Password failure

Well that was an interesting return to work. I love my job, but had a frustrating morning as I locked myself out of the clinical system at work by forgetting my Windows password, and that for my smart-card.  It was all fixed, but it took time. But from then, the day got better.  

Vaccinating

I have had an exhausting day at work today. I spent it vaccinating loads against COVID-19 and influenza. I worked with a fellow Arsenal fan and in the few moments that we had a break, we had a chat about Arsenal. 

I did not know that the goal celebration of Saka last weekend was the result of banter with his international teammate, James Maddison. But considering what I had been doing all day today, I thought it was an appropriate picture to post!  I had discussed the game and I predicted an Arsenal win, but I thought that Eddie Nketiah would score a hat trick, he being a good squad player to use in games like this. But it was not to be, however we did win anyway and I will hopefully watch the match tomorrow. My wife and I are to travel to Bury St Edmunds tonight to watch Eddi Reader. 

I have had the odd discussion about COVID on Twitter (or rather X) where I was wrong about someone who compared COVID to influenza. COVID19 can be compared to the Spanish Flu outbreak after The Great War. We saw lessons there about how social distancing and restrictions on movement saved lives and flattened the curve. Back then there was no immunisation campaign. Hopefully this will flatten the curve of hospital admissions this winter.

Workplace bullying

Do not worry, this is a joke title. 

Yesterday, at work, there was an urgent message left for me. I opened the envelope it was in to find a brochure. What had been done, with a jewellery brochure that had been sent to me in the post (probably because I have presents for my wife delivered there), is that some of the ladies I work with, had gone through it, put post-it notes on the pages they liked something and wrote what they wanted! I was not surprised at one of those who did it, but one of the others involved is normally very quiet and would never do anything like that! Of course I reported this to the manager who just laughed at me! 

The Millennium Falcon

I am annoyed.  This year, my son gave me his Millennium Falcon.He said that I was not allowed to play with it and that it was for the children at my work.  It came with BB-8 and Chewbacca.  Kids have loved it and have played with it and the characters.  A few weekends ago, when walking in the town centre with my son, me came across a new shop selling figures and I bought Rey, and even they were to a different scale, Iron Man and Black Widow.  But this week BB-8, Chewbacca and Iron Man went missing.  

It isn’t just that the children stole the characters, it is that the parents have not returned what the children stole. I think I know who took them, but I have no proof and therefore the selfish actions of a minority have made things worse for others.

Honda JAZZ Tyre Repair Kit

Monday was an interesting day.

My car was noted to have a nail in the tyre last week.  The tyre was stable and I was not able to get it changed on Saturday, and it drove well.  My aim was to take it to a garage on Monday, but I had forgotten about a meeting at work and a home visit which was a bit out of the way as well.  And with a member of the practice team being away on holiday with another away on compassionate leave, the day was a tight one.

I drove to a nursing home as part of my morning and as I was blocked in, I drove over a kerb to get out of the tight space I was in.  I have done this loads of times, but I had forgotten about the nail.  I remembered when my flat tyre warning light came on and as I drove into the car-park, the car was not handling well and on getting out, I saw that it was completely flat with no nail.

After seeing the patients, I found the repair kit, and tried to use YouTube to work it.  Earlier in the day, there was an issue with the 4G signal, but by the time I had left there, it was fixed, which meant I was able to inflate the tyre using the kit in my boot.

I learned a few things.  Try to have the leak at the bottom, and be prepared to move the car once it is being repaired.  Pay attention to find out what pressure the tyre is to be inflated to, I had not.  And also, once inflated, wait ten minutes afterwards for the seal to set, which I did not.

I did make it to Kiwk Fit who were very prompt at changing the tyre.  I may remember to use the place next to them next time, but being stressed at the time and trying to get my tyre changed, my brain was not working as well as I would like.  And hopefully, there will not be a next time for a very long time indeed. 

Saying that, I did look for the nail when I got back to work, and while I did not file the culprit that ruined by day, I found two screws ready to cause havoc on others!

MISSING: Tottenham Hotspur's defence, last seen at around 13:00 at the Emirates Stadium. Please return to Andre Villas-Boas if found.

Evening all.  Just a quick post.  Arsenal are playing again, this time against Montpellier, a game I think we could lose. We can not afford to. I do not want to be in the position of Chelski or Man 5hitty (at the time of this post) and have to depend on the results of others in order to get out of the group stages. Mind you, Chelski are now on a new manager, Rafael Benítez being the ninth manager that Chelski have had while owned by Roman Abramovich. I do have a lot of respect for him, though if he will last or not will be interesting. As everyone knows, Roman Abramovich is waiting for Pep Guardiola, though I think that the only reason a manger would go to Chelski would be to get the payout that they will be entitled to if they are sacked.  Mind you I do think that he is one of the few managers I would have at Arsenal.

