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Watcha Doin' - 2016.1
Read about that as well :(When will the violence end? :(
I heard about that too, Janice. Horrible and very, very sad.
I broke my thumb when I was playing soccer in my middle years. The doctor told me I was lucky that it was a clean break. He said it would heal much faster than the same injury where the tendon tore off, which he said was more common, much more painful! I heard it snap, but it was so cold that day (Mid Nov. - our last game of the fall season) that I never felt it hurting until after we had finished the game. I went with the team to have a beer and then went to the emergency room.
I'm on my pc and I was looking at the YLTO overview page where you can see all the boards and threads, and all of a sudden many threads have something like "5 new, Reply from moderator" to indicate the new messages. Is that something new? Does everyone see it? I first noticed it for toppler threads and Jmom also made an important announcement in bold in those so I thought maybe it had to do something with that, but it's in other threads too.
Peggy wrote: "I'm on my pc and I was looking at the YLTO overview page where you can see all the boards and threads, and all of a sudden many threads have something like "5 new, Reply from moderator" to indicate..."Yes, I can see it. I quite like it.
Only saw it now that you mention it, Peggy.
That's interesting. I've never noticed that before. They are upgrading things. Right now, there's a new navigator bar that is being tested. If you go to Goodreads Feedback group, you can take the survey and try out the new navigator bar. Here's the thread
Well, I had a completely wasted trip to the doctors about my hand earlier. My doctor was off sick so there was a locum covering her surgery and they couldn't get me out of the room quick enough! They just said it was nerve related (probably pinched) and it should get better in time. They didn't really look at it or feel it or press it or anything. Luckily, I see a neurophysiotherapist once a month who is treating me for a chronic condition and my next appointment is a week today and she has said that she will take a look at it for me. Tbh, I trust her opinion more than I trust the doctors sometimes.
That's a shame, Lisa. Good your neurophysiotherapist will take a look. How do you feel? Everything the same? better? worst?
Sandra wrote: "That's a shame, Lisa. Good your neurophysiotherapist will take a look. How do you feel? Everything the same? better? worst?"It's about the same, Sandra. The same goes for my chronic condition too. No major improvements but at least it's not getting worse :)
That doesn't sound like a good doctor. Also a bit strange that they tell you to wait until it becomes less if it hasn't changed in over a week! I hope your neurophysiotherapist can help. I have never heard of that before, what does a neurophysiotherapist do? I get neuro and physiotherapist but have never heard it combined.
Sorry the doctor was not of help, Lisa :(
Peggy wrote: "That doesn't sound like a good doctor. Also a bit strange that they tell you to wait until it becomes less if it hasn't changed in over a week! I hope your neurophysiotherapist can help. I have nev..."It's actually quite difficult to explain what a neurophysiotherapist does, Peggy. I'm not entirely sure how it works myself! Lol. It's all about the nerves and the brain and the signals they send all around your body and trying to correct them if they are not working properly. With me, I usually lie on a bed and she gives me what I can only really describe as an extreme massage and she also manoeuvres and manipulates my limbs. It's actually quite painful at times and I often feel sore and bruised after. As I said, I don't really know what it does exactly (it's too complicated for me) but it does calm things down for me a bit and offer me temporary relief from the pain that I get, although sadly things revert back again after a few days. I have a long road of treatment ahead but she is confident that I will recover :)
Peggy wrote: "That doesn't sound like a good doctor. Also a bit strange that they tell you to wait until it becomes less if it hasn't changed in over a week!"The doctor seemed to be of the opinion that there wasn't much that could be done for my hand. They may well be right but it would have been nice if they had shown a bit more interest and examined it more thoroughly!
Lisa wrote: "Well, I had a completely wasted trip to the doctors about my hand earlier. My doctor was off sick so there was a locum covering her surgery and they couldn't get me out of the room quick enough! Th..."I'm not sure if you want advice but for a pinched nerve you might get some help with a homeopathic remedy Hypericum:
http://elixirs.com/products.cfm?produ...
That's very kind of you, Tasha. Thanks! I will check it out :)
Lisa,I hope you are better soon - and I am sorry the doc did not have a better bedside manner.
At least she did not waste your time and energy with a bunch on unneeded tests, MRIs or dose you with unneeded X-Rays. Frustrating I know but for most people with pinched nerves, damaged knees, torn rotator cuffs and sprained backs - tests and surgery don't speed recovery - many large studies support this.
It is one area where a good physiotherapist is the best treatment.
Peggy wrote: "I'm on my pc and I was looking at the YLTO overview page where you can see all the boards and threads, and all of a sudden many threads have something like "5 new, Reply from moderator" to indicate..."I just noticed it today, Peggy.
Sarah, how is your toe? Are you back to normal life or not yet?
Sandra wrote: "Sarah, how is your toe? Are you back to normal life or not yet?"Much better thanks. Having that day off to rest it up rid the trick. The inflammation has gone and only hurts if i push it. I actually managed quite well at yoga last night, just a slight ache right towards the end. Still going to take it easy though. I didn't like the sound of the tendon snapping that Rusalka spoke about.
All injuries like that you need to rest. So me scaring you to rest isn't a bad thing (someone tell that to Lexx who fell in a hole last Sat at 4am while walking down a mountain to our house while texting me).But glad it's feeling better. Sounds like it's definitely healing from your yoga report.
Sarah wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Sarah, how is your toe? Are you back to normal life or not yet?"Much better thanks. Having that day off to rest it up rid the trick. The inflammation has gone and only hurts if i p..."
I'm glad to hear your toe is feeling better, Sarah.
