The Nice People Thread, No.16: A Universe of Niceness.

silvercar

CKhalvashi wrote: »

So, my phone has done something tonight and I've lost my Whatsapp messages, then been very confused whenever someone's sent me a message about something I've been responding to throughout the day.

Luckily all the important stuff is stored elsewhere but it's going to be interesting for the next few days. I'm hoping by the end of the weekend I'll know most of what is happening

Check whatsApp for archived messages. Pull the list of chats down and archived chats should be at the top.

zagubov

Pyxis wrote: »

Now, Ivy, what makes you think I would make such an obvious pun?
If I were to, I kid(ney) you not, I would never live(r) to tell the tale! :rotfl: (laughs heartily!)





Aspirin and ibuprofen are anti-inflammatories; they belong to a group of drugs called NSAIDS, (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). As the name suggests, they act on inflammation, as opposed to pain as such.
These can irritate the stomach, especially if not taken with food, and in very extreme cases, may cause or contribute to a stomach ulcer if not taken with care.
people who need to take them regularly are often prescribed a stomach-protecting drug as well, to take with them.


Paracetamol is a pain-killer, and it can also help to bring down a high temperature. It doesn't work on inflammation. If taken to excess, it may cause liver damage.

Yes, when I had my bones re-set after my accident a couple of years back I was taking paracetamol and ibuprofen but also a drug which was an antidote to the stomach-damaging effect of the ibuprofen.

PN I can't access that file you want. Needs a premium membership I can't afford. Will delete this if asked.

CKhalvashi

silvercar wrote: »

Check whatsApp for archived messages. Pull the list of chats down and archived chats should be at the top.

Sadly not

Thanks Silver, I hadn't thought of doing that

CKhalvashi

zagubov wrote: »

Yes, when I had my bones re-set after my accident a couple of years back I was taking paracetamol and ibuprofen but also a drug which was an antidote to the stomach-damaging effect of the ibuprofen.

Oh, I didn't know such a thing exists. Not hooked on drugs but just curious as to what it was?

PN I can't access that file you want. Needs a premium membership I can't afford. Will delete this if asked.

I saw someone posted the link earlier, which may have gone now.

I will also happily delete this and the quote above if asked.

Pyxis

CKhalvashi wrote: »

Oh, I didn't know such a thing exists. Not hooked on drugs but just curious as to what it was?
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A proton-pump inhibitor. Omeprazole is one, but there are others.

GDB2222

Pyxis wrote: »

It's got so humid I needed to switch my aircon machine on.

It was supposed to rain today, but it hasn't. I think it might be building up for a thunder storm though.

I'm in the Lake District right now. No lack of rain!

PasturesNew

zagubov wrote: »

... Needs a premium membership ...

Thanks for trying.

chris_m

GDB2222 wrote: »

I'm in the Lake District right now. No lack of rain!

Whereabouts are you based? Need any suggestions for nice places to go?

We're known for rain - my rain water butts/bins are all full (about 1500 litres) but I haven't needed to use any of it for the last couple of weeks.

vivatifosi

Message for Pyxis...

There is no VAT on books or sheet music in this country, so if you have been charged you should be refunded. The exception is if you've bought a composite product, such as a music book with a CD.

Sales tax is payable on books in many US states, so that may explain the confusion. However Royal Mail should know better.

I'd query this and ask for a refund if they have charged you. Here's the relevant VAT notice:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-70110-zero-rating-of-books-and-other-forms-of-printed-matter/vat-notice-70110-zero-rating-of-books-and-other-forms-of-printed-matter

Pyxis

vivatifosi wrote: »

Message for Pyxis...

There is no VAT on books or sheet music in this country, so if you have been charged you should be refunded. The exception is if you've bought a composite product, such as a music book with a CD.

Sales tax is payable on books in many US states, so that may explain the confusion. However Royal Mail should know better.

I'd query this and ask for a refund if they have charged you. Here's the relevant VAT notice:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-70110-zero-rating-of-books-and-other-forms-of-printed-matter/vat-notice-70110-zero-rating-of-books-and-other-forms-of-printed-matter

Oh thanks, Viva! I must admit, I was surprised, as I'd had sheet music before, with no charge. I don't think there's a CD with any of it, but one book is a compilation of different songs, so I am wondering if it does have a CD..... I will check when it arrives on Monday.

Many thanks again!