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Sn!pe
Jun 30, 2019, 5:07:50 PM6/30/19
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Is anyone here?
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^Ď^ My pet rock Gordon just is.
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^Ď^ My pet rock Gordon just is.
Diogenes of Synope
Jul 10, 2019, 2:39:52 AM7/10/19
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On Sun, 30 Jun 2019 22:07:48 +0100, Sn!pe wrote:
> Is anyone here?
That's a pretty profound question? If no-one is here to read it, does the
question even exist? And what if someone is here but with no interweb
connection, for example, living in a barrel a long way from a green box.
What then, eh? What value on your question then? Tell me that. Go on, I
dare you.
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Dodgy
> Is anyone here?
That's a pretty profound question? If no-one is here to read it, does the
question even exist? And what if someone is here but with no interweb
connection, for example, living in a barrel a long way from a green box.
What then, eh? What value on your question then? Tell me that. Go on, I
dare you.
--
Dodgy
Sn!pe
Jul 10, 2019, 4:29:40 AM7/10/19
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I deduce from the above that the disputatious Dodgy we have
come to know and love is still extant, but I find it difficult
to believe that you are truly disconnected from the Intertubes,
that hardly seems possible unless you are writing from beyond
the veil by arcane methods. Have you engaged the services of
Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky to aid your communications?
Can your barrel really be abandoned atop some lonely wall?
*That was a tyop but I like it (TWATBILI).
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^Ï^ My pet rock Gordon just is.
Diogenes of Synope
Jul 10, 2019, 7:33:47 AM7/10/19
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No dear boy, my conjecture vis a vis the disconnected barrel scenario was
just that, conjecture and idle speculation. 'What if?' would do just as
well. My barrel remains connected to the interweb. It's fair to say that
I don't actually *like* the bloody internet any more, but I am still
addicted and get what fixes are there to be had. Witness the smiley joy
that spread across my face when 1D lit up.
A fekkin post on 1D, I thought happily. And it was.
Nothing, other than Boris Jonson dying of several things at once, could
make me happier.
Apart from food. And beer.
Beer? Wotta good eye dear?
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Dodgy
Sn!pe
Jul 13, 2019, 2:29:22 AM7/13/19
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There is to be Excitement today - we're going to the zoo with
Mrs S's grandchildren. It will be doubly exciting because it
will be Eric's second foray into the outside world.
No, Eric is not one of my step-grandkids, he was my birthday
present to myself. Having turned seventy I have bought myself
a folding mobility trike named Eric. This is Eric's website:
<https://efoldi.com>
It's like being a new driver - I have to gain confidence before
I take him into the traffic, so wish me luck.
Diogenes of Synope
Jul 13, 2019, 6:44:01 PM7/13/19
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On Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:29:21 +0100, Sn!pe wrote:
> I'll drink to that.
That's the idea.
> I'll drink to that.
> There is to be Excitement today - we're going to the zoo with Mrs S's
> grandchildren. It will be doubly exciting because it will be Eric's
> second foray into the outside world.
>
> No, Eric is not one of my step-grandkids, he was my birthday present to
> myself. Having turned seventy I have bought myself a folding mobility
> trike named Eric. This is Eric's website:
>
> <https://efoldi.com>
>
> It's like being a new driver - I have to gain confidence before I take
> him into the traffic, so wish me luck.
still riding my two wheeled motorbikes whenever I can. Might even have a
third in the garage before too long.
I fancy a road test on yours though, just get a, y'know' idea.
Why did you turn seventy? I did that last year and it immediately seemed
like a silly idea. Mind you, as soon as I get my other knee replaced,
I'll be eighteen again. ;-)
But anyway, which zoo did you go to? Does it have bears? I like bears. A
most efficient killing machine is your bear. And they look so cuddly. ;-)
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Dodgy
Sn!pe
Jul 19, 2019, 5:54:37 AM7/19/19
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> > <https://efoldi.com>
> >
> > It's like being a new driver - I have to gain confidence before I take
> > him into the traffic, so wish me luck.
>
> I'll definitely wish you luck. It looks a cool enough machine but I'm
> still riding my two wheeled motorbikes whenever I can. Might even have a
> third in the garage before too long.
>
> I fancy a road test on yours though, just get a, y'know' idea.
