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ninjabob
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| Suzibabe wrote: | My dad's been having fainting spells, dizziness and had trouble walking in a straight line. One of the dizzy spells was whilst driving. He told me he was okay but just had to keep concentrating.
To me it didn't sound right, so I've nagged him for the last 2 weeks to go and see a doctor (he lives 140 miles away). The doc says he's had a mini-stroke(s) and has put him on 1/4 aspirin a day. He already has medication for high blood pressure.
Is this enough? I read on NHS Direct that a special assessment should take place. Or is it a case of there's nothing that can be done anyway and if the major one happens, it happens.  |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10713946
"one in five full strokes can be prevented through an operation known as a carotid endarterectomy to unblock the arteries"
Best draw his doctor's attention to the above?
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biggus
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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| darkdreamsgal wrote: | | darkdreamsgal wrote: | | My £$^%*$R%^£$£&^$*$&*£$"!"%^£$&*^* boss who sends me an email at 11.30pm last night with comments on some documents and then another at 8am this morning saying the client is now jumping up and down about it - at exactly what point between 11.30 and 8 did he expect me to have done the work!? |
And of course, despite the fact that yesterday was the first time I'd ever heard of this work (with no indication of deadline, of course), it will now undoubtedly be my fault that it's late and hasn't met the boss's promised deadline to the client. |
Get the same situation with the nob head "salesman" we have, tosspot.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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| ninjabob wrote: | | Suzibabe wrote: | My dad's been having fainting spells, dizziness and had trouble walking in a straight line. One of the dizzy spells was whilst driving. He told me he was okay but just had to keep concentrating.
To me it didn't sound right, so I've nagged him for the last 2 weeks to go and see a doctor (he lives 140 miles away). The doc says he's had a mini-stroke(s) and has put him on 1/4 aspirin a day. He already has medication for high blood pressure.
Is this enough? I read on NHS Direct that a special assessment should take place. Or is it a case of there's nothing that can be done anyway and if the major one happens, it happens. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10713946
"one in five full strokes can be prevented through an operation known as a carotid endarterectomy to unblock the arteries"
Best draw his doctor's attention to the above? |
Suzi, this story has been getting a lot of coverage on the TV news too.
I agree with Ninjabob.
I hope he is better soon.
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biggus
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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| ninjabob wrote: | | Suzibabe wrote: | My dad's been having fainting spells, dizziness and had trouble walking in a straight line. One of the dizzy spells was whilst driving. He told me he was okay but just had to keep concentrating.
To me it didn't sound right, so I've nagged him for the last 2 weeks to go and see a doctor (he lives 140 miles away). The doc says he's had a mini-stroke(s) and has put him on 1/4 aspirin a day. He already has medication for high blood pressure.
Is this enough? I read on NHS Direct that a special assessment should take place. Or is it a case of there's nothing that can be done anyway and if the major one happens, it happens. |
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10713946
"one in five full strokes can be prevented through an operation known as a carotid endarterectomy to unblock the arteries"
Best draw his doctor's attention to the above? |
Good find Bob.
Sue, hope your dad perks up ok 
WPMOT... going for a  at work and some joker had left half a sheet on the roll, ffs... On the plus side, according to a poo-price calculation, I earned about 4 quid whilst on the can 
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moriwaki
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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Lightning struck our workshop today  and fried the computer in the process. 
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Car broke down yet again today with the same fuel pressure regulator fault. That will be the 6th one in 9 months 
Big  to the RAC though, was told it would be just over the hour to get out to me...15 minutes later the recovery truck turns up  |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:44 am Post subject: |
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| Phoenix wrote: | Just Lost my job, and had to phone to pull out of the Great Escape II trip.
Knew it was too good to be true |
FFS mate. Sorry to hear this. Hope things improve for ya soon
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:54 am Post subject: |
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| Phoenix wrote: | Just Lost my job, and had to phone to pull out of the Great Escape II trip.
