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Carnflower's latest comments
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8th Aug 2020
Carnflower commented on:
Should all GP appointments go online?I would hope that GP,'S and practice staff would have the ability to identify on their systems those patients for whom on-line appointments are not suitable.For others if after an initial appt requires a face to face meeting the GP will do that and not send you off to hospital immediately. As usual change seems to unnerve people but not all change is good or bad,ViewDate:
24th Jun 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Has lockdown brought you closer to friends and family?My closeness to family and friends is a constant and not influenced by the virus. We support each other though good and bad times as best we can.ViewDate:
20th Jun 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Are you hoping to go on holiday this summer or are you feeling hesitant?No plane journeys for me.Fortunate to live within easy traveling distance of the Highlands and Islands the Lakedistrict and many other interesting places in Britain .So many people don't see the beauty on there own door steps now would be a good time to do so and support our tourism industry.ViewDate:
12th Jun 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Should controversial statues around the country be removed?To me the lesson here for our children is that people who did bad things can go on and do good things History remains even if the statues don't let's face it yesterday is history and can't be changed but can be learnt from.ViewDate:
7th Jun 2020 Carnflower commented on:
General grumble about kids todayInteresting you should think that perhaps I forgot to factor in all the C Bernie's viewers. Maybe a speakers corner questionViewDate:
5th Jun 2020 Carnflower commented on:
General grumble about kids todayI expect a low percentage of young people watch the BBCViewDate:
3rd Jun 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Moving!I hope. things are looking more hopeful and construction has started on your new home.It will be a difficult time but worth it My previous house also sold quickly and I bought a bungalow which is fine but the location is to enclosed and two years on I wish I had rented and found somewhere better located.ViewDate:
15th May 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Ghosting - why do people do it?Hi Carole I have been trying to get back in touch with you for ages since my laptop broke. I knew this was you as I knew about this situation through previous personal chats I had to re register as Carnflower previously Escarg please private chat thanksViewDate:
1st May 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Is cooking in lockdown a joy or a chore?Cooking is certainly both a joy and a chore depending on my mood. The advantage of living alone is there is no need to cook if you don't want to or if you do and experiment no one but you had to suffer the disasters or has the pleasure of your successesViewDate:
26th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Have the Government got it wrong with face masks advice?Nobody I think is arguing that all key workers need the appropriate mask for the job they are doing.The question is whether it is beneficial or necessary for the general public.If scientists can not agree on this subject and after listening to both opinions for and against wearing them I am still undecided certainly if I was using public transport I would wear one other wise I continue to socially distance and frequent hand washing.At the moment the decision is ours.ViewDate:
22nd Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Should WW2 veteran NHS fundraiser Tom Moore be knighted?Truly charitable people give their time and energy freely with no desire for recognition or awards Captain Tom has been catapulted into the public eye and I"m sure would be honoured to receive a knighthood but we must remember that their are others who admittedly don"t raise million's but donate anonymously and they all deserve our thanksViewDate:
16th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
General grumble about kids todayBrilliant post my thoughts almost intirerly not sure about chips in the head .Safer to.stick to the vegetable varietyViewDate:
14th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
General grumble about kids todayPost traumatic disorder could be the next problem the NHS has to.face Mental health provision is improving but I hope all those who need help will seek it and find it in their own areas.ViewDate:
14th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
General grumble about kids todayYes as are we all.I don't have experience of today's teenagers but we are all a product of the times we grew up in.Personally the comparison to our younger days only serve to make us nostalgic generalisations only serve to deminish the abilities and talents of many teenagers. Not all skills are academic consider the young carers caring for parents during the Lockdown Unfortunately we are where we are and look forward to the future when today's teenagers will be tomorrows adults who"s view of life will have been influenced by the actions and reactions of the world to the pandemic.ViewDate:
14th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Do our modern Hi-Tech children miss out on learning basic life skills?I do agree with much of what you say .Patticularly parents on phones ignoring their children.It should become socially unacceptable to use phones in shops cafes . Emergency use of phones can be a life saver what age children are given a phone is another dabate.I still think it is a parents responsibility to.teach cooking skills which of course involves personal safety Tools I m not familiar with their use but the range is vast I can however use a screwdriver and a hammer and day to.day that's all I.require.You will be surprised to.hear that my fire safety training. as a support worker was done on line was comprehensive and ultimately I could on a night shift be responsible alone for evacuating four vulnerable adults or making the decisions to leave them in rooms where fire doors.protected them for twenty minutes Fortunately the situation didn't arise but it illustrates the importance of support staff and the faith their company's have in on line learning.ViewDate:
13th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Do our modern Hi-Tech children miss out on learning basic life skills?Probably in some regards. Education needs to be relevant to current times and future employment requirements.My daughter was at the start of tech subjects being taught in school.She is now 40 with daughters aged 10 and. 2 .The difference in the curriculums between my daughter and granddaughter is vast.My granddaughter is a digital leader which means once she has been taught in a small group she can then help other class mates with their computer work.Whereas my daughter learnt spreadsheets in college and my granddaughter in primary 5. Yes there is a lack of teaching in practical skills but parents and grandparents can teach these If in doubt people can always look online for guidance to complete many tasks. Particularly now we need to look to the future yes learn from the past but don't live in it.ViewDate:
