Why did it take this effing virus to get it into people's minds that you can't survive without our NHS service? Apart from not having to pay for medications that depends on your age and if you qualify to receive it, you should be grateful that you don't live in America. I'm a bit trollied at the moment but I keep hearing it's just doctors and nurses who get recognition for their work in the NHS. Hey and rightly so. Let's have a cheer for the lab staff, but I don't think a dose of clap would be appreciated somehow!
Whatever wars we've faced in the past it just brings back the dogged determination to overcome whatever life throws at us. This British Bulldog may prevent those idiots who think they're somehow impervious to Covid 19 by giving them a big bite on their bum, then when they go to A&E for a plaster. Ooh! Sorry! All we have is some Gorilla glue, an old stapler and eff off!
The boys are alright. One is very apprehensive because it looks like he's lost a great job (research Chemist at an American pharma) because of all this crap.
He'll have to go back to uni to do a PhD - funding permitting.
The other lad is confident he'll still be a med student next year (his 4th year) but who knows these days.
One's being awarded his M Chem and the other his M Res despite not completing their courses. Assumed grades and all that.
Mrs E-K is being fuloughed next week - I'm still going, keeping the rail network oiled for the great start-up.
I didn't know she was Bunty Binstock for ages, and it was a complete coincidence!
I just loved those days, pre Gordon Brown, but getting close to financial oblivion, and we all mucked in and made the best of it all!
Tell the boys we're right behind them please! I used to chat with Mrs O'Blene about the great way they were going, and as she was a teacher, she appreciated what you guys did for them both!
I'm trying to remember what someone said to me from a long ago in the lab that referred to the prevention of anyone from getting the clap which involved a mixture of Mercury and Venus. No, it wasn't anything to do with sticking a Mars Bar up your bum, it was something that was like "If you mess with Venus you'll have to deal with Mercury" because that was used as a treatment to cure syphilis.
Getting back to the clap, our local shop n Glasson Dock sent a leaflet out to our locals so they ring them up, place an order, then they'll deliver it for free. We've already had one then Phil rang them up today for another one. He fancied doing a fish pie with white and brown crab meat but he'd not got any brown meat either in the larder or freezer. Believe it or not, they've rung us twice to apologise as they can't source any for us. When they come with our delivery this afternoon, we're going to stand on the doorstep and give them a jolly good clap along with a couple of fivers for their trouble.
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I reckon supermarket checkout staff deserve a cheer too. Not an enviable job.
Agreed, Mr H!
I haven't been to one for two weeks now, and Mrs O'Blene for a month...
The queues are about eighty yards long, but surprisingly quick-moving!
Why did it take this effing virus to get it into people's minds that you can't survive without our NHS service? Apart from not having to pay for medications that depends on your age and if you qualify to receive it, you should be grateful that you don't live in America. I'm a bit trollied at the moment but I keep hearing it's just doctors and nurses who get recognition for their work in the NHS. Hey and rightly so. Let's have a cheer for the lab staff, but I don't think a dose of clap would be appreciated somehow!
Well said, GG!
One of our retired local doctors has gone back to work, and his wife, who was a nurse, is doing the 'charity shopping' for the ancient - like me...
Whatever wars we've faced in the past it just brings back the dogged determination to overcome whatever life throws at us. This British Bulldog may prevent those idiots who think they're somehow impervious to Covid 19 by giving them a big bite on their bum, then when they go to A&E for a plaster. Ooh! Sorry! All we have is some Gorilla glue, an old stapler and eff off!
What have chemists done wrong ?
I wouldn't wish clap on anyone.
You bloody well had to say this, didn't you Elecs!
Ha ha ha - who was the best person to point out the 'joke'!
Hope your boys - and you and Mrs E-K are ok, they seem like second sons to me these days, because I'm supposed to be 'vulnerable...
Well I still am after seven pints and a kebab - I wish (not)!
Can we make the old stapler a rusty one please GG?
Rust does peculiar things to the extremities so I believe - usually implying amputation of the parts normally associated with mental inadequates...
Let's hope so!
Can't believe it. I'm in a live chat with Scrobs !
Hello, Scrobs !!!
Kev, we're together at last!
How the devil are you all?
Have you seen Lilith recently?
I miss her so much, we graduated through virginity together via the artificial insemination annex all those years ago...
I may have to log off, then back on, so stay around Old Chap!!!
GG, if you're listening, E-K set the standard for blogs all those years ago!
Join in when you can, it'll be worth it!
The boys are alright. One is very apprehensive because it looks like he's lost a great job (research Chemist at an American pharma) because of all this crap.
He'll have to go back to uni to do a PhD - funding permitting.
The other lad is confident he'll still be a med student next year (his 4th year) but who knows these days.
One's being awarded his M Chem and the other his M Res despite not completing their courses. Assumed grades and all that.
Mrs E-K is being fuloughed next week - I'm still going, keeping the rail network oiled for the great start-up.
A little bit out of synch, Scrobs.
No. I haven't seen Lilith or Elby in a while. I didn't know you did that with her.
Bad boy !
I'll leave off now mate. Great to speak.
kevinjpeat@btinternet.com
If ever you're bored.
I was another man then, Kev!
I didn't know she was Bunty Binstock for ages, and it was a complete coincidence!
I just loved those days, pre Gordon Brown, but getting close to financial oblivion, and we all mucked in and made the best of it all!
Tell the boys we're right behind them please! I used to chat with Mrs O'Blene about the great way they were going, and as she was a teacher, she appreciated what you guys did for them both!
Thanks for the message spot, Kev! I will be in touch again!
I'm trying to remember what someone said to me from a long ago in the lab that referred to the prevention of anyone from getting the clap which involved a mixture of Mercury and Venus. No, it wasn't anything to do with sticking a Mars Bar up your bum, it was something that was like "If you mess with Venus you'll have to deal with Mercury" because that was used as a treatment to cure syphilis.
Getting back to the clap, our local shop n Glasson Dock sent a leaflet out to our locals so they ring them up, place an order, then they'll deliver it for free. We've already had one then Phil rang them up today for another one. He fancied doing a fish pie with white and brown crab meat but he'd not got any brown meat either in the larder or freezer. Believe it or not, they've rung us twice to apologise as they can't source any for us. When they come with our delivery this afternoon, we're going to stand on the doorstep and give them a jolly good clap along with a couple of fivers for their trouble.
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