newjez 10,751 Posted January 15, 2022 6 hours ago, FirstWorldProblems said: I know no one will care but……. I just had the most amazing trail run. 2.5 hours across fields, through woodland, hills and tracks. Dodging mud, ice cracking under foot and breath crisp at -1 Celsius so the views were rolling white fields for miles. 4 foxes, 2 deer, countless sheep and horses. I feel alive. Now for a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea. Was riding down a lane before Christmas and a red kite swooped down and flew just a few feet in front of me for about thirty seconds before perching on a telegraph pole. Most magical thing I've ever seen. 2 Nearly there! Don't drop the ball now guys! Vaccines are weeks away. Stay safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parley 7,356 Posted January 15, 2022 9 hours ago, FirstWorldProblems said: I know no one will care but……. I just had the most amazing trail run. 2.5 hours across fields, through woodland, hills and tracks. Dodging mud, ice cracking under foot and breath crisp at -1 Celsius so the views were rolling white fields for miles. 4 foxes, 2 deer, countless sheep and horses. I feel alive. Now for a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea. not in Australia? Buy a man eat fish. The Day, Teach Man, to lifetime. - Joe Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted January 16, 2022 A nineteen year old man has been charged with lighting 9 bushfire including some around Wooroloo … he is a volunteer fireman who attend 8 of the bushfires … 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 10,232 Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bottie said: A nineteen year old man has been charged with lighting 9 bushfire including some around Wooroloo … he is a volunteer fireman who attend 8 of the bushfires … Not uncommon for fire bugs to join the bushfire service sadly 2 Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband granted UK spouse visa, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 11,706 Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Marisawright said: Not uncommon for fire bugs to join the bushfire service sadly It seems to happen more often than you'd think. Apparently they enjoy the excitement of seeing the fires and also want to be a bit of a hero. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Plains 1,632 Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Toots said: It seems to happen more often than you'd think. Apparently they enjoy the excitement of seeing the fires and also want to be a bit of a hero. True, yet..........; The lighting of fires in Australia is generally related to three common factors, namely: Men. women and children, whether engaged in the membership of fire services, or otherwise, and most prominent in terms of the "otherwise". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) I’m so p-s-d off. Saw my Dr today as I have a re infected chalazion on my eye lid, so will have to have it drained again, not the nicest procedure. Unless there is a cancellation as it’s urgent, I have it booked in for next Monday mid afternoon. My daughter and husband are due here, yes of course, next Monday to stay till Friday. I haven’t seen them since last April, so Monday will be a write off, and if it’s like last time, my eye was quite sore for a few days. Fingers crossed there is a cancellation this week. Edited January 17, 2022 by ramot 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted January 17, 2022 3 hours ago, ramot said: I’m so p-s-d off. Saw my Dr today as I have a re infected chalazion on my eye lid, so will have to have it drained again, not the nicest procedure. Unless there is a cancellation as it’s urgent, I have it booked in for next Monday mid afternoon. My daughter and husband are due here, yes of course, next Monday to stay till Friday. I haven’t seen them since last April, so Monday will be a write off, and if it’s like last time, my eye was quite sore for a few days. Fingers crossed there is a cancellation this week. My eye is so sore eye drops not working, not sure how I’ll last till next Monday, sorry needed to have a moan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 9,170 Posted January 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, ramot said: My eye is so sore eye drops not working, not sure how I’ll last till next Monday, sorry needed to have a moan Can you not call them and tell them you are in agony and could they possibly squeeze you in anywhere. Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted January 17, 2022 29 minutes ago, ramot said: My eye is so sore eye drops not working, not sure how I’ll last till next Monday, sorry needed to have a moan Sorry HH not fair of me to moan xM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted January 17, 2022 20 minutes ago, calNgary said: Can you not call them and tell them you are in agony and could they possibly squeeze you in anywhere. Cal x My Dr. rang and did tell them it was urgent, anyway hope the eye drops that have antibiotic in them start working. Shouldn’t have moaned, plenty people worse off than me, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,140 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, ramot said: My eye is so sore eye drops not working, not sure how I’ll last till next Monday, sorry needed to have a moan How awful, maybe you can go to ED? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHeart 14,140 Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, ramot said: Sorry HH not fair of me to moan xM Of course it's fair! You're suffering! Feel better soon you poor thing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newjez 10,751 Posted January 17, 2022 8 hours ago, ramot said: My eye is so sore eye drops not working, not sure how I’ll last till next Monday, sorry needed to have a moan They used a leach for something like that on call the midwife. (Not medical advice) Nearly there! Don't drop the ball now guys! Vaccines are weeks away. Stay safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 11,706 Posted January 17, 2022 15 hours ago, ramot said: I’m so p-s-d off. Saw my Dr today as I have a re infected chalazion on my eye lid, so will have to have it drained again, not the nicest procedure. Unless there is a cancellation as it’s urgent, I have it booked in for next Monday mid afternoon. My daughter and husband are due here, yes of course, next Monday to stay till Friday. I haven’t seen them since last April, so Monday will be a write off, and if it’s like last time, my eye was quite sore for a few days. Fingers crossed there is a cancellation this week. Hope it's seen to speedily Ramot. I don't know why GPs can't do those procedures. All they seem to do now is hand out pills. Everything now has to be done by a "specialist". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramot 6,870 Posted January 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, Toots said: Hope it's seen to speedily Ramot. I don't know why GPs can't do those procedures. All they seem to do now is hand out pills. Everything now has to be done by a "specialist". The procedure last time to the best of my knowledge, the infection is underneath my eyelid, that’s why it’s so sore as it’s catching on my eye. Several local anesthetic injections around eye eye lid peeled back and clamped infection drained from rear of eyelid, sent home with large patch over eye, eye drops and antibiotics for a month sadly bit beyond my GP’s expertise Good news antibiotic eye drops working better. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rallyman 3,946 Posted January 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, ramot said: The procedure last time to the best of my knowledge, the infection is underneath my eyelid, that’s why it’s so sore as it’s catching on my eye. Several local anesthetic injections around eye eye lid peeled back and clamped infection drained from rear of eyelid, sent home with large patch over eye, eye drops and antibiotics for a month sadly bit beyond my GP’s expertise Good news antibiotic eye drops working better. Speedy recovery 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 11,706 Posted January 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, ramot said: The procedure last time to the best of my knowledge, the infection is underneath my eyelid, that’s why it’s so sore as it’s catching on my eye. Several local anesthetic injections around eye eye lid peeled back and clamped infection drained from rear of eyelid, sent home with large patch over eye, eye drops and antibiotics for a month sadly bit beyond my GP’s expertise Good news antibiotic eye drops working better. Oh that does sound painful! Hooray that the antibiotic eye drops are doing the job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bulya 2,756 Posted January 18, 2022 57 minutes ago, ramot said: The procedure last time to the best of my knowledge, the infection is underneath my eyelid, that’s why it’s so sore as it’s catching on my eye. Several local anesthetic injections around eye eye lid peeled back and clamped infection drained from rear of eyelid, sent home with large patch over eye, eye drops and antibiotics for a month sadly bit beyond my GP’s expertise Good news antibiotic eye drops working better. Sounds like you’re on the mend. Never take chances with eyes… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simmo 21,581 Posted January 18, 2022 On 15/01/2022 at 18:00, newjez said: Was riding down a lane before Christmas and a red kite swooped down and flew just a few feet in front of me for about thirty seconds before perching on a telegraph pole. Most magical thing I've ever seen. I was getting in my car when I heard a noise, I looked over and there was a fox ripping up a bin bag to get at a chicken carcass. Stunning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bottie 381 Posted January 19, 2022 The 9 year old girl missing in the Blue Mountains has been found dead … her remains were found in a barrel … a 31 year old man has been charged with her murder … 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drumbeat 711 Posted January 19, 2022 53 minutes ago, Bottie said: The 9 year old girl missing in the Blue Mountains has been found dead … her remains were found in a barrel … a 31 year old man has been charged with her murder … He was apparently her Mother's fiance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toots 11,706 Posted January 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, Drumbeat said: He was apparently her Mother's fiance Both her mother and the fiance had drug problems in the past. Both had been in jail. The poor grandmother who was bringing her up must be devastated. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Plains 1,632 Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Toots said: Both her mother and the fiance had drug problems in the past. Both had been in jail. The poor grandmother who was bringing her up must be devastated. I have a grand daughter at almost exactly the same age. I cannot even look at the TV news. There will be therapeutic hugs. Edited January 19, 2022 by Dusty Plains Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Plains 1,632 Posted January 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Toots said: Both her mother and the fiance had drug problems in the past. Both had been in jail. The poor grandmother who was bringing her up must be devastated. Drugs................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
