Whilst I was at hospital yesterday, sipped away at my coffee, I listened to the nurses chatting about what was going on within the hospital. This is my local one where they have already closed A&E and Maternity and, anyone with any sense can see, will eventually close. Unfortunately, we were linked up with 2 PFI hospitals which are seriously in debt. Both pieces of land on which these buildings stand will be sold off to try and bring the debt down. Just setting the stage. Quite obviously, admin bods are trying to implement all sorts of cuts within the medical side which isn't going down well. More admin than medical staff!! This is all leading to misuse of hospital coffers. Always wear the wonderful hospital gown which is supplied but now you are issued with another 'throw away' piece of attire. Have had the same procedure 4 times over 9 years and they were never thought necessary before. At what cost to the ailing NHS. Who thought that one up, I wonder?
One government after another doesn't seem to know what to do with the ailing NHS. How is it that we, the ordinary Joe Public, can see what needs to be done. I watched a programme some years back now, where Gerry Robinson went in and turned a hospital round. It's a shame they don't take someone in the know to implement changes and get shot of all these overpaid admin bods who know nothing.
the thing with wagon wheels.. have they got smaller.. or have our hands just got bigger???
i also use white vinegar for my cleaning.. it is amazing.. mixed with bleach (thou pongs and open all windows) it can be pasted on the grout and rinse after time and whoopie!! clean and white and fresh.
A Warning to all, be careful, be very careful what you mix in your cleaning buckets, mix the wrong cleaners together and you get Phosgene Gas, the poison gas of the first world war, deadly and in enclosed surroundings a killer, more than one person has died mixing cleaners. The kitchen and Bathroom can be deadly places as ex-ICI I could make you a bomb, a poison, several gases, and an incendary device all from everyday ingredients in your kitchen and bathroom. When cleaning Always leave windows and doors open even in winter and those household chemicals are not meant to be mixed. My way is mainly Domestos and water, wipe it on, leave it a few minutes wash it off, squeegee it down and dry. That usually gets the soap scum off the glass and walls though the steamer is best and also dangerous. Probably it is best to be a slut???
Mine eye's will be afflicted and then some? Yesterday as I got out of the car in T's car park I heard my name called, looking around I saw a smartly dressed lady who I vaguely knew and then this wizened chap with a beard who I had no idea, then the penny dropped. First I had to put my sunglasses on to stop being blinded then looking at the apparition wondered why, the smartest man in my old planning office had suddenly decided to wear curtains for extra long shorts with a clashing shirt that would have made a Hawaiian wince, ordinary socks and scruffy trainers. In his retirement he had obviously flipped, we talked and I could see his wife knew what I was thinking, her face said it all and so we parted me still well and truly flummoxed but taking note, and in the shop the sun had brought out all the Costa del Sol gear. Why do men well past their sell by date need to wear those stupid shorts and shirts and men not even reached their years of responsibility if ever they do wear trousers with a waist band which if it was a boot lid would cover the exhaust pipe and nothing else, the crutch around the knees either in hope or expectation. What is wrong with normal clothes I ask? or is it just me.
No Frank, it's not just you. There's a place for everything and what you describe is not for venturing out in! Only recently, I commented to someone that I wondered whether some people actually looked in the mirror before they ventured out, women included. I hate this attitude 'I'm only popping to the shops', etc,etc. Where is their sense of pride? Perhaps we are old fashioned. Well, so be it. I like to look my best even when shopping. Do garden in night attire though.
I agree that dress standards have got very sloppy in recent years, and when I'm in some of the other countries in Europe it's very noticeable how much more effort the locals seem to make. In some places, such as Germany and Italy, there is a decided feel of elegance around, whereas in the U.K, if you venture out in the evening in most towns, half the populace have their backsides falling out of their trousers, or falling out under their skirts! I suppose, after that little rant, I must be careful what I wear when I go out later!
No Frank/Dad- it's not just you. Used to just be a mid-life crisis - now it's early, mid and late-life.
Tina why don't you try that onesie for the shopping?
I believe many people now don't even bother getting dressed to go to the shops to the point where Tesco - I think - has banned them. What is wrong with thesepeople????
Manky - that's what they are.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My OH often says "The sight's that you see when you haven't got your gun".
Love the word Manky.
Will add on a serious note that sometimes oddly dressed people are in the early stages of dementia, and no persuading to dress appropriately will work.
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A rant about the wastage within the NHS.
