[Scribbler]

msg, on Sep 12 2009, 07:59 PM, said:

I'm feeling slightly better now, thanks Scrib's. We'll see what the next couple of day's brings. Still hoping to avoid the hospital this time.

Glad to see Zdenka is keeping you amused Don't worry, after a few week's (or month's???) it might wear off.......slightly. Or you might get used to it!!!

Hope she had a nice holiday, by the way.

Are we glad your feeling better msg "Yes we are"

SnoFl, on Sep 13 2009, 02:26 AM, said:

MSG... feel better.

StillFingers...& EdLee lol

i'm trying to understand the language thingy difference, too.

English to US.

Car Bumper = Fender
Boot = Trunk
Bonnet = Hood
Rubber = Eraser
Condom = Rubber
Knickers = Panties
Biscuits = Cookies
Sweets = Candy

I think we should open a separate thread for you Snowflake "Yes we should"

[twisted_ophelia]

Up at the crack of dawn because we are going scuba diving in Kirkfield, Ontario today. I am grumpy because my coffee hasn't kicked in and I hate having to wake up much earlier than everyone else just so I can get my poo routine done before we dive later. Grumpy, grumpy. I am not a morning person.

Don't forget some of those other English-English translations (my cousin lived in London for a year!)

Snog = kiss
Fag = cigarette
Bollocks = Balls/damn! (right? Or is more like "oh shit!") LOL

This post has been edited by twisted_ophelia: 13 September 2009 - 11:23 AM

[Trinity]

StillFingers, on Sep 12 2009, 09:28 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 12 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

Help!!

My teacher assistant course is in fact a City & Guild teaching course - level three (enabling me to teach other members of Saint John).

Right now I am absolutely bricking it as much as my constipated little back side will let me. I have to "teach" for 10 minutes showing people how to put slings on... how I do that from this position I have no idea!!!

Clara, yank here and a c5/6 quadie, you mentioned slings, I'm not sure what you are referring to, do you mean a sling an SCI might use to be transfered from wheelchair to bed, car, jacuzzi, pool, etc. if so, I've been using them for 3 decades, I might be able to help

Two countries separated by a common language, sometimes I'm so confused; a sling is slang for a bra in some areas of the USA, not sure I could help much with putting them on, taking them off perhaps...depending on the type of clasp of course, as I've had some practice

Jerry

I think Clara is talking about slings as in broken arms. Do they have a different name in America? Or do your slightly pervese minds find pleasure in assuming that it's something it's not?!
Try this in future!

[StillFingers]

trinity, on Sep 13 2009, 06:38 AM, said:

StillFingers, on Sep 12 2009, 09:28 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 12 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

Help!!

My teacher assistant course is in fact a City & Guild teaching course - level three (enabling me to teach other members of Saint John).

Right now I am absolutely bricking it as much as my constipated little back side will let me. I have to "teach" for 10 minutes showing people how to put slings on... how I do that from this position I have no idea!!!

Clara, yank here and a c5/6 quadie, you mentioned slings, I'm not sure what you are referring to, do you mean a sling an SCI might use to be transfered from wheelchair to bed, car, jacuzzi, pool, etc. if so, I've been using them for 3 decades, I might be able to help

Two countries separated by a common language, sometimes I'm so confused; a sling is slang for a bra in some areas of the USA, not sure I could help much with putting them on, taking them off perhaps...depending on the type of clasp of course, as I've had some practice

Jerry

I think Clara is talking about slings as in broken arms. Do they have a different name in America? Or do your slightly pervese minds find pleasure in assuming that it's something it's not?!
Try this in future!

Tore my achilles tendon; used a brace and crutches, broke my femur; used a cast and wheelchair, broke my neck; use a sling to get my arse out of bed into my chair, never did break or injure an arm badly; so never used a sling to hold it in place...plez excuse my ignorance and slightly perverted mind

That sling looks like a triangle tied at the long ends. What exactly is difficult about teaching someone to fold, tie, then slip it around your neck, then slide your arm in or arm first then neck. Ten minutes, teacher demonstrates, then helps each student complete the slinging...making sure the injured arm is placed in the sling. Repeat until everyone can do this blindfolded remembering that the aforementioned injured arm might be hurting...this procedure might be done sloooooooly and delicately so as to not injure the arm further; thus ten minutes of teaching

Given my quadieness, I'd probably drop the sling, take a few minutes retrieving it. Would then have to use my curled fingers and teeth to tie the long ends of the sling together. Somehow get the sling over my head then slip my arm through the sling, or reverse that procedure

Now if I were one armed; my injured arm being incapasitated...well I'll have to think on this one, could take a least ten minutes; then I'd probably ask for help and explain the above techniques, depending on the helpers status, AB, Para or Quad...not sure who's easier to teach tho

I'm not sure I helped much Clara, but I'm kinda sure this reply is boring enough to be in this thread...

