Aus Traveller Posted April 21, 2020 #726 Share Posted April 21, 2020 1 hour ago, GUT2407 said: Re elective surgery it is amazing what is and isn’t considered elective, a few years ago I needed eye surgery, I could barely see, that was considered elective. My father in law needs surgery to some artery’s not life threatening, but could cost him a leg or two, that is elective. Don’t get me started on how we treat, or more accurately don’t treat, pain. ☹️ All the best with your health issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 21, 2020 #727 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) I watched A Current Affair last night. They featured died-in-the-wool cruisers who were saying they have no hesitation in cruising again in the future. I have noticed in the past that if channel 7 takes sides in something considered newsworthy, channel 9 will often taken an opposing view. It happened a lot when 7 had This Day Tonight up against 9's A Current Affair. Deja vu? Edited April 21, 2020 by lyndarra typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 21, 2020 #728 Share Posted April 21, 2020 35 minutes ago, lyndarra said: I watched A Current Affair last night. They featured died-in-the-wool cruisers who were saying they have no hesitation in cruising again in the future. I have noticed in the past that if channel 7 takes sides in something considered newsworthy, channel 9 will often taken an opposing view. It happened a lot when 7 had This Day Tonight up against 9's A Current Affair. Deja vu? The couple who appeared on A Current Affair are really keen cruisers - 140 or so cruises and 21 more cruises booked! They beat us.🙂 BTW, we are ready and keen to cruise when cruises start up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 22, 2020 #729 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said: The couple who appeared on A Current Affair are really keen cruisers - 140 or so cruises and 21 more cruises booked! They beat us.🙂 BTW, we are ready and keen to cruise when cruises start up again. So are we. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #730 Share Posted April 22, 2020 We’ve had a terrible morning, first of all my husband had put his white Ford Ute out on the roadway as we were expecting a tradie. About 9.15am, a white Holden Ute flew up the street, I thought it was neighbour across the road’s son so didn’t think too much about it. Then I noticed that this Ute had stopped beside Rob’s and some one was getting back in the car. Rob raced outside to see what was going on but the car roared off. His rego plates were both gone! He rang the police and we are waiting for them to come - from the station where son in law is a sergeant. Then because I was using my laptop reading CC posts, I put it on the floor to go go and see what was happening and Rob stood on it when he came back in. It looks like the screen is damaged. It’s not working now. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 22, 2020 #731 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Oh no! Jeez, there are some ratbags around. They need to bring in some stiffer penalties for people who do things like that. If there is no serious deterrent then it will just keep on happening. The worst IMHO, at the moment especially, are "porch thieves" who steal goods delivered to homes. Bad news about your laptop too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted April 22, 2020 #732 Share Posted April 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, possum52 said: We’ve had a terrible morning, first of all my husband had put his white Ford Ute out on the roadway as we were expecting a tradie. About 9.15am, a white Holden Ute flew up the street, I thought it was neighbour across the road’s son so didn’t think too much about it. Then I noticed that this Ute had stopped beside Rob’s and some one was getting back in the car. Rob raced outside to see what was going on but the car roared off. His rego plates were both gone! He rang the police and we are waiting for them to come - from the station where son in law is a sergeant. Then because I was using my laptop reading CC posts, I put it on the floor to go go and see what was happening and Rob stood on it when he came back in. It looks like the screen is damaged. It’s not working now. Leigh Watch out, bad things come in three's. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 22, 2020 #733 Share Posted April 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, By The Bay said: Watch out, bad things come in three's. 😉 Two number plates and a laptop makes three? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted April 22, 2020 #734 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Docker123 said: I think it is really bad terminology, but understandable terminology. Emergency surgery — someone is about to die. Major heart attack, major trauma and bleed out. Immediate action Elective — procedure can be planned in advance (most other things). In Australia elective surgery has 3 sub-sections related to how quickly a more serious outcome can be expected. Plus cat 4 of no current action. According to the big book of specific procedures, my planned laminectomy is cat 3. https://ranzcog.edu.au/RANZCOG_SITE/media/RANZCOG-MEDIA/Women's Health/Statement and guidelines/Clinical - Gynaecology/National-Elective-Surgery-Categorisation-5.pdf?ext=.pdf This is the NSW DEFINITION CHART I was category 1, had surgery 8 days after specialist consultation, would have been sooner but several days of body preparation were required. Edited April 22, 2020 by