The Arbalk morning register!

[maybelateron]

On 18/07/2025 at 08:45, openspaceman said:

Any suggestions or do you ask pharmacist? I assume antibiotics cannot be bought without a prescription.

Some pharmacists are allowed to assess "minor ailments" and prescribe antibiotics. I went to our local pharmacy but was told the pharmacist could only see ear infections for 17 years old or less. Then the man in his thirties in the queue behind was allowed to be seen for a presumed chest infection - seems a bit random/illogical. I used the NHS app to put a query in to my GP surgery and they issued a script for Otomize ear spray without needing to see me. They probably only felt happy doing this as my wife, a retired GP, had examined my ear and made the diagnosis. Otherwise I would probably have been told to go to the nearest walk in centre.

[Doug Tait]

Morning all.

Late up this morning but I'm worth it.

 

Been a good week, busy and interesting. Some river work, a wee crane dismantle, some formative pruning, and the company of a work experience lad.

I've been impressed with a 17yr old that's been early every morning, hasn't touched his phone, has sound mechanical and tractor skills (he's from a farm), and a calm, problem solving attitude. And he went to the top of a Sycamore yesterday, no drama for a first time in harness. It's been heartening.

We'll keep in touch with Jamie.

 

A flavour of the week...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a good one folks.

[PeteB]

Got a rake of jobs to do so will miss the rugby! Had a couple of beers in the Brewshed and a wine or two putting world to rights at home and got a fuzzy head now! Enjoy the day.

 

Boo, Meringue 

[Stubby]

2 hours ago, PeteB said:

 

 

Boo, Meringue 

Always comes back . 

[WirralBoy]

14 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Always comes back . 

Unless you are Charlie Drake.

 

1962

 

"My boomerang won't come back"

[Stubby]

6 minutes ago, WirralBoy said:

Unless you are Charlie Drake.

 

1962

 

"My boomerang won't come back"

I remember it well !🙂  Hello my darlings ...

Edited Saturday at 16:27 by Stubby

[roboted]

2 hours ago, Stubby said:

I remember it well !🙂  Hello my darlings ...

Ditto.

[Stubby]

Morning all . Steady light rain , started about 03:00 and off and on pretty much all day it would seem . Happy Sunday 🙂

[roboted]

Good Morning. 

[Jase hutch]

Good morning Arbtalkers and I haven't even looked outside yet 🙃