George (Bealman) is currently in hospital with a fractured vertebra he blames on picking up a rack of VB. Said hospital wanted to send him home yesterday with some painkillers but it's obviously far worse than they think as the poor chap is almost passing out with the pain.
He's now in a 'proper' ward so, hopefully, will be having an X ray and a consultation with someone who knows what they're talking about*
I thought our NHS was bad at times but the same seems to apply down under ::)
*Just my hope, rather than me knowing what's going on
Yeah, well I'm in a public hospital so hopefully won't have to pay for it, cos it looks like I'll be here a while. :*(
Dangerous stuff that VB.
Hope you soon start to improve.
Cheers
Martin
I presume "VB" is Victoria Bitter, not Visual Basic or Victoria Beckham? :) :) (you can tell I googled it!)
In hospital your next VB will probably be virtuous broccoli. That will make you strong enough to carry a slab of VB again, George!
Get well soon.
Bob G
I slipped one in before the ambulance carted me away :D
Get well soon, George!
Anyway I'm sharing a room with 3 gorgeous women in their nineties. What's not to like? ;D
Yes definately get well soon and keep up the dry wit.
Best wishes, hope you're soon on the mend.
Take it easy, I hope you get well soon and are not in hospital too long.
Sorry to hear you are in hospital, George.
I hope the clever doctors get you fixed up and you are back at the Beal & Castle Eden and Bowlo in no time at all.
With the very best of good wishes.
John
Get well soon George (Mackam or not ;) ) - your observations are a daily tonic!
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:18:25 AMYeah, well I'm in a public hospital so hopefully won't have to pay for it, cos it looks like I'll be here a while. :*(
I've told you before about wearing a back brace when handling your wallet.
Get well soon George.
sorry to hear about your bad back, its definitely the VB, maybe have to try something lighter. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:50:37 AMAnyway I'm sharing a room with 3 gorgeous women in their nineties. What's not to like? ;D
Ah, so a room of four old women then.
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:18:25 AMYeah, well I'm in a public hospital so hopefully won't have to pay for it, cos it looks like I'll be here a while. :*(
Oh, man. Get well soon.
Quote from: Graham on March 06, 2026, 12:55:37 PMsorry to hear about your bad back, its definitely the VB, maybe have to try something lighter. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Like just one tinnie/bottle at a time? :smiley-laughing: :smiley-laughing:
Hope you get better soon George.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, George.
Yes, try a light ale next time.
Martyn
Get well soon mate
Chris
Hospital?? :o
I thought in Oz the doctors came to you on a little aeroplane. Or don't they have the flying doctors any more? :confused1:
Anyway, get well soon. The bus stop will be missing you.
All the best,
Chris
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:50:37 AMAnyway I'm sharing a room with 3 gorgeous women in their nineties. What's not to like? ;D
I know your on drugs but try and lower the doseage and concentrate on the nurses dude!!!
Get well soon :thumbsup: .
Cheers, weave :beers:
Get well soon George.
For tollorating hospital, treat yourself to a new model loco.
Rob.
Quote from: weave on March 06, 2026, 02:51:52 PMQuote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:50:37 AMAnyway I'm sharing a room with 3 gorgeous women in their nineties. What's not to like? ;D
I know your on drugs but try and lower the doseage and concentrate on the nurses dude!!!
Get well soon :thumbsup: .
Cheers, weave :beers:
Unfortunately mine is rather big and has a beard :worried:
:hellosign:
You take it easy George & get well soon
:beers: stay safe regards Derek
Get well George sorry to hear of your health problem. Some good news from me I am running one of your favourite locos again, my Midland Pullman. Making a video soon with it.
Chris H.
Yes, do get better soon George! Good to see that you are able to partake/post on the Forum.
All the very best,
Tim
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 02:59:08 PMUnfortunately mine is rather big and has a beard :worried:
That's why you should always go private, George :smiley-laughing:
Ouch - hope they can sort you out without any permanent consequences.
When I fell off a horse in Australia the doc (who apart from the lack of corks round the hat could have fallen out of a movie) told me that he could either give me painkillers or I could drink beer but not both and that beer was a great muscle relaxant 8)
Get well soon and get back to the Bowling Club!
