Originally Posted by Carth (Post 35947337)

Many years ago my brother borrowed my electric hedge trimmers, he had them for a month . . . at which time I found out that he was hiring them out to people in his street for £5 a time.

We still don't speak much :D

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35947333)

Hope your Dad's ok den :hugs:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35947360)

Dad has torn the ligament in his arm Weenie so basically at the moment he can't drive , cook or even have a shower without somebody helping him.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35947373)

Not good den please give your Dad a hug from me when you see him. No doubt this will be hard on everyone especially your Dad as no one likes to lose there independence even if it's just for a short time :hugs:

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35947373)

Not good den please give your Dad a hug from me when you see him. No doubt this will be hard on everyone especially your Dad as no one likes to lose there independence even if it's just for a short time :hugs:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35947689)

Following on from my Dads X Ray from last week weenie they did another one today and they now say he has fractured it as well as no wonder he was in so much pain since the fall.:(

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35947689)

Following on from my Dads X Ray from last week weenie they did another one today and they now say he has fractured it as well as no wonder he was in so much pain since the fall.:(

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35947727)

Hopefully he'll be on the mend soon

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35947831)

If it's a puncture in the tread area that can usually be repaired.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35948581)

Dead fish.

The house we've moved to has a pond, with fish. Fish have started dying as of last night.
I think it's excessive ammonia - got some stuff coming today to hopefully sort it - but now I'm checking periodically to make sure no more fish have died.

I don't want the fish, but don't really want them to die...

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35948597)

Is there enough natural food in the pond? Might they need feeding?

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35948598)

No, they're being fed - I've got a testing kit which has confirmed too much ammonia - I need to sort that, and then get the pond clean as well

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35948625)

Is this your new house?

https://www.cableforum.uk/board/atta...3&d=1527695482

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35948581)

Dead fish.

The house we've moved to has a pond, with fish. Fish have started dying as of last night.
I think it's excessive ammonia - got some stuff coming today to hopefully sort it - but now I'm checking periodically to make sure no more fish have died.

I don't want the fish, but don't really want them to die...

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949282)

Surgeon told me new op date would be within 2 weeks.

2 weeks later and my new date is 24th June.

Not great.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35949297)

Wishing you all the best Steohen for your upcoming operation :hugs:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949323)

Thanks guys. Just getting fed up. Hopefully it works and my sight in my left eye doesn't get any worse.

Still also waiting on my PIP response to see if I will get anything. They really keep you waiting!

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949356)

Cool I may do that then. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35949363)

My wife receives a long list of repeat medication every 28 days.

Last month she received double of one item.

I queried this and was told by the receptionist that some meds can now be issued every 56 days, so she should now only request them every 56 days.

I told her that was pointless unless ALL her meds were issued very 56 days.

"It's the new system" she replied.

You can't beat stupid out of people, so I left....

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949525)

Well got my PIP letter today.

Scoring 6pts so it's a no.

Will be calling to appeal and also ask for the copy of the assessment.

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949525)

Well got my PIP letter today.

Scoring 6pts so it's a no.

Will be calling to appeal and also ask for the copy of the assessment.

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35949560)

Very frustrating Stephen, keep going fight on ;)

Originally Posted by Mr K (Post 35949528)

Strange how they score a lot of people just under the number needed for a claim.

Send a recorded delivery letter requesting reconsideration with your main points, which they'll say no again to, but just a process to go through before you wipe the floor with them at a Tribunal. Then swamp then with all your medical records which you can request from hospital for a small fee. A letter from your GP too. They hope you won't bother which is all the more reason to. The amount they spend on these appeals is more than if they just paid out in the first place. Good luck, but you probably won't need it.

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949587)

Yeah the letter states that although I informed them I need help making meal and getting dressed and everything that he decided I can do it all myself although I need held making a meal for one and reading text. As well as aids or help in the shower but getting ready I can do.

Apparently I was able to walk unaided yet they noted I was unsteady on my feet at least twice at the assessment but can walk 200 mtrs unaided. This was even though I had someone from deaf blind Scotland escorting me!!

They really are a bunch of morons.

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949671)

The Deaf Blind Scotland guy that has helped me is going to send the appeal in. He was totally surprised given the details on the form and he felt the assessment went well.

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35949830)

Deaf, blind and Scottish, he's got to qualify for pip surely

Good luck with your appeal Stephen :tu:

Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 35949834)

The person that made the decision clearly ignored all the info provided on my form and also from the assessment,

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35949824)

Just broke the back of my Diamond gold earrings, Will have to see if I can get someone to fix them, really annoyed

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35949824)

Just broke the back of my Diamond gold earrings, Will have to see if I can get someone to fix them, really annoyed

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35949915)

That's great news nash so pleased that your getting a new pair :)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35951243)

Be aware of the risks and symptoms of Lyme Disease that is carried by ticks.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35951248)

Yeah, I've already read that and worked myself up into a frenzy.

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35951251)

Perhaps a bit of soothing yoga will relax you.;)

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35951256)

naked yoga?

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35951255)

I'm getting really frustrated with my neighbour and there really is nothing I can do about it atm apparently.

We have an uninvited guest in our garden namely a rat and after contacting pest control they have stated that they would bet this problem is coming from our neighbours garden mainly due to her unkept trees within her garden, therefore, more than likely using her trees for shelter/nesting area anyway long story short bait stations safely in place in a locked box to protect other wildlife. It just really frustrates this woman's lack of consideration for neighbouring property.

My other neighbours needless to say a far from happy at what the council has said as they will only take further action if it happens again, then they will investigate the problem, while in the meantime I cannot fully enjoy our garden :mad:
This is awful for you, every movement your eyes will be all over the place, Hope you get this
I'm getting to the tage that I'm no longer enjoying my home due to this woman and if were not for the fact that she is elderly and I like all my other neighbours then I would be off:Sprint:

Hubby has also bought some rat traps again the ones in a box as we do not want to harm other wildlife.

