The totally off-topic thread

[NM]

Yes but each subsequent year you get a bigger piece of that LSL entitlement plus you will have 70 days sick leave (less what has been used). Long term employees get growing benefits.

Just checked my sick leave entitlement ... 238.5 days :shock: Lets hope I never need to use that much!

 

[Buzzard]

When mum died in 2008 she left behind very little. Dad died in 1973 at which time all we had was the family home with mortgage for mum to inherit.

I have no problem with death, will discuss it freely. What I do have a problem with is people who expect an inheritance, if you want something do the hard work and earn it.
My partner excluded, I don't intend leaving anybody anything.

 

[NM]

The old treatment for a ganglion was hitting them with the family bible.Pity most households no longer have such a thing so surgery it is.

I guess the modern version would be hitting them with the iPad ... while the iPad is a convenient source of Bible reading, it may not have the desired effect on said ganglion nor said iPad.

 

[Cossie]

When mum died in 2008 she left behind very little. Dad died in 1973 at which time all we had was the family home with mortgage for mum to inherit.

I have no problem with death, will discuss it freely. What I do have a problem with is people who expect an inheritance, if you want something do the hard work and earn it.
My partner excluded, I don't intend leaving anybody anything.

I agree, if I had known what my father had, I would have encouraged him to spend it on himself and mum and made their last years far more comfortable than what it was, decent heating and cooling for starters. At least after dad died, mum had reverse cycle heating/cooling put in, had a new kitchen put in and did a lot of landscaping, gardening was one of her few interests.

 

[Buzzard]

Cossie, you and I are on the same path. I likewise told my mum not to spend money fixing things around the house that didn't actually need fixing, for example a new kitchen. I advised her to spend what little she had on things that would give her pleasure. I too did convince her that aircon was worthwhile.

 

[QF WP]

The old treatment for a ganglion was hitting them with the family bible.Pity most households no longer have such a thing so surgery it is.

I do, so I will get it out - do I need to pray as well (before I hit it and/or afterwards) ??

[Yes, I can just see the replies already]

 

[Flashback]

Mrs QF WP has been disagnosed with a ganglion in her right wrist (yes she's right handed) - which necessitates surgery as the GP said (something about) being multiple small bubbles in a big bubble, rather than being able to have a fine needle aspiration. Fantastic . Looks like I'll be doing everything in the house for at least a couple of weeks in recovery. Now she's off to contact some "hand doctors". *Wry smile*

For those that are interested to find out more: Cysts - ganglion cysts | Better Health Channel

Wish doctors and pathology reports would talk in simple language

"At the level of compartment 4 extensor digitorum and extensor indictus tendons there is a lobulated ganglion measuring approx 1.7 x 0.4 x 0.7cms. This appears to be compressing the C4 tendons. It can be traced to the radiocarpal joint space".

Mother had one, remember it was operated on as she had to fly Ansett from Esperance back to Perth for the op whilst we were on holidays. Was only young at the time so can't comment on the housework side of things :mrgreen:

 

[rogerkambah]

When one dies its almost impossible to not leave any inheritance, eg a home, cars, boats, collections, cash in bank, all the accoutrements of life. Even if one consciously liquidates and spends there will pretty much always be something left. While my ex-wife almost managed it, having blown more than $100k in 2 years mostly on alcohol and the pokies she still left our daughters a few hundred dollars, a car and some furniture.

 

[JohnM]

Mrs QF WP has been disagnosed with a ganglion in her right wrist (yes she's right handed) - which necessitates surgery as the GP said (something about) being multiple small bubbles in a big bubble, rather than being able to have a fine needle aspiration. Fantastic . Looks like I'll be doing everything in the house for at least a couple of weeks in recovery. Now she's off to contact some "hand doctors". *Wry smile*

For those that are interested to find out more: Cysts - ganglion cysts | Better Health Channel

Wish doctors and pathology reports would talk in simple language

"At the level of compartment 4 extensor digitorum and extensor indictus tendons there is a lobulated ganglion measuring approx 1.7 x 0.4 x 0.7cms. This appears to be compressing the C4 tendons. It can be traced to the radiocarpal joint space".

