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2nd November 2024, 11:32 AM
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#58 . Des talking about eyes and spectacles, hope yours ok and driving licence still safe. ? I went for my annual check yesterday , and complained to the petite oriental optician that I was seeing black spots etc. she spent a lot of time researching my eyes and even put a pair of heated goggles on very similar to chipping goggles which were attached to an electric point and heated to assist the sore eyelids. Said I should invest in one , so might be
back to chipping days soon. Her opinion I have dry eyes so am not a cry baby after all , she even massaged my eyelids with her fingers , now that nearly took me back to Japan days. Gave me the usual small watering can or a doctors note for the ever watering process of the eyes and wants to see me again. If I was 50 years younger I would think my luck was in , wishful thinking maybe. Enjoy your housekeeping tomorrow. Cheers JS.
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3rd November 2024, 12:41 PM
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The attacks on shipping by the Yemini Houthis is a direct consequence of the genocide taking place in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. The world watches on as innocent Palestinian men, women, children and babies are killed daily by IDF forces with their homes, hospitals and school's reduced to rubble.
The Houthis have said the attacks will stop when a peace deal is signed. Pressure by world leaders could end this war but none are brave enough to step forward.
I agree completely
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4th November 2024, 03:12 AM
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Hi John.
I am now on awaiting list in case someone drops out of an Op in a Private Hospital, I hope they realise I have no intention of paying them, if Albanese wont then they will be out of luck, and if you think I am in Sh%$t street just think of Ivan, His Indian Ruler Ravi lost the election now he has to look forward to voting for an African , and a woman at that, one thing may swing it, she speaks posh English.
Des
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4th November 2024, 05:16 AM
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I try keeping out of the hands of specialists Des for the same reason .I think by now they should have the msg. Had enough go wrong after breaking the hip. We aren’t youngsters anymore and I bow to your senior age , that is if your not bowing yourself these days with stooped shoulders. Our A/C unit broke down last week and it is being replaced with a newer model on Thursday any new decoration to the wall where it sits will be renovated by them. That’s the beauty of living in a village. Cheers JS
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5th November 2024, 01:11 AM
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John
One thing with being crook one misses a few things, I haven't cleaned the Air Con for around three weeks, and with all this dry weather strong winds and dusty ranges it needs it, will have to pull the old socks up and get stuck in tomorrow. Just finished a late bathroom clean,Skippers inspection was delayed somewhat, then a blind mans drive up to Aldies for some Canadian nugget for a Xmas treat, it's all go here LoL
Cheers Des
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5th November 2024, 05:49 AM
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You are a very active man Des, do you get time off for good behavior?


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5th November 2024, 08:46 AM
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Could you provide more details on what you're asking about? Then I can confirm if you're on the right track!
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5th November 2024, 09:24 AM
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I agree completely
Well if Oct 7th 2023 hadn't happened then perhaps the consequences of such an outrageous act wouldn't be happening. there are always two sides to a coin.
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5th November 2024, 10:02 AM
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So the Israelis can take out the top men of Hamas, Hezbollah and top Iranian generals no matter were they are in the world. But seems odd to me that Hamas can smash their way into an Israeli army camp slaughter 1000+ and take hostages back to Gaza!!! and yet the Israeli intelligence services did not know anything about the planned attack, yea right
Now they are going to starve those remaining by refusing to allow the UNRWA to operate humanitarian aid.
The Israeli military said Sunday it has carried out a ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen involved in Iranian networks. It was the first time in the current war that Israel announced its troops operated in Syrian territory.
Seem to be in a rush before the results of the US presidential elections are over and done with.
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6th November 2024, 05:34 AM
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James for once we agree.
I find it hard to believe that the Isarael gov did not have spies out seeing what was going on!!!
Notayahoo used this as an excuse to do what he has done.


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