Well hello everyone how are you all this Sunday, come on in we have moved indoors now as the Autumn is well and truly here and Winter is hot on her heels!! We have the coffee and the cakes all ready the fire is all lit! The sofas and armchairs all have their cushions all plumped up! So go on spoil yourselves we have stocked up on hot chocolate now and brought in some good books for you to read too! I can hear Paul has all his guests, who also have moved in here now, so lets see, what have you been up to this week?
If we were having Coffee: I’d say don’t worry about that guy sat over there on the right , he is quite pleasant if you don’t upset him and keep his coffee cup full up! I’d step carefully if I were you the coffee seems to be going straight through him but we do not need to upset him my mentioning it do, we. He arrived last night for Halloween and so far he has made no move to leave. Personally I can’t see he is doing any harm.
If we were having Coffee: I tell you it has been a strange week, one full of house sitting, windows, brief flashes of the Newbie and a visit to a private hospital! Where shall we start? The private hospital yes lets talk about that first. Now the husband needs an operation and it is being done on the National Health. He received a letter asking him to pick an appointment at one of the under named hospitals . One of the hospitals was a private one , after reading that this hospital was meant to be there the husband opted to choose it . It appears that the surgeons who work at the Private Hospitals do NHS work as well and it looks like they can also treat some patient from NHS at the private hospital and the NHS pays.
Well as it is a day operation we thought why not. So we drove to the hospital and it had free parking which totally threw us for a start you pay dearly by the hour at an NHS Hospital or clinic! When we went inside it was like being in the entrance lobby to an expensive hotel. We were greeted and and booked in by ladies in smart and fashionable uniforms . The Husband was asked to have his photo taken for recognition and security then we were asked to take a seat and handed two paper disks. There were soft leather chairs and sofas with glass top coffee tables in the waiting area. There was also a restaurant all set up for dinner with crisp linen serviettes and silver cutlery and wine glasses. Certainly not the hard chairs , WRVS cafe or vending machine you get at the NHS. Though to be fair some do have a good canteen/ restaurant but they are pricey. The two paper discs we had been given were for a complimentary, tea, coffee or juice. You don’t get that on the NHS.
After a very short while the husband was whisked away by a nurse who came to get him to see the specialist. While he was gone I had a good look around from what I could see there was a shop selling handbags, scarves, perfume and soaps , rather like a hotel shop. The restaurant looked absolutely beautiful. Really it was like being in a parallel universe. I am sorry to go on but the difference between private and NHS hospitals is extremely marked. I have had treatment at a private clinic before but I had not seen one like this one!
I have put two photos here to show the obvious differences between the two types of hospitals. We usually have to go to the NHS hospitals so this has been an eye opening experience. I will let you know how the operation goes, we are waiting for a date from the hospital.
If we were having coffee: I would have to say that it has been a very tiring week we have been dashing back and forth between hospitals (albeit posh ones) and the Newbie’s parents house to be there while new windows were put in. The husband kept busy gardening while I did some odd jobs around the house. It was extra good because we got to see the Newbie , he is so cute now and has really found his giggle button. I cannot tell you how much I love that little guy.
Where are my manners, would you like another cuppa or something naughty but nice to eat…. Don’t worry about that quiet guy on the right he is well behaved as long as no one disturbs him!
If we were having coffee: I have to say that my lovely eldest sister knitted me the most beautiful poppy to wear with pride. She is a very clever lady and she can knit, sew, crochet and her latest talent is scrap booking! Here above are some of her amazing knits!
If we were having coffee: I would say I am glad to see that October has come to a close. It has been a long month in which I have tried to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with poems and videos some of them very personal. Unfortunately I was unaware that it was also MS. Awareness Month . agwink of Kentucky Angel sent me this comment “This was also MS Awareness month, but we don’t have the press breast cancer has. I hope someday that will change for all of us with orphan diseases.” I do feel very sorry about this and I shall ask you all to think about this, I shall have to think about this one and see if I cannot write something.
If we were having coffee: I ask if you like some Chocolate cake or some of the Cherry Bakewell or maybe a Caribbean or Russian Coffee? Well come on it’s your turn now to let me and Paul know what you are all thinking ! We both look forward to seeing you next week! Same place same time!
IF WE WERE HAVING COFFEE: I would ask you if you would like another cuppa, or another cake . ! If we were having Coffee Original idea from http://parttimemonster.wordpress.com/
PLEASE LEAVE QUIETLY SO AS NOT TO UPSET THE QUIET GUY IN THE COWL. HE HAS ASSURED ME HE WILL BE GONE BY NEXT SUNDAY!!
