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Sick Boy

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I'm not saying HP took a contract out. All I'm saying is the chances of 2 people involved in something/know each other dying hours apart is in the millions to 1.

You've mentioned the driver a couple of times, it's not like the police have ever been infiltrated or corrupt in their history. Why hasn't she been charged with something or pending investigation? Unless there's footage of him wondering into the road with headphones on or something.

I'm not saying it is 100% a "hit" but the odds on it happening hours apart are so high, surely you find it in the slightest bit an odd coincidence?
Yeah it’s definitely a strange coincidence but it’s just one of them.
 

wingy

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Not sure if it annoys me as such but the lack of street lighting thats switched on, it only seems to be at junctions now.
All those PFI payments must be bleeding out of the coffers after the renewal we had 10- 15 year's ago, not very vfm were they,we can have murders and all sorts but council says it's a good Idea,so,dumb!
 

wingy

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Jermaine jenas, the premiss that he talks about individual's in his defense in the media,and consent, I guess we'll see?
 

Tommo1993

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Not sure if it annoys me as such but the lack of street lighting thats switched on, it only seems to be at junctions now.

Pretty eerie going to work in the mornings, particularly along Ansty Rd. Shell garage almost being the only light along the entire stretch at that time.
 

wingy

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Pretty eerie going to work in the mornings, particularly along Ansty Rd. Shell garage almost being the only light along the entire stretch at that time.
Try on the sidesteets where speedsters doing donuts etc,or killing children in general (daylight hours here but you get the point, fight crime after the event is no good or not good enough is it?
 

Nick

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People complaining about bus and bike only lanes and the fact it’s “made traffic ten times worse”.

Yeh that’s the point you silly c**t now get on a bike or bus, or suck it up while you wait for everyone else to make the transition
Unless you're going through coundon where its clear the vast majority aren't going to suddenly get on a bike
 

OffenhamSkyBlue

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My mum’s battle with Alzheimer’s I feel robbed every day of a formidable woman who was family orientated , hard working, caring don’t get me wrong if she took a dislike to you that was it . But now she doesn’t even remember my dad passing away she thinks he is running her sisters pub while she’s on holiday and although I feel rotten losing to her I’ve told her dads passed every day since March and but sometimes it’s easier to go along with what she thinks . Sometimes I get so frustrated with the pressures of life in general and her issues that I’d prefer to go for a run then stay in the house . The. I feel I’m a bad son , I also have a wife and daughter ( my wife lost her dad the week before my dad died ) and my daughter has lost 2 grandads in a week . But my mums decline has taken over our grieving

sorry if this sounds wanky and woe is me it’s not supposed to , it just gets me every now and then
We're all with you, Daz. You are not a bad son, nor is she a bad mum. The disease has robbed you of each other. Hang in there.
 

chiefdave

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Crime will definitely be up
The claim is that studies show it leads to a decrease in crime, haven't read any of the information that apparently supports that though.

Anecdotally, in my area since they've been switched off overnight there's been a surge in car theft and burglary.
 

chiefdave

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My mum’s battle with Alzheimer’s I feel robbed every day of a formidable woman who was family orientated , hard working, caring don’t get me wrong if she took a dislike to you that was it . But now she doesn’t even remember my dad passing away she thinks he is running her sisters pub while she’s on holiday and although I feel rotten losing to her I’ve told her dads passed every day since March and but sometimes it’s easier to go along with what she thinks . Sometimes I get so frustrated with the pressures of life in general and her issues that I’d prefer to go for a run then stay in the house . The. I feel I’m a bad son , I also have a wife and daughter ( my wife lost her dad the week before my dad died ) and my daughter has lost 2 grandads in a week . But my mums decline has taken over our grieving
Feel for you mate, it's a horrible situation to be in. Think it's one of those things that everyone knows is bad but until you actually end up in that situation you don't realise just how bad it is and how it takes over your life. Plus there seems to be zero support for family members, probably not surprising given they can barely manage to support the person who is actually battling the disease.

