The General Chat Room

[Serial_Apologist]

You’re a true 21st Century Fats Waller, BBM!

But I don't imagine he'll be swinging for it!

[cloughie]

The Whisky Mac (whisky and ginger wine) is another excellent 'remedy' for colds. Or necessary deterrent after a cold, wet walk

Or an alternative to a cold, wet walk.

[BBMmk2]

But I don't imagine he'll be swinging for it!

I like Fats Waller etc!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

St Hilary's Day today (in the CofE calendar; tomorrow in the RC) - the saint (who was a bloke, I only fund out a few days ago) who gives his name to the "Hilary Term" of certain Universities and Law Courts. (In all the schools I taught at - and, indeed, those I was taught in - the Terms were identified by the holidays towards which they were headed ["Christmas", "Easter", "Summer"] rather than from the date at which they started.)

And today has the reputation of being the coldest day of the year - ironic in this bit of the Pennines, as it's forecast to be one of the mildest of the year so far (reaching double figures - just! - by Noon).

[vinteuil]

St Hilary's Day today (in the CofE calendar; tomorrow in the RC) - the saint (who was a bloke, I only fund out a few days ago) who gives his name to the "Hilary Term" of certain Universities and Law Courts...

... and if you are ever in Poitiers, a visit to his church is highly recommended -

https://www.patrimoine-histoire.fr/Patrimoine/Poitiers/Poitiers-Saint-Hilaire-le-Grand.htm

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilary_of_Poitiers

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[BBMmk2]

I have the OT lady coming to see me this morning, first thing! Goodness! I’ve been up since 7am because of it! Shock! Horror!

[Serial_Apologist]

I have the OT lady coming to see me this morning, first thing! Goodness! I’ve been up since 7am because of it! Shock! Horror!

On time, off topic, or over the top, BBM?

[Dave2002]

On time, off topic, or over the top, BBM?

Occupational Therapy, maybe?

[Serial_Apologist]

Occupational Therapy, maybe?

Aaaah yes! Thanks Dave: didn't think of that.

[BBMmk2]

Yes, Occupational Therapy lady. She was very good actually. I’m having a few aids to help me in my day. I should be using a walking aid at home but me being me I don’t! A what they call a perch stool for the bathroom. A lever for my bed, for ease of getting in and out and a swivel seat for the actual bath itself. This is what the cancer has done to me since my diagnosis in August 2016.

[Serial_Apologist]

Yes, Occupational Therapy lady. She was very good actually. I’m having a few aids to help me in my day. I should be using a walking aid at home but me being me I don’t! A what they call a perch stool for the bathroom. A lever for my bed, for ease of getting in and out and a swivel seat for the actual bath itself. This is what the cancer has done to me since my diagnosis in August 2016.

And yet somehow you manage to keep yourself cheerful, as well as us, BBM!

[BBMmk2]

And yet somehow you manage to keep yourself cheerful, as well as us, BBM!

Thanks SA. Can't be miserable, can we, we just plod on! Regardless!

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Thanks SA. Can't be miserable, can we, we just plod on! Regardless!

You're an inspiration, Bbm - very, very best wishes to you ... and to Mrs Bbm, too, of course.

[MrGongGong]

You're an inspiration, Bbm - very, very best wishes to you ... and to Mrs Bbm, too, of course.

[Beef Oven!]

Thanks SA. Can't be miserable, can we, we just plod on! Regardless!