Betty Boomerangs Back!!
Jul 1st 2013, 9:17 am
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Ok not sure if this will work but here are two pics I took in the Old Town on Saturday evening, the second one is the lovely pub (The Crown Inn) I stayed in when I was away in the West Country! The 'Jenny Lind' is my local and the church is just round the corner from me and its the road where they film 'Foyle's War'!
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Ok not sure if this will work but here are two pics I took in the Old Town on Saturday evening, the second one is the lovely pub (The Crown Inn) I stayed in when I was away in the West Country! The 'Jenny Lind' is my local and the church is just round the corner from me and its the road where they film 'Foyle's War'!
Jul 1st 2013, 10:29 pm
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No joy for me on the attached links either Miss B.
Jul 1st 2013, 11:28 pm
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I couldn't make them work either
Jul 2nd 2013, 6:26 pm
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Sorry guys, I just can't work out whats going wrong, will do some digging around and try again!
Anyways I had my first bad experience in 5 weeks yesterday with that terrifying harridan who strikes fear into the hearts of mere mortals - The Doctor's Receptionist lol!
Called my local surgery (6 doors down) to book in for some vaccinations, just in case I get an overseas job sooner rather than later, and was told to sod off by said dragon as I was not registered - alledgedly???!! Hmmmm!
But heres the kicker, she said to me "I can tell by your accent that you are not a British national so I highly doubt you are entitled to sign on with one of our doctors anyway - oh dear. Silly woman. Down went the phone, up went my temper and down to the doctors surgery I marched................
Walked in and glared at her. BANG - down on the counter went my BRITISH passport, BANG - down went my drivers licence, BANG - down went my NHS card and then I hissed at her "Who the hell do you think you are talking to me like that? I am a British Citizen and I am entitled to be registered here and you need a lesson in manners Madam!" She went rather pale lol! Then she said (sheepishly) that one of the doctors on the second floor was accepting patients so gathered up my documents gave her a curt nod and walked away upstairs - smirking!
I am now registered with the new doctor but gosh, what an unpleasant experience, maybe she'll be a bit more careful next time?!!! Lol!
Anyways I have two interviews lined up this month, one is a skills assessment/interview for an agency that I submitted my CV to a few weeks ago that place medics overseas in remote/offshore locations. Already had a phone interview with them which went well so hopefully something might come of it! The other interview is for bank staff with East of England service, there are vacancies in Norfolk (too far) but also Cambs and Herts so that's drivable and also I can stay up in a Travelodge overnight if I get a few shifts together.
Tomorrow I've finally decided to make a start on getting rid of all the weight I put on in Australia when I was depressed, crying and stuffing my face with biscuits and cakes on a daily basis - oink oink!!! My local leisure centre has a summer offer atm, an unlimited pass for gym/swim/classes for 4 weeks for a mere £39.50 - bargain! I have lots of time on my hands atm and I can walk there and back so I think its a golden opportunity while I'm not doing shift work to kick start my way back to fitness - very inspired of course by Quoll and WhoFan who have done brilliantly in that department since returning to the UK
Onwards and upwards!
Anyways I had my first bad experience in 5 weeks yesterday with that terrifying harridan who strikes fear into the hearts of mere mortals - The Doctor's Receptionist lol!
Called my local surgery (6 doors down) to book in for some vaccinations, just in case I get an overseas job sooner rather than later, and was told to sod off by said dragon as I was not registered - alledgedly???!! Hmmmm!
But heres the kicker, she said to me "I can tell by your accent that you are not a British national so I highly doubt you are entitled to sign on with one of our doctors anyway - oh dear. Silly woman. Down went the phone, up went my temper and down to the doctors surgery I marched................
Walked in and glared at her. BANG - down on the counter went my BRITISH passport, BANG - down went my drivers licence, BANG - down went my NHS card and then I hissed at her "Who the hell do you think you are talking to me like that? I am a British Citizen and I am entitled to be registered here and you need a lesson in manners Madam!" She went rather pale lol! Then she said (sheepishly) that one of the doctors on the second floor was accepting patients so gathered up my documents gave her a curt nod and walked away upstairs - smirking!
I am now registered with the new doctor but gosh, what an unpleasant experience, maybe she'll be a bit more careful next time?!!! Lol!Anyways I have two interviews lined up this month, one is a skills assessment/interview for an agency that I submitted my CV to a few weeks ago that place medics overseas in remote/offshore locations. Already had a phone interview with them which went well so hopefully something might come of it! The other interview is for bank staff with East of England service, there are vacancies in Norfolk (too far) but also Cambs and Herts so that's drivable and also I can stay up in a Travelodge overnight if I get a few shifts together.