13th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Missing the grandchildren due to lockdownHi Dolly I appreciate your post let's hope we appreciate our grandchildren equally when this is over until. they start to wind is up again.My snack shelf has never stayed so well stocked for so long.The teddy bear crisps are good not so.keen on rice cakes though.ViewDate:
12th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Missing the grandchildren due to lockdownHi Dolly Well done for doing face time. I'm.hopeless with tech but at least I.can see my granddaughter's at a distance they brought.me daffs today but I haven't seen my.granddoms for nearly a month as they live further awayViewDate:
12th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Missing the grandchildren due to lockdownHello Mabel Seems it only 2 of us that feel like this.Maybe others are like my daughter's Mother in Law she left her job in a jewelers to childmind her 1st grandchild now they have 6 Five of which they look after on a regular basis but her husband is retired now so helps out. My youngest ones are due to start nursery in January so it will.be care for short periods at the beginning and end of the day.ViewDate:
12th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Easter - how will you be celebrating?Have you found and shared your Easter Egg yet? My.friend and I are issuing IOUAV"s Otherwise known as I owe you after virus. Vouchers with a long term redemption date. Happy Easter to you all.ViewDate:
11th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Daily diaries of those who are self-isolating due to CoronavirusJust today. only joking.ViewDate:
11th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Are you due a holiday refund?When Thomas Cook collapsed my daughter lost her 40th birthday holiday to Turkey. She did get a cash refund months and months later.So hang on in there if you want a cash refund stick at it .ViewDate:
11th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Corona virus News UpdatesWhy can"t the journalists agree in advance to prioritize their questions they need to question the. here and now and not the long term future which will only be answerable as the course of the virus evolves . Personally I am reducing my viewing of the news and gave up newspapers years ago.ViewDate:
10th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Online names - how do you choose yours?I always what You're name meant it seemed futuristic now I know whyViewDate:
10th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
What will you be doing to keep yourself busy if you are self-isolating?How's everi getting on with their to do lists? I find I'm doing the enjoyable stuff añd putting off the chores. Still to do Windows Ca4 clean8ng and gardening Completed photo scrap book Walks continue Card making But never have I spent so much time on the phone and What's app Communication is always important but seems to have a whole lot more importance and emotional content during this difficult time.ViewDate:
9th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Online names - how do you choose yours?That didn"t occur but I can hear it in my imagination Unfortunately my accent is Oxfordshire with a lot of Scottish words thrown in It's strange in England people think I m Scottish but here they have no doubt I'm English and worse than that they judge me to be posh.They should hear my children who.have the Dumfries twang accents here vary from town to town not just county to county.ViewDate:
9th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Online names - how do you choose yours?I'm glad you asked this question I have. been a silver surfer for approx 5 years Originally my on-line name was ecatg my middle name backwards.Due to tech problems I am now Carnflowe which was meant to be Cornflower but typing on the phone is fiddly.ViewDate:
9th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Should plant nurseries and growers be allowed to sell their plants?Having said Human lived before plants I have just discovered that my local Garden Centre is delivering Having consideted the need for more exercise I decided to place an ordet The phone is constantly engaged. It will be wonderful to get some plants eventual to give us hope of a brighter futureViewDate:
8th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Loss of a Loved OneA timely.rrminfer of good practice. Difficult but nessassary conversations .Do you know of your love one has a donor card as well as a will power of attorney and choice of funeral. This is a work in progress for me .ViewDate:
8th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Hello in the LockdownHi Ellie please provide chat again Escarg nor Carmflower ThanksViewDate:
8th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Daily diaries of those who are self-isolating due to CoronavirusHi Carole I expect you are right about the death rate in America...Gosh it really brings it home how lucky we are in Britain to.have the NHS.This must be the case in some other countries to...ViewDate:
7th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Are you worried about Interest Rates for savers and pension funds?Hi Sally I think I entered tat post in the wrong place. I am not lost I have re registered as bothy laptop and phone were faulty I was ecatg and have been a silver surfer for about five years.ViewDate:
7th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Daily diaries of those who are self-isolating due to CoronavirusLife in an English village seems to have deteriorated over the years .You got the desired result pity it took intimidation but possibly all your neighbors would respond to Different areas have different problems but we are fortunate to have police locally who.are approachable. Unfortunately O no longer live in a village but an estate on the outskirts of Dumfries but there's not many pretty villages nearby but some nice coastal onedViewDate:
7th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Are you worried about Interest Rates for savers and pension funds?Penny puss It depends how you look at things We have already got lawlessness on and streets and in our parks by people sunbathing who ever thought that would be a crime. If things are anywhere near normal by Christmas yes consumerism will. run riot but surely it will be a time to celebrate for some and just remember it will be a first Christmas without a particular love one there's no normal and there never was. We are all individuals living life the best we can and despairing of those who think they are above the law but consumerism is not exactly a crime only undesirable.ViewDate:
7th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Daily diaries of those who are self-isolating due to CoronavirusPreviously escarg now cornflower due to tech problemsViewDate:
7th Apr 2020 Carnflower commented on:
Daily diaries of those who are self-isolating due to CoronavirusWhat is your mood two weeks into lockdown? Mine variesl between resigned angry bored and then grstefull Grateful for family nearby thecat what's app friend's pen pals Email contacts plenty of groceries my small garde my daily walk the occasional neighbor that speaks from a distance after clapping for the NHS and carers . Much to irritate much to be positive about.
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