds, I don't know exactly how much my treatment cost ( and the ongoing checks and scans since treatment) but without it Gills would have one less season ticket holder.
Mr.Hi Viz has a new friend - Mrs. Clipboard and pen ! --- and she was in sparkling pre season form. Today we visited one of Kent's seaside resorts. I won't name the place to spare it from some embarrassment. I parked in a road I had used in previous visits. It is actually a 'dual carriageway' close to the seafront. Parking is unrestricted in this road -- However, on our arrival I saw that there were No Waiting Cones lined up along one side of each of the carriageways - leaving the opposite side of the road 'free' for vehicles. The No Waiting Cones weren't very successful. There were several cars parked within most of the cones - but I was careful to avoid doing so - as I knew there was to be a Carnival in the afternoon (4pm), and the Parking Wardens would be out in force......... So I parked on the 'free' side of the road. The time was about 8am.( I subsequently established that the road would be closed, to 'more' traffic entering, at 10am ). As I parked my car, another motorist parked a couple of places behind me. A third driver also parked his car about the same time ---- BUT--- he parked within the No Waiting Cones ! As we were getting out of my car, I became aware of Mrs,Clipboard approaching me. She wore what appeared to be a 'virginal' bright yellow jacket - probably a new 'kit' for this summer. She actually passed very close to the man who had just parked inside the Cones - but 'ignored' him, and made straight for me. ( obviously my idiot magnet was working at full power this morning ). Mrs.Clipboard " Are you going to be long ?" Me. " We're having a day at the seaside, is that alright ?" Mrs. Clipboard " You can't park there - the road is closed." Me. " It doesn't look closed. There are no signs or barriers to indicate." Mrs.Clipboard " There's No Waiting Cones on both sides of the road." Me. " No there isn't. They are only on one side of the road - not that anyone seems to be taking any notice - a bit like you ignoring the driver who has just parked in side the cones - but you chose to speak to me after I have parked lawfully." Mrs.Clipboard " You still can't park here." Me. " But there are no signs or yellow lines or cones or anything to indicate I can't park." Mrs. Clipboard " That's because the council haven't got enough cones for both sides of the road." ... ( am I supposed to have any sympathy ? ) Me. " That's not my problem - but unless there are lawfully placed signs, lines or cones, I am entitled to park here." Mrs. Clipboard " Do you want me to show you the road closure order ?" Me. " Yes please." Mrs. Clipboard " It's printed in the paper." Me. I had to laugh... then said (sarcastically), " That must be a great help to local residents - but totally useless to visitors. You would have better luck if you painted two yellow lines on the front of a tourist information brochure!" Mrs. Clipboard then skulked away. I did exercise the precaution of taking a few seconds of video of the immediate scene on my phone - just in case the local council managed to find a few more cones whilst I was away from my car.......................... And why didn't this moron speak to a driver who actually parked illegally ? --- oh well, it did serve as a warm up for my travels this coming season.
But as you have highighted (treatment) isn't that the consequence of a nanny state, continually interfering in people's lives for the so called good of health, for the so called savings of not having to treat people with self inflicted deceases. However, they all over looked the fact that people will live longer, then not only does it affect the NHS deeper but also the added burden of pensions, not forgetting the dreaded dementia which will also just rise and rise, along with the spiralling costs of care. Decades of not thinking through the cost of preventative medicine and caring for an ageing population, preferring to act the government nanny at an even bigger cost for generations to come.
grumpygit I have the greatest admiration for all who work within the NHS, and I have a great deal of sympathy for the pressures of their working conditions. I don't really want to start a full blown political debate - which is relevant to several services ( eg Polce, Fire, Ambulance, Education etc etc etc )......... because if I did, I would turn round and ask how fair is it to exclude people who have paid their taxes ( to maintain the 'under funded' NHS ), to be excluded --- just because these people have kept themselves healthy ( not just merely been lucky with good health ).................. I probably fall into the 'lucky' group, but I don't begrudge my taxes being used to improve the health of patients who have to visit their GP more regularly -- but I do resent people who can't keep out of hospitals or doctors surgeries through 'social abuse.' ---Dare I suggest that a fair proportion probably do not 'pay in' to the 'system'--- OK -- I admit to unsubstantiated prejudice. However, through their abuse of their bodies, these people continue to qualify for a doctor - and I won't !!! Nonsense ! I could apply the same sort of nonsensical logic by suggesting that if I drive for 5 years without making an insurance claim, I should be permitted to not bother to have insurance - but this is another thing for which I pay - hoping never to avail myself of its' service ( just as I don't want to have to see my doctor anytime soon ).
