tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post5210927867781324281..comments2023-07-18T07:27:08.516+00:00Comments on Siren Voices: last deliverySpence Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-5138763566892247092009-08-09T18:06:59.789+00:002009-08-09T18:06:59.789+00:00I hadn't thought of that, UHDD! xI hadn't thought of that, UHDD! xSpence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-91791735709333600322009-08-09T17:40:47.974+00:002009-08-09T17:40:47.974+00:00Sad as it is, it's a blessing he wasn't dr...Sad as it is, it's a blessing he wasn't driving his truck down the motorway when he 'fell asleep'.uphilldowndalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426833972060254592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-3336866362094435862009-08-03T20:36:34.413+00:002009-08-03T20:36:34.413+00:00Thanks Grace. I do try not to be judgmental, even ...Thanks Grace. I do try not to be judgmental, even though sometimes it's really hard not to just come out and say what I think about such & such! <br /><br />Thanks Jo. Good luck with the social work. A great thing to do - really interesting and worthwhile. I admire you for going into it.<br /><br />xxSpence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-10499683276959863872009-08-03T18:59:05.906+00:002009-08-03T18:59:05.906+00:00Spence,
I really love reading your blog, don't...Spence,<br />I really love reading your blog, don't change.<br />I'm heading into Social Work, so I'm sure at some point over the next few years, my blog will take a darker tone too.<br />x joMum's the wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955120503048845056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-74018482437346548162009-08-03T16:48:58.273+00:002009-08-03T16:48:58.273+00:00So sad. However, I don't think you should wor...So sad. However, I don't think you should worry about these posts being too bleak. You really humanize this for us and are always sympathetic and non-judgemental. That is what I love so much about this site.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620037783027233100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-81718396641097270212009-08-03T15:18:15.010+00:002009-08-03T15:18:15.010+00:00Tom - It's always much more poignant when you ...Tom - It's always much more poignant when you know someone's died without anyone around. Even though their actions might not have made any physical difference, you don't like to think of anyone suffering in isolation. <br /><br />MarkUK - I think you're right. And prob in this case the nurse would've handed the responsibility on to someone more senior, someone who knew the proper procedure. I think the police would've been contacted in the area the patient came from, and they would've gone round in person. <br /><br />Jo - Sorry! Yet another rather grim anecdote. I do worry that the blog tends towards the bleak. I should make more of an effort to lift the tone (but that's not always easy for some of these jobs). We cope at work by remaining outside the emotion of the job for the most part, staying objective about the whole thing. We also have grim ambulance humour to keep us sane - but that doesn't often translate well on the page! I promise I'll make more of an effort to lighten the load, though. You must think I glide through my working day with a cloak and and a scythe...<br /><br />Thanks PH! We went camping... :0/<br /><br />Liv - I suppose it does sound a bit gung-ho. But once I was in the cab and was waiting for everyone to help get him out, I thought I might as well try a pre-cordial thump and some compressions (even though they weren't effective). I must admit I do like those jobs where you break down doors, climb in through small gaps and hang off the side of stuff. I'm a frustrated fireman/stuntman/cat burglar/maniac (delete where app.)<br /><br />Thanks for all your comments! xxxSpence Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183848895584919812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-1029869364569365062009-08-03T11:39:45.676+00:002009-08-03T11:39:45.676+00:00Oh dear :( Any cause given? What an awful way to f...Oh dear :( Any cause given? What an awful way to find out Dad/Husband/Brother etc. has died - just on a routine trip! Very sad.<br /><br />Must add though, sounds very gung-ho (in a good way :) ) when you start doing compressions in the cramped cab of the lorry :D Spence to the rescue!<br /><br />Liv xxxloveinviennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061067320547283159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-24071105932375179762009-08-03T02:48:07.510+00:002009-08-03T02:48:07.510+00:00I'd hate to be the poor member of staff who ha...I'd hate to be the poor member of staff who has to do that - it's got to be one of the worst parts of working in A&E. <br /><br />Good to have you back, by the way! xxpetrolheadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-68050610466780061362009-08-02T21:14:23.080+00:002009-08-02T21:14:23.080+00:00Hello Spence,
I didn't expect this post to be ...Hello Spence,<br />I didn't expect this post to be what it was. When I read the title, I immediately thought it would be a 'happy little story' about a baby delivery, a beginning, not a dark story about an ending.<br />Do you have 'happy' stories? I'm sure they're few and far between, but sometimes it must happen.<br />I'm a glass half full person.<br />Have a good evening.<br />joMum's the wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955120503048845056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-85688891905319952472009-08-02T20:43:34.071+00:002009-08-02T20:43:34.071+00:00Shouldn't telling the rellies be done face to ...Shouldn't telling the rellies be done face to face? Even if it is the police?MarkUKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27691111.post-24988145963320581372009-08-02T16:22:29.225+00:002009-08-02T16:22:29.225+00:00Unfortunately, I share similar experiences.
I rec...Unfortunately, I share similar experiences.<br /><br />I recall being despatched to a pub. We were quickly ushered downstairs on arrival only to see an elderly gentleman collapsed in the cellar. There was no sign(s) of life.<br /><br />Apparently, he had retired some years earlier, but liked to keep busy. He was missed as the staff prepared to open the doors, and someone was sent to look for him.<br /><br />Your poignant post reminded me of a memory long lost. Well written and insightful blog.Tom102https://www.blogger.com/profile/13349196217553261791noreply@blogger.com