It's so hard to just carry on with life but you can't take months / years off work to deal with the situation so it just totally takes over your life. When my Dad was finally diagnosed and entered end of life care we were told 3 - 6 months, but that 6 months was very very optimistic. He's still here 3.5 years later and it's such a weird situation that you feel like you can't really talk to anyone about without sounding like a dick.

We basically processed him dying, had everything planned for the funeral etc but he's still here, except he's not really. I think I last saw him awake about 3 months ago, on that occasion he thought I was his brother, he's never had a brother, he thinks his Mum & Dad are still around, who would be about 120. On the one hand you feel you're totally wasting your time visiting him, even when he is awake he has no idea who you are and the second you leave can't recall that anyone has visited, but the other hand you look at so many people in there whose family only show up once or twice a year.

Its really made me question if we do the right thing in keeping people alive as long as possible. His doctor said to me a while ago that the problem is we've got to a stage where we're so good at treating things we're keeping people alive far past the point that their bodies and brains can cope with. Is there really any benefit having him lying in bed 24/7, confused and distressed when he is awake. Who benefits?
 

OffenhamSkyBlue

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Feel for you mate, it's a horrible situation to be in. Think it's one of those things that everyone knows is bad but until you actually end up in that situation you don't realise just how bad it is and how it takes over your life. Plus there seems to be zero support for family members, probably not surprising given they can barely manage to support the person who is actually battling the disease.

It's so hard to just carry on with life but you can't take months / years off work to deal with the situation so it just totally takes over your life. When my Dad was finally diagnosed and entered end of life care we were told 3 - 6 months, but that 6 months was very very optimistic. He's still here 3.5 years later and it's such a weird situation that you feel like you can't really talk to anyone about without sounding like a dick.

We basically processed him dying, had everything planned for the funeral etc but he's still here, except he's not really. I think I last saw him awake about 3 months ago, on that occasion he thought I was his brother, he's never had a brother, he thinks his Mum & Dad are still around, who would be about 120. On the one hand you feel you're totally wasting your time visiting him, even when he is awake he has no idea who you are and the second you leave can't recall that anyone has visited, but the other hand you look at so many people in there whose family only show up once or twice a year.

Its really made me question if we do the right thing in keeping people alive as long as possible. His doctor said to me a while ago that the problem is we've got to a stage where we're so good at treating things we're keeping people alive far past the point that their bodies and brains can cope with. Is there really any benefit having him lying in bed 24/7, confused and distressed when he is awake. Who benefits?
I wouldn't be so crass as to raise it here, but the points you make are the basis for wider debate. My mother-in-law has rapidly-progressing vascular dementia (which doesn't have the same profile or focus as AD) , so i know some of the journey you have been on. My heart goes out to you.
 

SBAndy

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The Mrs deciding it’s worthwhile moving the crib of our 12-week old next to my side of the bed for the night. When we both know she’s the light sleeper and I’m the deep sleeper so all that will happen is she wakes up and then wakes me up. There is literally no merit to us both being awoken.
 

Terry_dactyl

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The Mrs deciding it’s worthwhile moving the crib of our 12-week old next to my side of the bed for the night. When we both know she’s the light sleeper and I’m the deep sleeper so all that will happen is she wakes up and then wakes me up. There is literally no merit to us both being awoken.
Swap your side of the bed! Case solved.
 

DrPoolittle

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My mum’s battle with Alzheimer’s I feel robbed every day of a formidable woman who was family orientated , hard working, caring don’t get me wrong if she took a dislike to you that was it . But now she doesn’t even remember my dad passing away she thinks he is running her sisters pub while she’s on holiday and although I feel rotten losing to her I’ve told her dads passed every day since March and but sometimes it’s easier to go along with what she thinks . Sometimes I get so frustrated with the pressures of life in general and her issues that I’d prefer to go for a run then stay in the house . The. I feel I’m a bad son , I also have a wife and daughter ( my wife lost her dad the week before my dad died ) and my daughter has lost 2 grandads in a week . But my mums decline has taken over our grieving

sorry if this sounds wanky and woe is me it’s not supposed to , it just gets me every now and then
Moments like this when words are useless.

Going for a run is probably pretty healthy for you for fitness and to relieve the stress.