brb Am I correct in thinking that you haven't attended too many Gills matches in 2016 ? Trust me, if you had done so you'd have thought that death was less painful ! You raise some good points in your post. The NHS has probably become a victim of its' own success since 1948 - but I doubt that anyone ever thought that this wonderful institution was going to be strangled by people who carelessly abuse their bodies ( alcohol, drugs and victims of violence to name just a few ) -- but why should I be punished by becoming deregistered just because I can enjoy myself without being 'smashed', 'stoned' or wanting to kill anyone who gives me a wrong look ( doesn't include Mr.Hi Viz or Mrs. Clipboard )
I doubt the points raised have led to the NHS problems, that is all smoke and mirrors of how the nanny state like it to be portrayed. I think we need to look more at an ageing population for the reasons I highlighted, the smoking excuses will all die out eventually (no pun intended), also under funding and last but not least a massive increase in population over the last decade. I think latest estimates is 64 million the most densely populated country in Europe and I'd have a pure guess it is more nearer 70 million. An added problem is the increase in housing without infrastructure being in place, I have known some developments to take nigh on 10 years for the infrastructure ie doctors etc after properties initially started to be built. In answer to your Gills question, you are correct, I've been quite poorly but prefer not to talk about it but need to look after the £££'s in the current situation. Beth has been a good friend in helping out with tickets.
What was the point ? The TV is on - and there is a brief weather forecast just before the next main program......... useful ? --- should be, HOWEVER The presenter tells the viewers what the weather was last Wednesday ! Why ? What's the point ? - that is not a forecast - especially as the presenter goes on to say that the weather, tomorrow (which is not a Wednesday ), is going to be nothing like it was last Wednesday........... telling me that is nearly as much of a waste of your time reading this post, as it was me writing it. I predict that tomorrow, it will be Thursday.
Anyway in other news.... I've been keeping an eye on non national media reports post brexit - I saw the increase in racist attacks reported by the national media and as such highlighted by remainers after the vote on the 23rd June. So I decided to do a little bit of research of my own. Now I randomly selected one article, the one I came across first seemed such a shocking attack, where two Polish men, son and father were victims of an alleged racist attack and it received quite a lot of post brexit attention, particularly on social media, you know the sort of pics, blood etc, followed by anti brexit comments - so I thought this seemed an appropriate story to delve into the later outcome. However, the reason it initially caught my attention is that the photographer clearly told reporters several times in posted comments, he was refusing to discuss it on the advice of his family because he only saw the aftermath not the actual attack. But media and particularly the usual social media frenzy chose to ignore the words and precede with their own stance on things. So I dug a little deeper on the story after the event. It turns out that if this was a racist attack, it was actually carried out by two men, who spoke Polish and one was even wearing a Polish football shirt. Just goes to show how an incident can be manipulated to suit a cause, and I consider the latter more racist by anti brexiters or remainers shall we say than the original story in its attempt to create racial tensions.
brb Thanks for your time and research. We all know that the press do not like to allow the truth to get in the way of a good story ! With regards to any form of crime that is committed against a person of ethnic minority - there nearly always is an accusation that the crime is racially motivated. In some cases the accusation is true. In others, it is used as a 'race card'. I'm not entirely certain as to the reasons why the 'race card' is used - a premeditated crime against anyone ( regardless of their ethnicity ), is of equal importance - all human life should be dignified. ---- if I kill two people, one of whom has green skin, and the other purple skin, it is still murder. One persons' life is no less or more valuable than the next. I have previously stated that people who use the race card without justification, will undermine the 'value' of circumstances where the use of the 'race card' may highlight a style of hatred - - I still maintain that their was NO direct evidence of racism in the McCammon situation - just an 'opinion' by the judge. In this type of situation, society is often forced to accept an unsubstantiated allegation of racism - just to appease the complainant......... and when, ultimately the racial element is unproven, it only serves to be divisive - and risk the credibility of future incidents in which racism is a genuine factor. The use of the 'race card' can actually be a form of racial prejudice in itself. There are many 'walks of life' where 'preferential' treatment is given to people of ethnic minority background - at the expense of others who are more qualified or deserving - but whose skin colour is the same as the majority. ( I'm trying desperately not to state a particular skin colour ----- especially as the skin tone of many of my dearest friends is nothing like mine. ).. It's a case of political correctness gone mad. If a footballer with a green and purple face isn't good enough at his job - he shouldn't be allowed to go to an employment tribunal with his 'race card' if he gets the sack. ........... and do you care as to the colour of Toby's skin ? I don't. The fact is - he's pathetic regardless of his colour. ............and I am allowed to say that I think that McCammon was a crap footballer during his time with The Gills ( 5 goals in 3 years ) - without anyone accusing me of racism - because my judgement of his football achievement has nothing to do with his skin colour........ BUT - as you know, the media will report things based on their political bias - and it only serves to widen the divisions among members in our society - regardless of race, colour. creed, gender, age, sexuality etc.
