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Had my Meds this morning went outside with my coffee as normal sat down and then ping then again ping wondered what the hell was pinging I thought can't be the NHS app I haven't got it what is it . For a further five minutes I still kept hearing this ping so decided to track it down , found out what it was the power must have gone off during the night as it normally does during change over because the bloody microwave was the root of the pinging so opened the door shut it no more ping . Why do kitchen appliances take on a life of their own ?๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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2greys profile image
2greys

Watch out for that electric knife! Maximum Overdrive!

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Hell yeah I remember that film ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ first time this as happened though last week my dad was having his dinner in the kitchen and the clock which I add is firmly fixed to the wall flew off the wall and across the kitchen certainly made us both jump out our skins ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Yes, remember clocks have hands, all the more to throttle you with.

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๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ only you could think of that one ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Had to laugh at my dad last night he shouted me about 2.30am he said he could see a face staring at him through the TV . The TV was turned off so I stood.next to him he then said there were two people staring at him I said yes it's the reflection of us both ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ he saw the funny side of it ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Hilarious! One of those surreal moments!

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Well it doesn't help that he suffers from dementia and sees things that aren't there alot

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No I suppose not, but that was funny!

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Oh hell yeah , all good fun but always when I'm trying to chill , regardless to the ash coming down I'm still sat outside waiting for the stars .

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๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜… Thanks you made my day ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Simple things can always be the best pick me up , and I must be truly simple ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Simple or not you are keeping me giggling and I need cheering up,๐Ÿค—๐Ÿค— mind you, my hubby put a tv set in the bedroom sometime ago and over a couple of nights a blank screen kept on coming on and off a few times, so now it's turned off from the mains. It has been said that electrical appliances should be turned off from the mains to avoid faulty equipment from catching fire, but we don't, so I hope our electrics don't start talking to us all at once, can you imagine, it would be enough to send me to beachy head ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ˜ข

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๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ half the time when TVs turn on and off its batteries running flat in remote , mine did it last year I'm waiting for it again ๐Ÿ˜‚ mind you I'm also waiting for the toaster and freezer to talk to me the cooker taught me a song once when I sat on the open oven door by accident it taught me Johnny cash song burning ring of fire , simple things you never forget ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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Glad I cheer you up keep smiling ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

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Love that song, but it conjures up a completely different picture now ! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Jax๐Ÿถx

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I suffer from that when I have curry ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

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Poltergeist, be careful you don't get sucked in, to keep Carol Anne company.

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Im just waiting for the big green blob to turn up ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ don't mind the marshmallow man coming my blood sugars need lifting a bit ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Gladwyn in reply to 2greys

๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช๐Ÿคช

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๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป

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Alberta56

Show them who's boss - and any recalcitrant phone, computers, hoovers, etc. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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I'm waiting for the freezer to start talking to me ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Icy that could present another problem :)

I'll get my coat.

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If it keeps up going to call ghost busters ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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WHO YA GONNA CALL?

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Ghost busters there's definitely something strange in my neighborhood ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Ghostbusters Afterlife, coming out in November, probably for Halloween.

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I'm living it ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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My stepfather just called me in all urgent wondering what the hell was up , he was pointing to the TV again I thought here we go again , but no something new the TV was on and constantly changing channels I looked and found that he was actually just lay half on the TV remote and he couldn't feel it . I've spent more time today running in and out his room and all I'm trying to do is relax๐Ÿฅด๐Ÿฅด๐Ÿฅด

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Maggie_Mae

You are all on a roll with your banter, really comical thread, given me a good giggle๐Ÿ‘

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๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿฅด

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Digger0

One reason why I don't fancy electrical appliances that can be controlled by an app! You put your phone down somewhere you can't find, and bang goes your beautiful cup of coffee ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Not necessarily if it's got a mind of its own you could still get one , but always remember talk to it nicely ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜ต

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True!

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That's why I talk to myself to keep myself happy then I always make myself a coffee ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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ninelives in reply to Digger0

Absolutely!

