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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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Take it easy Patdys. Bikes can be replaced but you can't.
DIL stopped my son from riding to work when he was sideswiped by a 5 ton truck some years ago. He was training for a triathlon.
Now has a different job with work car.
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Lothlorien
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Yes Mum ![[Biased]](wink.gif)
![[Razz]](tongue.gif) When they were all at home, the last thing I would say was "Drive safely," as they went out the door. One came back inside when I thought he'd gone. "You forgot to tell me to drive safely," he said.
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Patdys
Iron Wannabe
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The reception staff told me to ride safe not 10 minutes before I was hit.
I replied, I always do.
On the up side, he was a good kid, has reported it to the police, acknowledged his culpability and received a caution. So there should be less pain with his insurance.
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rexory
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Originally posted by Patdys:
me lying on bonnet with a half of my bike lying on each side of me.
Better than half of you lying each of the bike! Hope you recover well.
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rexory
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Originally posted by rexory:
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Originally posted by Patdys:
me lying on bonnet with a half of my bike lying on each side of me.
Better than half of you lying each of the bike! Hope you recover well.
each side of the bike ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Yup, that looks terminal Patdys.
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Athrawes
Ship's parrot
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Patdys, that's painful! I hope the bruises heal quickly, and that the bike is able to be recovered or replaced.
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Evangeline
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Originally posted by Zappa:
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Originally posted by Patdys:
On the up side, he was a good kid, has reported it to the police, acknowledged his culpability and received a caution. So there should be less pain with his insurance.
Flog him. Bash him. Execute him. Culpability admission is unaustralian.
'Tis not ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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rexory
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The woman who hit me a few weeks ago certainly didn't go near saying "Sorry"!
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Welease Woderwick
Sister Incubus Nightmare
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Perhaps she'll say it in court
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What part of Matt. 7:1 don't you understand?
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Mr Curly
Off to Curly Flat
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Originally posted by Welease Woderwick:
Perhaps she'll say it in court
And then smile all the way home on the bus after she loses her license for 6 months.
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Huia
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First anniversary of the most destructive quake today.
People are putting flowers in road cones.
I'm going to Wellington.
Huia
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Gee D
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Originally posted by Huia:
First anniversary of the most destructive quake today.
People are putting flowers in road cones.
I'm going to Wellington.
Huia
Remembering you and your fellow residents today.
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Banner Lady
Ship's Ensign
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Dee.
Ship's Theological Acrobat
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Thinking of you Huia and those who lost loved ones in the Quake.
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James the Confident
Ship's Pastor
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IN PAIRS
"Mort", Terry Pratchett
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Evangeline
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Particularly praying for some closure and ability to move on, as far away as that seems atm.
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Sir Pellinore
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I'd love to magic Kevin away. Far, far away. ![[Help]](graemlins/help.gif)
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Dee.
Ship's Theological Acrobat
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I totally don't have a horse in this race but being a political junkie I am watching with great interest! Of to purg to see whats going on.
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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When #1 son fell down concrete stairs at work 14 months ago, he not only needed two ankle reconstructions but has also damaged discs in back. This was only apparent after he had more movement when ankles recovered.
Herniated disc shows on all MRIs he's had and neurologists agree surgery is only fix. Insurance company has agreed on this but is dragging the chain on arrangements. Pain has been steadily increasing and he's back on two types of morphine which he loathes. Doctor was so concerned yesterday that he was admitted to Prince Alfred for more investigation. This seems to have hurried insurance along a bit and surgery is likely in the next few days.
Prayers appreciated for P and for the surgery that it will be successful.
(crossposted on prayer thread)
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Galloping Granny
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Rexory for insurance proceedings
And Loth – Hope the foot is comfortable.
More nice nurses, the visiting kind now. The Grandad worries because he sleeps most of the day. Nurses reassure him.
As for me… the hospital provides help with housework to wit, cleaning. Fortnightly for six weeks – well, that's one of the nicest things that's happened to me. She went through the house (the rooms that are used, that is) in an hour and a half, and did what would take us a couple of days in half-hour bursts. Of course, with all cork tile floors, that means vacuuming and then mopping.
I had to introduce the cleaning lady to the Enjo microfibre system, having been converted by my daughter when she visited from Perth. She was one of many demonstrating Enjo products when she was there and hoped to do the same in BC but was too busy having #3.
If Enjo is big in WA, is it equally known Over East?
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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Thanks GG, the foot is vastly improved. It did develop an infection through the week with something stuck in it, but is now recovering. Just as well I had fruit and vegetables already ordered and had enough other things to cope.
In NSW, there is Enjo, but supermarkets sell similar stuff too.
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Galloping Granny
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
Thanks GG, the foot is vastly improved. It did develop an infection through the week with something stuck in it, but is now recovering. Just as well I had fruit and vegetables already ordered and had enough other things to cope.
In NSW, there is Enjo, but supermarkets sell similar stuff too.
I guess Enjo, like Tupperware, started with the mystique – come and be taught how to get the best out of it – and perhaps the quality. Then the supermarkets follow with similar stuff – imitations? cheaper?
GG
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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Definitely cheaper. My brother has heaps of the stuff, I have some which works.
I think it's been in WA for years and years. I remember a friend talking about it ages ago.
How's the Grandad? Being sensible about recovery, I hope?
