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    Tech Talk with Dr Al: Introducing Alan

    I’m so glad that you’re going to be a regular, Dr. Alan. Can you problem solve Epsom printers, in case it has another tantrum? I’m sure it’s only my poor husband, he does have a problem with looking at the screen & actually reading what it says. 😂😂😂
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    Resident-to-resident aggression is common in nursing homes. Here’s how we can improve residents’ safety

    I think my friend might also, but wouldn’t be able to legally make the decision.
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    Camping during winter can feel like punishment—this $89 Kmart fix changes that

    Don’t think I’ll be rushing off to Kmart to buy one, I’d most likely be stuck in it forever. Chairs like that are a bit hard to get out of.
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    Hard to Handle: How Everyday Products Are Failing Older Australians

    I’ve struggled to open jars & cans for years, but fortunately I still have my rather useful husband. I’m fine with the tv remote & other electronic things, but as for child proof medicine bottles, I always refer to them as Pat proof! Opening toothbrush packaging is getting harder, and I keep a...
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    Is This the Most Controversial Birthday Gift Ever? See What One Mum Brought That Has Everyone Talking

    I’m glad this lady isn’t one of my friends, a cleaning package, what next! It really isn’t hard to buy practical gifts for children, I usually buy books, Lego or other things that I know is on their wish lists. We only get one birthday a year so what’s wrong with frivolous stuff. A four year...
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    Thai Police catch expats over involvement in massive scams targeting Aussies

    Thats a few more scammers taken off the streets, trouble is, twice as many will pop up and take their places. It’s so sad that so many are prepared to ruin other people’s lives. I’ve started telling them that I’m very old, and don’t understand all this new fangled technology. I generally can’t...
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    Are you making this common mistake that got me kicked out of my GP’s office in just 6 minutes?

    I wondered why a 19 year old was taking her father with her! I agree with your opinion of the list of ailments.
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    Are you making this common mistake that got me kicked out of my GP’s office in just 6 minutes?

    I definitely can’t complain about the GPs I’ve attended over the last 30 or so years. I’ve never felt rushed or neglected, my doctor is hard to get into but that’s okay because I don’t have any lingering health problems, so it’s usually only twice yearly visits for prescriptions as well as the...
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    Riddle Who escaped prison?

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    The I Dont Care Club

    We’re a bit the same with one of my husband’s brothers and his wife. We still have a really good relationship with his ex-wife.
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    New rules for drivers! Fresh fines, slower speeds—starting any day now

    Years ago there was a great ad on tv where Tassie was being hitched up to outboard motors to tow us away somewhere, & a wall was being built around us, to keep those mainlanders out. I think it was a Boags beer ad, but can’t quite remember. Maybe, we will soon need the outboards attached, but...
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    English Language – A Dinosaur’s View

    I’m over crooks and kids. I’m feeling a bit let down by our newsreaders, & we won’t get onto our longer news coverage that’s filled with irrelevant stories of car chases, factory fires, all in the USA., when I know disasters of some sort are happening across Australia. I do get a bit of news...
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    Joke Interesting

    And those who tailgate, speed up in overtaking lanes & pity Americans can’t shoot straight, isn’t it?
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    English Language – A Dinosaur’s View

    I get annoyed with newsreaders who continue to mis pronounce vulnerable, I try not to shout at the telly too much, but every time I hear vunrable, it’s simply, too much, apart from whenever I see Trump 😡
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    Wellness coach faces backlash over hazardous health claims. Here's why you should be worried

    I’m the same Ebby, tend to only take stuff my GP recommends.
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