I just feel that my home is so dirty yet I know it's not and this problem is certainly not my doing as I keep both my home and garden neat and tidy.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35951238)

Just had to pull a tick out of my leg.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35951255)

I'm getting really frustrated with my neighbour and there really is nothing I can do about it atm apparently.

We have an uninvited guest in our garden namely a rat and after contacting pest control they have stated that they would bet this problem is coming from our neighbours garden mainly due to her unkept trees within her garden, therefore, more than likely using her trees for shelter/nesting area anyway long story short bait stations safely in place in a locked box to protect other wildlife. It just really frustrates this woman's lack of consideration for neighbouring property.

My other neighbours needless to say a far from happy at what the council has said as they will only take further action if it happens again, then they will investigate the problem, while in the meantime I cannot fully enjoy our garden :mad:

I'm getting to the stage that I'm no longer enjoying my home due to this woman and if were not for the fact that she is elderly and I like all my other neighbours then I would be off:Sprint:

Hubby has also bought some rat traps again the ones in a box as we do not want to harm other wildlife.

I just feel that my home is so dirty yet I know it's not and this problem is certainly not my doing as I keep both my home and garden neat and tidy.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35951371)

I'm really down today the sun is out and I can't even enjoy my garden, tumble dryer is on and the kitchen looks a mess as there are clothes everywhere when they should be drying outside but I simply refuse to go out in the garden for any length of time.

I honestly feel like peeking over the fence and doing this :PP: but I suppose this rant will have to do.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35951397)

Thanks Uncle P, I'm going show hubby this and what a fantastic solution and looks quite easy to do.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35951475)

Built-in oven's blown its element. I was waiting for it to get to the right temperature to bake some bread and suddenly there was a loud fizzing noise. When I looked over it was glowing yellow at the back with blue flickering so I quickly turned it off before it could blow a fuse.

Good thing I hadn't actually put the bread in. I cooked it in my worktop small oven/grill unit instead. Tight squeeze and needed a foil cap to stop it burning on the exposed element but did OK.

Found out the oven manual where I've noted the spare part numbers and types of element that fit. Fortunately although the oven was marketed by B&Q with the kitchen as "Banquet Cuisine" underneath its "Homark" and it's a common part across a range of other brands. Have to get one ordered up, around £21 last time so not too bad.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35951479)

The fitted kitchen is over 30 years old so it's job I have done a number of times as I use the oven a lot. Pretty straight forward screwdriver work so most people could tackle it. Just remember to electrically isolate the oven. Mine's easy as it plugs into a standard 13A socket behind the unit it's in.

Originally Posted by MalteseFalcon (Post 35951601)

Going to make the most of my job tomorrow. Got a disciplinary meeting this week, for counting inaccurately last week. It's my first formal disciplinary for anything, but I have a horrible feeling it will be the sack for me this week.

Originally Posted by MalteseFalcon (Post 35951601)

Going to make the most of my job tomorrow. Got a disciplinary meeting this week, for counting inaccurately last week. It's my first formal disciplinary for anything, but I have a horrible feeling it will be the sack for me this week.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35952416)

Maybe I'm being too sensitive as it's a year today since my Mum passed away.

I've been in tears all day and it's not helping that I'm so disappointed in the ordering of my son's graduation pictures, honestly it's been a total farce trying to select our paid photos of his graduation photos this is despite paying in full but the website says that I have two orders one being £152.95 in where the monies are still owed (we never ordered this package @ £152.95) and the 2nd is what I ordered and paid for, the graduation pack of £162.90 which states paid in full needless to say it is not letting select my pictures :( due to monies owed!

The main problem is graduates don't have a choice on the day, the company hired by the university has a monopoly on the offer of 'professional ' photos unless you hire your own.

I wish I had NEVER used this company and went with my gut instinct and hired my own professional photographer but I suppose we will see what Monday brings as my son has sent the company an email, I really hope things can get sorted out.

What should be an easy thing has turned out to be an utter nightmare tbh.

Originally Posted by Henkesghost (Post 35952423)

Incredibly frustrating but from what you've said it looks like it should all easily get sorted when the business week begins again. Sure it won't be long before you can enjoy the pictures of your son that you are so clearly proud of. My daughter has just finished her first year at Uni and like you she's my pride and joy. Enjoy them :tu:

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35952426)

Thanks :) and trust me when you see your daughter graduating you will be beaming with utter pride it was a truly wonderful day for all.

Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35952815)

After all the years I have been on the CF I have just done my 1st large posts of quotes and tbh I do not understand how anyone can be bothered with that as tbh I found it an irritating inconvenience in where the phrase going around in circles sprang to mind LOL

I'm not saying that there is anything up with doing this it's just not for me I'm afraid as I come on here for some time out :) so on that note I will not be doing that again.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35952819)

It takes time and effort to tell someone that they are wrong :)

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35952860)

Fridge has stopped working. :mad: I've popped a couple of ice packs from the freezer in for now. Fortunately there's nothing to really spoil in there.

I need to look at the compressor starter just in-case it's a simple fix.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35952860)

Fridge has stopped working. :mad: I've popped a couple of ice packs from the freezer in for now. Fortunately there's nothing to really spoil in there.

I need to look at the compressor starter just in-case it's a simple fix.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35952819)

It takes time and effort to tell someone that they are wrong :)

Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35952901)

You are wrong :)

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35952903)

Let me rephrase that - it takes a lot of time and effort to tell someone they are wrong, when providing evidence and credible examples :p: