Very SAD news. What a lovely man.
The beer garden
Touching tribute from Sophie Raworth I thought.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66136157
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Can Derek27 explain why he would not using his bowel cancer screening kit? It's better than having a periscope stuck up there. Sorry, TMI.

I was going to use it but didn't have a suitable container. So I thought, next time I see some crap in a large microwave container reduced to 50p I'll get it and use the container. Then I was gonna use a seed tray so I could empty it, fill it with compost without needing to clean it and so some seeds in it. In fact, I think I'll do it this week and give my Californian Poppies a head start.greenmark wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:59 pmCan Derek27 explain why he would not using his bowel cancer screening kit? It's better than having a periscope stuck up there. Sorry, TMI.![]()

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Or a doctor's finger unless you happen to be lucky with your choice of doctor!greenmark wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:59 pmCan Derek27 explain why he would not using his bowel cancer screening kit? It's better than having a periscope stuck up there. Sorry, TMI.![]()

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I feel honour-bound to say that a colonoscopy isn't that bad. It's a bit embarassing. The alternative is a whole lot worse. Find it early and everyone's a winner.
Derek27 - this screening is a no-brainer. Even I managed to figure out a receptacle that would fit in the toilet pan. Of course, it's not nice. But hell, having been present while a parent changes a nappy, by comparison the screening kit is flipping easy peasy. Ask most dog owners about picking up their pooches poo and you realise the screening process is nothing.
Derek27 - this screening is a no-brainer. Even I managed to figure out a receptacle that would fit in the toilet pan. Of course, it's not nice. But hell, having been present while a parent changes a nappy, by comparison the screening kit is flipping easy peasy. Ask most dog owners about picking up their pooches poo and you realise the screening process is nothing.
also - quick poo hack!! just take the sample from the bog roll after good (firm) wipe. saved my ar$e many a timegreenmark wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:05 pmI feel honour-bound to say that a colonoscopy isn't that bad. It's a bit embarassing. The alternative is a whole lot worse. Find it early and everyone's a winner.
Derek27 - this screening is a no-brainer. Even I managed to figure out a receptacle that would fit in the toilet pan. Of course, it's not nice. But hell, having been present while a parent changes a nappy, by comparison the screening kit is flipping easy peasy. Ask most dog owners about picking up their pooches poo and you realise the screening process is nothing.

"quick poo hack" there's a phrase you will rarely see.jimibt wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:14 pmalso - quick poo hack!! just take the sample from the bog roll after good (firm) wipe. saved my ar$e many a timegreenmark wrote: ↑Wed Jul 26, 2023 4:05 pmI feel honour-bound to say that a colonoscopy isn't that bad. It's a bit embarassing. The alternative is a whole lot worse. Find it early and everyone's a winner.
Derek27 - this screening is a no-brainer. Even I managed to figure out a receptacle that would fit in the toilet pan. Of course, it's not nice. But hell, having been present while a parent changes a nappy, by comparison the screening kit is flipping easy peasy. Ask most dog owners about picking up their pooches poo and you realise the screening process is nothing.![]()

But I stick to sticking the stick in and then have a clean up. For me it's once every two years. Hell, if only the toilet habits of the neighbourhood cats would respect my territory on that timescale.
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