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  1. #346
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    Hi Guys
    I have had a few supportive messages from Kiwi Bikers. That’s actually really kind and appreciated.
    I guess on reflection I came across kinda whiney but that was not my intention. I was more trying to explain that very often situations arise where there are no easy answers from the medical system. These are your no casserole conditions. What I mean by that is, break your arm or leg in a motorcycle accident and your mates turn up and bring over a meal or something and commiserate and have a laugh. Get dementia or prostate cancer and everyone gets a bit awkward and you literally never see some people again. I get that – it’s a bit confronting.
    Worst of all you never hear from the DHB either. In most cases – ‘oh you are too younger and active’ and that includes charities. Go back to breaking a leg – oh we have ACC paying for everything including a taxi to work etc etc. In our case – well we did participate in a global DNA markers experiment (at our cost) but we even had to ask for the 2 year follow up from the neurology dept.
    IMHO – if you provide no support or care you also default on your right to deign someone a dignified ending.
    Our recent experience has lead me to a totally different view of the world and my relationship with the DHB as well as changing my personal values.

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    Well that is settled.
    My Step-father would approve. Once a robust farmer, in his older years he got so sick that he could hardly move and was for a time paralyzed. I remember being with him one day in the nursing home when someone commented that old Harry from down the hall passed away last night. All my step-father said was "lucky bastard". That got my attention.
    Grow older but never grow up

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    Now they just need to open the criteria a little further i.e. allow anyone the right to choose to leave this fucked up charade whenever they like without financial penalty.
    I didn't think!!! I experimented!!!

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    Wow you do seem unhappy. Ok its a bit windy, but that will pass and summer is coming. Should be a good summer to get out on your bike.

    How about planning on a nice bacon based cook up in the morning?

    Bacon always makes better
    Don't you look at my accountant.
    He's the only one I've got.

  5. #350
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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    Wow you do seem unhappy. Ok its a bit windy, but that will pass and summer is coming. Should be a good summer to get out on your bike.

    How about planning on a nice bacon based cook up in the morning?

    Bacon always makes better
    My mate cooked me bacon and eggs for breakfast. My wife is preparing a bacon and chicken wrap for lunch for lunch. Happy boy!
    Grow older but never grow up

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    Quote Originally Posted by Oakie View Post
    My mate cooked me bacon and eggs for breakfast. My wife is preparing a bacon and chicken wrap for lunch for lunch. Happy boy!
    Pig in Blankie for Dinner and yer in Heaven!
    Every day above ground is a good day!:

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    Quote Originally Posted by F5 Dave View Post
    Wow you do seem unhappy. Ok its a bit windy, but that will pass and summer is coming. Should be a good summer to get out on your bike.

    How about planning on a nice bacon based cook up in the morning?

    Bacon always makes better
    Got no teeth to eat bacon with. What a dilemma eh.
    I didn't think!!! I experimented!!!

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    Smoothie?


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    Don't you look at my accountant.
    He's the only one I've got.

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