Latest Moan From You and Me 2025

When they first announced the 1.5 new homes wasn't it something like 150 finished every day so after 6 months how many have they done

 

My vague memories of the time was that she said they had to bank the money and not spend it, presumably because back then interest rates were a bit more sensible than they have been in the last years.
They say interest rates are high now, but they are still pretty low historically its only because people got used to near zero rates that they think they are high now.

But yes the money should have built more housing, they are still selling them now at a discount but again, who knows where that money goes and there has been multiple governments since Thatcher who could have changed it but none have.

 

Finally got put onto statins by the doc, I had a text message to say I needed to book for a blood test in three months last week, Got a phone call AND another text message saying I need to book a blood test in three months today.

But I cant book a blood test until April.

Does the left hand know what the right hand is doing.

 

I had already booked my ‘long term condition’ review at the GP surgery, but got sent a reminder to book it two weeks later. Then got a text telling me to open and complete a questionnaire from the attached link. My phone is not ‘smart’ so I can’t open the link. I can’t even copy and type the link into my computer because that half of the text never arrived.
I emailed the surgery to ask them to email me the questionnaire. I did get a call back same day (that's impressive) to tell me that they couldn’t email me, but that they could post me a hard copy or I could trek quite a few miles to the surgery to pick one up. What a waste of time and resources. They’ve suggested I arrive early for my appointment and fill in the form on the day, which I shall do. I suggested that they have a link on their website where patients can download regularly used forms when needed. This idea was apparently a revelation, and they will put the idea forward at a future meeting.
I must say, the receptionists I speak to on the phone are unfailingly polite and helpful. I do wish someone would correct the spelling mistakes on the website homepage though!

 

I get something similar from the dentist, the appointment reminder always contains a link to a questionare, its the same every time so why cant they just file my previous answers.
Then when I get to the surgery they shove a clipboard in my hand and ask the questions all over again, I assume its to pass the time while you are waiting.

 

After waiting for half an hour after my appointed time to see my old doctor, and when I finally got my turn to be seen by him, he asked me how I was. I replied, "I must be in better shape than you because you're so slow that you're far behind schedule." He took it fairly well..

 

And by the time you are allowed to book your blood tests there will be no appointments available for at least 2 months.

 

That would be a dangerous thing to do here, @CanadianLori. GPs can wipe you from their list for a raised eyebrow!

 

The receptionist stopped me as I was heading for the waiting room last time and said I hadn't filled it in. I just said that nothing had changed since my previous visit.

 

I was woken early by the occasional metallic knocking noise.
What could it be? Most likely the TV aerial either being bounced on by seagulls, or having come loose in the latest winds.

Suddenly, it sounded closer than that! Had the aerial actually come down?!

So VERY early in the morning, I get up, dressed, and wander outside in a bit of a dozy state.

Turned out to be the metal garage door swinging, and banging gently into the front of the car!!
Last one to close the garage door was my OH!!
Sigh!

I'm now overtired (mind you, so is OH, since I woke her in getting up), and waiting for it to be light enough to assess the (hopefully slight) damage to the front of the car (HER car).

 

I hope the door isn't too badly damaged.