Is "preparedness" a state of mind?
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Certainly not! We tramps have standards!No toothbrush?????
When my Mum has been in there's been sockets above the bed for chargers but you need a long USB cable to reach your device.
I also brought in her face cream, so if you use any such non-prescription things bring those.
Reading glasses/hearing aids etc if you need them.
Change of clothes to go home in.
A written list of phone numbers in case your phone dies/ disappears.
I also brought in her face cream, so if you use any such non-prescription things bring those.
Reading glasses/hearing aids etc if you need them.
Change of clothes to go home in.
A written list of phone numbers in case your phone dies/ disappears.
My NHS postcode/trust lottery story is several years old, but if anything I think things here have got worse since. A friend of mine, actually an ex from my teenage years, was having some "issues" which were based upon failure to conceive. All the physical tests indicated there was no problem but... No babies, basically. She was referred for counselling and as contrived as this sounds, during her first child's second birthday celebration, she got a call to say they'd a place for her.
I related this story in the off-topic area off a rugby forum of all places (we were having a discussion similar to this one), and a lady who works in the field effectively called me out as a liar. Yes, there were waiting lists in mental health but my claim was ridiculous.
In one of the very few examples of the behaviour I can recall seeing on the internet, a little later she posted a full apology. She'd looked at the relevant stats in work and discovered that the stats here really were that different from those in her own trust.
I related this story in the off-topic area off a rugby forum of all places (we were having a discussion similar to this one), and a lady who works in the field effectively called me out as a liar. Yes, there were waiting lists in mental health but my claim was ridiculous.
In one of the very few examples of the behaviour I can recall seeing on the internet, a little later she posted a full apology. She'd looked at the relevant stats in work and discovered that the stats here really were that different from those in her own trust.
I'm impressed by your hospital Toddy, including about the slippers. I wish that was true across the whole of the UK, but I'm pretty sure it ain't.
I hope it all goes well and your recuperation is short. Then I guess some physio/stretching/exercising to get you back in shape after all that bed rest, for normal life/next summer!
I hope it all goes well and your recuperation is short. Then I guess some physio/stretching/exercising to get you back in shape after all that bed rest, for normal life/next summer!
Not surprising, some of the English youth have some problems communicating in normal English, and use some US/UK gutter argot.
Hand gel, and dettol wipes next time...if there is, as I've had a tummy bug since I got back. OK now, but I'm sure I picked it up in hospital. The loo stank like a mens urinal, even after a mop was half heartedly swished around.i don't think the taps or flush was even touched. I went in straight after the cleaner, and even the mopping didn't reach the edges of the floor, and paper still behind the bin.
My complaint has just got bigger!
My complaint has just got bigger!
Spent yesterday in a private hospital supporting my ex who was having an operation there. Her company health insurance paid for it all save the the first 200 quid. The place was literally spotless, and the medical care and staff nothing less than excellent. Quiet, efficient, a choice of handmade quality sandwiches and breads, free coffee. No rush to get her up and out of bed/hospital until recovered from the op, 30min checks on vitals. Informed and very helpful staff.
It was also arranged and done very quickly after diagnosis by the NHS, having been taken to A&E with severe pain.
I do not care to think about how that might have gone in the NHS, or how long she would have had to wait for the op.
No doubt the true cost of all of this was very expensive, the company health insurance is an optional employee benefit. It has saved her a lot of stress, delay, money and her job. Not long ago she also had both cataracts done quickly, which meant she could continue working. Waiting on the NHS would have meant losing her job and financial disaster.
a) I discovered that the excellent nurse checking on patients was on a 7am to 9pm shift, as was the receptionist and most others. That's a very long day and part of the standard rota. (when told of this at her interview she intially thought they were joking - they weren't).
b) I'm having to reconsider getting medical insurance, in terms of the impact of waiting on the NHS vs a quicker result privately, plus concerns about quality of care/standards.
My old dental and optical/other insurance over the years was a net loss as I didn't need it and the cost didn't cover the charges. But looking forward hospital costs are possible, potentially for cataracts, heart maybe, and if I come off my motorbike and don't bounce.
It was also arranged and done very quickly after diagnosis by the NHS, having been taken to A&E with severe pain.
I do not care to think about how that might have gone in the NHS, or how long she would have had to wait for the op.
No doubt the true cost of all of this was very expensive, the company health insurance is an optional employee benefit. It has saved her a lot of stress, delay, money and her job. Not long ago she also had both cataracts done quickly, which meant she could continue working. Waiting on the NHS would have meant losing her job and financial disaster.
a) I discovered that the excellent nurse checking on patients was on a 7am to 9pm shift, as was the receptionist and most others. That's a very long day and part of the standard rota. (when told of this at her interview she intially thought they were joking - they weren't).
b) I'm having to reconsider getting medical insurance, in terms of the impact of waiting on the NHS vs a quicker result privately, plus concerns about quality of care/standards.