Thank you for the dictionary link Trin...I was just to lazy to google it

Jerry

PS. Was thinking about seeing some quadriplegic jugglers in October, but a friend called, said I'd be disappointed, they keep dropping the quadriplegics

This post has been edited by StillFingers: 13 September 2009 - 04:54 PM

[Scribbler]

I've seen Trinity juggle with fire and she was damn hot at it.... Opps, excuse the pun.

Can you still juggle Trin?.. Have you tried since your injury?..

[qbounce]

Slinging is usually performed by politicians, and traditionally with mud, or anything with a similar consistency.
Sometimes arrows follow. I'm not sure when slings are replaced by arrows, but this progression doesn't seem fair to the slingers, imo.
I'm sure the arrowers could care less about what the slingers think, and so why should I?

I'm just sensitive, I guess.

[ClaraTaylor]

trinity, on Sep 13 2009, 02:38 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Sep 12 2009, 09:28 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 12 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

Help!!

My teacher assistant course is in fact a City & Guild teaching course - level three (enabling me to teach other members of Saint John).

Right now I am absolutely bricking it as much as my constipated little back side will let me. I have to "teach" for 10 minutes showing people how to put slings on... how I do that from this position I have no idea!!!

Clara, yank here and a c5/6 quadie, you mentioned slings, I'm not sure what you are referring to, do you mean a sling an SCI might use to be transfered from wheelchair to bed, car, jacuzzi, pool, etc. if so, I've been using them for 3 decades, I might be able to help

Two countries separated by a common language, sometimes I'm so confused; a sling is slang for a bra in some areas of the USA, not sure I could help much with putting them on, taking them off perhaps...depending on the type of clasp of course, as I've had some practice

Jerry

I think Clara is talking about slings as in broken arms. Do they have a different name in America? Or do your slightly pervese minds find pleasure in assuming that it's something it's not?!
Try this in future!

That's the one - otherwise known as BDSM with a triangular bandage.

Well I put the sling on wrong (but it was still safe and effective)... and passed the course subject to final inspection of the paperwork.

[allister]

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 13 2009, 11:43 PM, said:

trinity, on Sep 13 2009, 02:38 PM, said:

StillFingers, on Sep 12 2009, 09:28 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 12 2009, 12:29 PM, said:

Help!!

My teacher assistant course is in fact a City & Guild teaching course - level three (enabling me to teach other members of Saint John).

Right now I am absolutely bricking it as much as my constipated little back side will let me. I have to "teach" for 10 minutes showing people how to put slings on... how I do that from this position I have no idea!!!

Clara, yank here and a c5/6 quadie, you mentioned slings, I'm not sure what you are referring to, do you mean a sling an SCI might use to be transfered from wheelchair to bed, car, jacuzzi, pool, etc. if so, I've been using them for 3 decades, I might be able to help

Two countries separated by a common language, sometimes I'm so confused; a sling is slang for a bra in some areas of the USA, not sure I could help much with putting them on, taking them off perhaps...depending on the type of clasp of course, as I've had some practice

Jerry

I think Clara is talking about slings as in broken arms. Do they have a different name in America? Or do your slightly pervese minds find pleasure in assuming that it's something it's not?!
Try this in future!

That's the one - otherwise known as BDSM with a triangular bandage.

Well I put the sling on wrong (but it was still safe and effective)... and passed the course subject to final inspection of the paperwork.

Well done you !! now I know where to come to in the future for all my nursing needs.

[Scribbler]

There's also the expression, "Sling your hook", which now means 'bugger off' but originated back in the time of Nelson and the days of sail.
Sailors slept in hammocks, which were fastened to a couple of hooks. A new sailor would be told, "Sing your hook", which meant, fasten you hammock there.
There are many sayings we use now which originated from old nautical terms. I did a study on sayings so could really bore you for ages if you wanted.