Knew it was too good to be true |
Sorry to hear your bad news, sure something will turn up.
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| Flintstone wrote: | | Phoenix wrote: | Just Lost my job, and had to phone to pull out of the Great Escape II trip.
Knew it was too good to be true |
Sorry to hear your bad news, sure something will turn up. |
Aye, gluck fella, too many job fcuk up's on here lately
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:40 am Post subject: |
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Phenis But you always land on your feet
Sue Hope dad gets better soon! *hugs**
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:46 am Post subject: |
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| on the plus side, Andjel has said that if I had to pull out for any reason he'd take my place. If i don't find a job within 2 weeks he may have to ! |
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Baloo
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Not so much pissed me off, but saddened me.
Having my 21yr old cat put down this morning. Whilst it was the right thing to do, it was still tough to say good bye. |
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Posh Bird
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:39 am Post subject: |
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That's really sad It's always a very difficult decision when they have been part of the family for so long. 
I hope all is going well with the house.
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ninjabob
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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| Baloo wrote: | Not so much pissed me off, but saddened me.
Having my 21yr old cat put down this morning. Whilst it was the right thing to do, it was still tough to say good bye. |
Final act of kindness from a friend - sorry for your loss - great age.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Baloo wrote: | Not so much pissed me off, but saddened me.
Having my 21yr old cat put down this morning. Whilst it was the right thing to do, it was still tough to say good bye. |
 I can remember my Airedale terrier having to be put down 12 years ago. She was a much-loved pet
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Tiny
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Went to a certain shop today in Findon to buy some new 2 piece leathers and a bike cover. I browsed for over 20 mins and no staff came to ask if I needed help. The place was empty of customers and the two staff just sat at the counter.
I could have asked but I'm a bloke and don't do that.
I was ignored so I fucked off. They would have made a sale today. Maybe they didn't need the business.
Suppose I'll go and see the other surly gits at J&S instead.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Tiny wrote: | Went to a certain shop today in Findon to buy some new 2 piece leathers and a bike cover. I browsed for over 20 mins and no staff came to ask if I needed help. The place was empty of customers and the two staff just sat at the counter.
I could have asked but I'm a bloke and don't do that.
I was ignored so I fucked off. They would have made a sale today. Maybe they didn't need the business.
Suppose I'll go and see the other surly gits at J&S instead. |
I've been there a few times, even bought a £800+ suit there but always was seriously unimpressed with the service. Shame, could be a really good business.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Tiny wrote: | Went to a certain shop today in Findon to buy some new 2 piece leathers and a bike cover. I browsed for over 20 mins and no staff came to ask if I needed help. The place was empty of customers and the two staff just sat at the counter.
I could have asked but I'm a bloke and don't do that.
I was ignored so I fucked off. They would have made a sale today. Maybe they didn't need the business.
Suppose I'll go and see the other surly gits at J&S instead. |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Baloo wrote: | Not so much pissed me off, but saddened me.
Having my 21yr old cat put down this morning. Whilst it was the right thing to do, it was still tough to say good bye. |
yep, never a great choice to make, but just think of all the great times you have had.. still sad though... |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Baloo wrote: | Not so much pissed me off, but saddened me.
Having my 21yr old cat put down this morning. Whilst it was the right thing to do, it was still tough to say good bye. |
Sorry to hear about the cat marc, never easy whena pet goes mate.
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Buying a new helmet, then coming out the shop and seeing a brand new screw in my tyre, decided to be smart and leave it in there and go straight to a garage, finding several garages who were to busy to fit me in today (fair enough).
phoning my mate to see if he new anyone else, so went to one in orpington, £25 quid (very cheap) all fixed, the screw was about 2.5 inches long.
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| Missing the Biggus ride out this morning which was possibly my last Box Hill run for a long time. |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Putting in a lot of work and effort for others without so much as a 'Thank You' |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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| The Mouse wrote: | | Putting in a lot of work and effort for others without so much as a 'Thank You' |
Name and shame 
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