Sorry to hear about your woes. I much prefer the funny stories.
Not kidding, but you will only be in a public hospital as long as absolutely necessary.
If you have (and you should at our age) private hospital cover, you may move here for your extended recovery.
https://www.figtreeprivate.com.au/Services/Inpatient-Rehabilitation.
Hope Mrs B is coping without you....
Mark
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:50:37 AMAnyway I'm sharing a room with 3 gorgeous women in their nineties. What's not to like? ;D
I had to read that twice, possibly due to the beer I've been drinking tonight. I thought it said " 3 gorgeous women in their nighties".
Get well soon mate and hopefully you won't touch that VB :poop: ever again :beers:
Quote from: Platy767 on March 06, 2026, 09:06:14 PMSorry to hear about your woes. I much prefer the funny stories.
Not kidding, but you will only be in a public hospital as long as absolutely necessary.
If you have (and you should at our age) private hospital cover, you may move here for your extended recovery.
https://www.figtreeprivate.com.au/Services/Inpatient-Rehabilitation.
Hope Mrs B is coping without you....
Mark
I've spent a month in there and am in no hurry to go back, even though it's only 50m down the street from Chez Bealman! :no:
As for Mrs B coping, I think she'll be glad of the rest!
Just read Johns post, that made me laugh. It could be worse George your probably in a room with three women in the nineties and in there nighties.....lol
Chris H, Get well soon....
Quote from: Bealman on March 06, 2026, 10:50:37 AMAnyway I'm sharing a room with 3 gorgeous women in their nineties. What's not to like? ;D
George, is that the equivalent of 12 gorgeous women in their twenties?
VB = Very Bad, Vile Beer, Vomit Beer - clearly it's not good for you.
Get well quick!
Webbo
Being completely unable to perambulate to the dunny, I thought I'd share this view of Bealman's night buddy in hospital :-\
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Lovely. Thanks for sharing that :no:
There's absolutely zero dignity when you're in hospitals
Quote from: Bealman on March 09, 2026, 11:24:25 AMBeing completely unable to perambulate to the dunny, I thought I'd share this view of Bealman's night buddy in hospital :-\
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I have both of those aids in my flat, raised bog seat with handles and wheeled walker. So you'll be getting some practice in for when old age creeps up on you
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 09, 2026, 11:36:45 AMLovely. Thanks for sharing that :no:
There's absolutely zero dignity when you're in hospitals
Better than doing it in bed! ;D
Quote from: Bealman on March 09, 2026, 11:24:25 AMBeing completely unable to perambulate to the dunny, I thought I'd share this view of Bealman's night buddy in hospital :-\
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/158/255-090326111732-1585752258.jpeg)
Modelling opportunity
Quote from: Bealman on March 09, 2026, 01:35:56 PMQuote from: Newportnobby on March 09, 2026, 11:36:45 AMLovely. Thanks for sharing that :no:
There's absolutely zero dignity when you're in hospitals
Better than doing it in bed! ;D
Maybe so but just imagine the attention you'd get from the nurses leaning over the bed if it happened. And as for the view from there :hmmm: :D
I should get an Oscar. Here's Bealman putting on a brave face while the reality is he's suffering the worst pain he's ever known
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Oh Jeez, my breakfast has just made a second appearance :sick: :o
@Bealman George - have you been seen by someone who knows what the problem is and, if so, what diagnosis/treatment have they given? It seems to be dragging on, although in the UK you'd probably still be on a gurney in a corridor.
Is that the face you make when Grommit comes to visit?
Jon
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 11, 2026, 11:12:36 AM@Bealman
George - have you been seen by someone who knows what the problem is and, if so, what diagnosis/treatment have they given? It seems to be dragging on, although in the UK you'd probably still be on a gurney in a corridor.
Well the main doc didn't even turn up yesterday! His sidekick said I had to hurry up and get the MRI. I said, "I did - at five yesterday afternoon"
::)
Things are lurching from bad to worse as George's wife, Anne, has fractured her patella and is in Casualty 6 floors below him :( :doh:
Talk about upsetting the Gods!!