Changing the subject.

Did you, "Bouncer and Greybeard" watch the last couple of Tudors? He sure liked his 'Rumpy-Pumpy', but I looked away when that came on...

[greybeard]

Is the same episode of the same series of the Tudors being shown in the US and UK simultaneously? Seems like it would the be the middle of the night in one place or the other.

As for the rumpy-pumpy, Scribs ......... it's been so long .........I no longer recognise it (Sob)

All together now ..............Aaah!!

This post has been edited by greybeard: 14 September 2009 - 12:31 PM

[Scribbler]

greybeard, on Sep 14 2009, 01:27 PM, said:

Is the same episode of the same series of the Tudors being shown in the US and UK simultaneously? Seems like it would the be the middle of the night in one place or the other.

As for the rumpy-pumpy, Scribs ......... it's been so long .........I no longer recognise it (Sob)

All together now ..............Aaah!!

Don't believe you Greybeard, your Mrs told me it was only 2 nights ago..... Off with her head!!!... We need more emoticons on here don't we?

[qbounce]

Scribbler, on Sep 14 2009, 01:39 AM, said:

There's also the expression, "Sling your hook", which now means 'bugger off' but originated back in the time of Nelson and the days of sail.
Sailors slept in hammocks, which were fastened to a couple of hooks. A new sailor would be told, "Sing your hook", which meant, fasten you hammock there.
There are many sayings we use now which originated from old nautical terms. I did a study on sayings so could really bore you for ages if you wanted.

Changing the subject.

Did you, "Bouncer and Greybeard" watch the last couple of Tudors? He sure liked his 'Rumpy-Pumpy', but I looked away when that came on...

Scribs, if you wish to throw in a boring saying here 'n there, I guess this is the apropriate venue.

I've only seen season one so far. But season 2 is in my cue to rent soon. So, looking forward to it, and the humpy bumpies!

[ClaraTaylor]

I think I've been demoted - I had a top of the range computer with 3D software and many shiny things...

... today my computer was given to someone else (who is now having to learn 3D so that he can use my computer!) and during the project meeting I was not given any projects (to assist) while everyone else seemed to be stacked out.

I don't feel good.

[Scribbler]

qbounce, on Sep 14 2009, 06:28 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Sep 14 2009, 01:39 AM, said:

There's also the expression, "Sling your hook", which now means 'bugger off' but originated back in the time of Nelson and the days of sail.
Sailors slept in hammocks, which were fastened to a couple of hooks. A new sailor would be told, "Sing your hook", which meant, fasten you hammock there.
There are many sayings we use now which originated from old nautical terms. I did a study on sayings so could really bore you for ages if you wanted.

Changing the subject.

Did you, "Bouncer and Greybeard" watch the last couple of Tudors? He sure liked his 'Rumpy-Pumpy', but I looked away when that came on...

Scribs, if you wish to throw in a boring saying here 'n there, I guess this is the apropriate venue.

I've only seen season one so far. But season 2 is in my cue to rent soon. So, looking forward to it, and the humpy bumpies!

I think we're on series 3 Bouncer.. Thinking about it; they should have called Henry V111 'Bouncer' as he was doing a lot of Bouncing in and out of bed. ..
So now we know why you're called that!!!.

I don't want to bore you but........... I've recently had lots of plumbing work done in my home, so now have lots of copper pipes showing.
We bought some plastic pipesnaps, which Zdenka has been cutting to length and clipping over the pipes. As she's been doing it she's been singing.
Bob the builder Can we do it? Yes we can

Only another 4 rooms to do.....

[StillFingers]

It's getting way to exciting...how warm do you want to be

[Scribbler]

StillFingers, on Sep 14 2009, 07:22 PM, said:

It's getting way to exciting...how warm do you want to be

But!!!......

[Trinity]

Scribbler, on Sep 13 2009, 08:08 PM, said:

I've seen Trinity juggle with fire and she was damn hot at it.... Opps, excuse the pun.

Can you still juggle Trin?.. Have you tried since your injury?..

Hmm, I can juggle somethings, certainly not fire (I'm not that brave / stupid!) and certainly not as many or as well as I could, the chair gets in the way of clubs and I can't correct bad throws coz of balance and muscles (or lack of!) all my best tricks are now redundant
C'est la vie...

