Family Motto: Spero meliora. (Loosely translated as, "I hope for better things") And if you don't like bad language, then bugger off. Beware. Cookies maybe lurking on this site. I usually post several times a day about differing subjects. Do scroll down
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Sunday, 23 October 2011
Saturday, 22 October 2011
It’s dying
That is my faithful desktop PC. Before I went to help the boy out with his Radiotherapy, I was having serious doubts about the sanity of my old faithful friend. It spent far too much time whirring it’s hard drive for little purpose. When I got back I was informed by Mrs FE that the simple startup repair which should only take an hour or so, had taken two days.
It got even worse when I shut it down. It wouldn’t even run in safe mode. (Lazy Bastard). I’ve spent all sorts attempts to try and get it up and running today. It feels like a Mongoose via a snake. Some rounds one wins, sometimes the other.
I’m up and running now, but for how long? I think it is the hard drive that is failing, (17,400 disk errors) so I’m frantically trying to export important data to a portable hard drive.
I’m just going to have to bite the bullet, and buy a new computer.
Farewell trusted friend. May you live in peace in landfill.
Friday, 21 October 2011
We’re all doomed – AGAIN!
After wrongly predicting the Apocalypse would arrive on May 21, US preacher Harold Camping now says today is the day all life on Earth will be wiped out.
I’ll get my coat.
Thursday, 20 October 2011
It never rains but it pours
Oh Bugger
I think a trip to the Doctor’s is on the cards.
I’ve spent the last few days in discomfort. Now I think I know why.
The most common symptom of a stomach ulcer is a burning pain…
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In particular this occurs at night towards the morning hours as this is when you are most likely to have no food in your stomach.
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Additionally, stomach ulcer symptoms frequently come and go.
Check. Happened briefly on holiday
Other Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers
If a stomach ulcer becomes sufficiently advanced, other symptoms may develop. These can include:
- Dark, black or red stool (indicating blood in the stool) Haven't dared look.
- Nausea or loss of appetite have been feeling sick as a dog for the last four days. My stomach didn’t ask for food.
- Fatigue or weakness (due to anaemia from blood loss). This is more prevalent in women than men. I’ve been permanently tired.
- Weight loss I’ve had to make a new hole in my belt.
- Vomiting of blood (typically black; think of the colour of a scab) Nope.
Oh well. I must take the rough with the smooth (Groans in agony)(Just kidding), I’m not getting any younger.
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
The strange world of ward 14
Imagine a hospital ward away from other wards down a long empty corridor. Entry is gained by an electronically secured entry system.
There is only one patient, a young man, who the staff visit and leave as quickly as they can. There is no small talk.
Medication is delivered in a lead container.
Visitors can visit at any time of the day, but may only stay for 30 minutes.
Who is the prisoner on this ward?
Well actually it’s my son who is undergoing radiotherapy.
He’ll be out tomorrow hopefully. I wonder how long he’ll glow in the dark?
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
Not for those of an impure mind
What Gets Longer When Pulled,
Fits Between your Boobs,
Inserts Neatly in a Hole
AND works best when it is jerked?
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A Seatbelt you pervert!
Buckle up!