Russell21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 22, 2020 Author #735 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, possum52 said: We’ve had a terrible morning, first of all my husband had put his white Ford Ute out on the roadway as we were expecting a tradie. About 9.15am, a white Holden Ute flew up the street, I thought it was neighbour across the road’s son so didn’t think too much about it. Then I noticed that this Ute had stopped beside Rob’s and some one was getting back in the car. Rob raced outside to see what was going on but the car roared off. His rego plates were both gone! He rang the police and we are waiting for them to come - from the station where son in law is a sergeant. Then because I was using my laptop reading CC posts, I put it on the floor to go go and see what was happening and Rob stood on it when he came back in. It looks like the screen is damaged. It’s not working now. Leigh How brazen in broad daylight! Sorry to hear that your number plates were stolen, then your computer got stood on in the panic. Ask the local police about the special screws they put on number plates to make it difficult to steal them. Police have done this locally at Senior Events. Edited April 22, 2020 by MMDown Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted April 22, 2020 Author #736 Share Posted April 22, 2020 25 minutes ago, Russell21 said: I was category 1, had surgery 8 days after specialist consultation, would have been sooner but several days of body preparation were required. Is this schedule under the public hospital? My visits to public hospital have always been emergency, so I get taken right in, with no queue. 25 minutes ago, Russell21 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 22, 2020 #737 Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: Sorry to hear that your number plates were stolen, then your computer got stood on in the panic. Ask the local police about the special screws they put on number plates to make it difficult to steal them. Police have done this locally at Senior Events. You can also get security screws from Bunnings. I've used them when fitting fly screens to windows. They need a special drill bit and Bunnings have them too. There are different types and the random numberplate thief is unlikely to have the correct bit. Thieves will just go for the quick and easy straight slot or phillips head screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #738 Share Posted April 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, MMDown Under said: How brazen in broad daylight! Sorry to hear that your number plates were stolen, then your computer got stood on in the panic. Ask the local police about the special screws they put on number plates to make it difficult to steal them. Police have done this locally at Senior Events. Those screws were on my husband’s plates. But the thieves were able to get them off, a special tool used perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 22, 2020 #739 Share Posted April 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, possum52 said: Those screws were on my husband’s plates. But the thieves were able to get them off, a special tool used perhaps? If the tools or drill bits are available at Bunnings then it's highly likely the thieves have them. It sounded too slick to be a one-off theft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted April 22, 2020 #740 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Just now, OzKiwiJJ said: If the tools or drill bits are available at Bunnings then it's highly likely the thieves have them. It sounded too slick to be a one-off theft. It would take time for the thieves to work out which bit to use as there are slight differences between them. The vehicle may have been targeted so they probably already knew the type of bit to use, i.e. the police type. They may have a similar vehicle (model, colour) lined up on which to put the plates, possibly already stolen and/or unregistered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #741 Share Posted April 22, 2020 The 1 hour ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Two number plates and a laptop makes three? No 3 - We found out this morning that an old friend passed away a few days ago. He had his wife and son had moved to Nambucca Heads about 10 years ago. He wife died a couple of years later. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted April 22, 2020 #742 Share Posted April 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, possum52 said: The No 3 - We found out this morning that an old friend passed away a few days ago. He had his wife and son had moved to Nambucca Heads about 10 years ago. He wife died a couple of years later. Leigh Leigh, I am sorry to hear about 'your day'. Smile. It can only get better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted April 22, 2020 #743 Share Posted April 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, possum52 said: The No 3 - We found out this morning that an old friend passed away a few days ago. He had his wife and son had moved to Nambucca Heads about 10 years ago. He wife died a couple of years later. Leigh That is very sad news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 22, 2020 #744 Share Posted April 22, 2020 So Rory about your crap day Leigh, in particular the passing of your friend, the rest is replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #745 Share Posted April 22, 2020 17 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: So Rory about your crap day Leigh, in particular the passing of your friend, the rest is replaceable. Thanks Mr Gut, yes you are correct. Things can be replaced but a life can’t. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #746 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Thanks you for your kind thoughts to those who posted. Much appreciated. I think at this time when we are all feeling a little vulnerable, the death of someone you know really hits you hard. My daughter was in tears because the card we posted to her for her upcoming birthday, we have never had to post her birthday card before. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted April 22, 2020 #747 Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, possum52 said: We’ve had a terrible morning, first of all my husband had put his white Ford Ute out on the roadway as we were expecting a tradie. About 9.15am, a white Holden Ute flew up the street, I thought it was neighbour across the road’s son so didn’t think too much about it. Then I noticed that this Ute had stopped beside Rob’s and some one was getting back in the car. Rob raced outside to see what was going on but the car roared off. His rego plates were both gone! He rang the police and we are waiting for them to come - from the station where son in law is a sergeant. Then because I was using my laptop reading CC posts, I put it on the floor to go go and see what was happening and Rob stood on it when he came back in. It looks like the screen is damaged. It’s not working now. Leigh Oh dear Leigh ...what a morning..... I hope things improve somewhat ..I went to see the pain specialist yesterday and he suggested that from now on my treatment will be in the way of palliative care IE we treat the symptoms and do not try to cure the issue , he says because of my age and medical issues this is the way to go and we concentrate on obtaining the best quality of life outcomes ... my legs have been bandaged again and they have used a matrix style dressing that has an antibiotic built into it and when is removed does not pull on the skin , I think they use it for burns anyway I go back on Friday to see how they are going .. We have decided that we are going to use the Norspan Patch system again but with modified duration using each patch for 3 days only rather than seven days and I am allowed up to 2 endone a day plus panadol osteo and a couple of other things . The doctor agreed that we could potter our way north to see grandkids as soon as the virus allows but he thought that the international boarders would remain closed for a long time (years) He also said he thought we could eradicate the virus in Australia VIP;er and Elsie have been out to see TOOTSIE this morning so have had a short break out from confined to barracks Oh Dear I hope the police catch the ratfink that caused you so much grief..... Best Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #748 Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Oh no! Jeez, there are some ratbags around. They need to bring in some stiffer penalties for people who do things like that. If there is no serious deterrent then it will just keep on happening. The worst IMHO, at the moment especially, are "porch thieves" who steal goods delivered to homes. Bad news about your laptop too. Thank you. Definitely ratbags or the words I used which can’t be used here! Porch thieves are just the lowest! We have had a few deliveries lately but fortunately have been home. The laptop can be replaced, not worth getting fixed. It wasn’t expensive. We only got rid of our PC a few months ago. Oh well, smart phone will work ok for most of what I need to do. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 22, 2020 #749 Share Posted April 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, VK3DQ said: Oh dear Leigh ...what a morning..... I hope things improve somewhat ..I went to see the pain specialist yesterday and he suggested that from now on my treatment will be in the way of palliative care IE we treat the symptoms and do not try to cure the issue , he says because of my age and medical issues this is the way to go and we concentrate on obtaining the best quality of life outcomes ... my legs have been bandaged again and they have used a matrix style dressing that has an antibiotic built into it and when is removed does not pull on the skin , I think they use it for burns anyway I go back on Friday to see how they are going .. We have decided that we are going to use the Norspan Patch system again but with modified duration using each patch for 3 days only rather than seven days and I am allowed up to 2 endone a day plus panadol osteo and a couple of other things . The doctor agreed that we could potter our way north to see grandkids as soon as the virus allows but he thought that the international boarders would remain closed for a long time (years) He also said he thought we could eradicate the virus in Australia VIP;er and Elsie have been out to see TOOTSIE this morning so have had a short break out from confined to barracks Oh Dear I hope the police catch the ratfink that caused you so much grief..... Best Regards John Thanks John, you sound as if you are receiving good care. Look after yourself. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 22, 2020 #750 Share Posted April 22, 2020 1 hour ago, possum52 said: The No 3 - We found out this morning that an old friend passed away a few days ago. He had his wife and son had moved to Nambucca Heads about 10 years ago. He wife died a couple of years later. Leigh {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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