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 14, 2026, 04:04:38 PMThings are lurching from bad to worse as George's wife, Anne, has fractured her patella and is in Casualty 6 floors below him :( :doh:
Talk about upsetting the Gods!!
Goodness........it never rains but it pours.
Strewth, mate! Please pass on my good wishes.
I trust the Bealettes have been mobilised.
Cheers,
Chris
Unfortunately the local one has to work and the other two are partying at Noosa Heads in QLD! :doh:
Sorry to hear about your good wife's misfortune George, we never did get to meet at York but I was fortunate enough to meet your good lady with Mick. Give her my best wishes, both of you get well soon.
Chris H.
Quote from: lil chris on March 14, 2026, 05:29:02 PMI was fortunate enough to meet your good lady with Mick.
That is a wicked rumour :angel:
Seriously though, I feel a TV series coming along about dear old George ;)
:hellosign:
Gosh George hope you're families luck changes soon :sorrysign:
:beers: stay safe regards Derek
Ouch, just seen this. Get well soon George!
They operate on Mrs B on Tuesday, so she gets her own room!
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Oh dear, perhaps this thread (
@Newportnobby ) should be retitled "Get well soon, Ann and George".
Tim
PS there was a comedy series called "George and Mildred" but thankfully our George is a completely different kettle of fish...
Just when Anne thought she'd have some peace for a few days/weeks, she's fetched up in the same place! :doh:
Get well Anne and George.........
Chris H.
Anne has had her kneecap pinned and has been discharged.............to her home where there's no one else there ::)
Meanwhile George has contracted some form of bug, the details of which I'll not mention just in case you've recently eaten :uneasy:
Get well both!
Better times ahead!
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 19, 2026, 10:03:23 AMAnne has had her kneecap pinned and has been discharged.............to her home where there's no one else there ::)
Latest is a relative is heading to Chez Bealman to keep an eye on Anne so George has told her to stay put in hospital until he's there
Hi matey,
Thought this might put a spark in your day... ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkocaEcx26c
Hope you are both on the tracks again soon.
Mark
I'm glad here in the UK we had Kames Burke ;D
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 19, 2026, 01:08:50 PMQuote from: Newportnobby on March 19, 2026, 10:03:23 AMAnne has had her kneecap pinned and has been discharged.............to her home where there's no one else there ::)
Latest is a relative is heading to Chez Bealman to keep an eye on Anne so George has told her to stay put in hospital until he's there
With George now in a rehabilitation hospital just down the road from Chez Bealman, Anne thought she'd get some peace and quiet but, oh no, they've moved her into the same place as George until the rellie arrives. What has she done to deserve this, I wonder? ;)
:P :P
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 22, 2026, 09:32:24 AMWith George now in a rehabilitation hospital just down the road from Chez Bealman, Anne thought she'd get some peace and quiet but, oh no, they've moved her into the same place as George until the rellie arrives. What has she done to deserve this, I wonder? ;)
She should have done an Amy Winehouse and said no, no, no.
:P :P to you too. We all know what happened to her, don't we!
@Bealman Another of those links to get the blood flowing as you convalesce George:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3663248853850324
I believe these are what are called football teams in common parlance but I think this might cheer
@Bealman up on his bed of pain... https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/158/2975-220326140105.jpeg
Cheers,
Chris
Yes, 2am here and woke up and saw that. I feel better already! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :beers: :beers:
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Geordie waiting for a derby win ;D
That BP video cheered me up too, Colin :beers:
Quote from: Bealman on March 22, 2026, 03:21:41 PMGeordie waiting for a derby win ;D
Well, I tried not to react ... but :*(
Anne is now at home and being looked after by a rellie. Rumour has it George will be released next Tuesday but, basically, he'll have to be on the strongest painkillers below morphine level as they've done nothing to his back :worried:
Oh, dear. The tale of woe just goes on................
George has now got an infection in his ankle so has to go back to the hospital from the rehabilitation centre to have the infection flushed out. The hope is it has not attached itself to the metal pin in his ankle. :worried:
It does delay the fight at Chez Bealman as to who gets the one pair of crutches Anne and George have between them. I know who my money is on........... :laugh:
In the UK, you get tested for MRSA before you can be admitted to hospital, and then they make sure you actually do have it when you get kicked out ::)
What's MSRA? All I got tested for was to make sure I didn't have any VBs on me :worried:
6am here. Still waiting for hospital transfer >:(
Bealman update.
