[wilson182]

DH went for a check up for his "condition" on Thursday, have to say we were Very Very impressed......

I digress (sp)....... There is a posibility that the NHS have been treating him for 10years for the wrong illness :eek :eek :eek

[jo b]

Wow

I hope it wasn't/isn't life threatening.

Jo

[leslie]

its probably just an old scalpel someone left in during his childhood tonsil removal.

[Mildred]

its probably just an old scalpel someone left in during his childhood tonsil removal.

Leslie, you've just made me laugh - thank you :laugh

[wilson182]

:laugh
Not life threatening, and thankfully, not an old scalpel either. In fact I think he still has his tonsills.

[leslie]

maybe thaaaaats the problem - they were supp to get the tonsils but they accid removed his kidneys?

[Mildred]

maybe thaaaaats the problem - they were supp to get the tonsils but they accid removed his kidneys?

I'm fick as 2 plancks but fink you ment 2 tipe

Maybe that is the problem - they were supposed to get the tonsils but they accidentally removed his kidneys? :laugh :laugh :laugh

[Moorf]

It's actually quite common to use texting-type abbreviations in forums ;)

[Mildred]

Moorf,

It might well be. But it does make it awful to read, especially at 8 in the morning :? If we all used text on the forum it would be awful.

[Moorf]

Well, I'm guilty for using them :? It's a bit like when I type fast, I don't always get the spelling right but as long as I get my msg across ;) I reckon that's good enuf for me.

[Mildred]

but as long as I get my msg across

Who mentioned massages :yes

[Moorf]

:laugh :laugh :laugh

[veronica]

There is always the good old freedom of choice thing too. those who use abbrev. are quite entitled to. Those who don't like them don't have to read them, then it won't rattle them. My pet hate is all the bandwagon congratulations that are scattered around. I just don't bother reading them.

[leslie]

have heard texting decreases the grey matter substant but have a 14 yr old / little time so no choice. its probably her way of getting me into a home without my noticing - a long term scheme.

[Diny]

My pet hate is all the bandwagon congratulations that are scattered around.

I always thought that if something was described as 'bandwaggon' it meant that people were doing it just because everybody else is - or it's considered 'the' thing to do ... kind of 'lemming' mentality.

Have you ever considered that those people who post messages congratulating others on their various immigration achievements are actually genuinely pleased for them? That they are passing on their congratulations and best wishes because they really ARE happy for them .... not because they think it's 'the thing to do'. Alot of people get alot of support from other forum members, it's nice to know that there's 'somebody out there' who is following their progress.

You are right though .... don't read them. You never know though, one day somebody might just be congratulating YOU for something. Now that would blow your socks off wouldn't it? :nice1 :nice1 :nice1

Diny

[GeorgeM]

Have you ever considered that those people who post messages congratulating others

I tend to agree with V here. If congrats are due then a PM sending them would be more appropriate and leave the forum less cluttered

[Diny]

Well we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.

You'll notice George that a huge amount of forum members have been posting congratulatory messages for an awful long time - clutter or no clutter ..... it happens.

Without the 'thumbs up' and the verbal 'slap on the backs' this forum would become very sterile. Some may want that - some don't.

I for one will continue to congratulate people, genuinely and publicly. It's all down to freedom of choice. You don't have to read my postings, after all, I don't read all of yours, Veronicas or anybody elses. In fact, I only read what interests me.

Diny

:nice1

[GeorgeM]

Well we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.

No problem, just expressing my opinion.


after all, I don't read all of yours

I'm deeply, deeply wounded (just to keep to the NHS theme) :( :(

[bbq]

Have you ever considered that those people who post messages congratulating others

I tend to agree with V here. If congrats are due then a PM sending them would be more appropriate and leave the forum less cluttered

We had this some time ago, and I must admit as one of the "congratulators", I thought fair enough and started sending PMs. Trouble was, it didn't feel right somehow, something was missing, I cannot put into words, but maybe the "we're ALL in this together" or something. Net result, I seldom post here any more.

I personally like to see congrats posts from others to others ...

S'pose we're all different

cheers

alex

[Bubbles]

To be honest I think that most of the people that frequent and post on this forum have all got a common goal.

TO GET TO NZ to live and work

I'm of the opinion that if someone is near to or has achieved that goal then congratulations are due, up front and in your face. I for one, shall continue posting when and where congrat's are appropriate.
Like it was said earlier " You don't have to read it if ya don't wanna " :nice1

John

[Diny]

Tried very hard to find one of those smiley fellows dressed up as a nurse - felt kind of obliged after I wounded you so deeply :laugh :laugh

You'll have to do with my congratulations instead ..........

Congratulations on getting the thread back to medical matters !!!!!

:laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh :laugh

Diny