Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Holiday
I've been impossibly busy and distracted recently -- work, house move, family, travel etc., -- so no time for this indulgence. Also, finding Facebook a tad less time consuming. I will return though, but in the meantime..
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Sick Of Being Sick
Well it's inevitable that I'll pick-up the occasional cold -- especially when my route to and from work is among the bucolic commuters of old London town.
However, I had a bit of a fright this morning when I woke with the tell-tale sore throat, body aches and gooey sinus. All standard stuff -- only that I was informed that a colleague who sits next to me at work has been 'quarantined' from the office as of midday yesterday. The reason -- the cousin she'd spent all last weekend with has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, more commonly, the dreaded Swine Flu.
This news naturally made my mundane sniffles rather more alarming -- especially as we have a four-month old boy in the house whose immune system, like the rest of him, is somewhat under-developed.
And as I still haven't yet registered with a local GP I called Tollgate Lodge on Stamford Hill, the one P and the boy use. Amazingly, I was told that I must go in-person to the surgery today, fill-in a registration form and then return tomorrow in order to be checked-out --and even then there would be no guarantee that I'd be seen. That's two+ visits to a public surgery waiting room populated by ill people and with potentially a very very highly contagious ailment!
As this made no sense at all, I called another GP's office, Barton House on Albion Road to double-check, only to be told -- more sensibly -- that I should stay at home, monitor my situation, and then they would arrange for a home visit if things deteriorated.
Thankfully, all I have is a mild summer cold and am fine and the yukiness is abating in resopnse to Lemsips and Strepsils. But I am astounded by the crass ineptitude of Tollgate's 'front-of-house' staff at my family's surgery. (Actually, they're the reason that I haven't yet registered as their system is not in the least user-friendly to the working stiff.. ) And if I weren't convinced that P&G's personal doctor isn't utterly top-notch I'd be very concerned for their on-going healthcare.
I for one, though, will be registering myself with the kind, caring and customer-oriented folks at Barton House tout de suite.
Unfortunately, the NHS is as brilliant as it's broken, or as broken as it's brilliant. The best put Patients ahead of Processes, while the worst are slaves to their own out-dated, inefficient and potentially dangerous Processes.
However, I had a bit of a fright this morning when I woke with the tell-tale sore throat, body aches and gooey sinus. All standard stuff -- only that I was informed that a colleague who sits next to me at work has been 'quarantined' from the office as of midday yesterday. The reason -- the cousin she'd spent all last weekend with has been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus, more commonly, the dreaded Swine Flu.
This news naturally made my mundane sniffles rather more alarming -- especially as we have a four-month old boy in the house whose immune system, like the rest of him, is somewhat under-developed.
And as I still haven't yet registered with a local GP I called Tollgate Lodge on Stamford Hill, the one P and the boy use. Amazingly, I was told that I must go in-person to the surgery today, fill-in a registration form and then return tomorrow in order to be checked-out --and even then there would be no guarantee that I'd be seen. That's two+ visits to a public surgery waiting room populated by ill people and with potentially a very very highly contagious ailment!
As this made no sense at all, I called another GP's office, Barton House on Albion Road to double-check, only to be told -- more sensibly -- that I should stay at home, monitor my situation, and then they would arrange for a home visit if things deteriorated.
Thankfully, all I have is a mild summer cold and am fine and the yukiness is abating in resopnse to Lemsips and Strepsils. But I am astounded by the crass ineptitude of Tollgate's 'front-of-house' staff at my family's surgery. (Actually, they're the reason that I haven't yet registered as their system is not in the least user-friendly to the working stiff.. ) And if I weren't convinced that P&G's personal doctor isn't utterly top-notch I'd be very concerned for their on-going healthcare.
I for one, though, will be registering myself with the kind, caring and customer-oriented folks at Barton House tout de suite.
Unfortunately, the NHS is as brilliant as it's broken, or as broken as it's brilliant. The best put Patients ahead of Processes, while the worst are slaves to their own out-dated, inefficient and potentially dangerous Processes.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Flowers Of Romance
We only needed a couple of additional blooms to replace the few decaying stems removed yesterday, but P went a bit wild at the florists.
It is however, quite a magnificent display, I think you'll agree.
I am so metro..
It is however, quite a magnificent display, I think you'll agree.
I am so metro..
Monday, May 11, 2009
Still Ill
I am destined never to see Morrissey perform again –- ever. And it’s not through want of trying. All of the last three attempts have been cancelled at the last minute. I was really hoping that tonight's Royal Albert Hall gig would break the run of disappointment and be a third time lucky. But no.
Frankly, Mr. Shankly I'm a sickening wreak, AND I’m getting rather pissed off with this too.
So instead of going to the meat is murdering veggie nutroast's gig, I'm going home to feast on lamb chops. Yes, Mozza -- icanhascheezburger!
Take some vitamins yer bucolic Mancunian gobshite.
Monday, 11 May 2009 13:36
Morrissey cancels Albert Hall Gig
Singer Morrissey has cancelled a show scheduled for London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday night due to illness. The concert's organisers apologised to fans in a statement and said he was "unable to perform and, on doctor's orders, has been told to rest". The concert may be rescheduled and fans should keep hold of their tickets, the statement added.
Saturday, 26 January 2008
Ill Morrissey Cancels Roundhouse Shows
Due to poor health, Morrissey has regrettably had to cancel his hugely anticipated London Roundhouse shows tonight and tomorrow (Saturday, 26 and Sunday, 27 January). The iconic artist lost his voice last night 5 songs in to the fourth night of a run of six sold out shows at the legendary venue. He has been ordered by doctors to rest for four days. The sold out UK tour is scheduled to continue in Doncaster on Wednesday night."
Tuesday, 31 May 2005
Morrissey Cancels Isle of Wight Slot
Morrissey has cancelled his appearance at this year's Nokia Isle Of Wight festival. The solo star was due to play the event on the Saturday night (June 11), prior to headliners Roxy Music, but, in a statement issued on his official site, revealed 'the pressure of preparing a new album' would compromise the set.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
In Bloom
A few warm days and Spring has quite distinctly sprung.
Here are a few pics of the park yesterday.
Boy, dog and I are getting the hang of our little jaunts -- not least getting both in and out of the house avec buggy, nappies, blankets, poo bags etc., -- and giving P an hour or so of peace.
Here are a few pics of the park yesterday.
Boy, dog and I are getting the hang of our little jaunts -- not least getting both in and out of the house avec buggy, nappies, blankets, poo bags etc., -- and giving P an hour or so of peace.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
And Then There Were Three..
..plus Ems of course -- so that's four really.
Anyway, welcome to the world little Georgie boy -- born at 06:30 at 7.5lbs on Saturday, 28 February at UCH in central London. Due date was 27th, and contractions began on Thursday evening, so Mum's pain and discomfort of a 32 hour labour aside, that's pretty good time keeping.
top lad.
xxx
Anyway, welcome to the world little Georgie boy -- born at 06:30 at 7.5lbs on Saturday, 28 February at UCH in central London. Due date was 27th, and contractions began on Thursday evening, so Mum's pain and discomfort of a 32 hour labour aside, that's pretty good time keeping.
top lad.
xxx
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