Tomorrow I've finally decided to make a start on getting rid of all the weight I put on in Australia when I was depressed, crying and stuffing my face with biscuits and cakes on a daily basis - oink oink!!! My local leisure centre has a summer offer atm, an unlimited pass for gym/swim/classes for 4 weeks for a mere £39.50 - bargain! I have lots of time on my hands atm and I can walk there and back so I think its a golden opportunity while I'm not doing shift work to kick start my way back to fitness - very inspired of course by Quoll and WhoFan who have done brilliantly in that department since returning to the UK
Onwards and upwards!
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Jul 2nd 2013, 8:05 pm
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But heres the kicker, she said to me "I can tell by your accent that you are not a British national so I highly doubt you are entitled to sign on with one of our doctors anyway - oh dear. Silly woman. Down went the phone, up went my temper and down to the doctors surgery I marched................
I almost felt sorry for the poor cow....she never stood a chance!
Jul 3rd 2013, 9:47 am
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Sorry guys, I just can't work out whats going wrong, will do some digging around and try again!
Anyways I had my first bad experience in 5 weeks yesterday with that terrifying harridan who strikes fear into the hearts of mere mortals - The Doctor's Receptionist lol!
Called my local surgery (6 doors down) to book in for some vaccinations, just in case I get an overseas job sooner rather than later, and was told to sod off by said dragon as I was not registered - alledgedly???!! Hmmmm!
But heres the kicker, she said to me "I can tell by your accent that you are not a British national so I highly doubt you are entitled to sign on with one of our doctors anyway - oh dear. Silly woman. Down went the phone, up went my temper and down to the doctors surgery I marched................
Walked in and glared at her. BANG - down on the counter went my BRITISH passport, BANG - down went my drivers licence, BANG - down went my NHS card and then I hissed at her "Who the hell do you think you are talking to me like that? I am a British Citizen and I am entitled to be registered here and you need a lesson in manners Madam!" She went rather pale lol! Then she said (sheepishly) that one of the doctors on the second floor was accepting patients so gathered up my documents gave her a curt nod and walked away upstairs - smirking! I am now registered with the new doctor but gosh, what an unpleasant experience, maybe she'll be a bit more careful next time?!!! Lol!
Anyways I have two interviews lined up this month, one is a skills assessment/interview for an agency that I submitted my CV to a few weeks ago that place medics overseas in remote/offshore locations. Already had a phone interview with them which went well so hopefully something might come of it! The other interview is for bank staff with East of England service, there are vacancies in Norfolk (too far) but also Cambs and Herts so that's drivable and also I can stay up in a Travelodge overnight if I get a few shifts together.
Tomorrow I've finally decided to make a start on getting rid of all the weight I put on in Australia when I was depressed, crying and stuffing my face with biscuits and cakes on a daily basis - oink oink!!! My local leisure centre has a summer offer atm, an unlimited pass for gym/swim/classes for 4 weeks for a mere £39.50 - bargain! I have lots of time on my hands atm and I can walk there and back so I think its a golden opportunity while I'm not doing shift work to kick start my way back to fitness - very inspired of course by Quoll and WhoFan who have done brilliantly in that department since returning to the UK
Onwards and upwards!
Anyways I had my first bad experience in 5 weeks yesterday with that terrifying harridan who strikes fear into the hearts of mere mortals - The Doctor's Receptionist lol!
Called my local surgery (6 doors down) to book in for some vaccinations, just in case I get an overseas job sooner rather than later, and was told to sod off by said dragon as I was not registered - alledgedly???!! Hmmmm!
But heres the kicker, she said to me "I can tell by your accent that you are not a British national so I highly doubt you are entitled to sign on with one of our doctors anyway - oh dear. Silly woman. Down went the phone, up went my temper and down to the doctors surgery I marched................
Walked in and glared at her. BANG - down on the counter went my BRITISH passport, BANG - down went my drivers licence, BANG - down went my NHS card and then I hissed at her "Who the hell do you think you are talking to me like that? I am a British Citizen and I am entitled to be registered here and you need a lesson in manners Madam!" She went rather pale lol! Then she said (sheepishly) that one of the doctors on the second floor was accepting patients so gathered up my documents gave her a curt nod and walked away upstairs - smirking!
I am now registered with the new doctor but gosh, what an unpleasant experience, maybe she'll be a bit more careful next time?!!! Lol!Anyways I have two interviews lined up this month, one is a skills assessment/interview for an agency that I submitted my CV to a few weeks ago that place medics overseas in remote/offshore locations. Already had a phone interview with them which went well so hopefully something might come of it! The other interview is for bank staff with East of England service, there are vacancies in Norfolk (too far) but also Cambs and Herts so that's drivable and also I can stay up in a Travelodge overnight if I get a few shifts together.
