British Expats - The Happy Thread

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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)

- The Maple Leaf (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/)

- - The Happy Thread (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/happy-thread-831477/)

bats	Apr 16th 2014 1:16 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11222526)

I felt wobbly on the weekend so today I wandered into the walk in clinic. I was there when it opened, at nine, and was fourth in line. I saw the doctor who wrote a note and told me to take it to Emergency at the hospital. I got there around 10. By noon I'd had blood work, a session with an electric heart monitor thingy, a urine sample analysed and a CAT scan. Two more doctors and a nurse had poked me. I was not dead. This cost me nothing, of course.

Half a day spent at the hospital may not be an obvious cause of happiness but experiencing that quality of care for no fee at the point of service certainly is.

Hope you got a clean bill of health too.

dbd33

Apr 16th 2014 1:18 pm

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Originally Posted by bats (Post 11222542)

Hope you got a clean bill of health too.

Good for weeks yet, apparently.

bats	Apr 16th 2014 1:28 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11222544)

Good for weeks yet, apparently.

Excellent. I used to work with a cardiologist who frequently used the line "I wouldn't buy any long playing records" when patients asked him how they were. So "weeks yet" is good.

Re your heart attack comment I had a minor version of that at a check up when the doc said my heart sounded fine apart from the murmur. .what murmur??

BEVS	Apr 16th 2014 1:49 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11222540)

Oh yes, thanks. Still, it's a bit disconcerting when someone looks at the chart coming out of the monitor and asks "when did you have your heart attack?" and you didn't know you had had one.

That's probably because you are a trooper and so you probably put it down to indigestion after a curry or something and just took a Rennies.:scaredhair:

Novocastrian

Apr 16th 2014 1:58 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11222544)

Good for weeks yet, apparently.

Well, that's ****ed the Happy Thread.

In your position, as it were, I'd restrict myself to less athletically demanding positions.

Apr 16th 2014 2:21 pm

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Originally Posted by bats (Post 11222298)

I'm happy that you're happy that I am happy. It's a happy thing.

Damn fine day all round. After a nice soak in the tub and a read (a Place of Greater Safety) I popped round to visit an old friend. We had snacks, coffee, saw an Eastern Meadowlark and some bluebirds. Home now. Wine, soup cheese toasties then Masterchef on TV.

Tomorrow will also be a good day. The little things count.

Appreciation of the little things that make us feel warm and fuzzy = :thumbsup:

Apr 16th 2014 2:25 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11222544)

Good for weeks yet, apparently.

Time to look after No 1. Take it easy!

AmyDavid

Apr 16th 2014 2:45 pm

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Originally Posted by SchnookoLoly (Post 11221999)

Hmm, what made me happy today.

I bought tickets to go to Canada's Wonderland with my husband, my brother, and my brother's friend. We got them on a cheap deal, so I'm very much looking forward to that.

A friend of mine who is turning 32 wanted to go to Medieval Times for his birthday next weekend, so we also bought tickets to that - it should be an entirely ridiculous experience.

I went grocery shopping at lunch and bought stuff for dinner, so I don't have to fight with the after-work crowds and can go right home and prep up a nice dinner (veg risotto tonight).

And I lost 1lb this morning.

Small things, so overall, it's been a good day! :)

Can children go to Medieval Times? My eldest is desperate for us to go - I'm not so sure!

Rosylady

Apr 16th 2014 3:23 pm

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Happy that today I found a long lost cousin on F book, last saw him when he was 12 yrs old. He's now 60 and living in Barbados!!! :cool: He couldn't believe we are still having snow. :blink:

Siouxie

Apr 16th 2014 5:09 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11222540)

Oh yes, thanks. Still, it's a bit disconcerting when someone looks at the chart coming out of the monitor and asks "when did you have your heart attack?" and you didn't know you had had one.

Ouch.

Hope you remain in good health dbc.

:fingerscrossed:

dbd33

Apr 16th 2014 11:50 pm

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Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 11222598)

Can children go to Medieval Times? My eldest is desperate for us to go - I'm not so sure!

It's for children, isn't it? I went once, years ago, I bloody hope it was to amuse children.

SchnookoLoly

Apr 17th 2014 12:17 am

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Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 11222598)

Can children go to Medieval Times? My eldest is desperate for us to go - I'm not so sure!

I think it's fine - I haven't been, but my friend who is turning 32 wants to go to satisfy his inner 8 year old... so based on that...

Groupon has a voucher on right now for it, about half the price it normally is, and there is a child's ticket option as well: https://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-med...ner-tournament

bats	Apr 17th 2014 1:02 am

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Originally Posted by AmyDavid (Post 11222598)

Can children go to Medieval Times? My eldest is desperate for us to go - I'm not so sure!

It has prices for under twelves and kids on laps under three are free, so definitely for children.

bats	Apr 17th 2014 5:24 am

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Lunch with a friend.
Shrimp, garlic, butter. Yumm

Zoe Bell

Apr 17th 2014 7:14 am

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After reading this thread, I'm happy that dbd is still with us.

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