June Chitchat

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Spring is probably turning into summer, and hot weather is just around the corner if it's not here already. Where I am the days have been perfect for quite a while--60s and 70s with occasional rain, nights in the 40s.

What's been going on in your life? It would be nice if people would post about their activities, outings, hobbies, work, books being read, movies seen, games played, meetings attended, even food being consumed.

What games do you play, if any? I play several online games--Words with Friends and an addictive solitaire game called Russian Revolver. I also do some of the New York Times puzzles--the daily crossword and a few of the others.

Meetings attended? There was a monthly meeting for this building's residents but it was less than a day after the fire alarm, when everyone had to evacuate. So the meeting was mainly about what we had done wrong in our response to that fire alarm, which apparently was a mistake (there was no fire, very fortunately).

OK, I've said a few words. Talking to myself here is a tad dreary. Maybe some others will venture forth.

[Prot]

May?? Have I gone back in time?! I don't play online games very often now. I can't remember when I last played wordle . I like doing Only registered and activated users can see links., Click Here To Register.... My time online is split between forums(mainly mental illness) social media(mental health/illness, politics, disability, basic chit chat) genealogy, high range IQ tests. I had an appointment on Thursday re Barrett's 140 miles round trip for 30 mins appointment.

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Old crones probably shouldn't be trying to post on message boards. I must have been on another planet where it would have been May 1. Or something.

I'm trying to edit the post and correct it but I missed the editing window, and so that might not happen.

In the meantime, I meant JUNE!

My excuse is that I am overloaded at the first of the month and tend to do very stupid things.

How did the appointment go, Tim?

[Prot]

It went OK. Nowhere near as bad as I was thinking it would be. They'll do an ablation in a few month's time.

Barrett’s ablation is a treatment that removes the abnormal Barrett’s lining in the oesophagus using controlled heat energy, usually radiofrequency ablation (RFA). During an endoscopy, a small device applies a thin, even layer of heat that destroys the surface cells where dysplasia or early changes have developed. The aim is to eliminate risky tissue so that normal, healthy lining grows back. The procedure is done under sedation and is generally quick. Afterwards, people may feel chest soreness or temporary swallowing discomfort, which settles as the oesophagus heals over the following weeks.

I've just been looking at Wiltshire farm food's summer booklet. Some tempting dishes, but pricy . I do have a coupon for £ 7.50 to be used by the 27th.


Wiltshire Farm Foods is a UK frozen‑meal service specialising in ready‑made, chef‑prepared dishes delivered nationwide. Aimed especially at older adults and people who prefer low‑effort, reliable meals, it offers over 300 options, including British classics, diabetic‑friendly, gluten‑free, vegetarian, and soft‑textured ranges. Meals are flash‑frozen for freshness, portion‑controlled, and designed to heat easily in the oven or microwave. Delivery is free, friendly, and non‑subscription, with local drivers covering Wiltshire and the wider UK. The service focuses on consistency, nutrition, and convenience, making it a dependable option for anyone wanting balanced meals without cooking.


My daughter's been round with some chow mein that she's made. I'll have some tonight, and the rest tomorrow. She brings me meals quite often. She works as the local branch manager of a home care agency.

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That Wiltshire Farm deal sounds really nice--I hope the food is tasty. I looked at the Website, and the photos make it look appetizing but photos are deceptive. I'd like to know what you think of it if you decide to give it a try. It seems to be only in the UK but I think there is something similar in the US--Schwan's comes to mind.but AI tells me it closed in 2024 after 72 years.

Neat that the food can be oven-heated or microwaved.

Years ago I subscribed to a weight-loss program, Nutrisystem, that had its own food line. The food was flash-frozen if I remember right and was edible. Not a taste sensation but edible. Things might have improved considerably over time--this was about 30 years ago.

I asked for help with the mistake in the monthly chitchat thread, and the moderator(s) just made the change for me--bravo and thanks to the mods here! Now all of the users will realize it's June and not May any more.

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I've had meals from them before. They were definitely better quality than budge/standard level ready meals from a supermarket. Include quite a lot more veg. Much higher % of non chicken based meals.

I am not pleased with Amazon deliveries. There have been several notifications of items being handed to me, when they haven't been. The last ones(2 big items) were left outside the main entrance to this block of flats. There is an intercom system to get into the block of flats.

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I have similar complaints about deliveries over here across the pond--not just Amazon but UPS, FedEx, etc. They're all just dropping packages in this building's entryway (where anyone coming along can swipe them) without ever notifying me even though I'm here and the intercom system is working fine. They just don't want to spend the minute or two waiting for me to buzz them in and taking a few steps to my apartment. Or they get into the building somehow and I find a package outside my door although I haven't been notified.

However, I do often get e-mails letting me know that a package has been delivered, often even with a photo showing where it is. Amazon has been pretty good about it.

It's not a good system. Handing a package to the addressee makes all kinds of sense to me. What if the addressee wants to refuse that package, or what if it's been misdelivered and the addressee would notice that right away? There's no chance. The addressee has to go through a lot of rigamarole to return or redirect a package.