I’m up in Scotland and work in the the Nhs but that’s by the bye (or whatever the phrase is- not important in the context of the discussion). Anyways, I know this doesn’t directly affect us but this bill and the changes being implemented scare me, a lot. Tons of points involved in this so I’ll just jot them down in random- ish order and folk can flame me or whatever..
No1- did the libdems or torys campaign on a total overhaul of the NHS? Don’t think so.
No2- bringing private healthcares into the NHS seems stupid, it’s a service not a business. But then if there wasn’t going to be profits involved why would these businesses be queuing up to provide healthcare services?
No3- on the topic of profits I do agree with the sentiment the private companies providing services will cost more in the long run than they do now under current provision- profits remember?
No4- if the privately provided aspects of the NHS take up proportionately more of the NHS budget non-private parts of the NHS will have less money to treat folk so patient care will suffer
No5- I agree that the majority of folk in the the NHS are against this, not because of vested interests, but because they already have a good insight into the current state of the NHS and probably have a decent idea of what the changes will do to their organisation..

I’ve prob got a few more points about Gp groups and political donors involvement with some of the private companies but my wee boy wants out the bath so have to go..

Did my flat 8 years ago, wiring was condemned so some of the mortgage was held back until completed (2.5k). Only a one bed flat so did a ring main for sockets, one for lights (no three way switches etc) and spurs for showers, cooker and stuff. Had to fix a suspended ceiling in the bathroom so put wiring and speakers in so I could soak in the bath after Saturday football and chill. Brilliant.
£2.5k held back like I said, prob spent about £250 on cables and another £300 for a spark to fit a new consumer unit and tie it to the mains.
Whole place was gutted so had the floorboards up, did all the channelling and raggling myself. Took a bit of time but the whole place was gutted so not the end of the world. Like folk have said, read up on the regs and get a spark to test it and hook it up to the mains.. Easy.
Still gives me a sense of satisfaction when I’m down there!

Ouch! Had refrained from looking at this thread initially but glad I did now!

Judt looked out the back window and saw this.. Must be bedtime..

Is there anything this forum can’t do? I mean sorting out insurance claims now…fps!!

Not looking like I’ll be finishing on time tho! Grrr.

Yep, on till 7am. Finish nights on Thursday morning then a week off..

Carmyle even..
Come on!

Has someone had another kicking??
Know Carlyle better but driven through there plenty of times..

Gritty, keep on it mate. Theres been a few happy endings on here for folk with similar situations.
Are the police being helpful/taking it seriously? Hope so.

??That link??? Hmm.

But I dont disagree with what you’re saying..
Too late in the day to turn into a rant thread though and I’m tired.
Will see how this his later when I’m up!

Well, they’ve passed the first practical..

Aye, all true. Just kinda see Izzard as a current day Connelly hence the comparison. In a rambling, observational comedy kinda way, without the make up and cross dressing obviously.
Went to see Eddie Izzard a coupla years ago with high expectations but came away a bit let down. Just not as funny as I’d hoped.
Would have liked to see Billy Connolly at some point in my (his) life but not if that’s gonna happen. Maybe his best days are behind him.
Edit- probably now I think about it.

I’d love to Mtfu but chest infections and asthma do not make happy bedfellows..
Gutted though cos it’s been cracking weather round here thelast wee while-

Hmm. Disagree with some of the stuff above. Admittedly, he hasn’t come up with much (if any) new stuff the last few years but then neither have folk like Eddie Izzard and hes got a fair few years on him! The guys an honest to goodness legend for petes sake!
Been a fan of him for decades but disappointed that he spat the dummy like this and couldn’t handle the hecklers.. Another dream over then.
Edit- just read that above.. Poor show, no pun intended.

We had a similar problem with our old combi. Told we had a leak somewhere causing gradual pressure drops and letting some air in.
About ten vists from Scottish gas (during last years cold snap) all sorts of valves etc replaced. Turned out the thermostat had gone and the noise was steam rattling through the pipes! Guessing will be different with a sealed system tho.

Hard to judgewithout more info. Kid on kid? School should deal in the first instance. Unless it’s serious or they’re not dealing get the cops involve by all means..

Anchorman a blockbuster? Don’t even remember it being out in the pics!
Production costs must have been fairly small too so surely not a blockbuster.. Although I accept it is a Hollywood film.

Anchorman!

Used to be an injury called hillend thumb apparently.. Must have been back in it’s heyday though!

So the cycle continues..

That first one is a cracking pic..

^^sounds good^^!

Nice. Looks like a beast of a climb..

Suppose if the land is owned by HMFs might be easier to get planning??

GT only down the road and look how busy that is.. Inners trying to get a chairlift on the go..
Surely this could have potential? Like someone above says, a further switchback climb to thetop and it would be a decent descent.. Would prob need to take up a bit of room as it zig zags down the hill though, is the land available?

See a lot of this at my work.. Folk with alcoholism, drug addiction and mental health probs.. Like someone already mentioned these folk seem to think they’re entitled to their benefits despite never working a day in their lives. I accept that a lot of these folk are ill and do need help. But not to maintain the sort of lifestyle as detailed in the BBC article.. I accept it may have been written to polarise opinions (or troll) but I’m sad to say I see the same thing most days I’m at work.
Challenged folk about it a few times (until I realised how pointless it was) and they’re answer was that theyre sick and deserve it.. That’s what our benefits culture has turned into, a place where someone believes it’s their right NOT to work at all during their life if they have some sort (any) sort of illness. I have asthma but in general (apart from maybe if I have a bad chest infection for acouple of weeks or something similar)im able to do a reasonably physical, demanding job. Mind you, ive never smoked and am not a heavy drinker (ie, 24 cans of lager a week!) but feel a lot of folk just play the system, and mostly, get away with it. Wecsntgo on like this.
I really do despair sometimes.
And then I think what their five kids are gonna turn out like and it gets worse.
Think something has to be done now, not 100% sure the cap will sort it out, but I guess it’s a step in the right direction..

Bonkers..

Place was empty so I didn’t even have that option..
Had to go to a well known kebab shop instead who, in fairness, did make me a very nice, very fresh burger.

Ambulances don’t fit (usually) and had a strange hankering for a burger in the early hours.. Kb’d on foot.
Doubt they would serve someone on a pushbike but the motorbike point is an interesting one..

Jota180.. I was not aware that was the case.. How’s that then?
I obviously pay nowhere near enough to need to know about things like that!!

You couldn’t possibly get away with dodging any tax- there’s a bit on the self assessment return asking if you take part in any tax avoidance schemes.. Brilliant!

Believe the newest 575 rear ends are much improved? Swappable drop outs? I have an 09-11 one and had no probs with it although have heard of a few disasters! Never thought I’d hear the 575 being described as the most xc-ish but I guess compared to a Mega it is!!

Rose are doing them for about €135.. Bonkers!
Wish I hadn’t booked that romantic weekend in Paris now!

Yeti frame protectors and 5 litres of muc off- also living the dream.

Does it completely coat the interior of the power socket and headphone socket??

Nice.

Nightshift in Pollok, currently on break.. Saving my can of Monster for when we get a job and I need a boost.
Trying not to sleep but tired and bored (for a change) with only an iPhone for company..
Essays to write and some small weights I can use but honestly can’t be bothered..
Only put the Pollok bit in cos TFO isnt far away.

Tell him to make like a tree and leaf..