If you were in any doubt about it---- the World has finally gone mad ! Teacher " Children, have any of you not brought in your homework ?" Little boy in class "Me Miss - but I've got something that will stop you giving me detention." http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-36948149 ps It's not true - I haven't moved to Nottingham !http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-36943676
The Gills will be lucky if they get one goal in 90 minutes ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36982838 The South Korean football team should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves - They had the audacity to want to play on and score more goals ( 8 ), instead of celebrating each goal. If they had shown proper respect for the first goal, they would have taken more than 90 seconds in their celebrations - instead of using the time to score 2 more goals.......................perhaps they felt that there wouldn't be enough time in 90 minutes to celebrate all their goals -- I fear no such troubles for The Gills. I'll be celebrating if I can get to Southend in under the usual 4 hours that it seems to take ( not including the time spent in finding a parking place )..... I hope this sort of thing happens https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...5CgHQcxM3097SdjGw&sig2=UvrlT0oo7ELeMOjGdrbZSg
brb, always, thought you might like to know as it (NHS) was mentioned a few days ago. I've got a problem with my right shoulder and arm, so this morning I was at the GP surgery just before it opened at 08.00 with no pre-arranged appointment. By 10.00 I had seen the doctor, been given appointment for physio at the surgery, had x-rays at Medway Maritime, all that in 2 hrs and people complain about the NHS, absolutely fabulous organisation.
grumpygit I'm pleased that you got 'seen' so quickly - I wish you a speedy recovery. I have had a lot of 'dealings' with various staff and departments of the NHS. I have a lot of admiration for the work they do -- that was never a problem - my concern was that I stand to be penalised ( deregistered ), if I do not see my doctor in 5 years. I maintain that, if I have paid 'into the system' I should be allowed to retain my 'membership.' --- otherwise I will make an appointment for advice for my grey hair every 4 years and 364 days ! I realise that the proposal comes from the Government - but I didn't realise that the monkey was now in control of the organ grinder. The Government should be looking to promote good health and empty doctors' surgeries ! ( please don't tell me that, with this 'proposal', they are emptying doctors' surgeries ! )................... ........... this is how to make sure you get seen by a doctor ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-36986087
Reminds me the last time I arrived to have a blood test at my local hospital, I arrived well before the 8am opening, because I had work, only to already find a dozen retired people in front of me Why the hell do they get up so early
. - brb - you're treading on dangerous ground !! In 2003 I fractured my wrist --- it was around 3pm. I knew I had done 'damage' - but I really couldn't face a hospital waiting room at full capacity. I decided to 'dose' myself up for the pain - and went to A & E first thing in the morning. I was 2nd in the queue - but I still had an hours' wait before I got plastered. ........ and would you believe that, whilst my arm was in plaster, my boss contacted me - to see if I could come into work - just using my good arm I should have asked if it going to be for half pay - I know I post some stupid stuff in here - but not even I am going to deny myself full pay whilst on sick leave.
I don't do 'reality' TV...... ( nor soaps, X factor, Britain's got excrement etc ) In the 'news' I see that Christopher Biggins has been 'removed' from Celebrity Big Testicles. From what I gather it was something to do with offensive remarks about Bisexual people - I neither knew or care that he is 'gay.' The 'news' article then went on to describe some of the other less charming behaviour of the 'celebrities' - such as throwing tantrums and cups about the place - and spitting into the food of another 'housemate' !! This is exactly why I don't 'do' these type of programs - and these 'celebrities' are being paid good money to act like morons - well I'm not moronic enough to want to watch their childishness ------ And when I say 'celebrities' - I have to admit that, apart from Biggins, I only know of one of the others in the 'show' -- and I would only recognise her from the neck downwards
