Terry1954 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 2:37 PM, Bullbasket said: Internet sites that you can book medical appointments on. I booked blood tests for yesterday morning and turned up on time to give very nearly an armful. Receptionist tells me that I don't have an appointment booked. I say that I do, and show her the confirmation email, and the reminder email that I received from the online booking site. She takes pity on me and arranged for me to have the blood letting. All fine, until I get an email from the online booking site telling me that I failed to turn up for my appointment. I finally find a contact address for the online company and tell them that I DID attend the appointment and would they like to see the results. A short time later, I receive a reply which is basically passing the buck to the testing laboratory. Don't you just love the internet?? John. Well yes, you see John, how do I put this, it's probably because you live in France, so what do you expect.............. Living here in the good old UK, we have none of that stuff, everything is so very very efficient. It's probably down to that Brexit thingy I shouldn't wonder. Things were so much worse here a few years back ................... I'm sure they were ............... hang on ......... was that a dream ............... er, I'm sure they were. Oh well, at least we all have good old BM to keep our spirits up! Terry 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 We do our blood tests locally ( Bellac John, probably too far for you ). Just turn up reasonably early, wait in the queue, usually 3 or 4 people, and when the deed’s done we get a code to access the results on the net that day and our doc gets a hard copy. Simples. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, Biggles87 said: We do our blood tests locally ( Bellac John, probably too far for you ). Just turn up reasonably early, wait in the queue, usually 3 or 4 people, and when the deed’s done we get a code to access the results on the net that day and our doc gets a hard copy. Simples. John Yes, just a bit too far John. I get mine done In Melle which is 15 kms away, and have never had a problem before. Tests done, and then results appear on my account withing a matter of hours. I have to say that I find the system here for making appointments rubbish. The NHS system books them for you and then notifies you of when the appointment will be. Here, you have to do it all yourself. I just wonder how the elderly who don't have smart phones, nor computers, live in remote villages with no transport systems, are able to get appointments sorted out. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Use of the word alternate when alternative is the word required. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treker_ed Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) My grump - Insurance renewals! Just had ours through for our Hybrid which is currently in the garage undergoing repairs! So, about 2 months ago, we discovered that some kind soul had hit us, and driven off (only found out after the fact and we believe after we had got home from the holiday when it happened). Got it confirmed by the local dealer, and they quoted £1900 + for the repairs. Had to go through the insurance to get it repaired. Ongoing issue with them as it seems that they have only given a partial okay for the repairs, but didn't bother to tell us that... They only told us that they had given the go-ahead to get the repairs done! Been in the garage since 10/09/21 and STILL waiting for the full okay to get the repairs done! Anyway, last night the wife received an email from the insurance company for the renewal.............. £1700 + £3000 excess cover - Last year we paid just over £400 for the year for that car! I think we will be telling them where they can shove that quote and it wont be in a polite place! We've been doing some checks already, and we can get fully comp for the two cars we have for about £700! which is still less than half of what we've been quoted for the single car. (Forgot to mention, part of the reason for the high cost of repairs is that the car had been in a previous accident before we purchased it, and had not been repaired correctly! We are having to bare the brunt and cost of that! We were not told of any previous repair work or accidents when buying the car, and if we had known about the accident, we would not have bought it!) Edited October 8, 2021 by treker_ed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 As much as I love the NHS it can be a big bureaucratic, Kafkaesque PITA sometimes.🤨 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treker_ed Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Turns out the reason for the huge increase in insurance for the one car is we are now classed (by this one insurance company) as risky drivers... This is despite the fact that neither incident is actually our fault. The first in Feb, we had our catalytic converter stolen off the car, whilst parked on our driveway! They classed us at fault as the police did not have anyone in custody that evening! The second is because some unknown person hit the rear of our car and drove off. Thus leaving us with the repair bill. Neither of which are legitimately our fault. We have now found much better insurance at under £750 for both of our cars, fully comp! The other company have been told where to stick their quote!