The Boris Break Tit-bits our day - Tuesday 14th April
Good morning
Yesterday certainly brought a change in the weather, could almost say it was a typical bank holiday type of day.
Every cloud has a silver lining and the change in the weather was an ideal deterrent for keeping all away from the beaches and parks. Watching some of the comparisons made against last year for the usual holiday go to places was quite an eye-opener.
That's the first of this year's bank holidays over only three weeks until the first in May and wonder what will be in store for us by then, will we still be in lockdown, will we be still shielding ourselves, will shopping ever be the same.
When I was thinking about what to highlight today as usual I started with a blank canvas and nothing in particular to talk about then out of the blue court comes to the rescue with her story about her mum and dad and their unwanted callers, and I have replied to court on this but would like to take the opportunity to carry the story on a bit more today.
It's a timely reminder that criminals have not gone into isolation, they are not concerned about passing on the virus to all they come in contact with, it's business as usual for them retaining their objective to relieve as many elderly and vulnerable people of their hard earned savings as possible. Our nest eggs are not getting any bigger, interest on savings is nonexistent and the ever worry that they have about going into care homes haunts them.
In my response to court I listed some of the things that the elderly and vulnerable people are entitled to have in my area and hope that the same initiative is available in other areas of the UK. Do you know if there is a similar scheme in operation in your area and who to contact to access the service, if not you then it could be your mum and dad that could benefit from a home safety check today and of course I want to know what's available in your area.
It was nice to see so many interacting with each yesterday. Maybe with a little bit of encouragement we'll see a few more members join in, no pressure but the more the merrier.
I'm all prepared for my telephone appointment this morning, all my equipment in position ready to check my weight, take my blood pressure and check my blood sugar the only thing I can't do is let him see the amount of swelling in my ankles or attach the necessary leads for an ECG to be taken, just wonder how he'll be able to use his stethoscope.
Have a good day and remember
Ian
CC
Morning all.
Back to abit of normality again well babisitting duties for me anyway for my eldest grandson who is 4. Unfortunately with the lockdown I miss out on the physical contact and playing with the other 3 grandkids 
. I think that is the biggest thing for all of us with friends and family and that physical social contact. As everyone one is saying it's very difficult having telephone consultations instead of
ctual appointments so good luck Peacock62 Gemmary and BODACH with your telephone consultations. I am expecting a delivery from Coloplast Charter today let's hope they actually knock the door or tt no-one takes it from the door step like last week. Plus let's hope it's a full prescription this time. Please please stay safe everyone and enjoy the glorious sunshine if a little cooler.
Stay safe everyone
Mark
Good afternoon everyone and hope you’re all well. I’ve just been to Sainsbury’s and there was a couple in the queue in the car park in front of me. The member of staff monitoring the queue pointed out that only 1 person was allowed in so the husband moved forward, the wife moved back and they continued queuing separately - the member of Staff’s face was a picture and she looked at me as if to say ‘you knew what I meant didn’t you?’ Managed to get some rice this time and managed not to thump the guy who decided that speed was of the essence and was just rushing around leaning across people grrrrr!
Anyway time for the quiz answers - not that you need them
1. Turnip 2. Lettuce 3. Broccoli 4. Asparagus 5. Bean 6. Pumpkin 7. Swede 8. Cauliflower 9. Kale 10. Corn on the cob 12. Beetroot 13. Spinach 14. Potato 15. Onions
Todays quiz is zoo animals!
1. Pride of the confectionary counter
2. Hungry for this children’s game
3. Frustrated the camera man in this kit-kat advert
4. Manfred Man think they’re pretty
5. You’re not supposed to p..p...p...pick these up
6. Oleg and Sergei’s friends
7. He things Frosties are g...g...great
8. Nickname of Status Quo’s bass guitarist John Edwards
9. ‘Right turn Clyde’
10. You wouldn’t want to play them at cards
11. Enjoy a tea party but only with PG Tips
12. The pink one is funny but the black one is scary
13. Are they Navy in the US
14. Did they escape on the last train to Clarksville
15. Does this animal make your mum/dad’s sister worried
16. Did John Lennon think he was this whiskery animal
17. Snooker player John or comedian Freddie
18. Good at making toast
19. ‘See you later .......’ 
2 answers to this one!
Enjoy
Karen x
Court
My wife's employers the local council are aware of my shielding and also Unison the union are too. I think because they have 6 units/wards they will keep her on one of the other units but even those are full of people from the local hospital. It's a difficult situation as she doesn't want to not go to work but also feels she needs more support from work regards my shielding. Hopefully they will allow her to work a different unit otherwise she may need to speak with the Union.
Enjoy your tea that's just what I'm gonna do abit cold for a Stella 
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Stay safe everyone
Mark
