Hippo
Lord Hippo
They can't be that bad. Yer still alive because of the help they've given so far. Without them we'd be lost.
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Hippo
Lord Hippo
Harsh but it potentially saves her and your life. Could yer do her choppin for her then drop it oft?
Nope, she can be in your social bubble, same as my dad is in ours, and he lives on his own ...
You can get her shopping but not take her to the shops ... IYKWIM ...
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
I have considered that but space on the driveway is limited to begin with.
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Oh bollox!Boris has just cancelled our Christmaswe are tier 4
In Wales the single person living alone can be included in your bubble. 'They' are very, very keen on preserving people's good mental health. Perhaps it is the same in England.
You can do her shopping for her - another job on your list! But the relief comes when you learn that you cannot take her to the shops.
Wish all mine were a foregone conclusion. Even though the guys are decent blokes occasionally I get something out of left field. Do you have a secret, or is it just doing due diligence?
Then don't go to bed so ffing early, ITS CHRISTMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS!In my defence they do all switch off at 11:30, the damn things flashing keep everyone awake
Hicap phill
Well-Known Member
Galv chassis/bulkhead helps. I ring up in a morning & ask the receptionist if they are busy,if really busy I take in a hot sarnie as well. Hot coffee & donuts also help. He eats while the apprentice goes over the motor as they don’t get old motors in. Plus it’s had many conversion parts the apprentice has a good test.
Once they looked over it they normally ask me questions.
(MOT man has known this motor since I arrived into the area, as he broke down at a junction I was just going for mot I stopped & towed him back.)
You must look like a brownie now!Morning All
Another day in the salt-mine
I shall be painting those "repaired patches" on the ceiling today (gaining further brownie-points).
I am in good-odour with SWMBO at the moment because I have bought the MIL a Senior Persons LARGE FORMAT mobile phone and have paid for a £6/month PAYG mobile contract.
This should reduce the stress around her being largely uncontactable because the internal phone wiring (like the electrical wiring) in her house is dodgy.
The crap BIL has "had a look" and can find nothing wrong with the phone wiring. However I doubt that he could find his own Ar$e with both hands and a torch.
So herself thinks I am an alright geezer (or something like that) because I am trying to help.
Have a great day everyone.
Well done!
Very nice!I painted the ceiling as directed and the guvnor has declared herself "happy".
I then went and played with some tools and squared up a scrap of worktop and cut it into two pieces to make 2 "gifts".
They have been rounded off and then sanded 100/120/240/400 grit.
One is a table mat/stand for condiments or flowers etc. and the other is a heavy-duty breadboard/chopping board.
Perishing cold standing out there. Brrrrrr..... But all I have to do now is oil these up.
I hope they are properly appreciated.
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If you are her carer I'd a thort you'd be exempt.
Not any more, the latest iteration of the rules say you can own, just not use. For example i don't need a license for my phone even though it is capable of receiving live tv, sky news is a good example
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Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
If I did that I'd probably realise half-way through the job that I'd left something crucial back at home.We used to go to shopping centre car parks (the free ones) & get the tools out.
Defines the term "chancer" I believe!We used to go to shopping centre car parks (the free ones) & get the tools out.
wot happened when u fecked up and couldn't finish the job?!
Shimsteriom
Master Procrastinator
Do you have snow where you are?