[StillFingers]

trinity, on Sep 14 2009, 01:56 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Sep 13 2009, 08:08 PM, said:

I've seen Trinity juggle with fire and she was damn hot at it.... Opps, excuse the pun.

Can you still juggle Trin?.. Have you tried since your injury?..

Hmm, I can juggle somethings, certainly not fire (I'm not that brave / stupid!) and certainly not as many or as well as I could, the chair gets in the way of clubs and I can't correct bad throws coz of balance and muscles (or lack of!) all my best tricks are now redundant
C'est la vie...

Trin, thank you for reminding me of a beautiful and sad song from my youth

This post has been edited by StillFingers: 15 September 2009 - 12:08 AM

[Scribbler]

StillFingers, on Sep 15 2009, 01:07 AM, said:

trinity, on Sep 14 2009, 01:56 PM, said:

Scribbler, on Sep 13 2009, 08:08 PM, said:

I've seen Trinity juggle with fire and she was damn hot at it.... Opps, excuse the pun.

Can you still juggle Trin?.. Have you tried since your injury?..

Hmm, I can juggle somethings, certainly not fire (I'm not that brave / stupid!) and certainly not as many or as well as I could, the chair gets in the way of clubs and I can't correct bad throws coz of balance and muscles (or lack of!) all my best tricks are now redundant
C'est la vie...

Trin, thank you for reminding me of a beautiful and sad song from my youth

What youth?...... I thought you were born old.....
And I cant get the YouTube to work.....

[StillFingers]

Here's the link Mike, enjoy...

C'est la vie - Greg Lake; ELP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aso4qltChjM...player_embedded

[ClaraTaylor]

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 14 2009, 06:33 PM, said:

I think I've been demoted - I had a top of the range computer with 3D software and many shiny things...

... today my computer was given to someone else (who is now having to learn 3D so that he can use my computer!) and during the project meeting I was not given any projects (to assist) while everyone else seemed to be stacked out.

I don't feel good.

Yeah... and today we find out that without the software (read many shiny things above) on my computer... I can't actually do the few jobs left to me!
I've just been told to wait until Thursday when someone else goes on holiday so that I can use theirs to finish the job.

I keep waiting for the boss to request a "meeting" with me to discuss my future here.



*throws bottle out of pram*

[greybeard]

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 15 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 14 2009, 06:33 PM, said:

I think I've been demoted - I had a top of the range computer with 3D software and many shiny things...

... today my computer was given to someone else (who is now having to learn 3D so that he can use my computer!) and during the project meeting I was not given any projects (to assist) while everyone else seemed to be stacked out.

I don't feel good.

Yeah... and today we find out that without the software (read many shiny things above) on my computer... I can't actually do the few jobs left to me!
I've just been told to wait until Thursday when someone else goes on holiday so that I can use theirs to finish the job.

I keep waiting for the boss to request a "meeting" with me to discuss my future here.



*throws bottle out of pram*

Pick up your bottle and "gird your loins" for the coming battle , but before you stress yourself out about it, decide whether the job is really worth fighting for.

[bobm]

greybeard, on Sep 15 2009, 04:48 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 15 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 14 2009, 06:33 PM, said:

I think I've been demoted - I had a top of the range computer with 3D software and many shiny things...

... today my computer was given to someone else (who is now having to learn 3D so that he can use my computer!) and during the project meeting I was not given any projects (to assist) while everyone else seemed to be stacked out.

I don't feel good.

Yeah... and today we find out that without the software (read many shiny things above) on my computer... I can't actually do the few jobs left to me!
I've just been told to wait until Thursday when someone else goes on holiday so that I can use theirs to finish the job.

I keep waiting for the boss to request a "meeting" with me to discuss my future here.



*throws bottle out of pram*

Pick up your bottle and "gird your loins" for the coming battle , but before you stress yourself out about it, decide whether the job is really worth fighting for.

Clara

I understand what Greybeard is saying, but from a financial perspective, and for your own pride's sake [let alone group solidarity], you need to think before "walking out";

even if you have lost confidence in these people and don't want to stay long term, you should not make it easy for them and leave without a fight without exploring your options. What you can, for example, do is allege constructive dismissal, if they make things impossible for you;

but your position will be stronger if you lodge a grievance and serve a discrimination questionnaire on them.

