Trains and Boats and Planes.

[lobeydosser]

Well not actually the Planes bit, but I had to go and visit the Wife who is in hospital getting a Replacement Knee installed.

To get there meant taking the car to the next village to get the Ferry over to Gourock, then a half mile walk to the Train to Paisley, then a Taxi from the station to the Hospital.

Then it all again to get back.

There are many advantages about "living out in the Sticks", but ease of access to Medical Matters ain't one of them.

[Postmodern Smoking]

Should have taken a helicopter then!

Hope that Mrs Lobeydosser's op goes/went well.

[joeten]

Hope it all went well and your not to tired.

[lobeydosser]

Thanks for your Good Wishes.

I had both knees done about 10 years ago and was out of hospital in 5 days each time.

Mrs Lobey had her operation 9 days ago now and there is no indication of her being released any time soon.

So whilst the dog and I are having a ball eating our way through the fridge/freezer while our bottoms go numb watching telly, it is all a bit worrying, especially with the distance involved just to get to see her.

[gill2009]

  Must be a worry for you lobeydosser...but think of the final advantage for you & your wife...I hope she recovers well 

[DaveJ]

Good luck to you and Mrs Lobby for a speedy recovery lobeydosser

[Perpetua]

Sending Mrs Lobey and her new knee get well soon wishes.

[lobeydosser]

I brought Mrs Lobey home from hospital this afternoon.

So me and the dug's holiday is over and I will need to look out my Slave Suit.

[lobeydosser]

When I did the Trains and Boats and Planes bit, I honestly thought that going that way would be more relaxing than driving from home to the hospital.
I could sit in comfort watching the wee boats as I crossed the river and then the views from the train windows as I we journeyed up to Paisley.
Instead, with all the walking I had to do between the modes of transport, it was a feckin' nightmare.

Instead, the "nightmare' of a drive I had today was really very nice and relaxing and although I had to wait in the Patient Departure Lounge for 20 minutes while they got SWMBO ready for leaving, I left the house at 2.15pm and we were back by 5.15pm.

If authorities are serious about enticing folks away from their cars and onto Public Transport, then it is high time that those same authorities tried using the dammed "transport" and realised how bloody awkward and inconvenient it actually is.

[chykensa]

Oct 14, 2017 0:18:56 GMT lobeydosser said:

If authorities are serious about enticing folks away from their cars and onto Public Transport, then it is high time that those same authorities tried using the dammed "transport" and realised how bloody awkward and inconvenient it actually is.

Here here!
I'm in a similar situation down in Cornwall, and almost 2 miles walk from the train station. A simple trip to Truro to have a few drinks with friends turns into a major military operation. Walk 2 miles to train station, 12 minute journey to Truro, half mile walk to pub(s), leave just as things are getting going to catch last train back at 10.30pm, then a slightly weaving 2 mile walk home, visiting a few hedges for relief on the way home (I'm not getting any younger in that department!).
Last week was invited to Falmouth for a similar drinks meet, but had to decline as they wanted to start at 10.00pm, and the last bus back leaves at 10.15pm!

[Cigarette]

Oct 14, 2017 10:45:32 GMT chykensa said:

Oct 14, 2017 0:18:56 GMT lobeydosser said:

If authorities are serious about enticing folks away from their cars and onto Public Transport, then it is high time that those same authorities tried using the dammed "transport" and realised how bloody awkward and inconvenient it actually is.

Here here!
I'm in a similar situation down in Cornwall, and almost 2 miles walk from the train station. A simple trip to Truro to have a few drinks with friends turns into a major military operation. Walk 2 miles to train station, 12 minute journey to Truro, half mile walk to pub(s), leave just as things are getting going to catch last train back at 10.30pm, then a slightly weaving 2 mile walk home, visiting a few hedges for relief on the way home (I'm not getting any younger in that department!).
Last week was invited to Falmouth for a similar drinks meet, but had to decline as they wanted to start at 10.00pm, and the last bus back leaves at 10.15pm!

Aye, when i was a student in falmouth the buses were a pain, especially when you're having to pay ridiculous amounts for taxis 

[chykensa]

Cigarette - £35 for a taxi from Falmouth to 2 miles short of Redruth 2 years ago when I mis-read the bus timetable; not a mistake i can afford to make too often!

[Cigarette]

Oct 14, 2017 23:10:35 GMT chykensa said:

Cigarette - £35 for a taxi from Falmouth to 2 miles short of Redruth 2 years ago when I mis-read the bus timetable; not a mistake i can afford to make too often!

It cost like £8-10 from Penryn to Falmouth :/ I think they were just exploiting students to be honest. 

[lobeydosser]

After a prolonged stay in hospital, 10 days instead of the usual 4 days for a Knee Replacement Operation, Mrs Lobey is home now and gradually getting used to enjoying the comfort of her reclining chair, ordering me to fetch and carry all her edibles, TV Remote switches and any other luxuries she can think of.

I've never been shopping this much and if it carries on for another month or so, I can see me needing replacement knees for my replacement knees!!!!!

[Perpetua]

Oct 28, 2017 12:54:32 GMT lobeydosser said:

 Mrs Lobey is home now and gradually getting used to enjoying the comfort of her reclining chair, ordering me to fetch and carry all her edibles, TV Remote switches and any other luxuries she can think of.

Quite right to!

Good to hear Mrs Lobey is now home and having all her needs attended to.