RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 Having been fortunate enough to take Management Training within BR, I have to say that on leaving the scheme every trainee had to engage in the sort of BR-equivalent of bedpan/fevered brow stuff as a very junior manager, required to learn and on occasions step in to all sorts of menial tasks to keep the railway running. Hence I spent New Year's Eve 1976 as shunter at Grove Park Shed. Most of the trainees were already graduates, others of us not. If the NHS offers degree courses as a stepping stone to higher things, well and good, but if there is a distinct ceiling through which a graduate nurse may not pass, then there is a real problem. I suspect that the graduate thing is about ensuring nurses can do things formerly reserved for doctors and others, thus saving on resources. No doubt the private healthcare sector is delighted to welcome these graduates to its rather nicer environment. I understand that elsewhere on the Internet, one can find plenty of video of women grunting (and more) while being served...... Well said Ian - that is alas a problem with 'over-qualification' where some people see certain work as being beneath them, even if it is part of the job or the job as others see it. (And having done it on more than one occasion - sometimes for 12 hours - I stlll rate passenger shunting as one of the filthiest jobs on the railway.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Mike, I can arrange an eye-gouging, cheap..... Seriously, man, what is that for? Pete, you beat me to it.... Just checked and I've got some cleanish looking drills and scalpels and a car foot pump if Mike wants me to have a bash at it. I should warn him that I'm a bit squeamish when it comes to eye ops, so he may need to bring a flask of sweet tea with him in case I keel over. The technical term for what I have is a Macular hole . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macular_hole . The effect is shown here with the lower grid being what I see through the right eye , peripheral vision is not affected . Close range is not to bad but as things get further away you notice it more . I dont get the sucked in effect that this shows , just a closing of the grid at the center. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsler_grid The repair operation is called a Vitrectomy . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitrectomy . Andy , if you want to test your squeamishness have a look at this and then ask yourself if you would really fancy having this done . Not a simple operation with a gauranteed out come , just an improvement and not a return to total as before vision . And unlike a badly mended broken leg that could be re-broken and reset this a one trick try , I will get a cataract as a result of having it done , that could form in a matter of months or may take a couple of years , so that will mean another op . Also thing could go totally wrong and I end up with it being worse than it is now or worse case scenario blind in that eye . So it's getting close to decision time , I see the consultant who would do the op next week for a chat , then it will really be decision time . Edited February 7, 2013 by Sidecar Racer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 I understand that elsewhere on the Internet, one can find plenty of video of women grunting (and more) while being served...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 54 seconds, Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Take care, Mike otherwise I'll post the video of my last colonoscopy - yes I do have it on my Mac...... Best, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 Take care, Mike otherwise I'll post the video of my last colonoscopy - yes I do have it on my Mac...... Best, Pete. Interesting how some folk still flash things from under their mac Mac 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Guys, be careful with your risque comments, else Debs will land on you from her full 5' 14", followed by a trio of collies. Bill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 54 seconds, Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 Take care, Mike otherwise I'll post the video of my last colonoscopy - yes I do have it on my Mac...... Best, Pete. Pahhh , been there and done that already , proud to say I took it like a man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I understand that elsewhere on the Internet, one can find plenty of video of women grunting (and more) while being served...... Now, they don`t show you that in those supermarket adverts! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 Eh, guys, I still have to eat dinner! And I mean have to, as I'm getting hungry already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 Mr Trisonic sir, that Eric Clapton Blues Night radio1 concert I was muttering about was Feb 1991. eeek. Water has flowed under the bridge since then rather, in fact it has evaporated, condensed, rained and flowed again a few times! He had Jimmy Vaughan, Chuck Lavell and Greg Phillinganes, Joey Spampinato, Jamie Oldacre and Jerry Portenoy in his band. It's a cracking concert, if that's your music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 Guys, be careful with your risque comments, else Debs will land on you from her full 5' 14", followed by a trio of collies. Bill There is probably something on the internet about that as well....................probably Danish in origin! Regards Richard 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edcayton Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Solicitors. When the bill arrived from the one dealing with my Mum's "estate"(not really worth the name), I noticed in small print in the middle of it fees at 1/2% of the total estate, when the figure was 1%! I queried this and received a phone call from the senior partner when he asked if I was suggesting they do that to all their clients. I said something along the lines of "well, I'm sure most people wouldn't notice at this time". He replied by saying that he trusted the guy that did Mum's stuff to do his work! Yes, I know, I should have got something in writing and contacted the Law Society but I had enough to cope with. Has anyone else noted just how difficult it is to get something in writing these days. Everybody I phone tells me they are taping my call; I not only can't do this but I have an idea it is illegal for me to do so. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 Something of model railway interest. After buying 2 pairs of trousers and a shirt in M&S I went down to Modelzone to have a look at the 2-BIL model that seems to be being discussed on other parts of the forum. I'm not sure I would have anything meaningful to say! Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I see Findus have been selling horse based meals. Probably sea-horses in their case. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 The probate no longer offers interviews on the Isle of Wight so you can now swear your oath at a local solicitors office much cheaper cost me £14 pounds for two oaths and took about 15mins one mile from home. A great saving on time and fuel costs. Even with paying for special delivery (trackable all the way) it was a heel of a lot cheaper than the ferry. Much quicker too as you don't have to wait for an appointment. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 Evening all! Sometimes it does pay off to have your camera at hand while going by train, as I found out this afternoon... Have a look here, if you like: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/74/entry-11076-the-beginning-of-the-dawn-of-an-new-era-a-totally-unexpected-sighting/ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Take care, Mike otherwise I'll post the video of my last colonoscopy - yes I do have it on my Mac...... Best, Pete. I just hope you've got a decent firewall on your Mac. I'd pity the poor $@d that hacked in and stumbled on that file. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'll post the video of my last colonoscopy Adds a whole new meaning to "looking up an old friend"! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) The latest trend in colonoscopy is to spray the intestine with a blue dye to show up abnormal cells. Perhaps Pete's next video will be a blue movie. Edited February 7, 2013 by Tony_S 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2013 And some people think we only talk about trains or some people think we are anal retentives or..................... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 ........some people think we are anal retentives I know, I know!........it`s a bum-rap! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 The latest trend in colonoscopy is to spray the intestine with a blue dye to show up abnormal cells. Perhaps Pete's next video will be a blue movie. Perhaps as an encore he will give us 'Blue Moon' 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 7, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2013 Has anyone else noted just how difficult it is to get something in writing these days. Everybody I phone tells me they are taping my call; I not only can't do this but I have an idea it is illegal for me to do so. Ed I have a special technique to deal with any of the cold callers who come out with this 'this call is being recorded' nonsense - by pointing out we are registered for telephone preference service and then unleashing a torrent of very rude remarks onto their recording machine. Strange to relate none of them ever seem to take offence at that. BTW if you think solicitors can pull tricks regarding fees you should try Govt departments on legal fees -they make the private sector look like rank amateurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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