Clockwork Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 On holiday halfway up Loch Fyne this week. Have been coming here 40+ years man and boy. Never before however have I come across on of these chaps as I did this morning. He didn’t seem too fussed, looked like he’d had a decent recent feed… Came across one whilst out walking last weekend, near Clatteringshaws Loch with Mrs C. Haven’t seen one in years, but wasn’t quick enough to whip my phone out for a picture as it soon f*cked off into the longer grass. Thought best not to pursue, but quite exciting all the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Bought the Sunday Post the day for the first time in over 30 years (for my wee maw, who is going through a tough time right now). Francis Gay's continual seven days' hard would appear to have lead to his demise, but happy to report that Oor Wullie and Jeemie are still going strong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 2 minutes ago, Cosmic Joe said: Francis Gay's continual seven days' hard 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62783917 Must have pissed off the ref. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 I suppose the NHS will have to employ smoking police now. Quote Anyone caught lighting up within 15m of a hospital building in Scotland could be fined up to £1,000. Fines for smoking outside Scottish hospitals become law - BBC News 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florentine_Pogen Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 35 minutes ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: I suppose the NHS will have to employ smoking police now. The shitebags at NHS Lothian have had a no-smoking policy at ERI for years but only enforced it on staff, not patients. The groups of wheelchair & intravenous drip-bound folk puffing away at the main entrance are a lovely sight to behold. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 54 minutes ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: I suppose the NHS will have to employ smoking police now. Fines for smoking outside Scottish hospitals become law - BBC News It's the only way it can be enforced. My guess is that of course no one will be employed for such a role and that nothing will change. 11 minutes ago, Florentine_Pogen said: The shitebags at NHS Lothian have had a no-smoking policy at ERI for years but only enforced it on staff, not patients. The groups of wheelchair & intravenous drip-bound folk puffing away at the main entrance are a lovely sight to behold. You see the same thing outside the front entrance of Ninewells (a terribly designed front entrance incidentally). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Bartender Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Florentine_Pogen said: The shitebags at NHS Lothian have had a no-smoking policy at ERI for years but only enforced it on staff, not patients. The groups of wheelchair & intravenous drip-bound folk puffing away at the main entrance are a lovely sight to behold. Walking into ARI was like coming onto the stage for "Stars in Their Eyes". Tonight, Matthew, I'm having a lung removed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted September 5, 2022 Share Posted September 5, 2022 9 hours ago, Florentine_Pogen said: The shitebags at NHS Lothian have had a no-smoking policy at ERI for years but only enforced it on staff, not patients. The groups of wheelchair & intravenous drip-bound folk puffing away at the main entrance are a lovely sight to behold. I knew someone who worked in the ambulance service. A patient asked if they could have a fag. My pal pointed out that as they were on oxygen it wasn't a particularly good idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Zen Archer (Raconteur) said: I suppose the NHS will have to employ smoking police now. Fines for smoking outside Scottish hospitals become law - BBC News Glad to see that hospitals will have the right to set up smoking shelters for patients. Bit of a pisser for a smoker with terminal brain cancer with weeks to live or something to be told that, oh, and by the way, you can't smoke anywhere, it's bad for you. Quote Land not forming part of a no-smoking area 7. Land that— (a)is fenced off or otherwise separated by a fixed boundary from the remainder of the hospital grounds, (b)is only accessible from a hospital building, (c)is for use by patients only, and (d)is clearly marked by a sign, notice or other means as a “designated smoking area”, does not form part of a no-smoking area outside a hospital building for the purposes of Part 1 of the Act. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2022/9780111053843?view=plain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I thought I'd missed my chance to go to university, but our Chinese friends are back with loads of offers on the Premier League forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 On 28/08/2022 at 20:08, Clown Job said: Someone down in England has used my Just Eat account to help themselves to almost £100 worth or food Deleted the app months ago, should have deleted the account I had my credit card details stolen a few years back, and they primarily maxed it out with hundreds of pounds worth of takeaway food, about a dozen Netflix subscriptions, and a hotel booking at somewhere exotic like Gateshead, all within 48 hours. I'm assuming there's some way they can cancel the orders and get refunded to another account, because we seriously need a better class of criminal otherwise. On 28/08/2022 at 21:06, Venti said: The Running Man starting on 5Action. That film's an absolute travesty considering how much better the book is. For the film, they only really used the killing game show premise so they could slap Stephen King's name on it. It's also tremendously entertaining. Jesse Ventura should've been in all of Arnie's films 5 hours ago, welshbairn said: Glad to see that hospitals will have the right to set up smoking shelters for patients. Bit of a pisser for a smoker with terminal brain cancer with weeks to live or something to be told that, oh, and by the way, you can't smoke anywhere, it's bad for you. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2022/9780111053843?view=plain Yeah, I understand why it's a good thing to get rid of the cloud of smoke at hospital entrances. Forth Valley Hospital's awful for it too; I've seen heavily pregnant lassies puffing away out front before. But there needs to be a private smoking area for folk who are on their way out anyway. Christ, we ought to make sure they can proceed directly to the mainlining of hard drugs if they fancy it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Imagine smoking ffs. What a weird, pointless and damaging habit. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, Stellaboz said: Imagine smoking ffs. What a weird, pointless and damaging habit. It's boggin'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alta-pete Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Stellaboz said: Imagine smoking ffs. What a weird, pointless and damaging habit. Much like maintaining a Platinum membership on here. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Stellaboz said: Imagine smoking ffs. What a weird, pointless and damaging habit. Every morning at 7am I hear my neighbour having his first smoke of the day at his back door. Spends a good 5 minutes coughing his lungs up. It doesn't sound like much fun. Saves me setting an alarm clock, though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Stellaboz said: Imagine going to East End Park ffs. What a weird, pointless and damaging habit. FTFY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Whenever I go in the papers/media to do a piece for a charity that has supported me throughout my cancer diagnosis I always receive twitter/Facebook DMs from strangers. Received one a few months ago that went into my spam folder that I only saw this week... Hi. How are you? I am fine. I just had to reach out to you. It really touch my heart. I know I am a total stranger to ask you but I am a very basic hand knitter and I would like to knit a hat for "sons name", "daughters name" and yourself. Knitting is the only thing that makes me happy. I want to knit for someone whom would appreciate as charity don't appreciate. I am honest, trustworthy, deep caring with kind heart. I hope you can bring a smile to my face. if you do please can you let me know when "sons name" and "daughters name" were born the date and the month for you and your address. I know these are very personal indeed to ask. I really truly hope you don't mind me asking. I can send you my details if you wish. I look forward to hearing from you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Honest Saints Fan said: Whenever I go in the papers/media to do a piece for a charity that has supported me throughout my cancer diagnosis I always receive twitter/Facebook DMs from strangers. Received one a few months ago that went into my spam folder that I only saw this week... Hi. How are you? I am fine. I just had to reach out to you. It really touch my heart. I know I am a total stranger to ask you but I am a very basic hand knitter and I would like to knit a hat for "sons name", "daughters name" and yourself. Knitting is the only thing that makes me happy. I want to knit for someone whom would appreciate as charity don't appreciate. I am honest, trustworthy, deep caring with kind heart. I hope you can bring a smile to my face. if you do please can you let me know when "sons name" and "daughters name" were born the date and the month for you and your address. I know these are very personal indeed to ask. I really truly hope you don't mind me asking. I can send you my details if you wish. I look forward to hearing from you. Either a very caring old dear who misses their grand kids or some wide-o stalker. Either way, best avoided IMO. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Either a very caring old dear who misses their grand kids or some wide-o stalker. Either way, best avoided IMO. Says she from Thurso so definite weirdo It's usually magazines etc that message. I got one a couple years ago from a German magazine that put the following in their message "And would you advise other mothers to keep distance to their children if they are suffering from cancer, too?" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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