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Purwell said:
I have now been refused Hospital transport.
I was eligible on Friday but not for tomorrow!

I can probably make it by public transport but not on my own.

Going to write to my MP, wish me luck.
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why have you been refused ?.. do you need a lift .. ?...I'll come and get you if you need me to...
 

Georgiagranny said:
@hollydolly The mention by @Capt Lightning of ordering heating oil is what made me think of it. I can understand electric start for your gas heat, but once it's on, does the fan really use so much electricity that it makes using the heat too expensive?
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No you misunderstand the gas is hugely expensive as well... so I do put the heating on when its bitter cold.. but only for an hour, I can't afford the gas heating either... both electric and gas are astronomical prices ...
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Had a great day with toddler GS yesterday. He insisted on a trip in the car so we went to a small Asian market to pick up a few things. Also wheeled the stroller out from the toyroom and planted himself in it. We got the hint. Fortunately, there was a break in the rain so he got a short walk.

No rain today and a high of 66°, so strolls are definitely in the cards. Gotta figure out a good bye-bye in the car trip or it'll affect my Yelp rating.
 
Pepper said:
only 6g protein in an egg???????
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A couple of high protein breakfast ideas without having to eat a large volume of food would be canned sardines (even just one on toast or crackers or even on it's own). Another idea if you're not into sardines would be to spread a little cream cheese on a biscuit or cracker and top it with a slice of smoked salmon.

Sardines & salmon are high in protein as well as other vitamins.
 
JBR said:
What is an amber area?
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hollydolly said:
it's been in the cambs/lincs borders all day, DD just rang and said it's pretty horrendous where she is..... we in the south east have had heavy rain all day but we're told we're the only ones not getting this new storm....
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lucky you..fed up with the rain and wind,its driveing me to drink ,,,,,cheers
 
I've ordered a top-up of heating oil (Kerosene) which should be here in good time. Unfortunately many rural properties don't have mains gas, so we rely on oil or LPG. The oil boiler has a high pressure pump that blows a fine spray of oil and air into a combustion chamber and this heats water that supplies the radiators. The boiler therefore uses both oil and a small amount of electricity. Gas boilers usually have fan assisted combustion and circulating pumps which also use a small amount of electricity.

We've also splashed out and ordered a new lounge suite - two sofas and an armchair. We changed our minds on the one we had seen earlier and chose a slightly more compact one. We won't get it until late April because they are built, or at least upholstered, to order.
 
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Capt Lightning said:
I've ordered a top-up of heating oil (Kerosene) which should be here in good time. Unfortunately many rural properties don't have mains gas, so we rely on oil or LPG. The oil boiler has a high pressure pump that blows a fine spray of oil and air into a combustion chamber and this heats water that supplies the radiators. The boiler therefore uses both oil and a small amount of electricity. Gas boilers usually have fan assisted combustion and circulating pumps which also use a small amount of electricity.

We've also splashed out and ordered a new lounge suite - two sofas and an armchair. We changed our minds on the one we had seen earlier and chose a slightly more compact one. We won't get it until late April because they are built, or at least upholstered, to order.
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I'm thinking of buying a new sofa...no armchairs..haven't had those for years. I have 2 sofas.. and they're in excellent condition, but I don't want leather any more.. nor do I want a single sofa..I would prefer a corner set... however that's all well in the future for now..I'd like to be able to move house first and that is on hold until the Divorce is finalised...
 

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