Recent content by Mr Chips

Glad he is all OK.

There is a lot going on in the medical world. My GP wanted me to have a blood test and gave me a referral 10 days ago. I went for the test last Thursday and registered in with the clinic that I had been going to for a number of years. My tests were always free as I am a diabetic pensioner. I sat...

No not the dreaded symbol, just extend the pin by 2 digits so we can just add 99 to the end of our current pin, oh yikes, NOOOO! Lol.

It;s simply a cost savings plan, they want to reduce their overheads (no staff to pay or buildings to maintain) which ultimately reduces their running costs which increases their already swelling profit margins. Simple really but if you are a customer it's positively inconvenient to say the least.

Oh yes, so I can have fun with this. Get out the Inspector Cluso (think I spelt it correctly) gear and go shopping, see what sort of reaction that brings. Actually all supermarket chains employ professional shoppers who are not known to anyone in the store. The object of the exercise is to test...

Well, for what it's worth, when was the last time anyone sat down with their children to have an open conversation. Children of all ages are smart and are just waiting to be able to talk with their parents about the many questions they would have about life. Anything from why do dogs bark to...

Wondering what we could invoice local councils for condition of roads and footpaths etc. That would become a screaming match from councils I reckon.

Might be interesting to see the actual numbers as the percentage does not mean anything without them.

I was told by my very skilled GP that you should leave 2 weeks between any vaccinations so hat may have been your issue.

I on the other hand used to suffer massively from the flu year after year and then when I turned 65 my GP suggested a flu shot. I am now 72 and have not had the flu since, I cannot praise the vaccination system enough, By the way I am also a diabetic.

Just an observation, all the sewage treatment plants around the country are very close to major rivers. Understanding the nature of sewage and the need for water I am still somewhat curious as to why this is?

Sometimes they are wrong.

They do however pay tax on the profit of that can of beans. The whole thing is in fact a can of beans!

We are still working on Victoria's monuments I think!