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Eastend555

Yeah Microwaves are famous for this also electric kettles

Toothbrushes are ok though so there is your answer my friend

Always trust a Cockney to solve a problem

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New Government Ruling. If your microwave does that you have got to self isolate for 21 days - have you not heard!?

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No probably because I live in Greece ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Snackjack

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Mavary profile image
Mavary

Ha Ha! I thought you were going to say you had been pinged for covid but I donโ€™t know if you would get it where you are. I got your sunshine this morning but it unfortunately only lasts for a minute or two. Then the clouds come and the pouring rain. Itโ€™s absolutely drenched outside.

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So sorry it didn't last long , at the moment I'm trying to work out how to keep cool , can't go outside because air quality is bad due to the ash cloud.i did have the NHS app on my phone my friend back in the UK sent it me via message it obviously wouldn't work here ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ how's your day going apart from the rain ๐Ÿ‘

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It was much better this afternoon. We actually had some sunshine. Itโ€™s pathetic though really. 18 degrees. Theyโ€™ve been on about Turkeys fires this afternoon. Itโ€™s pretty bad over there. Not good for your breathing at all. My neighbours opposite me had a run of fires in theyโ€™re garden. I had to close all my windows and door one day as it was all blowing in here. I suppose the wind was blowing this way. I think you could share a little bit of your warm weather with us here. Itโ€™s a little bit nippy. They said itโ€™s going down to 12 degrees tonight.

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We've been on fire since 2pm today a couple of villages on killed our power supplies till about an hour ago I've posted a picture of the fire from our news . Not good ๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต

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Oh no! Is it near you? Thatโ€™s worrying isnโ€™t it. I hope it doesnโ€™t come to near you.

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I think it is under control , I've been watching it from my neighbor's roof the glow as died down but it's the second fire in the same place as there was one on Tuesday same place, but it was put out quickly this one's been burning since 2pm today . I'm staying up just in case ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ don't worry I'm prepared for a slow escape can't do quick ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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This global warming is definitely getting worse. I hope you donโ€™t have to move out but it must be playing havoc with your lungs. But then you would have a problem in England with the damp. Itโ€™s very humid here now. I opened my door to let the cat in this morning and it smelled as if it was a damp Autumn morning.

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It's not helping trying to deal with my stepfather , constant nappy changing and then he's saying his discomfort is worse than not being able to breath ,๐Ÿ˜‚ I wants for nothing everything gets done for him and he is just so ungrateful I'm not sure if that's the case or its the dementia even though it's not that bad . ๐Ÿ˜‚ All I know is I'm tired and stressed , I would send you all the sunshine if I could I could have a break from it then ,๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ keep safe

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Itโ€™s probably the dementia plus if you imagine if you were as he is. You would feel pretty miserable too. Heโ€™s got to have his nappy changed at his age. It must be demeaning for him. Heโ€™s really got nothing to live for but his body wonโ€™t give up. Heโ€™s probably embarrassed and hates the fact that he is a burden to someone. Especially you as he probably knows how bad you are. That alone will make him cross. He My Dad had dementia and itโ€™s a horrible thing to have. You could do without having to look after him. Youโ€™re not too good yourself. I suppose if he goes into a nursing home it would cost a fortune. Itโ€™s a hard one. Was he always like he is now do you think? Could he not pay for someone to come in and look after him? It would take so much off of you.

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Carers cost a bundle here and no matter what he's determined not to go back to the UK , I know he would get good care I can only do the basics wash change cook and clean as best I can but it's not doing me much good either . I don't blame him hell no it upsets me because I feel I'm not doing enough but my health won't let me

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You are in a catch 22 situations. I understand how difficult it is for you.

