Quote from: JBR on Today at 07:52:23 PMf they seem to be happy living with the difficulties and additional expense of driving

Given the constant congestion and the tube I wouldn't bother with a car in London. I think most of the traffic is folks driving in and out from outside plus deliveries and the like. In other words few of the residents other than those so rich they don't care actually have any driving expenses because they don't have a car. Certainly I doubt many from the ghettos do.

Raven clearly can. She often says she's taking a break from it. I don't watch TV apart from streamed catchup and that's mostly just Farage so I'd be newsless without it (and probably a lot happier given the content).

Quote from: klondike on Yesterday at 11:45:00 AMNothing seems to work well in the NHS. Falling to bits.

After having NHS physiotherapy on and off since 2019 for a painful hip, I took myself off to a private physio who was recommended by a friend.  What a difference!
She recommended that I go to Spire to see a consultant who is a hip expert.  I saw him two days later and he had my NHS X-ray up on his screen.  Ten minutes (and £250 lighter) I had a diagnosis of hip abductor malfunction.
I googled it and found some exercises.  Two weeks later the pain was much less but I still have weak legs.
I went back to the physio who watched me doing the exercises and pointed out that I was favoring my stronger leg.  We had some useful discussions.
We can't see a GP but are pushed into seeing a life coach who has no medical qualifications!


Today at 08:14:20 PM
Raven, I hope your new treatments help.  I feel sorry that you can no longer ride.

I used to do a lot of riding and when we were on holiday, I had the opportunity to have a ride but decided that I wouldn't bounce too well now!

Quote from: Silver Tabby on Today at 07:47:11 PMOuch Dex - that's a bit harsh!

Oops.  Have I put my foot in it again?😳

I suppose that they are the people who live there and, regardless of their race, if they seem to be happy living with the difficulties and additional expense of driving, that is their choice.

As for the protest marches, again, if the people who live there are affected by them they do have the choice to vote for a change.  Perhaps most people who live there, of any colour, are happy with what is going on that is their choice.  

I do, however, feel sorry for the Jews who live there as they must feel oppressed by both the protesters, the police who do nothing about it and, of course, their mayor.  What happened to 'racial equality'?  The police and, of course, their ultimate boss Khan have much to answer for.

Quote from: dextrous63 on April 25, 2024, 04:45:56 PMIn which case someone else can have the physio session.  Best thing would be for you to peg out.

Ouch Dex - that's a bit harsh!

Quote from: klondike on Today at 07:13:55 PMAs Raven is probably not seeing this I'll take a guess - that house is mostly unoccupied so it probably isn't worth paying for a connection. I wouldn't but I'd have a phone with a modest data allowance that could be used as a hotspot. Zero internet for me would put a big hole in my entertainment.

Ah!  Thank you Klon.
Clearly, I misunderstood.  I mistakenly thought that she had internet but that it had gone off for some reason.
Yes, that makes perfect sense, as does your suggestion of internet via a mobile phone.
I agree, as well, that the internet is not something I could do without.

I'd imagine that a lot of people have been apathetic.  Hopefully there may be some dissent over the recent protest marches amongst other things, and more people therefore bother to go and vote for an alternative, assuming there is a viable alternative🤷🏻�♂️

I'd guess that most London residents don't have cars and are pleased with the anti-car measures. PLus they are all pinko lefties of course.

Quote from: JBR on Today at 11:07:51 AMWhat is the problem with your lack of internet connection?
Is it a particular supplier?  If so, I'd advise you to look for an alternative.  I have done that in the past.

As Raven is probably not seeing this I'll take a guess - that house is mostly unoccupied so it probably isn't worth paying for a connection. I wouldn't but I'd have a phone with a modest data allowance that could be used as a hotspot. Zero internet for me would put a big hole in my entertainment.