Thought for the day :"I used to wave the finish flag at Formula 1 races but they sacked me because I had a chequered past"
Dry
Chris with me again and a little unsure about how active I could be with the leg wound but in fact it is almost completely healed - even after splitting yesterday.
But after Susie managed to fall off the broke plastic step, I had a trip to A & E , today was the day I decided to put the full chainsaw leggings, find some proper gloves and wear the helmet with the ear pads. Not taking any chances wit the new Chainsaw!!
So the ash Tree in the parking lot is now reduced to slabs - I have finished the chainsaw part!
Chris worked well all day with his axe and he managed an extra hour while I cleared all the tools.
Put together another wood shed - though we will need a roof and side for it in due course.
Photos don't really give justice to the amount of work this has been
But a trip up to Sarah's house while she was away (I phoned her to say that we were going) we went up to pick up a number of metal poles for the reconstruction of the aviary for the peacocks.
Got back and the Landie dies - an electrical fault and pushed the wagon into the drive, just enough room to get the car past it - hoping that I can see Tom and Jay tomorrow
and with the lovely weather it was time for a beer
Drinking the Bud not the WD40!!!
And Susie found some lovely new flowers out on her trip around the garden
A Tiring day - but will be ready for my bed tonight
Thought for the day :"Saw a great documentary about beavers, best dam programme I have seen for a while"
Dry
A day in Bridgend today for the Appendant Orders of the Red Cross of Constantine. My first time doing Prelate Part 1 - normally do the Prelate part 2, but all went fairly well. Of course, note to self - it doesn't tell you in the book that it is all done in darkness, but the instructions about lighting the candles was a good clue !! Learned it well but rather taken aback when suddenly we were plunged into darkness!! Couldn't even see the candidate to tell if he had done the signs properly !!
But started the day with Tilly meeting Squirrel Nutkin through the window.
Toby would have been going nuts but Tilly just watched . TThough think that the remainder of the day she has been trying to catch one !!
But while I was away in Bridgend for the Red Cross Meeting, The Deputy brought out this 1913 drink holder that they use in his local chapel for non conformist holy communion.
I had to take some pictures as the structure is excellent
This is the carry form
First lid comes off with a layer of shot glasses (smaller than current shot)
and first layer lifts off for another layer of glasses
Was fascinated by the structure - made in Birmingham
So what does AI say
The item in the image is a Holy Communion tray, used in Christian church services to distribute wine or juice to a congregation.
Function and Design
Individual Service: These trays became popular starting in the 1890s as a more hygienic alternative to sharing a single common cup, specifically to prevent the spread of diseases like tuberculosis.
Cup Holders: The tray features multiple slots specifically designed to hold small "shot glass" style communion cups.
Stackable Layers: Trays like the one pictured are often stackable, allowing multiple tiers to be carried at once to serve large numbers of people.
Lid and Bread Holders: Many sets include a lid to keep the contents clean and some models, like the "one-pass" style, have a center section for communion bread or wafers.
Common Styles and Pricing
Modern versions of these trays are typically made from polished stainless steel or aluminium for durability.
Thought for the day :"If anybody knows of any town crier jobs going, give us a bell."
Dry
So, I have been putting off the great clear-out of the work shed since before we opened the Tavern for Easter. Yesterday I did all the mowing and lawns and repairs so today was the day. Decided to walk the dogs first - I know prevarication!! But is was just as well as the dogs managed to get a full walk.
So after breakfast out I went to the shed - firstly looking for the roll of black bags so I could get rid of the old layers pellets and expired chick crumbs - not confident that they would be healthy for the chicks.
But first I had to get in there so I grabbed the eukonebia (Dog Food) bag that is the receptacle for the empty bottles form the Tavern and swung it out into the beer garden !! Sadly, there was a broken bottle in there and it had stuck through the side and I didn't see it - so the bottle swung into my knee and the beer garden went red... Well not a lot - but enough to make it difficult to get into the kitchen without making more mess,
So back to our trusty First Aid kit that we bought for use in the Tavern.
A healthy rubbing of Hibiscrub disinfectant into the wound which was bleeding enough to reckon that no dirt was getting in there, and put a patch on it and held it with pressure to stop the bleeding.
Sadly an hour later and it was clear that it was still bleeding and due to the size of the cut Susie made the executive decision for me and off we went to the Cardigan Medical Centre.
I took a book - it could take a long time !
One from my old LARP colleague Adrian Tchaikovsky.. Managed a couple of chapters, but to be fair I was there less than ten minutes before I was triaged - with a decision that I should have an x-ray in case there was something still inside. Again it was less than 20 minutes for the x-rays to be done and checked.
Susie finished her shopping and it was not long until I was in and being treated with the wound being irrigated and decision that a bit of tape and some superglue would be the best solution.
And so all that fuss for a little would like this. Still it hurts like crazy this evening - hardly hurt while being treated but walking with a limp taking the dogs out this evening.
All in all I was seen and treated within 2 hours - which is amazing!!
Did the comparison sums thinking about the fact that this was all completely free. And the amount of kit and pieces used was surprising. New scissors, syringe, sterile bowl, fluid for irrigating the wound and clearing, lots and lots of cloth pads, towel, and gloves. Everything taken from sterile packaging and discarded afterwards. A very helpful trainee doing the work under supervision by the main nurse there, and a very pleasant atmosphere, despite being busy.
So looking at the costs - zero to me, I did a quick search of how much this might have been if I was in the USA...
The cost for treating a cut on the leg from a broken bottle (including cleaning, irrigation, x-ray, and closure with surgical glue/tape) in the USA can vary significantly based on where you seek treatment.
Urgent Care Center: Roughly $150 to $400 without insurance, or a $20–$75 copay with insurance.
Emergency Room (ER): Roughly $1,500 to $5,000+ without insurance, or $400–$650+ out-of-pocket with insurance.
Factors Affecting Cost
Facility Type: ERs are roughly 5–10 times more expensive than urgent care centers for non-life-threatening lacerations.
X-ray Requirement: An x-ray is generally needed if there is a suspicion of embedded glass or a bone fracture, which increases the cost of the visit.
Insurance Status: Uninsured patients will face the full "cash price," while insured patients pay a copay/deductible.
Wound Severity: A deeper, larger laceration requiring more extensive cleaning (irrigation) will cost more.
Cost Breakdown (Without Insurance)
Urgent Care Visit: $100–$200.
X-Ray: ~$100–$300 (often required for glass injuries).
Tips for Lowering Cost If you do not have insurance, urgent care is generally the best option. If you must use an ER, you can often apply for financial assistance (charity care) or negotiate the bill down, as cash prices can sometimes be reduced.
Say what you will, I am so very pleased with the way I was treated today.
So back to the homestead and putting the girls away I saw that we have some more new bushes have come into flower. It is really looking good.
