The totally off-topic thread

[Denali]

Last day today. Relaxing in room, giving hubby time to feel better then if he feels OK, we'll go to Roslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey then head to the airport hotel, return car and relax for last night.

Much like him, plans are fluid

 

[Pushka]

Expensive urine.

Shh, that’ll be the next new vitamin that gets marketed. Pee of excessive vitamin consumers. Already distilled and concentrated.

 

[TheRealTMA]

It’s true!

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[love_the_life]

Last day today. Relaxing in room, giving hubby time to feel better then if he feels OK, we'll go to Roslyn Chapel and Melrose Abbey then head to the airport hotel, return car and relax for last night.

Much like him, plans are fluid

Boy that time seems to have flown by. Hope MrD is feeling better. Roslyn Chapel is quite interesting, though it was packed when we were there a few years ago as the DaVinci Code was a big thing.

 

[JohnK]

Oh. That’s awful when you are away.

Vitamin supplements. If you would believe them then we should be taking around a hundred different ones a day.

Maybe not all but some could be ok.

Wife's hair falling more than usual. Stress? Inadequate diet? Possibly. Doctor recommended vitamins. Currently on Swisse Hair, Skin, Nails and appears to be helping.

Could also be coincidence but think they are worth continuing.

 

[Pushka]

Maybe not all but some could be ok.

Wife's hair falling more than usual. Stress? Inadequate diet? Possibly. Doctor recommended vitamins. Currently on Swisse Hair, Skin, Nails and appears to be helping.

Could also be coincidence but think they are worth continuing.

Yes, that makes sense where there is an identifiable need. Get her thyroid levels checked too.

 

[Denali]

Yes, was hoping to get there before bus crowd but I told him I'm happy to skip Roslyn especially as they don't allow photographs.

Think we both prefer Melrose anyway plus it's managed by Historic Scotland so will use our passes.

Got some Imodium in him now so giving him a few hours in the hotel room and confiscated the vitamins.

In between telling him off, administering care and asking about his mum. Awesome wife here

 

[Denali]

Yes, that makes sense where there is an identifiable need. Get her thyroid levels checked too.

I was going to suggest thyroid check but she did have a baby last year and your body goes through so much, more so her by memory of medical issues from birth.

Hubby takes vitamins morning, noon and night AND during the night. Idiot. Tell him the body can only absorb so much before it expels but he ignores me. I did enjoy pouring out the bottle and counting how many left and telling him off.

 

[ALH]

This is so scary. Everyone thinks about the death toll, of course, but the recovery from serious injury barely raises a blip on the radar. Takes just a moment for things to change for a very long time. Best wishes, as it sounds like you still have a way to go

Here’s a scary thought for you. The woman who caused the accident (hitting me head on) at a combined speed of around 130ks an hour, wasn’t even tested for drugs or alcohol. She has since disconnected her phone and disappeared, possibly back to her home country, so no charges laid.

Considering I had to blow in the bag 5 times, whilst in traction, agonising pain, cracked ribs, broken leg, missing skin and internal injuries all to get a reading (of zero), I’m pretty disappoInted with the police. You would think that of the 10 vehicles (ambulance, fire engines & police), one person might have thought to check the woman who caused all the damage. Beggars belief.

 

[Hvr]

The woman who caused the accident (hitting me head on) at a combined speed of around 130ks an hour, wasn’t even tested for drugs or alcohol.

How is that possible? Sounds like police misconduct or incompetence at best.

 

[Denali]

WTF. Why no testing? Nephew was hit by other car, minor, but was blood tested.

Im sorry you were let down, terrible taste of injustice.

 

[docjames]

@ALH I would be making a formal complaint to the police. That’s unacceptable.

 

[ALH]

Ventured to the Colours of Impression: Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay today in preparation for our trip to Giverny in June, in the SA Art Gallery. The only place in Australia it is being held I believe.


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Beautiful paintings. I have to ask if the exhibition was very busy?

I recall going to NGV to see the Van Gogh exhibition. We hardly got to see anything for all the people taking photos.

When we went to their Facebook page to comment, there were hundreds of complaints the gallery was too crowded and too many people taking photos.

 

[Denali]

Looks like the Mona crowd in Paris. I enjoyed much more turning around and enjoying the painting behind us while the crowd was pushing forward with their cameras.

 

[Pushka]

Beautiful paintings. I have to ask if the exhibition very busy?

I recall going to NGV to see the Van Gogh exhibition. We hardly got to see anything for all the people taking photos.

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It was excellent viewing. There might be a couple of people watching in front but wait a couple of minutes and you had it to yourself. Are you here this weekend? Saturday afternoon would work. We went Sunday around 3pm. You don’t need to prepay, just pay on the day, took 5 minutes. It’s spread over three or four galleries. All very sedate.

I’ve been to the Louvre. Chalk and cheese as far as crowds and viewing opportunities. You won’t be tossed around. Everyone was very sedate and well mannered and respectful.

 

[Quickstatus]

Recovering from a MVA is a full time job

Our son plays soccer but last weekend’s match called off because one of the opposing team member died in car crash:
P-plater teen dies in horror crash

Hopefully it will also give son who is also a P plater some sobering insight into driving responsibly.

 

[Quickstatus]

Mum in law in hospital. Typical in law family. Brother in Sydney phoned his wife in San Francisco who texted us in Scotland and hubby phoned brother directly.

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Definition of a Frequent Flyer Family :
When two or more family members are overseas at any time.

Sorry to hear...

 

[ALH]

It was excellent viewing. There might be a couple of people watching in front but wait a couple of minutes and you had it to yourself. Are you here this weekend? Saturday afternoon would work. You don’t need to prepay, just pay on the day, took 5 minutes. It’s spread over three or four galleries. All very sedate.

I’ve been to the Louvre. Chalk and cheese as far as crowds and viewing opportunities.

Adelaide? Yes. We are as it happens. Will do. Thanks for the heads up

 

[Pushka]

Here’s a scary thought for you. The woman who caused the accident (hitting me head on) at a combined speed of around 130ks an hour, wasn’t even tested for drugs or alcohol. She has since disconnected her phone and disappeared, possibly back to her home country, so no charges laid.

Considering I had to blow in the bag 5 times, whilst in traction, agonising pain, cracked ribs, broken leg, missing skin and internal injuries all to get a reading (of zero), I’m pretty disappoInted with the police. You would think that of the 10 vehicles (ambulance, fire engines & police), one person might have thought to check the woman who caused all the damage. Beggars belief.

Just appalling. Travesty of justice. She wasn’t injured then?

 

[Denali]

Our son plays soccer but last weekend’s match called off because one of the opposing team member died in car crash:
P-plater teen dies in horror crash

Hopefully it will also give son who is also a P plater some sobering insight into driving responsibly.

So sad. Im a believer that being young means you get to make some dumb mistakes (how else do some kids learn) but as long as you/no one else is hurt.

So incredibly sad that a moment resulted in this.