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Guilt Free Railing 12

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WouldBeGood · 01/09/2021 15:28

The railing goes on

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titsintiers · 03/09/2021 14:43

😆 small mercies! Have you tried some flat coke?

shouldistop · 03/09/2021 14:44

I'll ask dh to buy some. Does it have to be full fat?

titsintiers · 03/09/2021 14:49

I think so, I think the sugar content helps. But it's just something my Dad told me to do and that has usually worked for me. Absolutely no science behind it.

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WouldBeGood · 03/09/2021 15:13

Have you been taking rehydration solution @shouldistop? And avoiding dairy, I was advised by a doctor before.

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shouldistop · 03/09/2021 15:15

@WouldBeGood I haven't been, I can't stand the taste of it. I probably should just fire one down though.
Meant to be going for a spa day tomorrow morning, really hope I'm ok for it. Been looking forward to it.

shouldistop · 03/09/2021 15:16

Will try the coke, I think I've heard that before too.

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WouldBeGood · 03/09/2021 15:46

I hope you feel better @shouldistop

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Groovee · 03/09/2021 15:56

Hope you feel better soon @shouldistop. My colleague fell ill last Friday with norovirus and has only felt well enough to do anything today 😢

I'm so cold. Mr G reckons I'm about to get ill.

Scottishskifun · 03/09/2021 16:00

Hope you feel better soon @shouldistop flat coke definitely helps settle stomachs!

I think everything is hitting a lot harder as less exposure in the last 18 months we are just getting over toddler cold over 10 days later its been a rotten one!

ElephantOfRisk · 03/09/2021 16:22

Flat lemonade is also fine. DCs recovery was always flat lemonade (if you add a small bit of water that usually decarbonates it more quickly) and ready salted crisps.

runningpink · 03/09/2021 20:59

Thanks everyone for the advice. Think I will see if I can source a lanyard, at least if I have one then I have the option to use it if I’m in a situation where I would need to wear one for longer than 10mins.

@shouldistop i hope you are feeling a little better and make it to your spa day tomorrow

shouldistop · 03/09/2021 21:12

I've gone to bed with a dehydration headache Sad I'm also hungry but really think I should keep my stomach empty until tomorrow lunchtime maybe, except water and my essential morning cup of tea.

ElephantOfRisk · 03/09/2021 21:26

I'd maybe have a slice of dry toast or some plain crisps @shouldistop. Sometimes being too empty and hungry isn't good either. Have you tried having a probiotic? Maybe better saving that for when you've been able to keep something plain down (or in?)

ElephantOfRisk · 03/09/2021 21:31

@runningpink

Thanks everyone for the advice. Think I will see if I can source a lanyard, at least if I have one then I have the option to use it if I’m in a situation where I would need to wear one for longer than 10mins.

@shouldistop i hope you are feeling a little better and make it to your spa day tomorrow

It's rubbish isn't it? I actually met a couple of friends for dinner a couple of days ago and we turned up exactly on time but staff were busy and we had to stand and wait a while to be seated. Not normally an issue but, well, masks....

It probably wasn't that long and friends were chatting to me, but I hadn't really psyched myself up as thought it would be the usual 30 seconds from door to table, I was just getting more and more agitated but luckily managed to keep a lid on it until we were seated and I could take it off.

Haudyourwheesht · 03/09/2021 22:19

I don't think most people even notice when you're not wearing a mask. I forgot mine last week and had go to the supermarket to buy one. No one appeared to bat an eyelid at me walking in then wandering the aisles, maskless.

ElephantOfRisk · 03/09/2021 22:22

Unfortunately in my area people seem to be mega compliant and it's rare to see anyone without one. Even outside there are people wearing them.

Lockdownbear · 03/09/2021 23:09

I really don't get why people wear them outside.

However Runningpink get yourself a lanyard and start living again, just had a look for you cheaper on ebay than amazon but watch out some are posted from China.

listentomydeclaration · 04/09/2021 08:17

The sunflower lanyard website is what you are looking for

IsurviveonCoffeeandWinein2021 · 04/09/2021 09:57

Does anyone know the number to chase test results? I have tried Googling but no luck. We are sitting at 60 hours here

Groovee · 04/09/2021 10:07

@IsurviveonCoffeeandWinein2021 do you still have the form they gave you at the test? It's on there.

Lockdownbear · 04/09/2021 10:07

Is it not on the card you got at the test center?

60 hours waiting is ridiculous. I can see that putting the 'just to be sure' people of testing. Especially if money is involved ie costing 3 days of work. I already think people are put of testing for one day off work.

IsurviveonCoffeeandWinein2021 · 04/09/2021 10:14

No no card given it was a walk through site. Tried 119 sat for a bit done the round about and then they hung up on me 🤬 partner is def employed so this has huge implications for us. How can they ask you to stay in and not hold up their end? 60 hours is a joke.

Groovee · 04/09/2021 10:25

Could you call 119 and ask there? I've tried googling but not finding it. It was 0300 number x

IsurviveonCoffeeandWinein2021 · 04/09/2021 10:55

So I did. The rest hadn't even been registered 🤬 got his negative results while I was still on the phone waiting to complain. So that's 5 days of work missed and 5 days not seeking medical fucking attention because he is clearly unwell. I'm thinking a chest infection which probably needs a steroid or antibiotic.

What an absolute shit show. Oh and they also cut me off while I waiting to speak to a supervisor to complain. So while we are not allowed to earn a living we are paying people to be fucking incompetent!

Now on hold to 111 because he needs to see a bloody doctor. As I'm sure is clear I am absolutely raging!

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WouldBeGood · 04/09/2021 11:00

@IsurviveonCoffeeandWinein2021 that’s truly shite. Hope he gets sorted now 💐

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