Rusalka wrote: "All injuries like that you need to rest. So me scaring you to rest isn't a bad thing (someone tell that to Lexx who fell in a hole last Sat at 4am while walking down a mountain to our house while t..."Is Lexx okay, Rusalka?
Sarah wrote: "Much better thanks."Good! Listen to Doc. Rusalka, then. :)
Working on finding people to do my work and then people to go with me to 3 concwrts this summer. Disturbed, breaking benjamin, ultravridge and saibt asonia. Slipknot and marilyn manson and. Korn rob zombie and in this moment.
If i were closer I'd go to the vast majority of those with you. We went to see a british punk band the other day in a pub which was way too small for a reasonably popular band. It was so crowded and so sweaty. It's been a while since I've been to a gig like that. We've got tickets to see Stereo MCs in Bristol next month but you can't beat a metal gig and it's been a long time since I've been to one of those and feared for my ribs. We're looking at what festivals to go to this summer if any.
This is a new amphitheatre just ooened in september. Basically just a huge field by the lake. They are getting huge names playing there. If I liked country music I'd be there like 7 times this summer. But I don't
I have been to indoor, outdoor sradium seating and ooen fields. For rock you can't beat a huge field
I love Disturbed. I went to see them in 2008. If they come to the UK again I'd defo see them. I like Breaking Benjamin too. I used to like the other bands you mentioned when I was younger. They're not really my thing now.
Iron Maiden are doing a new tour now for their latest album but I think the only place in the UK they are playing at is Download =[ and we can't afford that.
I've just been looking qt the line up for Download. Tempted i have to say but it is expensive. But then if you look at how many big bands playing over the weekend, if you saw them all at individual gigs, it would cost way more than the festival ticket price. They do day tickets which are cheaper but not sure if they have any left or not.
Sorry, wasn't ignoring you all. Just have been frantic here. Lexx is fine, just a bit sore when he twisted his foot for a few days. But I said he needed to rest it and ice it, and he knew better apparently ;)
So I went to add a book link and it said something like "Search is not available at this time. Use this time to read a book" hahaha
I saw Jasper Fforde tonight. I was the last person before the session to get my book signed. He was lovely and I asked him on behalf of my bookclub (my one question people, appreciate this!) that we read Shades of Grey a while ago, and people were so keen for the sequel, so is there any idea when it might be out?I thought this would be a really quick question, thus letting the girls behind me get signed as well, but he launched into a story. The worst was the girls behind me got really shitty and I missed some of what he said as I apologised to them and felt so guilty. But damn it! Now I'm angry!
Pretty much he said he had to finish something, then finish the standalone he's working on, and a children's story, but then it might be it, but it may not, and he's thinking now it may be a prequel, not a sequel, but who knows and it could be anything, and whatever it is, it may be out 2018 but depends on what he gets distracted with.
Fair enough, particularly after hearing about his writing process (he gives himself literary dares, which he has to fulfil within the book, and also darettes. Bets himself he can't write a book to address the dare, and then has to do it). We could be waiting for a while.
Incredibly interesting and entertaining though. Very glad I saw him speak. If he comes your way, make an effort.
I've been through a lot lately, sometimes life goes crazy .. Had no time to spare even for 1 page for my books !Hope every one doing well ..
Hope to see you soon guys ..
CFDeeDee wrote: "I've been through a lot lately, sometimes life goes crazy .. Had no time to spare even for 1 page for my books !Hope every one doing well ..
Hope to see you soon guys .."
tumbs up, CFDeeDee!
Yep, life has the bad habit of getting crazy sometimes...Hope everything settles down soon, CFDeeDee!
Rusalka wrote: "I saw Jasper Fforde tonight. I was the last person before the session to get my book signed. He was lovely and I asked him on behalf of my bookclub (my one question people, appreciate this!) that w..."That was crazy! But how exciting to have a one-on-one discussion with him. Or should I say 'monologue'. :)
CFDeeDee wrote: "I've been through a lot lately, sometimes life goes crazy .. Had no time to spare even for 1 page for my books !.."Make sure you take time for you too. It's all about balance.
Rusalka wrote: "I saw Jasper Fforde tonight. I was the last person before the session to get my book signed. He was lovely and I asked him on behalf of my bookclub (my one question people, appreciate this!) that w..."That's great! Nice one for asking him. He sounds like a rambling kind of guy. I like the idea of writing for dares.
Very much so. We did talk about the weather first (mainly as that's the only way I know how to start talking to random British people without being awkward), as it was 38 degrees and I was wondering how he was going as a Welshman in that. I apparently was the only person in the line to ask him, how he was. Poor form.
He was very funny though, incredibly entertaining. And you can see how the books come out. He's playing with about 3 or 4 jokes or plays on words or puns, per minute.
Out of interest, what would you say to a random Australian?
I'm pleased you asked him how he was and had a normal conversation with him. It must have been refreshing for him. I bet he'll remember you above all the others because of that.
Weather works, like the Brits, but usually because it's so extreme. "Pwhoar, it's hot" has been the standard the past week. Cold in winter where I am. Storms, floods, fire, cyclones... yeah it works.We do do a bit of "How's it going?" "Yeah, alright. You?" Yeah, alright"
Or instead of "alright" it's "not bad".
I used to say. Hows she going today? Or comment on the weather. Now its more like. What do you think avout Donald. Or You been following Trump? First you have to see if you're dealing with a pro Trump or anti Trump. I unfortunately know a lot of Trump supporters so I have to tread lightly before I free to bash him. I don't know any Hillary supporters so I'm pretty free to bash her to anyone
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That's so sad.