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Galloping Granny
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
Definitely cheaper. My brother has heaps of the stuff, I have some which works.
I think it's been in WA for years and years. I remember a friend talking about it ages ago.
How's the Grandad? Being sensible about recovery, I hope?
Sleeping a lot. Visiting nurse says that's okay. Not much appetite – never mind; I give him small portions. Hates being made to drink (water, coffee, Powerade for electrolites) like any man in this sort of scenario. Comes for a short walk in the garden. Very appreciative.
We'll get there – but thank goodness for visiting nurses also reachable by phone.
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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I imagine it's also hard dealing with the suddenness of the situation too. Particularly as you said there were no symptoms. So psychological stress as well as physical.
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Banner Lady
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Yes, I was there, being Bishop's chaplain. ABC news interviewed the bishop and the new archdeacon before the service, and the cameras were much in evidence during the processing in.Two of my classmates from last year were deaconed, and one of my cathedral colleagues collated. I had the flags out on the grounds, and the maroon and gold flame banners up inside. It was a good day - but the preparations before hand and clean up after are huge. Now pooped!!
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Mr Curly
Off to Curly Flat
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[proud parent rant]
The end of the cricket season is nigh, with only finals to go.
Biggest has achieved most wickets in his competition (17 at an avergage of 5.06, + team bowling award) as well as 9th with runs, (total 240 at 40.00)
Middle has achieved 4th in his pool on runs (250 at 35.7, team batting award) plus 6 wickets at 21.8
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Middle at Year 7 camp for three days, Biggest getting his troublesome left ankle (not good for a fast bowler) x-rayed.
Little Miss whinging 24-7.
Extra rehearsal tonight for the play, then a few days crunching numbers on a survey I helped design and run (the first major survey of self-published authors in the epublishing age).
Thus an update from Frantic Curly Land.
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Galloping Granny
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Originally posted by Lothlorien:
I imagine it's also hard dealing with the suddenness of the situation too. Particularly as you said there were no symptoms. So psychological stress as well as physical.
It's more a kind of euphoria – it was quite a close call in the end, so the Grandad is just grateful (even elated) to think that he's alive after he, or the surgeons, cheated death.
Apart from that, we're sort of cruising; should have been out of the city and relaxing at Matarangi by now – I was to take last Sunday's service there – so we'll be recuperating up there as soon as he's well enough, even though by then it will be school holidays so not as totally quiet and peaceful as usual. Still something to look forward to.
And with my plug-in modem it won't be the first time I've produced the church quarterly newsletter from a distance.
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Banner Lady
Ship's Ensign
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Originally posted by Sir Pellinore (ret'd):
I'd love to magic Kevin away. Far, far away.
I think it's Never Never Land, Sir P. Because I keep seeing Kev sinking slowly into the jaws of a ticking crocodile while Wendy and the Lost Boys of the Labour Party shout "Old, alone and done for! Old, alone and done for!"
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Sir Pellinore
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Rudd could already be planning his next move, Banner Lady. I think he is in a Never Never Land of his own.
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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Kick from two places from bottom of page.
I think Sydneysiders and those from Canberra regions are possibly under a lot of water. Like February's forecast, March is the same. Possibility of rain, mostly substantial, on every day this month.
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Evangeline
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Yes Loth, lots of water about. Amazing that they're talking about Warragamba dam overflowing, after so many years of it being "dangerously" low.
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Lothlorien
Ship's Grandma
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Originally posted by Mr Curly:
Damp.
Oo, three weeks out from opening night, Sydney-sider, so who's going to venture north for the Passion this year?
mr curly
Hope to, Mr Curly. Will I need my blow-up rubber boat or just the floaties?
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Rowen
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It is very very wet down in Victoria too. Very.
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Banner Lady
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Banner Lady, I came in the last few seconds of this today down your way. Tried to see you, but item was at an end.
First female Australian indigenous archdeacon appointed at Goulburn.
Can't find video replay but here's an article.
Here's the newscast of last Saturday Loth, I get my .08 seconds of fame by being behind the altar with the man with the white hair and beard in one shot. (He's telling me what to do with the bishop's hat and stick). But I'm glad the altar frontal came up looking so good on camera.
And yes, it's wet here. Very. I expect the cathedral will be a swimming pool on the inside, because the heritage roof leaks like...well...like an old roof!
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Evangeline
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Thanks for the link BL, The Venerable Karen Kime seems like a great ambassador for God and the church. for her ministry.
Nice to see Anglicans somewhere recognising women's talents and gifts too.
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Huia
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I am back. I managed to leave my cordless phone unplugged while I was away and wash my cell phone in the laundry so i am not doing very well. Buying a new cell means I can't get the kindle yet ![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif) however the new cell is more user friendly, apart from originally being set up with predictive text, which I have never got the hang of, has anyone else?
Dad, however is blooming. Lots of lovely nurses and caregivers. He is still a bit grumpy, but that's just him.
Huia
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Lothlorien
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Thanks for the link, BL. I did find it yesterday. When I first posted was only minutes after the news and I think they must have put it up later.
Huia, if you wash your new phone, put it in a bowl of uncooked rice and leave it several days. I've seen several rescue phones like this and grandson's iPod which took a dive to bottom of swimming pool for quite a while was also resurrected.
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