We are all rooting for you and your family
 

DrPoolittle

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Whilst there were many fictions depicted in the film, but I hate Darkest Hour portraying Elizabeth Layton as Winston Churchill's secretary in 1940.

I know there was quite a bit of artistic license during this film, but annoys the fuck out of me for some reason
Absolutely. It was crass.
 

OffenhamSkyBlue

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She is a bit of a big old bird and not really the sort I go for, mind you, after a few beers that can change drastically, she would have to shut the fuck up though.
Granted - a few years ago, maybe. But at least she could make a christmas decoration out of your kecks!

Seriously, though, was she right to let her 15 year old son go inter-railing? I'm not sure i would.
 

shmmeee

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Alsopp has done nothing wrong IMO. People need to stop babying teenagers.

She’s a prick, but calling social services is a waste of important resources.
 

wingy

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Granted - a few years ago, maybe. But at least she could make a christmas decoration out of your kecks!

Seriously, though, was she right to let her 15 year old son go inter-railing? I'm not sure i would.
It makes you wonder for instance the day after a stabbing incident!
 

SBAndy

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Alsopp has done nothing wrong IMO. People need to stop babying teenagers.

She’s a prick, but calling social services is a waste of important resources.

I started typing a response to it earlier but figured I don’t yet have a teenage child so I probably can’t comment. However, I don’t see it as an issue and know a fair few who have gone on holiday without adult supervision at 14-16. I have quite a laissez faire attitude at the moment and that may change by the time my little one is 15, but it’s not making a child do something against their will so what benefit does SS being in the fold have?
 

shmmeee

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I started typing a response to it earlier but figured I don’t yet have a teenage child so I probably can’t comment. However, I don’t see it as an issue and know a fair few who have gone on holiday without adult supervision at 14-16. I have quite a laissez faire attitude at the moment and that may change by the time my little one is 15, but it’s not making a child do something against their will so what benefit does SS being in the fold have?

My eldest is 14, maybe not now but when she’s a touch older I’d let her and any mature sensible friend she had go. It all depends on the kid. Some 18 year olds I wouldn’t be comfortable letting out my sight. Some 12 year olds can probably get themselves to another country with no hassle. It’s such a variable age, you’ve got to trust the parents view of their capability IMO.
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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My mum’s battle with Alzheimer’s I feel robbed every day of a formidable woman who was family orientated , hard working, caring don’t get me wrong if she took a dislike to you that was it . But now she doesn’t even remember my dad passing away she thinks he is running her sisters pub while she’s on holiday and although I feel rotten losing to her I’ve told her dads passed every day since March and but sometimes it’s easier to go along with what she thinks . Sometimes I get so frustrated with the pressures of life in general and her issues that I’d prefer to go for a run then stay in the house . The. I feel I’m a bad son , I also have a wife and daughter ( my wife lost her dad the week before my dad died ) and my daughter has lost 2 grandads in a week . But my mums decline has taken over our grieving

sorry if this sounds wanky and woe is me it’s not supposed to , it just gets me every now and then

Wanted to respond to this when I had a few spare moments. I hope you are doing alright Daz, and you did a courageous thing to open up and talk about it on here, so well done for that. I am so desperately sorry for your situation but we are all rooting for you. I lost a relative to Alzheimers and also another to MND and they are just the worst diseases. I know you will get there though and you have what sounds like a great support network in your family. Running is great, but just don't be too hard on yourself, to even think what you are thinking shows your heart is well in the right place. Best of luck mate and never hesitate to reach out on here if you want to have a vent/moan/babble - we're an alright bunch really!
 

ccfc922

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That small wheel based vans are restricted to 60mph on dual carriageways. Some cars are similar sized/weight now and able to do 70mph still.
 

wingy

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AA membership,had my regular monthly go out on 28th of month, double what it was, that's my fault I guess, but on the next day almost £100 taken, apparently one monthly taken for car,other apparently personal, lengthy phone call,cut off at the end except it wasn't, wait for daughter to return from holiday to sort it I expect, certainly have no recollection of taking the personal cover,oh well!!
 

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