>
> Why did you turn seventy? I did that last year and it immediately seemed
> like a silly idea. Mind you, as soon as I get my other knee replaced,
> I'll be eighteen again. ;-)
>
> But anyway, which zoo did you go to? Does it have bears? I like bears. A
> most efficient killing machine is your bear. And they look so cuddly. ;-)
I took Eric on a jolly the last couple of days, Mrs S and
> >
> > It's like being a new driver - I have to gain confidence before I take
> > him into the traffic, so wish me luck.
>
> I'll definitely wish you luck. It looks a cool enough machine but I'm
> still riding my two wheeled motorbikes whenever I can. Might even have a
> third in the garage before too long.
>
> I fancy a road test on yours though, just get a, y'know' idea.
>
> Why did you turn seventy? I did that last year and it immediately seemed
> like a silly idea. Mind you, as soon as I get my other knee replaced,
> I'll be eighteen again. ;-)
>
> But anyway, which zoo did you go to? Does it have bears? I like bears. A
> most efficient killing machine is your bear. And they look so cuddly. ;-)
her daughter invited me to join them on their annual
pilgrimage to the RHS show at Tatton Park up there in
Mankieland. I'm glad to say that Eric acquitted himself
magnificently; I didn't fall off, so I'm counting that as a
success. He's a bit of a lump to heave into the boot
though - if I try hard I can add a bad back to my list of
ailments.
GOK knows why I turned 70; I couldn't agree more, it's
a -boodly- silly idea; not that I was given a choice in
the matter. I do dislike the way all my various bits and
pieces threaten to go 'sproing', it's very off-putting.
I didn't see any bears at the zoo, sorry. There were plenty
of giraffes and a couple of rhinos though, if that helps.
I'm trying to digest a bit of nasty news this morning:
I just heard that my 10 yo elder granddaughter in Australia
needs a major op. Buggrit. :(
Diogenes of Synope
Jul 19, 2019, 7:06:53 AM7/19/19
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On Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:54:36 +0100, Sn!pe wrote:
> I took Eric on a jolly the last couple of days, Mrs S and her daughter
> invited me to join them on their annual pilgrimage to the RHS show at
> Tatton Park up there in Mankieland. I'm glad to say that Eric acquitted
> himself magnificently; I didn't fall off, so I'm counting that as a
> success. He's a bit of a lump to heave into the boot though - if I try
> hard I can add a bad back to my list of ailments.
I'm wondering what Eric really is that he can travel in the boot. Or
> I took Eric on a jolly the last couple of days, Mrs S and her daughter
> invited me to join them on their annual pilgrimage to the RHS show at
> Tatton Park up there in Mankieland. I'm glad to say that Eric acquitted
> himself magnificently; I didn't fall off, so I'm counting that as a
> success. He's a bit of a lump to heave into the boot though - if I try
> hard I can add a bad back to my list of ailments.
maybe you have an enormous boot. Put it this was, my boot and my
neighbour's 'Eric' simply wouldn't work
> GOK knows why I turned 70; I couldn't agree more, it's a -boodly-
> silly idea; not that I was given a choice in the matter. I do dislike
> the way all my various bits and pieces threaten to go 'sproing', it's
> very off-putting.
well. I mean, OK, I take pills to keep the important things chugging
along, but there's nothing they can do for Arther except replacement
joints and/or pain killers. The pain killers are getting less effective
and they don't do replacement elbows, so Hey ho!
> I didn't see any bears at the zoo, sorry. There were plenty of giraffes
> and a couple of rhinos though, if that helps.
are a fair substitute.
> I'm trying to digest a bit of nasty news this morning:
> I just heard that my 10 yo elder granddaughter in Australia needs a
> major op. Buggrit.
prostate taken away. That was a major op and he's fine. My knee was
classed as a major op and look at me now. Assuming the Aussie NHS (or
equivalent) is anywhere near ours, it will be fine.
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Dodgy
Sn!pe
Jul 19, 2019, 7:42:37 AM7/19/19
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[...]
> I'm wondering what Eric really is that he can travel in the boot. Or
> maybe you have an enormous boot. Put it this was, my boot and my
> neighbour's 'Eric' simply wouldn't work
[...]
He folds up to suitcase size, weighs 17 kilos and fits in
the boot of a VW Golf - not a bad trick if you can do it.
>
> > I didn't see any bears at the zoo, sorry. There were plenty
> > of giraffes and a couple of rhinos though, if that helps.
> >
>
> A zoo with no bears can be a bleak and meaningless place
> although Tiggers are a fair substitute.
>
Tiggers are actually my second bestest animal at the zoo,
right after the funky gibbons; I just love the way they swing
about through the trees, whooping and hollering as they go.