 Anyway, this week at work, on Monday when I went in, I did have to make a cheeky comment to the manager at work. I mentioned that I had been looking for the score on-line, but they kept on showing last seasons score! It was an interesting match, one which we may have lost, but for Emmanuel Adebayor, our old striker, and now someone that many people hate. I do not think that he deserved any abuse while wearing an Arsenal shirt. When someone is playing for us, we support them for they are wearing an Arsenal shirt. Now, that he is playing for the Scum, yes, he deserves the abuse. Anyway, it was a match I was dreading. After letting in so many goals I do not trust our defence.

On the topic of work, still loving it. Was doing paperwork today when I was asked to step up and see patients to cover illness. The thing about this place is that everyone does work as a team. Unlike my old place. There when there was illness, others would want to help and cover, but there would always be a reason why they were not able to. Here, that is not the case. Yes I am working a lot harder than before, but I am a lot happier and not as stressed.

 Now, the kids, I guess I really must post about them! Since my last post, my son has been at a party. When there a girl kept trying to kiss him. He decided that he had enough and decided to move. Rather than move his chair though, he got the girl who wanted to kiss him to move it for him! My daughter has been to the Ipswich Transport Museum and loved it there this week. And the two of them are now being taught the basics of chess. I have to try and do it when they are not tired as when they are, they only can deal with winning.

Anyway, take care all.  I will try to post more about the kids the next time.

My girlfriend says I am no good with money. She won't be saying that when my 10,000-1 bet on Blackpool to win the prem comes in!

Evening all.
It has been an interesting time since I last posted.

I went out for a drink and managed to annoy those I went out drinking with.  I have a tendency to rant when drunk.  I have been noted on one occasion to annoy some Daily Mail readers, which was not a problem other than I had to apologise to the hosts of the meal we had gone to due to the nature of my comments.  Annoying right wing bigots when drunk, fine.  Annoying friends, not good.

Work has been better.  I am getting used to the new computer system, and also I think that I am getting used to the increased workload.  It is strange working somewhere where everyone tries to support each other, as opposed to working somewhere were certain senior people seemed to be trying to find new and interesting ways not to work.

Anyway, the kids.  They have been fine.  They went to watch Toy Story 3 this week. I did not get to go, being at work.  My wife took them with her mother.  It was the first time my son got to watch a film at the cinema, not so with my daughter who has already watched Up.  Apparently, his tendency to scream "Scary" did not seem to annoy other people there, but served to amuse. I hope!
They have also been raspberry picking.  It was meant to be strawberry picking, but they are no longer in season.  My daughter loves raspberries.  My son thought it would be great, until he tasted them.  He forgot that he does not like them!  Sneaky git today decided to tell me that his sister did a poo in his nappy.  When I asked him what she would say if I asked her, he, the two year old went "Shhh!"  Needless to say, I do not think that my daughter did a poo in his nappy and them put it on him.

I read an article the other day that said, "if you drink every day you are an alcoholic."

Thank god I only drink every night.

I was thinking of writing a book 'A guide to better shoplifting'....but who the hell is going to buy it?

Evening all.  Just thought that I would post an update.  Had breakfast with the family today, and then went to work!



While I was at work, they went to the beach.  And my wife had to go into the sea with them!   Muhahahaha!  Got back from work to find my kids still loving the fact that they had been to the beach.  My son is learning more and more when it comes to speaking and asked be to blow some bubbles with him in the garden.  And I found it very hard to say no to him.

Work is still great.  Stressful getting used to a new system.  But the thing is, that they want to work to high standards.  And if there are queries, they let you know (as I found out today when there was a slight concern over me and the work that was building up) and are more than willing to support others.  And yes, I have made the right decision.  Even though it is only a week that I have been there.

Anyway,time for that joke...

The other day the wife said to me "Its obvious women are smarter than men. Think about it! Diamonds are a girls best friend; mans best friend is a dog." to which i replied "lets see a diamond rescue you when your drowning". That wiped the smug look off her face.   

Why can't you hear a dog whistle? Because they can't whistle.

Evening all.

I love my new job.  It is not perfect, but it is great.  Though to be fair, I have not even worked there a week, and I am having to adapt.  They use a completely different computer system at my new job and that is taking me time to get used to.  And of course, I will have to get used to that 30% pay cut!

Anyway, the kids.  My daughter had her uniform bought today.  As she is so slim, special trousers had to be bought.  By special, I mean more expensive.  My son in the meantime is speaking so much more.  Every day, I hear something new.  Anyway, time to go.  I hope you like the jokes...


Dear Twilight fans,

Thank you for making us look sane and fit back into everyday society.

Yours sincerely, Trekkies.

Was at a womens golf tournament recently and was thrown out

Apparently they dont take kindly to anyone shouting

"You've picked up the wrong iron"