😁 Edited October 9, 2021 by treker_ed 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ian- Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 11:07 AM, PhantomBigStu said: eBay shops that don’t state they offer combined postage and don’t check their messages, just lost some custom and coin over 5 minutes work….. eBay sellers not offering combined postage is one of my pet hates. In such instances where the product isn't available elsewhere at a vaguely sensible price, I place separate orders a few days apart. If they're going to insist on charging me for 2 sets of postage it's only fair they actually have to pay that postage themselves. 😈 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyfan Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 hours ago, -Ian- said: eBay sellers not offering combined postage is one of my pet hates. In such instances where the product isn't available elsewhere at a vaguely sensible price, I place separate orders a few days apart. If they're going to insist on charging me for 2 sets of postage it's only fair they actually have to pay that postage themselves. 😈 oh man I love your style, I will definitely do that next time I get the chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 My biggest complaint to-day is that "Booster Shot" is not spelled "Borcestershire Shot". 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 we'll make an exception just for you. Then again it might need a longer needle to get it all in 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 PC gone mad! I read today that BA cabin crews have been told not to address passengers as " Ladies and Gentlemen " in their safety briefings. The lunatics really are running the asylum. John PS: For Sale 15litres 95 octane petrol. Collect only. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Depression. It's just so draining. Also GPs* and their seeming inability to listen to a damn word you say. *in my experience, anyway. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 46 minutes ago, lasermonkey said: Also GPs* and their seeming inability to listen to a damn word you say. I sometimes wonder if mine's in the same room as me... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzulscha Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Biggles87 said: John PS: For Sale 15litres 95 octane petrol. Collect only. Does it come in its own bag or should I bring my own? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, Tzulscha said: Does it come in its own bag or should I bring my own? He's in France, better take a tank 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF4EVER Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 11 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: He's in France, better take a tank CHAR B1? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I like a nice cup of char. No sugar, ta. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 My Wife just bought a rug from IKEA. It come with (I kid you not) instructions! Three pictures; Pic 1 Unroll it (really!). Pic 2 Vacuum it. Pic 3 Put weights on the corners for 72 hours. Phew, I can sleep soundly now that I know what to do. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 5 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: My Wife just bought a rug from IKEA. It come with (I kid you not) instructions! Three pictures; Pic 1 Unroll it (really!). Pic 2 Vacuum it. Pic 3 Put weights on the corners for 72 hours. Phew, I can sleep soundly now that I know what to do. A box of tea bags I once bought had a serving suggestion on it - a picture of a cup of tea. I would never have thought of that! 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 19:09, Pete in Lincs said: My Wife just bought a rug from IKEA. It come with (I kid you not) instructions! Three pictures; Pic 1 Unroll it (really!). Pic 2 Vacuum it. Pic 3 Put weights on the corners for 72 hours. Phew, I can sleep soundly now that I know what to do. is it wall mounted or hung from the ceiling ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Beermonster1958 said: Christmas. I hate it already and, its still only 11th October!!! 😠😠 I saw my first xmas lights of the year on Saturday night. Humbug! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 4:39 PM, Vince1159 said: I sometimes wonder if mine's in the same room as me... Same room? You actually get to sit in the same room as them? What is this trickery you speak of? Round may way the other week people were offering to swap a tank of petrol for a GP appointment! 🤣 Regards, Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 So there I was, at 05:30 this morning, at a red light near Lincon Cathedral. Mine was the only car in sight. Along comes a Muppet, walking his dog. He actually stopped and pushed the button for the pedestrian crossing! I don't know how long he waited, the light turned green and I drove off to work. Muppets. They're taking over! 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasermonkey Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Our local bell ringers. Bless ‘em, they’re awful. I live opposite the church and ever since I have lived in the village, some twenty one years now, they haven’t got any better. If they have any technique at all, I would guess at “ first one to a hundred wins.” There is no rhythm to be found, apart from an occasional accidental and fleeting syncing. Every so often, all the bells ring in unison, which sounds far worse than you might imagine. Tonight it seemed like they were trying especially hard, but the harder they tried, the worse they got. I could almost sense the frustration in the cacophony. It was tempting to go over and have a kind word. It’s nice to have a hobby and all, but I really don’t think it’s for them. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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