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HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »Posh alert.
When we lived in a tall building in a less salubrious part of the world for a few months, we just kept go-bags, ropes, harnesses and carabiners near the window.
90 seconds to gear up and then out you go....;)
A mate of mine started work at an engineering firm in Moscow in the mid-90s. He was given a pistol as a part of his induction.0 -
He was given a pistol as a part of his induction.
Yep.... been there, done that.
The most interesting times involved a concealed carry permit when I lived in a country that allowed them.
And in other less civilised places, an AK by the bed and a safe room to bolt into if need be.
Sharpens the mind somewhat, but a tad stressful.
Security in high risk areas is a fascinating topic and if you live it for a while it does change your mindset permanently.
That we find it fairly normal to keep a go-bag around to this day is proof enough of that.“The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.
Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.”
-- President John F. Kennedy”0 -
Went to the docs today. Still don't have cancer and if I can stay cancer-free for the next 14 months this one is highly unlikely to come back.0
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Fingers crossed for a successful 14 months then Gen Great news in the meantime. 0
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Great news Gen! Here's hoping for the right result in 14 months time!Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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vivatifosi wrote: »Great news Gen! Here's hoping for the right result in 14 months time!
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Full nights sleep last night. I feel as human as I ever normally feel. I think. ( did there not used to be a devilish smilie?)
Re Moscow, for did a seat where Moscow was a weekly visit, but it was during crash, so didn't feature much. We were also offered a placement there. The set up for us would not have been arms or any thing, but body guards/and a employer security team. Tbh, I thought it sounded horrific and was happy here. ( not Russia but the living conditions etc. I understand why, but it just wasn't for us. Of course, with no horses now, even if I had to take a long route there. we are more able to consider situations overseas as a team again.0 -
HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »Yep.... been there, done that.
The most interesting times involved a concealed carry permit when I lived in a country that allowed them.
And in other less civilised places, an AK by the bed and a safe room to bolt into if need be.
Sharpens the mind somewhat, but a tad stressful.
Security in high risk areas is a fascinating topic and if you live it for a while it does change your mindset permanently.
That we find it fairly normal to keep a go-bag around to this day is proof enough of that.
The most dangerous it got for me with work was having to drive on the A14.....I've obviously led a very boring life! :rotfl:We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Went to the docs today. Still don't have cancer and if I can stay cancer-free for the next 14 months this one is highly unlikely to come back.
Brilliant news!We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
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Went to the docs today. Still don't have cancer and if I can stay cancer-free for the next 14 months this one is highly unlikely to come back.
So pleased for you. :jDo you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0
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