The grumpy thread

[Pillock]

Thanks Moog, that's a good starter for 10 in language I can understand.

 

It is weird that it seems so much more common these days - but people live longer and diagnosis is getting better. In the black and white days, sometimes people just died. That wouldn't be accepted now, so maybe it just went undiagnosed.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

There is a flippin fantastic book called 'the emperor of all maladies' all about cancer. It's sort of a history of cancer, discoveries and treatment, a bit of biology, bit of history, politics, the lot. I would say it's one of the best-written and most interesting books I have ever read. It teaches you what Moog has just said plus loads more. As Moog says, although we use one word for them all, 'cancer' is an almost infinite number of different problems, all with their own best way to avoid/manage/treat etc. I seriously cannot recommend that book enough.

[The Moog]

It's an odd stat that over 50% men over 60 die with prostate cancer.

 

Mostly it isn't the thing that is the cause of death.

 

It is also why stem cells are brilliant/scary. Implanting new cells that can grow into anything sounds wonderful, but unless they know what to turn into and also know to turn off then effectively you are increasing the cancer chance hugely .

[SiC]

It's also not just Humans or even mammals who get it. Most living creatures can. Even sharks:

[bub2006]

Car insurance gone up. Apparently I failed to declare an at fault claim on the 24th of February 2016. The s reg ford fiesta I briefly bought after the van crash that I insured and drove once to the MOT station and back was involved in an at fault incident. First I knew about it. Something on the cue database. So now I have to ring Aviva/Norwich union to find out more info and get it removed from cue then ring Lloyd's and give them proof. FFS. To top it off my housing benefits have been suspended due to the fact I'm in arrears. I'm in arrears because the council arsed my claim up. I'm also paying the arrears off. So it's apparently logical to cause more financial difficulty to someone already in financial difficulty by suspending my claim which in turn will cause more arrears. Fucking fan dabby dozy

[wuvvum]

Logic doesn't come into it.  Nothing about the benefits system has been logical for some time now.

[Cavcraft]

Not sure if I should post this here, but my aunt died rather suddenly yesterday. I'm not posting this for sympathy, but more to highlight the fact that you never know when your time will come.

 

She went into hospital on Wednesday complaining of constantly being sick, Thursday was diagnosed with terminal cancer in the lymphatic system, and died peacefully in the early hours of Friday morning. At least there was no long drawn-out suffering, and still a massive surprise at 61.

 

We've still not recycled our Christmas cards, and on looking back at the one she sent us she'd written "Best wishes for the New Year". That really brought it home how unexpected it can be, not realising that in less than a month's time she wouldn't be with us.

 

So go out and do those things you've always wanted to do, live life with as few regrets as possible! Give your loved one(s) a hug and cherish the time you have

 

FWIW that's awful news, Mat, and you have my deepest sympathies.

[fraser.innes.3]

Not sure if I should post this here, but my aunt died rather suddenly yesterday. I'm not posting this for sympathy, but more to highlight the fact that you never know when your time will come.

 

She went into hospital on Wednesday complaining of constantly being sick, Thursday was diagnosed with terminal cancer in the lymphatic system, and died peacefully in the early hours of Friday morning. At least there was no long drawn-out suffering, and still a massive surprise at 61.

 

We've still not recycled our Christmas cards, and on looking back at the one she sent us she'd written "Best wishes for the New Year". That really brought it home how unexpected it can be, not realising that in less than a month's time she wouldn't be with us.

 

So go out and do those things you've always wanted to do, live life with as few regrets as possible! Give your loved one(s) a hug and cherish the time you have

I know how you feel. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer in November. He had some pain , so went to the doctors. Some scans showed pancreatic cancer. New scans 2 weeks later showed it had spread to his liver. He was gone 3 months and a day after first diagnosis. Christmas was bad this year, as my mum was without her husband for the first time in 55 years.i suppose I should have posted this up in this thread when it happened, but a lot was going in obviously.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

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[fraser.innes.3]

Just had a wee cry about my dad after commenting on Mat's post. That's allowed, isn't it?

 

 

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[New POD]

Guys that come and check new upvc windows that have been thrown in are called engineers too apparently. Confirmed, legit, when he rolled up on his steam engine... Not.

 

As a Chartered Engineer it kind of boils my piss, but only a little.

 

I believe that I'm fairly mediocre as an Engineer, but managing to get Chartered was really more luck than judgement.

Did very bad at A levels including failing maths.

Managed to get onto a HND at Coventry Poly

Worked balls off and at end of 1st year transferred straight to 2nd year of Honours Degree, which was accredited by IProDE

Did my year in Industry which was accredited.

Passed with a Desmond (2:2) and went to work at Lucas Engineering and Systems where their graduate scheme was accredited by IManfE (Nee IProdE).  

Filled in and had signed every page of log book.

Work involved collaboration with a few universities.

5 years later I applied to IEE (Now the IET) with a 4 sponsors including a Past President of IProdE, 2 Professors (and university department heads and a Dr someone - all of them Fellows of IEE or IMechE.

 

All I'd done was turn up for work and document (with a little spin) what I'd done.

 

The interview went well because I bought all sorts of bits and drawings and stuff that I'd worked on, and retired Engineers like to see that kind of thing.

[New POD]

My son worked on Cancer cures for his year in industry on his MChem, which basically ruled out 0.0000000001% of potential cures as not worth looking at further.

[bub2006]

Not sure if I should post this here, but my aunt died rather suddenly yesterday. I'm not posting this for sympathy, but more to highlight the fact that you never know when your time will come.