Well, I got transferred to Wollongong Hilton Private Hospital at 7am yesterday morning and had a good (ish) day. Highlight of which being a visit from Mrs B and her brother (who brought a couple of VBs with him - what a champion).
I am being treated with multiple lashings of antibiotics delivered by IV drip.
Mrs B has twenty three stitches in her knee but reckons she is getting around alright. She is using my old crutches but didn't need them for the visit.
This post has taken me a while to do as I keep getting interrupted by nurses sticking me and putting new canulas in, along with huge helpings of pills.
Oh, almost forgot, the back, which is the primary reason I was taken off the streets three weeks ago is still there, albeit not the centre of attention anymore.
Otherwise, everything is fine, just fine. :D
Oh, here's the view from Chez Hospital(Pacific Ocean in left distance):
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Take it easy George. It sounds like you are being well looked after so hopefully recovery is the next stage.
Quote from: Bealman on March 26, 2026, 09:30:47 PM[...] I am being treated with multiple lashings of antibiotics delivered by IV drip. [...]
[...] This post has taken me a while to do as I keep getting interrupted by nurses sticking me and putting new canulas in, along with huge helpings of pills. [...]
Just like me last August/September. Take care of yourself and direct lashings of affability towards the staff. And a tin of the Australian version of 'Quality Street'.
You have a better view than I had.
With the very best of good wishes.
John
Apart from the complete lack of dignity in hospitals, the next biggest lack is sleep. There's something about patients sleeping that nurses find worrying so, just when you've dropped off, they wake you up with "It's time to take your pills" or "we have to take your blood pressure" >:D .
Oh no, you're not allowed any much needed sleep :no:
All the best George, hopefully you won't be there long.
cheers
Graham
Quote from: Newportnobby on March 26, 2026, 10:20:59 PMApart from the complete lack of dignity in hospitals, the next biggest lack is sleep. There's something about patients sleeping that nurses find worrying so, just when you've dropped off, they wake you up with "It's time to take your pills" or "we have to take your blood pressure" >:D .
Oh no, you're not allowed any much needed sleep :no:
That's exactly right, Mick. Happens all the time. You just get comfy and drop off, then a voice at the door (which I always leave open, goes:"Knock knock! Sorry!"
So you drag yourself upright and mutter, "That's ok" when in fact it's anything but.
Quote from: Bealman on March 27, 2026, 12:57:55 AMSo you drag yourself upright and mutter, "That's ok" when in fact it's anything but.
I don't say it's OK. I moan about it but, then again. I'm a whingeing Pom :D
Quote from: Bealman on March 26, 2026, 09:30:47 PMOh, here's the view from Chez Hospital(Pacific Ocean in left distance):
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Nice view. The old penal colony is starting to look quite civilised, isn't it??
News from Papyrus Calamity Corner, Mrs P has had her broken arm fixed (see Unhappy thread, 19th March) by a very nice young German sawbones. She now has a piece of Meccano in her arm (she was told she had the very expensive, Rolls-Royce version!). The operation took 2 hours, mainly because the bones weren't quite aligned and they had to juggle them a bit, but she got to watch the operation on a monitor! Wouldn't be my idea of relaxing telly, but each to their own.
Good to hear that Mrs B is up and about again. Hope you will be out of there soon and back to keeping the bus stop tidy.
All the best,
Chris
Quote from: Bealman on March 26, 2026, 09:30:47 PMBealman update.
Well, I got transferred to Wollongong Hilton Private Hospital at 7am yesterday morning and had a good (ish) day. Highlight of which being a visit from Mrs B and her brother (who brought a couple of VBs with him - what a champion).
Er, wasn't it that that put you in hospital in the first place?
Yes indeed. I sometimes wonder about myself :worried:
A better view of the ocean.
Here's a slightly better view of the ocean from Chez Bealhosp. Actually, this part of the Pacific Ocean is technically called The Tasman Sea (separates us from the Kiwis) ;)
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That big rock is one of five islands - the road along there out to Port Kembla steelworks is called Five Islands Road.
