Monday 8 April 2019

Letter to UK local MP - Brexit

Dear Sir/madam, I am a proud member of the United Kingdom and feel very privileged to have been born and raised in this majestic land.  it is with incredulity that I find myself, and millions of others, exasperated by the political class and the failure to grasp the sentiments of the electorate. I am a proud Unionist and I’m a proud citizen of the United Kingdom. I have seen the country grow from a mediocre nation in world power standings,  to one of the biggest in the world and feel very proud to have been part of that.
Right now, we are in a time of critical decision-making, where all politicians must stand up for democracy,  and must resist those influences and powers that wish to strip us of our livelihoods for their gain.  we cannot continue in the way that our political system has operated in the past 12 to 18 months, which has created a feeling of deep exasperation and irritation in the  failure to implement the 2016 referendum result. I accept that the country is divided on the implementation of the result , but The result must stand and be the obeyed. I’m sure that if you look back in history, all referenda that have been carried out in the UK will have been acted upon according to the result.
This must be the same with article 50 and the requirement to leave the EU as prescribed by all parties in their manifestoes. I believe that only good will come from the political upheaval that is occurring right now and as we look back at what was coined as the ‘Arab Spring’we are now having a ‘British spring of  discontent’.
I have heard,seen and listened first-hand to the accounts of many people who feel manipulated by the shenanigans that have occurred in the Houses of Parliament. a trusted democracy such as the United Kingdom must act to preserve the interests of our nation. the NI/Irish backstop is a toxic affair that has been used incredibly well by the EU as a lever to disrupt our nation and our political system. This has to be changed to a time limited back stop. we as a nation are incredible innovators, researchers, enthusiasts, pragmatic manufacturers and are a benchmark for systems delivery, worldwide. we have shown the world how to create and nurture people,Products, systems and services and we are at the forefront of the technological revolution. we must not fail in our duty to deliver on the 2016 referendum result. it would be a travesty of historic proportions and the electorate will respond accordingly therefore I implore that all politicians look at what their constituents are saying, look at what is best for the country and find a way to deliver on the absolute narrative of the 2016 referendum and its context. thank you and I look forward to leaving the EU before the 22nd of May and for us to move forward as a nation in these troubled political times.
MG

Monday 17 December 2018

personal restless leg syndrome remedy

Hi all to who read this.....

If you suffer from a condition called RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (RLS), then you will know how debilitating this can be.
I have personally suffered with this for many years, possibly, but not definitely related to a discectomy I had in 2007, approximately. This procedure meant that I l lost some sensation in my left foot, which is the mainly affected RLS leg.
My symptoms are involuntary twitching or jerking of both legs at random. I once had an episode when sitting, that showed absolute pitch-perfect timing between spasms, i.e. about 40 seconds. This was not pleasant. I find that the symptoms are worse when having been stood for a while and after exercise. My current job requires standing for around 3 hours and sitting for around 2. When I am seated, I often get involuntary leg movement.
Give the above scenario, I visited my GP/doctor and explained that I had been living with this condition for around 11 years. I had mentioned it to my doctor on numerous previous occasions, but this time explained that the RLS was affecting my quality of life, i.e. preventing restful sleep.
He prescribed a course of Pramiprexole, with the brand name of Gleepark 0.088 mg  tablets. I take two tablets, four hours before bed-time. The reason for this is that, would you believe it, there is a side effect with these drugs of insomnia. Thus, taking them 4 hours before retiring counters this.
I was improving steadily with this drug, but RLS was down to about 25% of the worst case occurrences. I had a personal eureka moment, when I thought, 'what if I wear compression stockings for support when standing at work??
I duly tried this and it was an instant success. My RLS is now down to about 5% of where it was when I started this treatment, in November 2018. I am now going to purchase some sports style compression stockings, as the ones I wear presently are NHS (UK national health service) supplied and I want my own, i.e. black in colour.
Given the success of my experience and experimentation, I hope it helps others??
Kind Regards.

Disclaimer: the views represented in this blog re the personal views and experiences of the author and do not represent medical advice. Please refer to your own health practitioner for your own diagnosis.

Sunday 8 March 2015

replacing Nissan Juke front fog lamps

Hello,


I recently bought a Nissan Juke 2011 and found the front fog lamp was broken.


Having read the potential costs of replacing a fog lamp upwards of £200 I decided to have a go myself.


Firstly, I purchased a part from the internet at a cost of £28.37 total. the company was www.wingmirrorsworld.co.uk.   Service was prompt.




The first thing you have to do is park your vehicle on a flat surface. Turn the wheel so that you can access the front bumper on the side you are changing. Take out the keys from the ignition for your own safety.


When completing this task, always consider your safety and that of others. If unsure, do not attempt as I completed this task by myself and with due regard to safety. Use a mat on the floor or garage mechanics trolley. I cannot be held responsible for your safety....... nor any damage to your vehicle. This is a recollection of how I completed the task.


Using a plastic implement, such as a spatula, or a proper motor trade fish bone, lever gently off the front wheel arch trim (Black plastic moulding) to approx. half way up the wheel arch. this will release 4-5 clips and allow I put the spatula between the body panel and gently worked up until I felt the resistance of the clips, then applied pressure to release the clips by levering out.


retrieve any fixings that are 'popped out for refit later,


Remove any bolts and clips from right underneath the bumper.


Inside the wheel arch, there are 4~5 fixings that are plastic and need to be prised out using a small, slim, flat-bladed screwdriver. If you shine a torch or have a good source of light, you will see a small recess in these clips, into which the screwdriver is inserted and then lever out the clips by working under the centre piece of the clip.


