tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post1731238167400491394..comments2023-07-18T07:27:08.516+00:00Comments on Siren Voices: tip topSpence Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-47801776885880143012012-06-16T12:13:38.867+00:002012-06-16T12:13:38.867+00:00She's def one of a remarkable breed. Sometimes...She's def one of a remarkable breed. Sometimes at work you do wonder how the human race ever got this far with some of the trivial or lack of common sense jobs we go on, but luckily there are enough cases like Mrs Swanley to reassure you that the gene pool still has potential...<br /><br />Cheers Mike.Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-88467750914843383642012-06-15T19:49:38.715+00:002012-06-15T19:49:38.715+00:00I've said it before and I'll say it again;...I've said it before and I'll say it again; they don't make them like that any more.<br />At least folk like that make your job bearable Spence.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-57907532918850759362012-06-15T09:38:13.733+00:002012-06-15T09:38:13.733+00:00Hi BB
You get to see so many different types of pa...Hi BB<br />You get to see so many different types of patient - and the good news is that I think for the most part they're genuine. I think on the whole people do treat the service properly and only call when they need to. Even though I've written a lot about 'frequent flyers', that's probably because they stand out more than the fact they're numerous. So there's a danger that I give a rather skewed impression about the spread of work. I think it <i>is</i> fair to say that social deprivation is a significant factor, though, for lots of reasons!<br /><br />Thanks for the comment, BB.Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-77292634925675188972012-06-14T22:30:32.130+00:002012-06-14T22:30:32.130+00:00It's interesting to read about the people who ...It's interesting to read about the people who constantly ring for the ambulance, with no need for it other than attention - and then to turn around and read about the ones who really do need it, but hate to cause 'trouble'. Such is the life, I imagine. She sounds like a very interesting lady.~BB~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17768890868603258840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-26856505001844452352012-06-14T20:29:06.797+00:002012-06-14T20:29:06.797+00:00Bobbi - I know - drops the most significant detail...Bobbi - I know - drops the most significant detail in right at the end...<br /><br />Alexia - Def a very brave woman. I loved her self-sufficiency and chutzpah! Jack Russells are great dogs, too (I esp. love terriers - we've got 2!)<br /><br />MD - You're right about the contrast. Such a relief. <br /><br />Jacks - <i>Tip, Top</i> - if that's an acronym for 'Terrifying Intracranial Pressure / Take Out Promptly'. But I have to disagree with you maybe being a pain in the arse patient. I think you'd be a model patient. **coughs and says <i>Airfix</i>**<br /><br />Anon - It is especially embarrassing when they come out with theses phrases in front of the Charge Nurse. And then it happens so often you'd think the Charge Nurse would let you off the hook - but no, they give you the look...<br /><br />Alan - Yep - I think Mrs Swanley would pretty much be your ideal neighbour. Phil was extremely pleased to help. And he knew which way up the lead went.<br /><br />Starblade - It def made me do a double take. But I still wasn't able to stop her rushing around. <br /><br />Thanks for all your comments! :)Spence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-40733528739070232232012-06-14T15:39:20.169+00:002012-06-14T15:39:20.169+00:00Heh that last comment must have set the alarm bell...Heh that last comment must have set the alarm bells going from "quiet chime" to full-on cathedral array at 10 paces!Shadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09921637621437149288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-29439986108466817742012-06-14T11:11:29.868+00:002012-06-14T11:11:29.868+00:00I would love to be neighbors with Mrs. Swanley. Sh...I would love to be neighbors with Mrs. Swanley. She sounds delightful!Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-22191384287192808122012-06-14T08:22:50.708+00:002012-06-14T08:22:50.708+00:00It's amazing how often the most important piec...It's amazing how often the most important pieces of history are an afterthought, occasionally dropped on scene but mostly landing on arrival at hospital while mid-handover. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-89705985360094573702012-06-14T08:00:32.927+00:002012-06-14T08:00:32.927+00:00Apart from that,tip top.
I knew you wouldn't ...Apart from that,tip top.<br /><br />I knew you wouldn't let me down with the punchline.<br /><br />Amazing isn't it Spence,I read these wonderful pieces of yours and Mrs Swanley and her generation just soldier on.Always sorry to call you out,whereas my generation are a pain in the backside.jacksofbuxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420847156401984373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-9727053425190443442012-06-14T06:48:37.029+00:002012-06-14T06:48:37.029+00:00Such a contrast from yesterday's episode ...Such a contrast from yesterday's episode ...mdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908299749058336628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-20862485862258008392012-06-14T02:21:16.650+00:002012-06-14T02:21:16.650+00:00Stunning. Such courage and fortitude.
Good choice ...Stunning. Such courage and fortitude.<br />Good choice of dog breed :)Alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405656530899442354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-28913656195923396502012-06-13T23:33:55.131+00:002012-06-13T23:33:55.131+00:00No significant medical history then - nothing rele...No significant medical history then - nothing relevant, nothing worth mentioning... On a brighter note, what a lovely lady she sounds! :)Bobbihttp://keepcalmcarryon6.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com