I had one on the top of my thumb that caused no pain but was distorting the growth of the thumbnail. The surgeon said they can be very painful.

Anyway, had it excised. A year or so later, it re-appeared. Surgeon said that is very rare. When I ask what the warranty period was on the first job, he says "What do you think this is? - Harvey Norman?" :mrgreen:.

Out it came again. He did discount for repeat business .

 

[blackcat20]

I had one on the top of my thumb that caused no pain but was distorting the growth of the thumbnail. The surgeon said they can be very painful.

Anyway, had it excised. A year or so later, it re-appeared. Surgeon said that is very rare. When I ask what the warranty period was on the first job, he says "What do you think this is? - Harvey Norman?" :mrgreen:.

Out it came again. He did discount for repeat business .

sounds like my bone tumour, that took two goes to be rid of...

 

[JohnM]

sounds like my bone tumour, that took two goes to be rid of...

I don't like the sound of that Blackie. All good now, I trust?

 

[Bindibuys]

The old treatment for a ganglion was hitting them with the family bible.Pity most households no longer have such a thing so surgery it is.

One like this DrRon? Happy to lend it out. Of course I don't intend to put you out of work.

 

[blackcat20]

I don't like the sound of that Blackie. All good now, I trust?

Yep, was back when I was in high school.

 

[drron]

Bindibuys that one would be perfect for the job.

 

[medhead]

Umm, I have a bible. Picked it up from a hotel. Some might call it stealing, but I see it as helping the Gideons achieve their mission to spread the word of the lord.

Just don't tell them that I wanted to learn the old school rules of smiting from deuteronomy. I think I might have actually learned the answer to that old chestnut about a tree falling in the forest. Because if a woman is raped in the city and doesn't cry out then - stone her to death. But if it happens in a field then the rapist has to marry her because there was no one to hear her cry out. So clearly if there is not one to hear then a man has to marry the tree.

 

[JohnM]

Umm, I have a bible. Picked it up from a hotel. Some might call it stealing, but I see it as helping the Gideons achieve their mission to spread the word of the lord.

Just don't tell them that I wanted to learn the old school rules of smiting from deuteronomy. I think I might have actually learned the answer to that old chestnut about a tree falling in the forest. Because if a woman is raped in the city and doesn't cry out then - stone her to death. But if it happens in a field then the rapist has to marry her because there was no one to hear her cry out. So clearly if there is not one to hear then a man has to marry the tree.

:shock: I suggest that you send the bible back before it plays with your mind any further. :mrgreen:

 

[JohnK]

I agree, if I had known what my father had, I would have encouraged him to spend it on himself and mum and made their last years far more comfortable than what it was, decent heating and cooling for starters. At least after dad died, mum had revese cycle heating/cooling put in, had a new kitchen put in and did a lot of landscaping, gardening was one of her few interests.

Mum and dad don't have a lot but one thing is certain. They don't like spending money. Actually more like don't like wasting money.

Wish I had listened to them more when I was younger. I thought I knew everything. As it turns out I knew very little. :-|

 

[medhead]

Well, I had a bit of a chat to one of my favourite SYD J lounge staff members last week. They said that there was a bit of training of new staff members going on. Thought nothing of it really. They all seemed rather good. Anyway tonight is a different story. The lounge is a fair bit busier for this hour. The staff also all very professional towards the customers. However, there are shenanigans going on between the staff members. Relatively loud discussion about how to do the job, that sort of thing. "come on man, don't be silly" noises. Noticed my favourite staff member is off doing a quiet and good job. Also looked after me very well when she saw me here. But 3 or 4 others are kind of carrying on.

Now it doesn't bother me really. But it is out of character for this lounge.

 

[feezable]

Mrs QF WP has been disagnosed with a ganglion in her right wrist (yes she's right handed)

I had a ganglion on my left wrist for 26 years, it appeared when I was 18. It never caused me pain, but was quite unsightly. 2 years ago I dropped something in a rental car and as I reached down beside the drivers seat I knocked it very hard. Within moments it was nothing but a little soft lump, it came back a bit over the next few weeks. I knocked it again, not very hard, and it went away seemingly permanently.

 

[clazman]

I love freaking my niece and nephew with it.... able to pop it out like a jack in the box