There is a further black clip and Phillips head screwdriver where the lower bumper is attached to the upper, remove these.


Complete this operation for the opposite side wheel arch.


when done, take 30 seconds to think about what is coming next.


Sit in front of the bumper and place your hands between upper and lower bumper. You will feel some 'tangs' or lever-type pieces of plastic which hold the two pieces of bumper together. Push these down and it should release the lower bumper one 'tang' at a time. If you do not get it right first time, play around somewhat by moving the lower bumper around, up and down, and they will come loose.


When the lower bumper becomes loose, rest it gently on the floor, on a piece of card or blanket, to prevent damage.


you should now see the lower bumper attached to the fog lamps wire harness. Simply press the 'tang, on the top of the harness connection and you should be able to remove the connection.


There is a housing covering the fog lamp, 10mm nuts which need to be removed. Put the housing and nuts to one side.


Remove both sides. Now, whichever lamp you are replacing, you will need to remove the main housing, which is 1 small screws, Phillips head, Remove these.


Now for the reassembly.


Put the new fog lamp and housing together, aligning the tabs and screw hole, screw in the securing screw.


Replace the lamp into the housing by aligning the two parts.


Place this housing back onto the bumper and tighten the 10 mm bolts. as required.


DON'T FORGET TO REPLACE AND RE-CONNECT THE WIRE HARNESS.


At this stage turn on your ignition and check that the lamp works.


Now, gently offer up the lower bumper to the upper which easily slides into place, once you have a couple of clips aligned, I started at one end to ensure I was aligned.


Once the lower bumper is clipped back in, you can start to replace the clips and screws underneath the bumper, the screw and clip on the inside of the wheel arch, holding upper and lower together, This should mean your lower bumper is now fully affixed to the upper. Reinsert the clips into the wheel arch liners either side. The clips expand when you put them in, so you have to 'open then up' by pulling the centre of the clip out before re-inserting. I used my teeth to do this, but I would not recommend you do this.


Finally, re-attach the wheel arch moulding, which is simply to clip the moulding back into place. align the clips with the body holes and gently push home on the outside of the moulding.


Job done and you have just saved your self > £200.


happy motoring.

Sunday 5 October 2014

Ode to the righteous

When we work for the protection of others, we are selfless'


When we comfort others we are selfless,


We fear no evil, nor hurt nor pain, when our spirit is extinguished,


There can be no more thought, nor fear nor longing, only peace,


As we look to shield others from harm, from hurt,


We become above the reality of life, the chaos that surround our differences,


Our blood is our own, and cannot be used for the furtherance of evil,


Our blood can be spilt, but will regenerate through the common thought of selflessness


When we look in the eye of the child and see the question, see the plea,


We selflessly respond and answer the question that cannot be claimed by the child,


When the light is extinguished, another is created through the transfer of good,


With the peace that arrives, there is no judge, only that of what we have achieved.

Monday 24 March 2014

It pays - again - to complain

I am always surprised at the lack of energy that is applied when things go wrong. I am a serial complainer, not just to gain recompense for myself. Any service or product offering needs to satisfy the consumer that it is fit for purpose. Only by gaining continual feedback from their customers can producers and service industries improve. I know, because I work in a position where a product is created and sold. Thus, I have a fair idea how the customer may feel when they receive poor service. The things that I complain about are those that have affected me adversely. For example, I ate a chocolate bar that contained a piece of woody stalk from a plant. The producer admitted that it was not part of the product and created a hazard for the customer. I received a refund of £14 for a 70p candy bar...... Not all complaints get a return, but, it is better to have tried. The pen is mightier than the sword.. just put it in writing.


Regards

Monday 26 November 2012

How to get rid of verrucas and warts

A pretty disgusting topic but, I guess we all get Verrucas or warts from time to time.....

In a previous post I mentioned covering them with duct tape, this works to an extent but will not clear you totally. I reverted to a very strong acid as prescribed by my doctor: Salicylic acid.

The regime that I have adopted is :
File the affected area with emery board;
Apply the Salicylic acid as per OME instructions;
Apply a normal plaster/band-aid.

The effect of the plaster is fairly dramatic as it keeps the acid applied to the affected area and softens the verruca or wart at the same time.

If you maintain this regime it may work for you, it has for me. The affects are noticeable after around two weeks. Please ensure you obtain advice from your doctor, my views are just of my personal experience and do not constitute medical advice.

Good luck....

Saturday 17 November 2012

psoriasis cure and treatment warts and all

Hi all,

I recently underwent quite a transformation with regard to my health. In a previous post you can see how I dealt with hives, which made me think long and hard about how I was living my life.

So, it was a little surprising when I developed patches of psoriasis on my neck and knees. It is not extensive, but as I had lead a pretty trouble-free life with regard to my health, it was a surprise to be faced with such small, but actually significant issues.

When you have a skin condition, it can easily become all-consuming as it affects your self esteem, especially if the affected area is visible.

So, when I came across a 'free' sample of a treatment for psoriasis, I thought I would give it a go.

The following link will take you to salcura, https://www.salcuraskincare.com/sample which is the product that I have used, to great effect. The psoriasis patches on my neck and knees are virtually gone, as I followed the regime of daily application of Salcura dermaspray, followed by a Zeoderm skin moisturiser. The results were almost immediate and I was very relieved to be getting rid of psoriasis.

So for all the expensive treatments out there, then this is the one that works for me. Good luck. warts and all

p.s. my doctor recently gave me a tip to get rid of verrucas - cover the affected area with duct tape. so far so good, I think it is going to work.....