The Chill Out Zone - Page 16665

Lancpudn · 24th September 2022, 08:04

Morning all, Clear skies & sunshine here this morning.

stevestrat · 24th September 2022, 12:17

Been out and picked up anti lodger (flea) treatments for the girls. Don't think they've ever had any but still do them every couple of months or so just in case. Had to do Pops first coz if she suspects there's something going on she disappears behind the sofa or under the recliner.

Gate Keeper · 25th September 2022, 05:25

Morning all,

Today we are driving to London in prep for the op tomorrow. It’s been a busy frantic few days, firstly getting authorisation from the insurance company to pay for the operation, having a pre-op PCR Covid test for the hospital which was negative. It’s a relief the insurers will pay for everything and it’s one less thing to worry about.

Then yesterday I received 2 emails from the hospital.

The first email at 1:48pm said the operation had been cancelled due to an “administrative error” and they did not know when it was to be rescheduled…..a reprieve!

The second email at 2:03pm “Please attend for admission at 08:30 and be prepared to be seen by the anaesthetist who may or may not decide to order more tests or delay your operation by a few days”…..horrors!

A third email was from the hospital admin was sent a few days ago, asking me to attend the hospital for 7 a.m tomorrow to meet the surgeons, the op is scheduled for 1:45 pm.

The email said I am instructed to shower tonight and again 2 hours before admission. I have been asked to wipe myself down with large antiseptic wipes (provided) after each shower, allowing everything to evaporate!

We will go in tomorrow at 7 a.m and hope everything goes off okay.
Thank you for your patience in reading about my tribulations.

What is everyone up to?

Gate Keeper · 25th September 2022, 05:31

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Morning all,

A nippy autumnal start to the dy here. Out of shorts and into the long trousers

Morning Jeff, I hope the laser of the eyes sorts everything out for you and doesn’t cause too much inconvenience. It’s unusual to for you not to be in shorts, a sign of cooler days approaching.

Lancpudn · 25th September 2022, 08:00

Morning all, clear skies & sunshine again this morning,Much cooler & lots of condensation too, Looks like we'll need some shillings for the meter next week as colder weather arrives.

Goods luck with the surgery Phil

, Must be a pain in the rear getting conflicting emails from the hospital, I'm still waiting for two call backs from the DVT dept after the letter saying not to attend on the 21st Sept as it's a telephone consultation then getting a phone call saying where are you! They're really busy staff there & run off their feet so I'm not really bothered about it.

coolcat · 25th September 2022, 08:09

Morning all,

Nice sunny start to the day but only 7c out there.

I might however risk the shorts again

We have ordered a slow cooker from Amazon that is due to arrive today.

Should be good for pre preparing all those casseroles and soups for the cooler months to come.

Roast Chicken for tonights dinner. The rest of the day will be mainly taken up by watching the BTCC from Silverstone

Lancpudn · 25th September 2022, 08:15

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Morning all,

Nice sunny start to the day but only 7c out there.

I might however risk the shorts again

We have ordered a slow cooker from Amazon that is due to arrive today.

Should be good for pre preparing all those casseroles and soups for the cooler months to come.

Roast Chicken for tonights dinner. The rest of the day will be mainly taken up by watching the BTCC from Silverstone

Nice one Jeff, You cant beat a slow cooker for casseroles, soups etc.

I've been in the greenhouse to pick some aubergines, I fancy a go at making a Moussaka but looking in the cupboard I need a couple more ingredients.

coolcat · 25th September 2022, 11:27

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

Nice one Jeff, You cant beat a slow cooker for casseroles, soups etc.

I've been in the greenhouse to pick some aubergines, I fancy a go at making a Moussaka but looking in the cupboard I need a couple more ingredients.

Cheers Ian,

I've always done them in a casserole dish in the oven. Using a slow cooker means I can put it on and go out to work safe in the knowledge it will be ready on my return

Leo has just woken on hearing that Roast Chicken will be on offer later

Leo by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

coolcat · 25th September 2022, 12:19

Light lunch today......Although my homemade Marie Rose sauce has a kick to it with extra tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper

Prawn Cocktail by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

coolcat · 25th September 2022, 17:37

Wow....It's been quiet in here today.....

Oh well, here's some Roast Chicken from tonight's Dinner

Sunday Roast Chicken by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,614 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Morning all, Clear skies & sunshine here this morning. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,492 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Been out and picked up anti lodger (flea) treatments for the girls. Don't think they've ever had any but still do them every couple of months or so just in case. Had to do Pops first coz if she suspects there's something going on she disappears behind the sofa or under the recliner. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

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Lancpudn This is my second home MG ZS EV Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 15,614 Thanks: 4,591 Thanked 3,427 Times in 2,565 Posts	Morning all, clear skies & sunshine again this morning,Much cooler & lots of condensation too, Looks like we'll need some shillings for the meter next week as colder weather arrives. Goods luck with the surgery Phil , Must be a pain in the rear getting conflicting emails from the hospital, I'm still waiting for two call backs from the DVT dept after the letter saying not to attend on the 21st Sept as it's a telephone consultation then getting a phone call saying where are you! They're really busy staff there & run off their feet so I'm not really bothered about it. __________________ Blessed are the tea makers. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3b...auto-2000_auto

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coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,187 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Morning all, Nice sunny start to the day but only 7c out there. I might however risk the shorts again We have ordered a slow cooker from Amazon that is due to arrive today. Should be good for pre preparing all those casseroles and soups for the cooler months to come. Roast Chicken for tonights dinner. The rest of the day will be mainly taken up by watching the BTCC from Silverstone __________________ Jeff.

25th September 2022, 12:19	#166649
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,187 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Light lunch today......Although my homemade Marie Rose sauce has a kick to it with extra tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper Prawn Cocktail by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr __________________ Jeff.

25th September 2022, 05:25	#166643
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,082 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Morning all, Today we are driving to London in prep for the op tomorrow. It’s been a busy frantic few days, firstly getting authorisation from the insurance company to pay for the operation, having a pre-op PCR Covid test for the hospital which was negative. It’s a relief the insurers will pay for everything and it’s one less thing to worry about. Then yesterday I received 2 emails from the hospital. The first email at 1:48pm said the operation had been cancelled due to an “administrative error” and they did not know when it was to be rescheduled…..a reprieve! The second email at 2:03pm “Please attend for admission at 08:30 and be prepared to be seen by the anaesthetist who may or may not decide to order more tests or delay your operation by a few days”…..horrors! A third email was from the hospital admin was sent a few days ago, asking me to attend the hospital for 7 a.m tomorrow to meet the surgeons, the op is scheduled for 1:45 pm. The email said I am instructed to shower tonight and again 2 hours before admission. I have been asked to wipe myself down with large antiseptic wipes (provided) after each shower, allowing everything to evaporate! We will go in tomorrow at 7 a.m and hope everything goes off okay. Thank you for your patience in reading about my tribulations. What is everyone up to?

25th September 2022, 17:37	#166650
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,187 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	Wow....It's been quiet in here today..... Oh well, here's some Roast Chicken from tonight's Dinner Sunday Roast Chicken by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr Sunday Roast Chicken by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr __________________ Jeff.