My old dental and optical/other insurance over the years was a net loss as I didn't need it and the cost didn't cover the charges. But looking forward hospital costs are possible, potentially for cataracts, heart maybe, and if I come off my motorbike and don't bounce.
Yeah, I’ve always thought the mindset part is what makes the biggest difference. I’m not hardcore into prepping, but I’ve just gotten into the habit of running through little “what ifs” without even thinking about it, like I always keep a power bank in my bag because I’ve been stuck before with a dead phone and no ticket access, and I keep a couple of bottles of water and a spare hoodie in the car after getting caught out once on a long drive when the weather flipped on me. It’s not about doom scenarios, just making life less stressful when things don’t go to plan. A lot of people I know just assume everything will work out, and when it doesn’t, they’re kind of stuck waiting for someone else to bail them out.
Belief in the concept of entitled rescue and aid. A opposed to accountability of actions.
I think the thing is that most folks would go a bit out of their way to help others, so that's the mindset that others will help when they're in need.
I am minded of the directive from the man who ran one of the first aid courses I did. This one was for bushcraft instructors who might be heading into jungles....he said, "Don't become the problem. Be the solution".......I spoke with my GP afterwards, and ended up with a prescription for epi-pens and antihistamines as necessary.....but you get the gist, I hope.
Be as capable and self reliant as you can so that you're not the problem.
I am minded of the directive from the man who ran one of the first aid courses I did. This one was for bushcraft instructors who might be heading into jungles....he said, "Don't become the problem. Be the solution".......I spoke with my GP afterwards, and ended up with a prescription for epi-pens and antihistamines as necessary.....but you get the gist, I hope.
Be as capable and self reliant as you can so that you're not the problem.
That's it Toddy. people think of preppers as nut jobs. What on earth is nutty about skills, preparing and self reliance? and what's more I will add that the way I feel about myself since learning all this stuff has changed my life and how I do things. I feel empowered and brilliant x
It is always so satisfying when you have a solution to a problem that baffles others.
I think respectfully - its a question of perspective and balance.
If ALL one does is focus upon prepping ( without life balance ) and massive impact and low probability events and chooses to openly discuss that with others whom don't hold that exact same perspective - it will be viewed as obsessive and unhealthy. And most people I think will distance themselves away from that.
Its a bit like striking up a conversation with a stranger and then spending the next 45mins working out an exit strategy as they have gone off big time into discuss A ) The merits of adhering to a fundamental religion, B ) Why 'X' political party is best C ) Herbalife / Tupperware sales or any sort of Multi level pyramid sales scheme
If its all thats discussed , it can put people whom wanted just a middle of the road random chat on edge.
If its discussed with people with that same view , it can be a bit of a frenzied echo chamber of sorts- increasing in the intensity and somewhat extremist nature and mindset.
Balance like all things is kinda key..
I absolutely agree and I think any obsession is unhealthy and unbalanced. However the type of person you are describing falls into the stereotypical prepper category. I have never met anyone like that despite being in those circles. preppers come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks off life. Most preppers I know are sensible, well rounded and reasonably balanced and I certainly am. I don't say much about the subject in my day to day life but I do enjoy commenting and discussing on forums and hearing the views of others. DD xxx
I think I am that stranger! Deep speaking to deep - I've just had a facinating long deep discussion with a random bus passenger, who knew lots about different languages, their history/origins/links. Self taught from an early age, due to her autistic ability to learn just by reading different languages. We also discussed her autistic sensitivity to sound and electric strip lights, and my perspective on autism and the positives thereof.
Most folk would have switched off/run a mile but my own tendencies clearly run a similar way, and we had a great to and fro conversation. I don't think either of us is obsessive, but it was enjoyable and passed a longish bus ride.
Most folk would have switched off/run a mile but my own tendencies clearly run a similar way, and we had a great to and fro conversation. I don't think either of us is obsessive, but it was enjoyable and passed a longish bus ride.
But that is more to do with the subject matter and finding an alignment. Good for both of you to achieve that and find a subject matter you both wanted to discuss and explore and share experiences at depth.
If you can do that with the same intensity on all subjects from all differing and somewhat extreme angles? Hmmm
Well, yesterday was a good test of my water preps. The water coming out of my cold tap looked like someone had peed in the glass! Reported it to wessex water, and got my stored water out and managed to carry on. Just as well I had water stored as the co op was down to one bottle when I went in late pm.
Did a 30 min flush of the system, seems OK now, but still using my stored water untill I know what it was.
Have asked for my tap water to be tested before I resume drinking it.
Did a 30 min flush of the system, seems OK now, but still using my stored water untill I know what it was.
Have asked for my tap water to be tested before I resume drinking it.
Remember to claim back a flushing allowance from Wessex Water, if you’re on a water meter - usually a fiver I think off your bill. We’ve done it a few times due to water interruptions since we moved to the SW.
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