Huzza!

Mar 28, 2010 17:51

Hooray for DD Give three cheers and then some. She had her first competition today at the gymnastics club and won GOLD in her class. She got a proper medal and a chance to stand on a podium and grin like you've never seen. Mr wol has pictures and will link when he uploads them. Lord but I was nervous. Watching as a parent is much much worse than ( Read more... )

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curiouswombat March 28 2010, 20:45:30 UTC
Well done that daughter!

Sorry about the norovirus - I wondered if you were poorly, or possibly your computer, as I'd not seen you around. I'm sorry it was you and DD - although, on the bright side, you are probably less expensive to repair than a bugger-up computer would be!

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sammywol March 30 2010, 08:34:38 UTC
T'was very well done indeed. Was slightly worried she might do herself an injury with the width of her grin afterwards but no, just happy-girl.

you are probably less expensive to repair than a bugger-up computer would be Don't know. It is 50 euro a time for a GP visit here and just spent 120 euro on regular drugs. Don't knock the NHS!

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curiouswombat March 30 2010, 08:59:26 UTC
50 euros! Meep!

We are still free to go, although they have thought of introducing a charge - at around £5 or so... and our prescription charges are still £3.25. Although things may have to change as our little NHS is a bit cash strapped; the UK government decided last year to unilaterally 'renegotiate' the way VAT paid by Manx residents and companies to UK companies is shared out between the two countries - so gaining them an extra 0.005% or so of their total income and losing our government about 20% or so of ours.

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sammywol April 4 2010, 17:08:46 UTC
The perils of island life - bastards!

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purpletigron May 9 2010, 18:24:45 UTC
Belated best!

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