tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post8345983664493694537..comments2024-03-27T07:01:15.849+00:00Comments on Notes from a hospital bed: Totally quackersTraction Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-59733952229373741202010-10-26T17:57:02.775+01:002010-10-26T17:57:02.775+01:00Even if it's true that white bread is bad for ...Even if it's true that white bread is bad for ducks, it's very rude to come out and tell people something they don't know like that. Shame on this jobsworth.<br /><br />And anyway - they're only ducks - who cares if they are harmed. The point of feeding them is to provide a fun activity for the kiddy winks, not to benefit the bleeding ducks.commenterhttp://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-58274194007084673172010-10-22T17:01:24.851+01:002010-10-22T17:01:24.851+01:00It probably wasn't stoneground and so wouldn&#...It probably wasn't stoneground and so wouldn't be good enough for feeding to a duck... okay for hospital patients, though. By the way, you were lucky to get chicken. It won;t be long before hospitals are vegetarian if a report published today is implemented.Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-15907399843118343202010-10-22T16:48:34.134+01:002010-10-22T16:48:34.134+01:00I was given chicken sandwiches made with brown bre...I was given chicken sandwiches made with brown bread to eat after an anaesthetic following emergency surgery last week. It took me an hour to eat it - I would gladly have donated it to our mallard - but he prefers grapes!grumpyoldwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02039022798469676692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-29517357296815070862010-10-22T11:02:53.114+01:002010-10-22T11:02:53.114+01:00Pfft. The ducks don't know how good they have ...Pfft. The ducks don't know how good they have it. First their own island, and now catering!H.J.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407206569531594524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-31582104117053718702010-10-22T07:53:25.239+01:002010-10-22T07:53:25.239+01:00For the Politically Correct, Sourdough?
Cheers
Ch...For the Politically Correct, Sourdough?<br /><br />Cheers<br />Chris in Melbourne<br /><br />PS Love the photos of Portugal.Chris the Melburniannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-51903697155275548612010-10-21T18:57:17.062+01:002010-10-21T18:57:17.062+01:00Exploding ducks eh? I'd bet that you'd ha...Exploding ducks eh? I'd bet that you'd have less hassle from PETA than we do because of our oilsands.<br /><br />Didn't know white bread swells up...it is only a rare treat now in my home...mighty nice memories of grilled cheese sandwiches (yes, with processed cheese).<br /><br />XTM-glad it is still healing at least...maybe it is slow so that you don't rush through life??<br /><br />Libby in sunny Alberta (finally)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274573439351833726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-32756784231947366542010-10-21T12:15:42.262+01:002010-10-21T12:15:42.262+01:00I just love the idea of ducks being fed organic st...I just love the idea of ducks being fed organic stoneground wholemeal bread.Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-77569138522718491292010-10-21T12:11:09.009+01:002010-10-21T12:11:09.009+01:00Apparently he did say it quite nicely not shouty o...Apparently he did say it quite nicely not shouty or anything more advice than command. I knew that too about white bread and ducks. I'd actually be grateful for the gentle advice. Knowledge is wisdom instead of getting uppity because some council official, gardener or otherwise spoke to her. Perhaps thats why she was put out ! A non news story really <br /><br />You'll get there eventually traction man xx keep going, keep your chin up if that helps ? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-40709430905033378372010-10-21T11:45:11.086+01:002010-10-21T11:45:11.086+01:00Have to say I am on the side of the warden here al...Have to say I am on the side of the warden here although it depends entirely on how he said it of course. White bread tends to swell and is uncomfortable to humans, can't have exploding ducks now can we ;o) <br /><br />Pleased to hear you are making progress even if it is slow. <br /><br />LansdownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-9665956222858361612010-10-21T08:13:52.960+01:002010-10-21T08:13:52.960+01:00The leg is progressing well but still not mended. ...The leg is progressing well but still not mended. I'm amazed how long it's taking for me to heal. Can't remember having bread and butter pudding in hospital but all the bread I was fed was absolutely disgusting and utterly tasteless. Perhaps I'd better turn myself into a duck!Traction Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130413914192627361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-74503330582492161192010-10-21T00:42:11.422+01:002010-10-21T00:42:11.422+01:00I wonder if you had bread and butter pudding while...I wonder if you had bread and butter pudding while staying in hospital. Was it granary or plastic sliced bread ?<br /><br />Also .... is Christmas cancelled this year due to Elf and safety standards ?<br /><br />Did Noah keep his bee`s in archives ?<br /><br />Life`s unanswered questions..... Lol.<br /><br />How is the leg doing TM ?<br /><br />Ness..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-53418435533666692902010-10-21T00:05:33.517+01:002010-10-21T00:05:33.517+01:00F**k a duck! What ever next. Hope this jobsworth d...F**k a duck! What ever next. Hope this jobsworth duck nanny is made redundant in the public services cutsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835152205968344114.post-53079244335330627652010-10-21T00:05:05.947+01:002010-10-21T00:05:05.947+01:00While the "council" has a job to do
All ...While the "council" has a job to do<br />All the lady seemed to be doing was<br />Naturally feeding the ducks.<br />Keeping in mind that there are "jobsworths"<br />Everywhere you go, perhaps the Chancellor's<br />Recommendations may put them back to reality.<br /><br />Excellent TM,<br />Brian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com