My Granny took me to London Zoo when I was in short trousers
and we ate our sandwiches right in front of the gibbon enclosure.
I was absolutely captivated. OTOH, I did see one of the Tiggers
squirt the crowd of onlookers with pee, just for fun; that was
good value.
> >
> > I'm trying to digest a bit of nasty news this morning:
> > I just heard that my 10 yo elder granddaughter in
> > Australia needs a major op. Buggrit.
> >
>
> Look, I have no idea what's involved here, but my brother just had his
> prostate taken away. That was a major op and he's fine. My knee was
> classed as a major op and look at me now. Assuming the Aussie NHS (or
> equivalent) is anywhere near ours, it will be fine.
>
I dare say it will be fine, but it's a bit more major than that:
she's just been diagnosed with a hole in her heart. I don't
know exactly what that means apart from open heart surgery ASAP.
Fingers crossed, spit three times, all that stuff; I'd pray if
I knew how to. Oz is such a long way away, buggrit.
> I'm wondering what Eric really is that he can travel in the boot. Or
> maybe you have an enormous boot. Put it this was, my boot and my
> neighbour's 'Eric' simply wouldn't work
He folds up to suitcase size, weighs 17 kilos and fits in
the boot of a VW Golf - not a bad trick if you can do it.
>
> > I didn't see any bears at the zoo, sorry. There were plenty
> > of giraffes and a couple of rhinos though, if that helps.
> >
>
> A zoo with no bears can be a bleak and meaningless place
> although Tiggers are a fair substitute.
>
right after the funky gibbons; I just love the way they swing
about through the trees, whooping and hollering as they go.
My Granny took me to London Zoo when I was in short trousers
and we ate our sandwiches right in front of the gibbon enclosure.
I was absolutely captivated. OTOH, I did see one of the Tiggers
squirt the crowd of onlookers with pee, just for fun; that was
good value.
> >
> > I'm trying to digest a bit of nasty news this morning:
> > I just heard that my 10 yo elder granddaughter in
> > Australia needs a major op. Buggrit.
> >
>
> Look, I have no idea what's involved here, but my brother just had his
> prostate taken away. That was a major op and he's fine. My knee was
> classed as a major op and look at me now. Assuming the Aussie NHS (or
> equivalent) is anywhere near ours, it will be fine.
>
she's just been diagnosed with a hole in her heart. I don't
know exactly what that means apart from open heart surgery ASAP.
Fingers crossed, spit three times, all that stuff; I'd pray if
I knew how to. Oz is such a long way away, buggrit.
Diogenes of Synope
Jul 19, 2019, 8:38:16 AM7/19/19
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On Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:42:36 +0100, Sn!pe wrote:
> He folds up to suitcase size, weighs 17 kilos and fits in the boot of a
> VW Golf - not a bad trick if you can do it.
Just studied the video in the 'Eric' website. Well cool. Suffice to say
> He folds up to suitcase size, weighs 17 kilos and fits in the boot of a
> VW Golf - not a bad trick if you can do it.
that my neighbours device is not an Eric
> Tiggers are actually my second bestest animal at the zoo,
> right after the funky gibbons; I just love the way they swing about
> through the trees, whooping and hollering as they go.
place. It was some distance away but perfectly visible. Whether it was
aware of me, I can't say, but when I told a local couple of my experience
they asked why I didn't run away screaming. I'm like, why, it's only a
bear. I really had no idea what I would have been dealing with if it had
fancied eating my leg, but still a great experience.
> My Granny took me to London Zoo when I was in short trousers and we ate
> our sandwiches right in front of the gibbon enclosure.
> I was absolutely captivated. OTOH, I did see one of the Tiggers squirt
> the crowd of onlookers with pee, just for fun; that was good value.
> I dare say it will be fine, but it's a bit more major than that: she's
> just been diagnosed with a hole in her heart. I don't know exactly what
> that means apart from open heart surgery ASAP. Fingers crossed, spit
> three times, all that stuff; I'd pray if I knew how to. Oz is such a
> long way away, buggrit.
bit of googly research suggests that the condition might not need open
heart surgery. They can shove a catheter in a vein and plug the hole by
remote control. And judging from what I read, if open heart *was* needed
(as in some cases) it's totally routine and quite low risk. Prolly won't
stop you worrying, cos that's what granddads do, but try not to stress
yourself too much. Don't forget you have Eric to care for now. ;-)
--
Dodgy
Sn!pe
Jul 20, 2019, 7:39:23 AM7/20/19
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> > I dare say it will be fine, but it's a bit more major than that: she's
> > just been diagnosed with a hole in her heart. I don't know exactly what
> > that means apart from open heart surgery ASAP. Fingers crossed, spit
> > three times, all that stuff; I'd pray if I knew how to. Oz is such a
> > long way away, buggrit.