I am speculating a lot on the basis of v limited background. You can find basic employment advice on the Adviceguide site, and more detailed stuff at ACAS. I haven't looked at the Equality commission site, but you must be able to get advice from one or more of the agencies. Do message me if you want to discuss further...I have helped more than one person complete an ET1.

Best of luck

[greybeard]

I wholeheartedly agree with Bobm. I don't think employees should EVER make it easy for employers who wish to get rid of them.

I worded my message rather badly. What I meant to do is emphasise that fighting can get messy and you need to be aware of that before you make decisions. Firms have a habit of playing dirty at Tribunals. My best advice is DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.

This post has been edited by greybeard: 15 September 2009 - 04:39 PM

[Scribbler]

bobm, on Sep 15 2009, 05:18 PM, said:

greybeard, on Sep 15 2009, 04:48 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 15 2009, 04:29 PM, said:

ClaraTaylor, on Sep 14 2009, 06:33 PM, said:

I think I've been demoted - I had a top of the range computer with 3D software and many shiny things...

... today my computer was given to someone else (who is now having to learn 3D so that he can use my computer!) and during the project meeting I was not given any projects (to assist) while everyone else seemed to be stacked out.

I don't feel good.

Yeah... and today we find out that without the software (read many shiny things above) on my computer... I can't actually do the few jobs left to me!
I've just been told to wait until Thursday when someone else goes on holiday so that I can use theirs to finish the job.

I keep waiting for the boss to request a "meeting" with me to discuss my future here.



*throws bottle out of pram*

Pick up your bottle and "gird your loins" for the coming battle , but before you stress yourself out about it, decide whether the job is really worth fighting for.

Clara

I understand what Greybeard is saying, but from a financial perspective, and for your own pride's sake [let alone group solidarity], you need to think before "walking out";

even if you have lost confidence in these people and don't want to stay long term, you should not make it easy for them and leave without a fight without exploring your options. What you can, for example, do is allege constructive dismissal, if they make things impossible for you;

but your position will be stronger if you lodge a grievance and serve a discrimination questionnaire on them.

I am speculating a lot on the basis of v limited background. You can find basic employment advice on the Adviceguide site, and more detailed stuff at ACAS. I haven't looked at the Equality commission site, but you must be able to get advice from one or more of the agencies. Do message me if you want to discuss further...I have helped more than one person complete an ET1.

Best of luck

greybeard, on Sep 15 2009, 05:38 PM, said:

I wholeheartedly agree with Bobm. I don't think employees should EVER make it easy for employers who wish to get rid of them.

I worded my message rather badly. What I meant to do is emphasise that fighting can get messy and you need to be aware of that before you make decisions. Firms have a habit of playing dirty at Tribunals. My best advice is DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.

This is way too important for the Incredibly Boring Thread!

[qbounce]

Well, please DO NOT go and start an "Incredibly Important Thread" anyone!! It would simply ruin the so important information given on an otherwise "Boring" thread.

Now, back to my Heating System, since I only watched 30 seconds the first time.

[greybeard]

qbounce, on Sep 15 2009, 10:35 PM, said:

Well, please DO NOT go and start an "Incredibly Important Thread" anyone!! It would simply ruin the so important information given on an otherwise "Boring" thread.

Now, back to my Heating System, since I only watched 30 seconds the first time.

Yeah, but it might load a bit quicker! These very large topics are starting to take a while to get into and can't be doing Simon's bandwidth any good. ..........and it's boring waiting for them to load!

[StillFingers]

I'm sure I missed something here, but here goes anyway...

Clara, could the no projects on your plate at this time just be a small respite for you from your boss; in prep for a larger more complex, important project. Was your project load extra heavy before this... Just an optimistic thought. As others have said, do document what you can. Hope all works out okay and your feelings/thoughts are incorrect, and that you keep your job...if you want to

Regards, be well,

Jerry

This post has been edited by StillFingers: 16 September 2009 - 12:43 AM

[fatdave]

Plane ticket and address of the person that got your computer and I'll get it back for you.

[ClaraTaylor]

Will update on the work stuff later as I am a little drunk right now and too busy plotting attempts to injure the doctor I saw this afternoon so that he might truly understand what I mean by pain...

How many times do you have to explain to someone that spinal damage = not much sensation down there. Seriously give up! It does not get "better" with creams or different toys, now step away from the conversation and let me drink my cider!!


(Just been to an Ann Summers party by the way)