Nickfromwales Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Tell him I said hi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 8 hours ago, SteamyTea said: @Barney12I have had middle age firmly thrust upon me recently. The NHS has asked me to go for a bowel screening. Will I look like that cat? Not sure of other parts of the UK, but up here on your 50th birthday you receive your first Bowel Cancer screening kit in the post. I won't dwell on the details but you have to provide some samples. they give you a stick and instructions....... Then you get one every 2 years after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alphonsox Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The English system is more "up tight and personal" using something called a Bowel Scope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 The Ford Probe was NOT a particular success in the UK. The rumour in car circles, though downplayed by Ford is that it was down to the name as in essence the car was a platform shared with Mazda and should have done well. It seems that in the US the name Probe conjures up images of NASA and space exploration. Over here it's something a doctor shoves up your ars..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I have my own endoscope, should I take it with me? What is the best thing to have for supper the night before? Will they email me the video? Be one to compete with @Construction Channel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 5 hours ago, Onoff said: The Ford Probe was NOT a particular success in the UK. The rumour in car circles, though downplayed by Ford is that it was down to the name as in essence the car was a platform shared with Mazda and should have done well. It seems that in the US the name Probe conjures up images of NASA and space exploration. Over here it's something a doctor shoves up your ars..... How did my USB recommendation turn into THIS ??? !!! However in this case just buy the Mazda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 6 hours ago, Ferdinand said: How did my USB recommendation turn into THIS ??? !!! Let's see if we can persuade Steamy to shove his personal endoscope up your USB to find out eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) I wonder if there's an algorithm that could be used to show how far off track a thread veers.....or would it be represented by a formula? Edited December 16, 2016 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 ...where X = the original thread content Y = the degree it's veered off And so on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 A simple bit of JavaScript will do, hence NewVeer=MyVeer function() { if Thread=== 'x' [BangOn WHat-Its-Meant-To-Be]; Break; (have a KitKat) if Thread === 'y' [All-Over-The-Place]; TellAMod (NickFromWales); Lotsofwelshwords-eistedfod (adinfinitum) var (Warning); issue Warning (LandOfMyFathers1); } RinseRepeat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Da iawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 38 minutes ago, recoveringacademic said: A simple bit of JavaScript will do, hence NewVeer=MyVeer function() { if Thread=== 'x' [BangOn WHat-Its-Meant-To-Be]; Break; (have a KitKat) if Thread === 'y' [All-Over-The-Place]; TellAMod (NickFromWales); Lotsofwelshwords-eistedfod (adinfinitum) var (Warning); issue Warning (LandOfMyFathers1); } RinseRepeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 2 hours ago, recoveringacademic said: A simple bit of JavaScript will do, hence NewVeer=MyVeer function() { if Thread=== 'x' [BangOn WHat-Its-Meant-To-Be]; Break; (have a KitKat) if Thread === 'y' [All-Over-The-Place]; TellAMod (NickFromWales); Lotsofwelshwords-eistedfod (adinfinitum) var (Warning); issue Warning (LandOfMyFathers1); } RinseRepeat You lost me at KitKat.... .........Mmmmmm KitKat 4 Finger only though please, none of this chunky crap. I am purist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 15/12/2016 at 08:01, SteamyTea said: The NHS has asked me to go for a bowel screening. Well it happened, nothing to worry about apparently. A bit of advice, don't try 5 hours of physical work after, it aches a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 9 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Well it happened, nothing to worry about apparently. A bit of advice, don't try 5 hours of physical work after, it aches a bit It must vary from region to region, as here we have the system Dave describes, a kit in the post that you use to take three samples over three days and then post back. I've been getting one of these every two years for a time now, and haven't had to endure the more intrusive investigation (although have had that done once, years ago, and can still remember the effects..............) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On 16/12/2016 at 06:59, Onoff said: ...where X = the original thread content Y = the degree it's veered off And so on... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 One of my friends is a consultant gastroenterologist. Says it's a pretty good job on a cold winter's morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, JSHarris said: Dave describes, a kit in the post that you use to take three samples over three days and then post back That happens once I am over 60. This was the full monty, large black snake, nothing like the endoscope I got for a few quid of eBay. They can 'hook' the end as well, and they do at the very end (physically and procedurally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, jack said: One of my friends Yeah right. I was a ( naughty word Internet criminal ) until I got caught Edited February 17, 2017 by Nickfromwales Another £1 in the box please Steamy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 All joking aside we just lost a relative to bowel cancer before Xmas. Then last month my two best mates (twins) went for their screening. One had a 6mm polyp removed and has the all clear from the biopsy. He was allowed to watch it being done on screen. The others was 26mm and at the "next stage". Removed and waiting for the results. I've had the all clear 7 times now but keep going back for a "second opinion"......and back to the jokes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 My Aunt had bowel cancer, they removed the cancer, but she lost control of her back bowel for several years and needed more operations. I could not look at the screen much, took my glasses off. It is hard to put them back on when fists are clenched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 On the positive side I know a lad who had "a foot" of bowel removed, had a bag for a while then everything reconnected and is as good as new and I think 6 years clear now. He's also suffered lung and a muscle tumour. The oddity is he's lucky, his cancers being localised and solid. Believed to be caused by chemicals used in photographic processing years back. He was a professional photographer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Well, as we appear to be playing " top trumps" I have had a total colonectomy ( all my large bowel removed) some 20 years ago, had a bag for 3months to enable healing and apart from adhesions in my gut ( scar tissue) no problems since although I do have to careful what I eat. I found out only during the last year that I am intolerant to a long list of foods ( mostly what I like e.g. Dairy, grains, yeasts) and leaving out these foods makes me feel better. I won't go on about my other health problems as I am too busy planning my build. p.s. As stress has been a major factor in my health issues some people believe that doing a self build is the wrong thing to do, however the nutritionalist that found out about my intolerances believes that the enjoyment gained through my achievement will aid my health as long as I can manage any stress related to the build. I have a wonderful builder, I will not require a mortgage or bank loan, i have been involved in the building trade to know that things do go wrong and the trick is to shrug your shoulders and say " shit happens" and get over it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Isn't it a 'race to the bottom' rather than 'top trumps'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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