Nice people thread part 4 - sugar and spice and all things

lostinrates

LydiaJ wrote: »

He's been visiting her daily since he got out of hospital, and organising a few other friends to visit too.

On the bus with a new knee that sounds like a man who loves his wife very much. A good, kind man. Dementia is so cruel for the family quite besides the patient.

misskool

StevieJ wrote: »

Just heard a good one on the radio, doctors and nurses from OZ, Canada and the US have to do a language test to work in the NHS but those from say Hungary or Romania are not allowed to be tested Don't you just love those EC rules?

It gets even better. If you are applying for ILR (the permanent residents visa), you need to prove you speak English (which no one has a problem with). Except you can't use the degree(s) you obtained from a university in the UK. You have to sit for a test at an approved test centre. :rotfl:

At least they are now realising they should test doctors and nurses for English.

tomterm8

lostinrates wrote: »

I keep spiders and intact webs in the house. We have a constant stream of flies from the dairy and I can use all the help going.

It is interesting to note that in the countryside, spiders grow to immense proportions. I have had to move spiders from the bath that are the size of a small rodent. And the beady eyes...

In general, we leave spiders intact, unless they are in the bath when we are about to have one.

lostinrates

tomterm8 wrote: »

It is interesting to note that in the countryside, spiders grow to immense proportions. I have had to move spiders from the bath that are the size of a small rodent. And the beady eyes...

In general, we leave spiders intact, unless they are in the bath when we are about to have one.

never had really huge ones in UK, until this year. MASSIVE beasties in the sitting room.:eek: I think its all those flies

Wheezy_2

tomterm8 wrote: »

In general, we leave spiders intact, unless they are in the bath when we are about to have one.

We tend to leave spiders intact also, but Westie-dog has other ideas about that. A spider for him is 30 minutes of fun, toying, tapping and scratching. Cruel, but that's nature I suppose.

LydiaJ wrote: »

Hugs to silvercar, PN, and anybody else dealing with ill parents.

But my poor mum has Parkinsonism AND dementia AND a colostomy...

Hugs from me too.
My mum was also diagnosed with Parkinson's recently. Her medication is doing a good job controlling the physical side, but now she suffers from bouts of depression which is sad to see. Not helped with us being here and mum in Belgium. I phone a lot and we try to increase our regular Belgium trips, but still there's that nagging feeling of "I should be there".

Wheezy_2

lemonjelly wrote: »

How was the play?

We really enjoyed it, acting was superb, but we both thought the 'flow' of the play was hindered by a bit too many "light out--stagehands rearraging the set--lights on" moments. However, this was a preview, so maybe they will iron that one a bit out before the official launch.

lostinrates

Wheezy wrote: »

We really enjoyed it, acting was superb, but we both thought the 'flow' of the play was hindered by a bit too many "light out--stagehands rearraging the set--lights on" moments. However, this was a preview, so maybe they will iron that one a bit out before the official launch.

I quite fancy a trip to the theatre, and ATM I think my back could cope with the time in a proper seat. but not much I want to see. I thought I might send an email to actor friends seeing who isn't resting and might have tickets to something so we can praise them roundly afterwards and take them for supper. :o

lemonjelly

Best to all nice peeps supporting their loved ones at the mo'.

silvercar, we had a similar(ish) experience to PN when my grandad was ill. Third hand info is never enough. I'd encourage you to obtain as much info as you can whenever you can.

Glad you enjoyed the play wheezy.
I'm off to see this one next month:
http://www.malvern-theatres.co.uk/events/1058.html

By the way, anyone got an Inspector update?

GDB2222

lostinrates wrote: »

I quite fancy a trip to the theatre, and ATM I think my back could cope with the time in a proper seat. but not much I want to see. I thought I might send an email to actor friends seeing who isn't resting and might have tickets to something so we can praise them roundly afterwards and take them for supper. :o

LIR, sorry to hear about your back trouble. I sympathise (from experience). What has brought it on?

lostinrates

GDB2222 wrote: »

LIR, sorry to hear about your back trouble. I sympathise (from experience). What has brought it on?

no, no...its btter than usual now!

I get back pain as part of my medical condition, mainly sciatica and/or a similar feeling sharp firing pain around neck and shoulder, but the nerves can fire all over the show. Moving awkwardly and being overweight puts more strain on it too, so compounds the issue, but I was laughing with dh about how well I had been all weekend. Amazingly I ran up stiars last night....unheard of on a sunday evening, and tbh, at the best of times usually.