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I plod on day by day I do all I can and it's not like my stepfather isn't getting care because he is I just feel he would have benefited more from being in the UK . It's like I tried to explain to him about my condition I can't guarantee that I'll be around , even the pulmonologist said I'll definitely be gone before my stepfather ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ well she was being direct

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Well thatโ€™s two reasons you should both be back in England. Both you and him. Ok! I know the weather isnโ€™t up to much but the NHS do care for people. You just shouldnโ€™t have to look after him. He should have proper carers. Itโ€™s just too much for you. I really donโ€™t know what the answer is because if you go he will be on his own anyway and as you say he canโ€™t do anything for himself. Itโ€™s a horrible situation to be involved in.

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Tell me about it , his son is coming out here in September so I'm going to see if he can come up with anything , oh yes he's got two sons and a daughter all in UK .

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Well theres your answer. Tell them you are definitely not going to do it any more. Thay have to now deal with it. Give them a date and then stick to it. I know itโ€™s easier said than done but heโ€™s going to put you in a grave well before your time if you dont. Can you not contact them before they come and tell them the situation you are in and that you canโ€™t do it any more.

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Oh they know about my health and that I'm struggling but you know that old saying out of sight out of mind ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜œ

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Well when they come over they can see for themselves. Just make them do things while they are there.

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Oh I will do even if they don't like it at the end of the day it's their father. A friend just popped in to check on me he said hello to my stepfather and when he came out to me he said he thinks he's given up on himself . Nothing to do with me it's in himself . Could be right I suppose

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I just hope they take you seriously. You take care.

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,,will do you keep safe ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ท

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I think at the end of the day the only thing that does get me down is the loneliness , I could be in a room full of people and still be alone . ๐Ÿ˜ช But hey ho life goes on until it stops ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Join the club. The difference is I donโ€™t mind being on my own but then my breathing isnโ€™t too bad. Youโ€™ve got lots of friends on here that you can talk too. Howโ€™s the fire and smoke now? Have they got it under control now?

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Still the helicopter is going from the sea to the area dropping water so still not sure ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Howโ€™s the air quality now?

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Still bad , can't Go anywhere without the strong smell of smoke ๐Ÿ˜…

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Itโ€™s not going to do your lungs any good is it. The trouble is you canโ€™t get away from it can you.

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Nope no escape but hopefully it will be under control soon and back to just the heat ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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CaptainPugwash

Chainsaw Massacre Comes To Mind Take Care Keep Safe ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค

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I've locked the electric carving knife away . Mind you no power at moment power cut all over the island because of a big fire in next village to us which has the power station ๐Ÿ˜ต

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That isn't good news Dave. I hope that you and your stepfather will be safe. Do keep us all posted if you can.

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Just got dad ready in case the fire heads to us ๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต

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Thinking of you both xx

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Thanks ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž things get under control

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Power back on so had my Meds an hour early just incase the fires a bad one , been going since 2pm today ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿฅต

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Just seen and replied to your latest post Dave. I hope your authorities can get things under control.

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Their doing everything they can , just keeping fingers crossed ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž๐Ÿคž

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Itzallgood1

We had a power surge during a lightning once. Our blender decided to run full speed by itself and I was in the basement went it went off by itself. Had to buy a new blender as it would only stop if i plugged it and go full speed when I plugged it in.๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Not good ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Right

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Just talk nicely to your electric appliances ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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I plan on it. Lol

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I just spoke nice to the kettle and caressed it's button and it let me make a coffee ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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Itzallgood1

Wow!! I talked to the oven and it got hot!!

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Tried it with the freezer but it gave me a cold shoulder ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‚

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I talked to the sink and it was a wash๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜ณ

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Talk to the toaster but things keep popping up ๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜น

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I also spoke with the boiler but it ignored me it's an old boiler ๐Ÿ˜‚

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Did notice one thing every time I talk to the toaster the kettle gets all steamy

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Did we cover it all? Like a blanket?

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Think so it was all pillow talk ๐Ÿ‘

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Oh darn

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๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

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We're a couple of wild and crazy kind of guys~ Steve Martin

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You've always gotta look on the bright side of life , monty python

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Absolutely...

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Mavary

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