Walking "close to home" - what does this mean?

walking in the middle of nowhere across country does put you at risk of something going wrong (like a badly twisted ankle, etc) which might need you to call on an ambulance service.

Would you really call an ambulance fir a twisted ankle???

GrannyGravy13

growstuff

We jumped 233% in five days, but it does seem to be levelling off. My guess would be because pupils haven't been back at school.

Off Piste, but I have been homeschooling GC today (yr1) and am so impressed with the standard or online learning supplied. They had a zoom meeting with teachers for over an hour including phonics, maths and some exercise. Slightly surprised that out of a class of 30 only 16 pupils took part.

Also off piste, but this made me smile.

Gavin Williamson invited parents to complain to Ofsted if their children weren't receiving adequate online teaching. Since Wednesday (two days ago), Ofsted has received over 5,000 emails praising schools and teachers.

schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-deluged-with-5000-emails-as-parents-turn-tables-on-williamson-by-reporting-superb-schools/

Would you really call an ambulance fir (sic) a twisted ankle???

Not if I could hobble back but some people with a twisted ankle cannot put their foot to the ground, let alone walk. Hopping just exacerbates the pain! Quite how you would get back without help from the rescue services when an ambulance would be called if you couldn't walk, I don't know. There are so many things that could go wrong, experienced or not, a twisted ankle was just an example, it could be a broken ankle. Personally, I'd be inclined to shrug my shoulders and say, "Let her get on with it," but I don't think anybody but you should be berating the person who found it selfish. However, it was more the irony of the whole thread and others than a wish to label you anything at all. It just makes me chuckle.

growstuff good news praising the schools, they’ve all worked damned hard over many months, thanks for that.

Would you really call an ambulance fir (sic) a twisted ankle???

Yes!

Torn ligaments, swollen to at least twice the size, ambulance called and 10 hours in Casualty, X Ray's etc. Two weeks off work, hobbled back in with crutches and a special NHS Velcro shoe.
It can be worse than a break and take longer to mend.

Sorry but I wouldn’t call emergency services for a minor injury.

Get away with you, Callistemon, surely to goodness you could have walked to A & E? What happened to your stiff upper lip, woman?

When I accidentally chopped my leg off in M & S I just hopped down to the nearest Boots for a pack of plasters with it tucked under my arm. I mopped up the blood with my tears first, of course, and apologised to the staff for blocking the aisle while I did it.

Was it snowing Maggiemaybe? You could have used your chopped off leg as a sledge?

For goodness sake Maggie, how selfish, someone might have really needed those plasters.

The law is; you shouldn't be out of your home any longer than it takes to do necessary shopping and short walk for exercise! That is lockdown!

someone always wants to push it don't they!

Well, I hope you remembered to wear a mask while you were in Boots, Maggiemaybe - it’s important to think of others, you know, you mustn’t be selfish

You're made of stern stuff Maggiemaybe

I am such a wimp

Ps I wasn't outside the house.

Do be careful on the stairs, everyone.

I think Derbyshire must be super-focussed on walkers:

www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/lockdown-fines-issued-ten-minute-4869196

I know, I know, mea culpa! I have reported myself to the authorities for being profligate with precious medical resources, hopping outside my local area and being maskless (and legless) in a confined public space. I expect to be apprehended at any moment, once they’ve dealt with that Callistemon and her reckless misuse of a Velcro shoe.

MissChateline

Sorry but I wouldn’t call emergency services for a minor injury.

Remind me of your medical qualifications MissChatelaine ?

I hope you don't sprain your ankle/dislocate your shoulder/tear ligaments in your knee when you're out yomping over the moors, MissC.
Or, if you do, do not call the Air ambulance, as you are stalwart enough to crawl back home.

I did struggle into work 2 weeks later Maggiemaybe, to be fair.
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once they’ve dealt with that Callistemon and her reckless misuse of a Velcro shoe.

I have a sling and some crutches hanging around somewhere too, Maggiemaybebut they don't want them back.

growstuff

GrannyGravy13

growstuff

We jumped 233% in five days, but it does seem to be levelling off. My guess would be because pupils haven't been back at school.

Off Piste, but I have been homeschooling GC today (yr1) and am so impressed with the standard or online learning supplied. They had a zoom meeting with teachers for over an hour including phonics, maths and some exercise. Slightly surprised that out of a class of 30 only 16 pupils took part.

Also off piste, but this made me smile.

Gavin Williamson invited parents to complain to Ofsted if their children weren't receiving adequate online teaching. Since Wednesday (two days ago), Ofsted has received over 5,000 emails praising schools and teachers.

schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-deluged-with-5000-emails-as-parents-turn-tables-on-williamson-by-reporting-superb-schools/

That has made my day!!??????‍???‍?

Oh yes, here's another Derbyshire one:
www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/visitors-elvaston-castle-derby-turned-4869800

This time it's Elvaston Castle

MissChateline

walking in the middle of nowhere across country does put you at risk of something going wrong (like a badly twisted ankle, etc) which might need you to call on an ambulance service.

Would you really call an ambulance fir a twisted ankle???

I'm sure you wouldn't need an ambulance as your remarkable walking companion would be there to carry you home!

Isn't the idea of driving somewhere to exercise defeating the purpose? Staying in your local area means just that - too many people thinking they can bend the rules to suit themselves and that is why we are in this mess.

well thats not really local is it .? 4 miles by car .surely theres a park or woodland nearer....or walk round the block or to a childrens playground .

MawBe

MissChateline

Sorry but I wouldn’t call emergency services for a minor injury.

Remind me of your medical qualifications MissChatelaine ?

Just to satisfy your curiosity....I was for many years the trained first aid person for the public service organisation where I worked until I retired. This involved successfully completing annual training and assessment. So I think that I am capable of assessing a situation and knowing when an ambulance is and is not required. Additionally I would never go for a hike without carrying a basic travel first aid kit in my rucksack. After all you never know when you might sprain an ankle!