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Re: The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread V

#18961 Post by Ex-Ascot » Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:45 pm

Afternoon folks. Hot. A seal in the swimming pool system has worn. Can't pump. Cloudy pool.
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#18962 Post by ricardian » Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:12 pm

What happened to the philanthropists in the early 20th century who built libraries, art galleries, etc?
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#18963 Post by PHXPhlyer » Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:36 pm

Ex-Ascot wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:45 pm
Afternoon folks. Hot. A seal in the swimming pool system has worn. Can't pump. Cloudy pool.
Paused at A seal in the swimming pool :-o and pictured the possibility. :))

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#18964 Post by Karearea » Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:18 pm

Good morning.
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#18965 Post by PHXPhlyer » Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:23 pm

10 AM
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#18966 Post by tango15 » Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:15 pm

PHXPhlyer wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:36 pm
Ex-Ascot wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:45 pm
Afternoon folks. Hot. A seal in the swimming pool system has worn. Can't pump. Cloudy pool.
Paused at A seal in the swimming pool :-o and pictured the possibility. :))

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#18967 Post by CharlieOneSix » Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:58 pm

I see that the SAR S92 helicopter from Sumburgh was airborne from Stronsay airfield about 30 minutes ago and looks to be on a direct track to either ABZ or Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. I trust our Stronsay correspondent is fit and well.
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#18968 Post by Fox3WheresMyBanana » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:01 pm

Likewise!

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#18969 Post by Karearea » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:08 pm

CharlieOneSix wrote:
Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:58 pm
I see that the SAR S92 helicopter from Sumburgh was airborne from Stronsay airfield about 30 minutes ago and looks to be on a direct track to either ABZ or Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. I trust our Stronsay correspondent is fit and well.
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#18970 Post by CharlieOneSix » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:38 pm

It's landed at ABZ so they will be met by an ambulance on stand at Bristows. We were only permitted to take very serious cases direct to the hospital in Aberdeen, otherwise they were taken to the airport as has just happened.
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#18971 Post by Karearea » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:41 pm

^ was guessing that would be what was happening.
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#18972 Post by CharlieOneSix » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:45 pm

An Orkney island adjacent to Stronsay is called Eday. On the FR24 map I happened to see tonight that the airport is named as Eday London Airport. That really is pushing things!
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#18973 Post by Karearea » Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:48 pm

It's got a building and everything! :)
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#18974 Post by Fox3WheresMyBanana » Tue Mar 05, 2024 12:33 am

Note to those unfamiliar with the Orkneys (and indeed all the Western and Northern Isles); a kettle for tea counts as "and everything!".

It would not automatically include heating, carpet, curtains, or soft seating.

Or tea. Bring your own.

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#18975 Post by Karearea » Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:19 am

I have to go out this afternoon for an appointment: used to be a 6km round trip from home;
now they don't come to my area so requires a 130km round trip on state highway.
This is for an appointment that may take 15 minutes... 8-|
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#18976 Post by FD2 » Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:58 am

We're often tempted to live somewhere remote but sadly the distance from essential facilities puts us off, so it's a case of staying close to the city.

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#18977 Post by Hydromet » Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:02 am

Afternoon all, 10/15 today.Off to doc this morning, diastolic bp low (40), systolic higher than normal for me. Temperature 38C. Various tests, first results show a bacterial infection, more results tomorrow a.m. Feeling a little better after 1st antibiotic capsule.
My usual doctor was unavailable, and it's her last day before she's away for two weeks. Saw a young doctor whom I've seen a couple of times before, he's very thorough and I'm quite happy to see him. I'm beginning to think younger doctors are better after seeing the difference between these ones and our now retired previous GP's thoroughness. Maybe young doctors and older nurses are the go.

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#18978 Post by OFSO » Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:57 am

After yesterday's projective vomiting and defaecation before we left house, trip home uneventful except aircraft cold. No idea what caused the sudden illness but never had anything bad as that before. Heating in UK flat needed some persuasion to come on but finally...
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#18979 Post by Karearea » Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:01 am

Hydromet wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:02 am
Afternoon all, 10/15 today.Off to doc this morning, diastolic bp low (40), systolic higher than normal for me. Temperature 38C. Various tests, first results show a bacterial infection, more results tomorrow a.m. Feeling a little better after 1st antibiotic capsule.
My usual doctor was unavailable, and it's her last day before she's away for two weeks. Saw a young doctor whom I've seen a couple of times before, he's very thorough and I'm quite happy to see him. I'm beginning to think younger doctors are better after seeing the difference between these ones and our now retired previous GP's thoroughness. Maybe young doctors and older nurses are the go.
I'm glad you've seen the dr, Hydromet, hope you feel better soon.
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#18980 Post by Hydromet » Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:13 am

Thanks Karearea, feeling a bit better already. Eating proper food anyway.

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