Tomorrow I've finally decided to make a start on getting rid of all the weight I put on in Australia when I was depressed, crying and stuffing my face with biscuits and cakes on a daily basis - oink oink!!! My local leisure centre has a summer offer atm, an unlimited pass for gym/swim/classes for 4 weeks for a mere £39.50 - bargain! I have lots of time on my hands atm and I can walk there and back so I think its a golden opportunity while I'm not doing shift work to kick start my way back to fitness - very inspired of course by Quoll and WhoFan who have done brilliantly in that department since returning to the UK
Onwards and upwards!
Jul 3rd 2013, 10:22 am
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Lol confused.com?!! No I'm going freelance if I can get enough work, bank shifts in the UK as a frontline paramedic and offshore/remote the rest of the time. It's usually one month on, one month off so I will be working overseas but based here in the UK!
Jul 3rd 2013, 10:31 am
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Ha ha, Miss Betty, I love the story of the doctor's receptionist. You do feel sometimes as if they are there to stop you getting an appointment.
I caught an interview on Sky news about international students being charged £200 per annum for NHS care and the government is also considering clamping down on free care for non EU citizens, so maybe she'd been listening to all that stuff. Anyway, you showed her in no uncertain terms!
I caught an interview on Sky news about international students being charged £200 per annum for NHS care and the government is also considering clamping down on free care for non EU citizens, so maybe she'd been listening to all that stuff. Anyway, you showed her in no uncertain terms!
Jul 3rd 2013, 10:38 am
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well done dealing with the receptioist like that, far too many of them are so full of their own importance, think the surgery should send her on a course to improve her people skills.
Jul 3rd 2013, 3:58 pm
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Yes indeed! No one is allowed to rain on my parade these days - no one! Its 'Betty's Law' ha ha ha!!!!
Yes I heard all that so maybe that's what it was? Anyway she was so rude I just saw red and felt compelled to go down there and put her straight lol! 
Yes I'm not normally that aggressive but she really peed me off, her tone was so superior and she probably gets away with it most of the time!
It really gets my goat when you go in to book an appointment and they ask you what you want to see the doctor for, reminds me of the Catherine Tate sketch when she shouts out "Well me 'eads 'anging off!" when asked that by a doctor's receptionist ha ha!!!
I usually just smile nicely and say "Where did you get your medical degree from?" and when they say oh I don't have one I just smile again and say "Exactly!" walk away and take my seat calmly and wait to see someone who can help me with a medical problem i.e. a doctor!
Ha ha, Miss Betty, I love the story of the doctor's receptionist. You do feel sometimes as if they are there to stop you getting an appointment.
I caught an interview on Sky news about international students being charged £200 per annum for NHS care and the government is also considering clamping down on free care for non EU citizens, so maybe she'd been listening to all that stuff. Anyway, you showed her in no uncertain terms!
I caught an interview on Sky news about international students being charged £200 per annum for NHS care and the government is also considering clamping down on free care for non EU citizens, so maybe she'd been listening to all that stuff. Anyway, you showed her in no uncertain terms!
It really gets my goat when you go in to book an appointment and they ask you what you want to see the doctor for, reminds me of the Catherine Tate sketch when she shouts out "Well me 'eads 'anging off!" when asked that by a doctor's receptionist ha ha!!!
I usually just smile nicely and say "Where did you get your medical degree from?" and when they say oh I don't have one I just smile again and say "Exactly!" walk away and take my seat calmly and wait to see someone who can help me with a medical problem i.e. a doctor!
Jul 3rd 2013, 5:35 pm
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Just wanted to share with you all, my Mum and Dad are finally home from Europe tomorrow! Haven't seen them for nearly two years now so I'm pretty excited, my journey home is now nearly complete.
Jul 3rd 2013, 11:21 pm
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Jul 4th 2013, 6:19 am
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Ok not sure if this will work but here are two pics I took in the Old Town on Saturday evening, the second one is the lovely pub (The Crown Inn) I stayed in when I was away in the West Country! The 'Jenny Lind' is my local and the church is just round the corner from me and its the road where they film 'Foyle's War'!
Attachment 112904
Attachment 112902
Ok not sure if this will work but here are two pics I took in the Old Town on Saturday evening, the second one is the lovely pub (The Crown Inn) I stayed in when I was away in the West Country! The 'Jenny Lind' is my local and the church is just round the corner from me and its the road where they film 'Foyle's War'!
I looked for he FW road when we stopped off in Hastings recently but couldn't see it. Had a good brekkie though - think the place was called Land of Green Ginger but could be mistaken
Jul 4th 2013, 6:24 am
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Jul 4th 2013, 7:52 pm
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