Whilst I was at hospital yesterday, sipped away at my coffee, I listened to the nurses chatting about what was going on within the hospital. This is my local one where they have already closed A&E and Maternity and, anyone with any sense can see, will eventually close. Unfortunately, we were linked up with 2 PFI hospitals which are seriously in debt. Both pieces of land on which these buildings stand will be sold off to try and bring the debt down. Just setting the stage. Quite obviously, admin bods are trying to implement all sorts of cuts within the medical side which isn't going down well. More admin than medical staff!! This is all leading to misuse of hospital coffers. Always wear the wonderful hospital gown which is supplied but now you are issued with another 'throw away' piece of attire. Have had the same procedure 4 times over 9 years and they were never thought necessary before. At what cost to the ailing NHS. Who thought that one up, I wonder?
One government after another doesn't seem to know what to do with the ailing NHS. How is it that we, the ordinary Joe Public, can see what needs to be done. I watched a programme some years back now, where Gerry Robinson went in and turned a hospital round. It's a shame they don't take someone in the know to implement changes and get shot of all these overpaid admin bods who know nothing.
Rant ended.
the thing with wagon wheels.. have they got smaller.. or have our hands just got bigger???
i also use white vinegar for my cleaning.. it is amazing.. mixed with bleach (thou pongs and open all windows) it can be pasted on the grout and rinse after time and whoopie!! clean and white and fresh.
A Warning to all, be careful, be very careful what you mix in your cleaning buckets, mix the wrong cleaners together and you get Phosgene Gas, the poison gas of the first world war, deadly and in enclosed surroundings a killer, more than one person has died mixing cleaners.
The kitchen and Bathroom can be deadly places as ex-ICI I could make you a bomb, a poison, several gases, and an incendary device all from everyday ingredients in your kitchen and bathroom.
When cleaning Always leave windows and doors open even in winter and those household chemicals are not meant to be mixed. My way is mainly Domestos and water, wipe it on, leave it a few minutes wash it off, squeegee it down and dry. That usually gets the soap scum off the glass and walls though the steamer is best and also dangerous.
Probably it is best to be a slut???
Frank.
Thanks for the warning Frank but I don't need it.
Mine eye's will be afflicted and then some?
Yesterday as I got out of the car in T's car park I heard my name called, looking around I saw a smartly dressed lady who I vaguely knew and then this wizened chap with a beard who I had no idea, then the penny dropped.
First I had to put my sunglasses on to stop being blinded then looking at the apparition wondered why, the smartest man in my old planning office had suddenly decided to wear curtains for extra long shorts with a clashing shirt that would have made a Hawaiian wince, ordinary socks and scruffy trainers. In his retirement he had obviously flipped, we talked and I could see his wife knew what I was thinking, her face said it all and so we parted me still well and truly flummoxed but taking note, and in the shop the sun had brought out all the Costa del Sol gear.
Why do men well past their sell by date need to wear those stupid shorts and shirts and men not even reached their years of responsibility if ever they do wear trousers with a waist band which if it was a boot lid would cover the exhaust pipe and nothing else, the crutch around the knees either in hope or expectation.
What is wrong with normal clothes I ask? or is it just me.
Frank
No Frank, it's not just you. There's a place for everything and what you describe is not for venturing out in! Only recently, I commented to someone that I wondered whether some people actually looked in the mirror before they ventured out, women included. I hate this attitude 'I'm only popping to the shops', etc,etc. Where is their sense of pride? Perhaps we are old fashioned. Well, so be it. I like to look my best even when shopping.
Do garden in night attire though. 
I agree that dress standards have got very sloppy in recent years, and when I'm in some of the other countries in Europe it's very noticeable how much more effort the locals seem to make. In some places, such as Germany and Italy, there is a decided feel of elegance around, whereas in the U.K, if you venture out in the evening in most towns, half the populace have their backsides falling out of their trousers, or falling out under their skirts! I suppose, after that little rant, I must be careful what I wear when I go out later!
No Frank/Dad- it's not just you. Used to just be a mid-life crisis - now it's early, mid and late-life.
Tina why don't you try that onesie for the shopping?
I believe many people now don't even bother getting dressed to go to the shops to the point where Tesco - I think - has banned them. What is wrong with these people????
Manky - that's what they are.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My OH often says "The sight's that you see when you haven't got your gun".
Love the word Manky.
Will add on a serious note that sometimes oddly dressed people are in the early stages of dementia, and no persuading to dress appropriately will work.
KEF the trouble is the ones I've seen barely look out of school
Love that phrase of your OH's too!
Is manky just a Scottish term?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...