Cat chat thread the umpteenth - the Café is open all welcome

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That’s shocking, can you change dr? I’ve seen mine face to face for less than that last month!.

Hope you get the treatment you need @Supersimkin2. It's just not ok that people have missed vital treatment because of covid. Hope Cap'n is giving snuggles.

Gallbladders are vastly overrated. I had mine removed in 2015. I can't say I've missed it since.

No treatment absolutely sucks though. That's unacceptable and I hope you do get treatment soon.

Capn very attentive, albeit confused cos no bacon, tuna, meal treats etc. On me now, slumbering after second brekker.

Fluffy, I'm making the most of bedbound to find out which GPs are open and working, rather than open and being paid a fucking fortune for watching Netflix. Just spoken to a local who told me that 3 people we know have already bolted from the GP.

The giveaway at the GP is the recorded message saying they're too busy to speak to you that they play you for 45 minutes before cutting you off.... interrupted by the electronic voice they've forgotten to turn off saying THERE ARE 0 PERSONS IN THE QUEUE every two minutes

I'm having to ask my ancient parents for a wodge of cash - private docs in London ain't cheap.

If you don't get the visit. can you haul yourself off to A&E, preferably by ambulance? Gasp down the phone regarding the unbearable pain, and play on the fact that you live alone so nobody to help you even to the loo etc.

Normally yes - but in no universe am I going to a London A&E now, @Allergictoironing - the only treatment on offer in our local is double dose of Indian Strain, no prescription required.

Last time I went cos Mr C punched me in the face. Sniff, happy times. It's those special memories that matter so much.

Sorted only 48 phone calls later. GPs are shooting themseives in the foot - the more they say a phone call or a web page replaces clinical assessment, the sooner AI replaces them.

Back in bed with crisps and popcorn. Sorry to moan.

I'm really sorry to hear that, Lana. How are you feeling now?

Your right to be concerned about the Indian variant. It’s the reason I haven’t booked a hair cut. I look like Neil from the young ones now.

So sorry to hear that @Supersimkin2 . Nurse Cap'n being suitably attentive?

Capn’s had steak for his first supper. I had crisps. Most pleasing for all - am fine, thanks all so much.

He’s mewing his head off for second supper. He’s learnt how to slap the phone out of my hand while screaming for food, bless his little soul.

@Fluffycloudland77 I did a home haircut. If it helps, it’s so bad I can’t go to the hairdresser either.

How are you feeling now?.

Better. Armpit tickling has been requested.

Tired after nursing shift.

I'm lucky when it comes to hair, having long straight-ish hair and a fringe. So through all of lockdown all I've had to do was trim the fringe carefully to keep it out of my eyes. Hairdresser did have to take about 3 inches off the bottom when I had it cut this week though, due to scruffy split ends etc.

Cap'n looks rather content in those pics

Good plan Allergic re fringe. I had similar but it’s gone Einstein comedy wig since lockdown. Spent more time trimming Capns armpits which we both feel was an error.

I went for the clippers at the start of lockdown. Best move ever. Run them over every few weeks when my hair starts to stick up 👍

DH has been cutting my hair 😁

@Supersimkin2 😱 Noooooo! I'm so sorry to hear you're not well 😢. Get those cuddles in from Cap'n. Sending you lots of (((hugs)))

Ollie sends a (very damp) cuddle
He's emerged from ma bush especially for Super

Ollie looks cross.

@YetAnotherSpartacus I refused to towel dry him after the 12th visit outside

Poor, cold, shivering, oppressed Ollie!

He's all spiky fur on my lap purring after stomping wet paws over my bed in rage

Aw, the poor little hedgehog Ollie. Nemo came in twice to be rubbed down after a soaking.