 

She went into hospital on Wednesday complaining of constantly being sick, Thursday was diagnosed with terminal cancer in the lymphatic system, and died peacefully in the early hours of Friday morning. At least there was no long drawn-out suffering, and still a massive surprise at 61.

 

We've still not recycled our Christmas cards, and on looking back at the one she sent us she'd written "Best wishes for the New Year". That really brought it home how unexpected it can be, not realising that in less than a month's time she wouldn't be with us.

 

So go out and do those things you've always wanted to do, live life with as few regrets as possible! Give your loved one(s) a hug and cherish the time you have

Thoughts are with you. I've lost two aunts recently. One just before Christmas,one just after. Both aged 52 both cancer. I agree that life can be fleeting. Never know what is coming

[bub2006]

Just had a wee cry about my dad after commenting on Mat's post. That's allowed, isn't it?

 

 

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I lost my mum when I was 8. She was 32. I still expect her to come back. I've found a little cry helps buddy.

[M'coli]

Mat_the_cat, my condolences too - I lost my father to non-Hodgkins lymphoma when he was 63, it's a bit of a bugger.

[neil1971]

This happened to my dad, from whom I inherited my interest in things automotive. On 19th January this year it will be 30 years since he died, aged just 44 and three years younger than I am now. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones.

 

I know how you feel. I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer in November. He had some pain , so went to the doctors. Some scans showed pancreatic cancer. New scans 2 weeks later showed it had spread to his liver. He was gone 3 months and a day after first diagnosis. Christmas was bad this year, as my mum was without her husband for the first time in 55 years.i suppose I should have posted this up in this thread when it happened, but a lot was going in obviously.

Thanks for sharing.

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[Noel Tidybeard]

As I have a c&g in carpentry AND joinery can I call myself a wood engineer ? 

 

I prefer timber technician myself.

ah a wood butcher

 

 

 

runs to hide

[Noel Tidybeard]

Milwall are playing today. Lot of pressure on parking in the area...some interesting parking 

 

you can bet if they'd park on the pavement they would've been ticketed already!

[Jerzy Woking]

Mat_the_cat, my condolences too - I lost my father to non-Hodgkins lymphoma when he was 63, it's a bit of a bugger.

 

 

My ex wife was diagnosed with that in 2004, mainly because it was caught early-her GP sent her for tests after she went to see him. Had to undergo a long and intense period of radiotherapy.

 

She was told that the recovery rate 10 years earlier was 1 in 100 - when she was diagnosed it was up to 98 in 100.

 

Still grumpy that there are still1% that wont survive.

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

I find recently that I no longer enjoy things like Xbox, I see it as a waste of time... I loved Xbox...? House to myself last night, switched it on and played for about an hour before getting mind numbingly bored, played something else... Bored instantly, looked at another game... Looked boring.

 

I thought about a film, go get some beer, order pizza... Na, the saving of £30 was too attractive so I made a cup of tea and internetted whilst on a cross trainer... Thought about building a mini gym in the garden.

 

Looked at some new clobber, put stuff in me basket then closed the page, more £££ saved. My eBay basket keeps reminding me that it's empty... Empty!

 

Transferred spare cash to an account I don't have access to... it'll be safe there I thinks...Wtf?

 

House to myself still... Think I'll get up and make some tea...!

 

Don't know if you've noticed but... I THINK IM TURNING INTO A TIGHT OLD GIT!

[puddlethumper]

ah a wood butcher

 

 

 

runs to hide

Where's he gone !! Wood butcher indeed. I'll get him when he pops his beard up, later.

[DodgeRover]

Where's he gone !! Wood butcher indeed. I'll get him when he pops his beard up, later.

I've worked with a very good chippy who had been known on occasion to cut hip rafters with a chain saw!!

[DVee8]

Fooking Cancer

A work mate went to see his doctor at the beginning of December,complaining about a sore throat.

Diagnosed with terminal cancer 3-6 months.

Died 2nd January same age as me 47,leaves 3 kids 10-17.

[Tamworthbay]

Fooking Cancer

A work mate went to see his doctor at the beginning of December,complaining about a sore throat.

Diagnosed with terminal cancer 3-6 months.

Died 2nd January same age as me 47,leaves 3 kids 10-17.

shit, that’s seriously bad news.

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

Missis home now, bought mother in law to stay and she's bought her dog with her, a scruffy rat looking thing. Currently sat sitting here pretending to watch the TV but really watching the dog lay on my new sofa, on a sheet and I'm sure it's arsehole is touching the back rest cushion... I'm getting pretty wound up and the whole side of my face is itching... I fuckin don't like dogs a) I am allergic to them and 2) I have a cat who fuckin don't like dogs and who I don't let on the sofa... Breathe... Wait... They're moving, going outside to drop a corker on my path no doubt and then come back in and let it's arsehole touch my sofa... Keep calm... Channel the energy into work tomorrow...

[chaseracer]

Looks like the 205's alternator has packed up.

 

ARSEBISCUITS.

[bub2006]

David,can you smell something? DAVID TJIS SHOULDN'T BE HOT. DAVID DISCONNECT THE BATTERY!

[M'coli]

A minor grump, compared to others; Dan Gurney has passed away.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

A minor grump, compared to others; Dan Gurney has passed away.

The first F1 driver to wear a full-face helmet. After him, everyone followed.

[alcyonecorporation]

Also the wickerbill.

[Hendry]

Grumpy cos I dont have 3 grand to buy this: ok its mega money for an old cooking model Ford but it seems minty, original, local reg, and i think its its cool as fuck:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Orion/273015507302?hash=item3f90fe0966:g:N5UAAOSwfpBaUpoP