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Cool post Willow. Love the pictures (and the funny looking guy in the corner) and the home knitted poppy. They just started with the poppies here yesterday -I haven’t gotten one yet, although I always do.The story about the private hospital is fascinating. We are not permitted such here (concern over a two tier system) although there are private doctors and clinics.
Neat post Willow. Thank You.
Thanks Paul I have to keep my standards up as yours are always so entertaining what a coincidence we both wrote about two tier hospital service!! I love my poppy, home made with love, they have been on sale here a couple weeks now. OH! there’s the door bell I had better get the door………….. Paul it’s for you 🙂 xxx
Great, as always. That public/private issue is very marked here in Ireland as well. Horrifying really. Hope hubby is okay. That’s the main thing.
Love the coffee design!
Fingers cross he will and soon I hope. To be honest I was gobsmacked. What do you think of the quiet man in the corner. He keeps asking me to turn the heat up, says he is chilled to the bone. 😉 xx
Hope so too!
Terrified. Xxx
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I hope the hubby’s operation at the private hospital goes well, Willow. I am thinking of you both. Thank you for the Sunday cuppa. Nano Poblano!
That guy in the corner made me a little nervous at first. It’s awful the mess he’s made because his coffee just goes through him. 😀
Wow. I haven’t seen a private hospital before. Imagine that. Pretty posh. Hope the surgery will be easy and solve whatever the problem is. ❤
I am sure it will, well I really hope it will. I am still amazed that this being done on the NHS even though it is private but there you go! As for the guy in the corner he just ordered a taxi, something about his horse taking off unexpectedly! OH!! I hope I can get the stain out of rug!! ❤
Me too. How gauche to drop in without being invited and leave a mess to clean up. Do you suppose he’s a spy?
I know…. I never gave that a thought, who do you think he might be a spy for!! 🙂
Hard to say these days. Could be a coffee plantation for all my dumb guesses or an undercover agent for a carpet manufacturer (studying coffee stains and how it takes to tick off the hostess), or it might be the baker to see how well those lovely sweets are enjoyed. 😀
I am going with a spy from the baker!! He better not put his prices up!!
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I hope all goes well with everything. The poppy is lovely. ❤
Thank you Lisa I will let you know. I love the poppy
We were setting up the studio today, but the kids broke the keyboard and J is really pissed off at the moment. Plus, he’s been slacking on helping with the lyrics. But three tracks are laid down and we’re off to buy a new keyboard. Lol
OH!! I hate it when circumstances conspire to delay you! The children did not mean to break the keyboard they are just inquisitive !! I look forward to hear some music!! Good luck with the keyboard shopping! ❤
Hahaha! It’s done that quick. Johnny doesn’t play with that. I’m sure we’ll get to it by the afternoon. 😉
Yes!!
The whole private/NHS situation is one that opens up a lot of issues to debate, doesn’t it. Our nearest hospital is King’s College on Denmark Hill and it has both a huge NHS general hospital and a private wing. I’ve experienced both parts from emergency care for the Lawyer when he had pneumonia at 17 to Mum in law with a broken foot that was going bad through diabetes; in contrast to me with a dislocated shoulder needing treatment (ultimate middle class injury, fell over skiing – happily still working so had private medical cover). Both children were born there too. The difference as with you was in the wrapper: the reception, the atmosphere, the food etc whereas the skill care and attention and high tech equipment and medication were the same both sides of the stud partition. Of course I’d love it if everyone could experience the calmness displayed in the private wing but given the costs, I’m glad we can get that sort of care free at the point of use. Where the private experience wins is the benefits of having more staff to attend to your needs, plus the levels of privacy afforded patients. A lot of what goes on in an NHS hospital is in the open at a time when people need some sense of peace. I hope the op is successful and enjoy the experience.
I completely agree but what I do not understand is how can my hubby be have private experience as an NHS patient…. I hope it does not cost the NHS too much! I had to spend over a month in an NHS hospital after braking my back it was at times an horrific experience. I could go on but I won’t I think I have made the point. I also hope the operation goes well and that the hospital is not all fancy coat but no knickers if you get my drift!! Looking forward to the Antiques Road show tonight! 🙂
I don’t think it should but who knows with something like the NHS. Fingers crossed… 🙂
Yes, who knows!!