That is a pleasant outlook.
Hope you are feeling better soon.
For those who live in the UK, NZ is quite a long way away, too far for us to wave at Bealman.
Quote from: Bealman on March 28, 2026, 04:26:32 AMThat big rock is one of five islands - the road along there out to Port Kembla steelworks is called Five Islands Road.
Clankies as innovative as ever I see! ;)
As we slide into autumn here, the Old Pacific Sea (as Barry Mackenzie called it) looks magnificent from Bealman's hospital window this morning. Yes, I'm out of bed in-between visits from the dripalator:
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A demotion.
Moved from 6th floor to 3rd floor today. The go-home soon ward? I wish! With Easter looming,they emptied that ward out so they could employ less nurses.
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Hurry up and get better. You're missing all the nicest mid autumn weather.
Hope you get home soon, leaving the pain and discomfort behind.
Mark
I certainly agree with you there, Mark. The weather at Easter time is the best of the year. Beautiful, not too hot but not too cold. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Same here. April and May are my favourite months. Although hot and cold here, between the Forth and the Tweed, are rather different concepts from NSW. And, rather than having the blue Pacific to look at, I, with a bit of effort, can see the Firth of Forth and the North Sea which are grey. Fifty shades of grey.
Take care of yourself.
All the very best.
John
Ah, the North Sea. You're making me quite homesick! :(
At least it's taking my mind off the night of horrors awaiting me :thumbsup:
Thanks for the kind thoughts, John. :beers:
George sent me a pic of him and Anne being mobile, although George is walking with the aid of a stick. Unfortunately, it seems they think he now has pneumonia :doh:
I must admit when my Mother fell, broke her hip and was taken into hospital first she got a UTI then pneumonia. Hospitals, eh? They just keep on giving. :unimpressed:
Following a cardiac scan, the pneumonia is off the table but the diagnosis is severe heart failure. One side of George's heart is not moving, hence the shortness of breath.
The poor lad is being transferred to a cardiac ward. He's really going through the wars :(
Thinking of you George.
Hi George
We are all thinking of you
Keep strong
Get well
well, it never rains till it pours. All the best George, sure they'll get it sorted for you.
:hellosign:
Wishing you all the best George hopefully you will get well soon
:beers: stay safe regards Derek
Thinking of you George, hope you are soon back to normal and posting from the bus stop
Best Wishes
Mike H
All the best to you George. :thumbsup:
Prayers for recovery.
I can only echo what others have said. My very best wishes for a rapid recovery. Hope you will soon be back with the family, the bus stop and the VB.
All good wishes,
Chris
I'm looking forward to more Adventures being chronicled.
Don't you think he's had enough, then? ::)
I think I need to send you some decent beer George. Hope to see you back to 'normal' soon fella :beers:
We need you back, fighting fit and keeping up the banter with Mick.
Get well soon
Quote from: Newportnobby on April 07, 2026, 10:19:11 PMDon't you think he's had enough, then? ::)
Never! :claphappy:
My son-in-law can always be relied on. He got me these annuals to take my mind off the situation :thumbsup:
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Looks like you're having a whale of a time, George.
But, all seriousness aside, get well quick.
Webbo
OMG George. Just saw this, what a horrible saga. Wishing both you and Mrs B all the best.
Apologies for not seeing this earlier to pass on my very best wishes for a full recovery (I have been a very infrequent visitor to the forum lately, more on that at some point, but I hope to be more active going forward).
Mike
Well George - if you will drink that VB rather than the Broon, or at least Vaux(*) then you should expect these things....
Seriously though, take it easy and get well soon.
(*) Talking of Mackem beer - For many years I used to have one of these trays, however it seems to have got lost in one house move or another...
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Chin up old boy and hope you get sorted out soon - Viz a viz as it were!
Tim
It would appear the stent put in 4 years ago has, to use George's words, gone rogue.
Hopefully that could be a relatively easy fix (if anything to do with heart ops can be described as 'easy')
"Gone rogue" - A bit like the "t" in put :) .
Another thinking of you George, you take care and enjoy the Viz albums but don't laugh too much, something might pop!
