Fred's ramblings

[Mablung]

46 minutes ago, fredk said:

archy kit = archaeology kit.  I'm too lazy and I can't spell archaeology

Ahhhh, that makes much more sense. I also read the “-er-“ into “archy”.

[Sheilajeanne]

2 hours ago, Mablung said:

Ahhhh, that makes much more sense. I also read the “-er-“ into “archy”.

Me three!! 

[fredk]

Finished this today; a dice cup for no.1 dottir. For her D&D gaming. 

1. it had to be small cos it has to fit inside her choccy Easter egg and 2. it had to be finished this week as she is flying over at the weekend

I've been making the choccy Easter eggs for xxx years. No.1 son always says  he doesn't want one then he asks "Where's mine?"  I always put a wee gift inside so this year I thought I'd do No.1 dottir a dice cup and some dice. Next is to make the eggs

8cm tall x 5cm diameter

Edited March 18, 2024 by fredk

[fredk]

On March 19th I suddenly went into hospital with a bad case of Shingles. 14 days of strong antibiotics given IV
I only got out and home on April 5th at 17.00
I had no phone or computer connection
During all the checks made on me it was discovered I have a problem with my eyes and I need to get some ops on them

I started laser treatment on Tuesday

I also have to get injections into the eyes

All this may take 2 years to put my eyes right

Thank goodness for our National Health Service (NHS) as the injections alone cost £1800 each and I need several
Some leatherwork is restricted for me foreseeable future but I'm getting my supplies tidied and sorted

[toxo]

6 minutes ago, fredk said:

On March 19th I suddenly went into hospital with a bad case of Shingles. 14 days of strong antibiotics given IV
I only got out and home on April 5th at 17.00
I had no phone or computer connection
During all the checks made on me it was discovered I have a problem with my eyes and I need to get some ops on them

I started laser treatment on Tuesday

I also have to get injections into the eyes

All this may take 2 years to put my eyes right

Thank goodness for our National Health Service (NHS) as the injections alone cost £1800 each and I need several
Some leatherwork is restricted for me foreseeable future but I'm getting my supplies tidied and sorted

Looks like you're going through it Fred. And yes, hurray for the NHS for all it's faults. I won't say at least there's light at the end of the tunnel.

[SUP]

Sorry to hear about your eye problems. Glad you are getting it done and they can be straightened out. And your NHS. What a blessing that is. Wish we had something similar here.

[rhetorice]

On 1/25/2024 at 7:31 AM, fredk said:

Last August thru September a chap came on to the forum and offered Craftaids and tools from his late grandfather estate

The thread is locked;

Did anyone receive anything?  The last  I heard from the chap was on 1st - 3rd December that the items were sent. I was sorting out how to pay him. No money was paid over and even if it had been it wasn't for much, $15. But I've not seen what he sent, if he sent it. I'm disappointed. The chap hasn't been on the forum since maybe 29th December 

 

Hi!!! I'm back, life got absolutely insane. I did send it, and last week, it got returned to my place... 3 months after sending.... sigh... USPS, man. It apparently didn't even clear customs (says it failed electronic customs clearance, whatever that means). Bummer, since I paid 30 bucks for shipping too. Looks like we might have to give up on this one. My sincerest apologies, I really wanted to get this stuff out to people who'd be able to use it more - however, it looks like some people got their stuff (some of the U.S. based ones) Checking up on it right now. Yeah, I'm not really a regular member on here- some of ya'll are so talented its a bit scary. One of these days, maybe, when I'm a lot better at this stuff, I'll post my own work. 

[Handstitched]

On 4/11/2024 at 7:18 AM, SUP said:

And your NHS. What a blessing that is.

We have something similar in Oz  , Medicare. Its not perfect, but it 'works''.   I  can go into our local Dr get treated, and walk out again, no charge, its 'bulk billed'. Not all Dr's can do that, some are private.. . The same goes for most public hospitals. Go in , have a stay, get well,  come out and no charge. But for anything like  specific surgeries, people end up on a  loooong waiting list, thats where its not perfect.I live in the bush, so our "major" public hospital is 70kms away, or Royal Perth Hospital  is 3 hrs away. Too far for me.   Private hospitals and specialists and Dr's   are  the money munchers   We also have whats called  the 'PBS', Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme . A lot of meds are listed on the PBS, so  For those on  benefits, pensions etc. meds etc. are heavily discounted. Capped around $6.00.  But there are a lot of meds that are not on the PBS, and we have to pay full price and can be quite e$xy. 

HS 

[SUP]

@Handstitched everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Free medical treatment, free education etc. all have their downside as well, just like our paid systems here. Nothing is every really free, is it?

[fredk]

We pay for our National Health Service (NHS) Every working person pays National Insurance tax. About 5% of wages above a certain minimum.  But it means that no-one is denied medical aid or faces a bill after treatment