>
> Not sure what you have been told so can't comment properly, but a quick
> bit of googly research suggests that the condition might not need open
> heart surgery. They can shove a catheter in a vein and plug the hole by
> remote control. And judging from what I read, if open heart *was* needed
> (as in some cases) it's totally routine and quite low risk. Prolly won't
> stop you worrying, cos that's what granddads do, but try not to stress
> yourself too much. Don't forget you have Eric to care for now. ;-)
Indeed. I'm making a point of not researching it
> > just been diagnosed with a hole in her heart. I don't know exactly what
> > that means apart from open heart surgery ASAP. Fingers crossed, spit
> > three times, all that stuff; I'd pray if I knew how to. Oz is such a
> > long way away, buggrit.
>
> Not sure what you have been told so can't comment properly, but a quick
> bit of googly research suggests that the condition might not need open
> heart surgery. They can shove a catheter in a vein and plug the hole by
> remote control. And judging from what I read, if open heart *was* needed
> (as in some cases) it's totally routine and quite low risk. Prolly won't
> stop you worrying, cos that's what granddads do, but try not to stress
> yourself too much. Don't forget you have Eric to care for now. ;-)
because I've become pretty darned squeamish since
I became an old fart and I see no point in giving
my imagination more fodder. I will hear soon enough
what the op. may entail, they're planning to give
her a detailed scan next month and get her in for
the op. itself before December.
Colour me glum for the time being.
Sn!pe
Aug 13, 2019, 7:10:25 AM8/13/19
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Update:
Tests have been done, images have been imaged. They've
detected a further problem that precludes keyhole surgery
so she's definitely in for the full works - open heart surgery.
All crossed fingers will be gratefully received.
Tests have been done, images have been imaged. They've
detected a further problem that precludes keyhole surgery
so she's definitely in for the full works - open heart surgery.
All crossed fingers will be gratefully received.
Diogenes of Synope
Aug 14, 2019, 7:31:04 AM8/14/19
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On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:10:24 +0100, Sn!pe wrote:
> All crossed fingers will be gratefully received.
Arthritic fingers crossed as far as possible. Keep breathing deeply my
> All crossed fingers will be gratefully received.
friend. Everything will be fine.
--
Dodgy
Sn!pe
Aug 14, 2019, 11:26:54 AM8/14/19
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> Everything will be fine.
:)
Sn!pe
Mar 6, 2020, 8:50:44 AM3/6/20
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Nipper's delayed op. is now scheduled for Tuesday 10th.
Please keep those fingers crossed, TYVM.
Please keep those fingers crossed, TYVM.
Steve
Mar 8, 2020, 10:19:17 AM3/8/20
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On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:50:39 +0000, Sn!pe wrote:
>
> Sn!pe <snip...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Everything will be fine.
> >
> > :)
>
> Nipper's delayed op. is now scheduled for Tuesday 10th.
> Please keep those fingers crossed, TYVM.
Sn!pe
Mar 10, 2020, 3:59:26 PM3/10/20
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Steve
Mar 11, 2020, 5:10:49 AM3/11/20
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Sn!pe
Mar 14, 2020, 4:09:43 PM3/14/20
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It is incredible to me that you can have open heart
surgery on Tuesday and be sent home on Friday.
Steve
Mar 14, 2020, 4:41:31 PM3/14/20
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On Sat, 14 Mar 2020 20:09:42 +0000, Sn!pe wrote:
>
> Steve <steve-use...@gmx.com> wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:59:24 +0000, Sn!pe wrote:
> > >
> > > Steve <steve-use...@gmx.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:50:39 +0000, Sn!pe wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Sn!pe <snip...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > > Everything will be fine.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > :)
> > > > >
> > > > > Nipper's delayed op. is now scheduled for Tuesday 10th.
> > > > > Please keep those fingers crossed, TYVM.
> > > >
> > > > Fingers and toes crossed.
> > >
> > > Op done, all ok so far,
> >
> > That's good news.
>
> The doctors are very pleased, she's been sent home.
> It is incredible to me that you can have open heart
> surgery on Tuesday and be sent home on Friday.
>
Glad she's doing OK.
Sn!pe
Mar 14, 2020, 4:47:10 PM3/14/20
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