Well, you never know what's next in hospitals, do ya. Nurse came in yesterday morning and said, "You're going home today" just like that.
Bloody hell, a very fragile Bealman scrambled through a mist of pain and got himself ready for extraction.
Anyway, he is now back home for better or for worse (PICC line hanging out of arm, etc), but at least after six or so weeks is reunited with....
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Happy days! :beers:
:claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy: :claphappy:
Enjoy the VB George, you deserve it after what you have been through.
Finally! Welcome out!
All right, bro!
Thats good news this morning George. Glad to hear the bribes to the guards worked and you were able to jump the fence while they looked the other way!
VB printing the labels on backwards?. Or, has VB changed its name to BV?
Good to see you loose once again, George :beers:
Webbo
Actually, saying I'm on the loose again is a bit of an exaggeration. My PICC line is connected to a bottle hanging in a pouch around my neck and the whole set up is extremely confining and awkward.
So I'm housebound... no bus stop trips in the immediate future! :(
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Hi George,
Great news and glad your home :thumbsup:
:beers:
edit (not the PICC and pouch thing obviously!)
Ey up
Intravenous VB :beers:
Take care George
Great news George. Just what the doctor ordered!
Victoria Bitter
Hope you can get to see your favourite family, trains, trolleys, bowlo, bus stop soon
I searched the interweb for VB and only came up with Bacterial Vaginosis, which would really suck if you had that, besides being spelled wrong. :goggleeyes:
Glad you are feeling better and hope you make a full recovery soonest.
I saw some of your posts and jokes and was going to ask if you could share some of whatever they were giving you for the pain! :D
Bacterial Vaginosis doesn't sound like a nice thing to be afflicted with nether does Vaginosis Bacterial (i.e. VB). George, I don't know how you can drink the stuff, honestly.
Webbo
Well, bang goes the neighbourhood at Chez Bealman. The peace has been shattered 'cos.......
............George is back!!
Seriously, Old Bean. Look after each other. You've had enough medical scares for many a year
:hellosign:
Great news George, definitely a step in the right direction
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:beers: stay safe regards Derek
Huzzah! What excellent news! I've been so worried, and I've never even met you! We at Papyrus Junction wish you all the best and hope you continue to make good progress. I hope Mrs B. is improving too.
Cheers,
Chris
Thanks so much, folks. There's a ways to go yet, but your encouragement is certainly helping!! :beers: (It looks like Guinness in those glasses, but is actually VB) :D
Great to have you back George even if it does mean a return of the BV or VB on drip :beers:
Bowlo invasion.
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great to see that picture.
life getting back to somewhat normal.
"Any food consumed must be bought on the premises"
Yet the old knacker even has his own nosebag!! ;)
Not anymore, mate. I've got a fancy bumbag now
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Maybe that urine recyc tastes better than VB :hmmm:
Great to see you out and about.
It's a good feeling.
With all best wishes.
John
Quote from: Newportnobby on April 17, 2026, 11:25:04 AMMaybe that urine recyc tastes better than VB :hmmm:
Isn't that how the make Fosters ?
That's DEFINITELY how they make Fosters.
But as I've noted before on the forum, you don't see it on tap much here, nor a Aussies drink it.
Ah the old question of VB and Fosters.
I was working at Carlton United brewery many years ago and the people I was with told me the Fosters brew was exactly the same as VB.
Hmm! not sure if they were joking or not.
What? I thought Foster's was the best? Croc Dundee had me drinking it...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyi1RbKTbpY
No Australians drink Fosters. That's why they export it.
Around here you couldn't buy a can of Fosters to save your life.
Why would you want to? :no:
Been a few days now, George
@Bealman How are you getting on with the snazzy bum bag and the drip in your arm at home?
They won't have prescribed you any morphine to take at home so, on a scale of 1 - 10 (with 1 being virtually pain free), how're you doing?
10 - no, 5.
I'm managing. It's all the appointments and all the pills which are the bugbear.
I'm well enough to drive short distances, though.
Thanks for asking - I'm still here! I have to acknowledge the help I get from my daughters and Mrs B (even though she is not the best herself with her knee operation), and of course the two nurses who see to me each day.