Moans and Pet Hates - Part 8
29-08-2018, 14:50
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
Well to top Saturday off I ended up in hospital and am still here.
My cousins funeral is on Saturday in Rutherglen.
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29-08-2018, 15:14
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Off to the US for work on Monday
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Safe Journey back and forth, Which part are you going too, ?
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29-08-2018, 15:41
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Totally agree.
Taxi, Airplane, taxi, office, hotel (repeat last 3), taxi, airplane, taxi, home - so glamourous.
I went to NZ 12 times in 2 years in the 80s/90s - there's nothing glamourous about 37 hours solid travel, even if it is business class, and the number of times I've been to the USA and seen nothing but office and airport (because someone is paying a lot of money to have you there, so want their money's worth) are in the majority of my trips...
(having said that, you get to meet interesting people and gain viewpoints you wouldn't have got at home, so swings/roundabouts - the worst part is being away from your family for extended periods).
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Yeah, it's always good to get there for the visibility factor but all the other stuff is just rubbish.
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Safe Journey back and forth, Which part are you going too, ?
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Jersey City. Where I am isn't too far from NY - just a ferry ride, but it always feels like too much hassle to go there.
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29-08-2018, 15:56
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Yeah, it's always good to get there for the visibility factor but all the other stuff is just rubbish.
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Jersey City. Where I am isn't too far from NY - just a ferry ride, but it always feels like too much hassle to go there.
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I stayed overnight in Jersey as our flight was overbooked, but we were in a lovely hotel and got our flight the next morning,
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29-08-2018, 16:41
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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I stayed overnight in Jersey as our flight was overbooked, but we were in a lovely hotel and got our flight the next morning,
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... and you probably still saw more of Jersey City than I did
When I worked for another firm, I tended to stay over the NY side, and take a ferry each morning so I saw a bit more of the areas- but these days I just can't be bothered, so as Hugh says it's Taxi, Airplane, taxi, office, hotel (but with some pub in there too).
It must be a sign of old age too, as I now quite enjoy just sitting in the bar on my own, watching TV, having dinner and a couple of drinks.
I spend large amounts of my days talking to people, so some quiet time is good.
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29-08-2018, 18:54
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
The trip we went to that year was, N Y, Kentucky, Virginia, Nashville, Pigeon Forge, and back to New York, then back to Glasgow, We were away for three weeks, This was to follow Country Music, of course, it was fantastic, Happy Memories , Should not be in the moaning page but just having conversation Mr Love
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30-08-2018, 08:48
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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I woke up one day and noticed a rash on my arm. Wife said that looks like shingles. Phoned doctor and told come in immediately and given some pills. No symptoms at all. Sometime later called in for shingles vacination.
My comiserations as I hear it can be bad.
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Thank you arcimedes, I wasn't aware of the shingles vaccination until just recently, I feel I should have been called in by our surgery as I am in the age bracket for it. I am going to wait until it goes away and then get the jab, as apparently you can get shingles more than once, what a nightmare that would be.
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30-08-2018, 12:24
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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... and you probably still saw more of Jersey City than I did
When I worked for another firm, I tended to stay over the NY side, and take a ferry each morning so I saw a bit more of the areas- but these days I just can't be bothered, so as Hugh says it's Taxi, Airplane, taxi, office, hotel (but with some pub in there too).
It must be a sign of old age too, as I now quite enjoy just sitting in the bar on my own, watching TV, having dinner and a couple of drinks.
I spend large amounts of my days talking to people, so some quiet time is good.
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When I have to stay in a hotel, especially more than one night I want one with a pool so I can spend some time just relaxing and exercising. For UK hotels the plan is usually return to hotel, phone home, swim, dinner, sleep.
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31-08-2018, 08:27
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
I know I was in hospital for 4 days but I am feeling so so knackered. No energy at all.
Can't even get a decent sleep.
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01-09-2018, 05:47
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
Feet and lower legs been swollen for about a week or so, had to go out yesterday morning, couldn't get my regular trainers on, had to squeeze into another slightly larger pair. Probably one of the side affects from taking new medication. Painful too. Will make doctors appointment on Monday.
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01-09-2018, 06:20
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Feet and lower legs been swollen for about a week or so, had to go out yesterday morning, couldn't get my regular trainers on, had to squeeze into another slightly larger pair. Probably one of the side affects from taking new medication. Painful too. Will make doctors appointment on Monday.
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What is the type of medication you are taking Jimmy? as to my limited medical knowledge you could be suffering from something like fluid retention.
https://www.healthline.com/health/wa...tention#causes
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01-09-2018, 16:25
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Mirtazapine 35mg, been taking them for about 7 weeks.
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01-09-2018, 16:59
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
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Mirtazapine 35mg, been taking them for about 7 weeks.
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Thanks as yes it certainly wise to see your doctor on Monday.
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01-09-2018, 21:25
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
Today's funeral was really difficult and very emotional for the whole family.
So so sad. Cancer really is an asshat.
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01-09-2018, 22:26
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Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
Yes it is. I hope in my lifetime someone can find a cure for it. We must surely be able to make big strides towards that?
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