Monday, 3 November 2025

An old lady rants.

It's very tiring this blogging and yoootooobing lark. 👵👸👩
Still a bit weak, but getting there. Catch ya tomorrow. Toodle pip.   ilona
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  1. Tammy_Ray3 November 2025 at 23:05

    I think your video is some proof you’re perking up. Rest and relax while you get back to normal. We could hear you mother, your camera ear muffs work a treat. Sending you all kinds of well wishes. By the way, your video is spot on.

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    1. ilona4 November 2025 at 08:47

      Thank you Tammy. Good to hear from you. Morning coffee has perked me up. And the comment below has certainly lit a fire in my belly.

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  2. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 07:28

    If you call
    Into the bank they will show you how to download the app. Scanning a qr code is very easy , you just do it with you camera . Don’t worry , it’s all easy, I’m
    Sure the bank will help. Jane

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    1. ilona4 November 2025 at 08:44

      Jane, I know you are being very kind, or are you just winding me up, but your comment has prompted me to go off on another rant. I think you have missed my point. To address your solutions, and I am trying not to shout, I don't want to scan any QR codes. That bit of plastic in my hand, whether it be a phone or debit card, will not control my life. I will not be a slave to it. From here on it is a slippery slope. It's the first step to controlling every aspect of our lives. You may want to go along with it, but I don't. The bank, and I am their customer, can wave goodbye to my account, if they do not change my card to a non contactless plain debit card. And by the way my phone is not able to connect to the internet. Chosen deliberately for that reason.

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    2. Will4 November 2025 at 10:19

      Yes, you can do all of those, but why would I when each represents another loss of privacy and more opportunities for scams? I will stick to cash for as long as I am able.

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    3. ilona4 November 2025 at 10:48

      Stick with it Will. Common sense reasons to stick with cash.

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    4. the boatgal4 November 2025 at 15:25

      People like Jane who think they're being kind really annoy me. I imagine Jane refers to older people as sweetheart or other such ageist terms and when challenged insists they were doing it to be nice. I use technology and apps at work. I'm familiar with QR codes and could download a banking app on my smartphone if I chose to. I simply don't want to do this. I haven't downloaded the NHS app because I don't want the GP's surgery to have access to my mobile number or email. I've disabled the government alerts on my phone because I don't want to receive them. Ilona writes a blog, uploads and edits photographs , navigates complex journeys with just a map and has a Youtube channel. I really can't understand why Jane thinks Ilona needs help and I think Jane needs to stop assuming that all older people can't manage technology.

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    5. ilona4 November 2025 at 17:18

      Jane's comment did rile me a bit.

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    6. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 19:44

      Blimey #bekind !!!! I was simply suggesting the bank could help . I work with the elderly and whilst many are tech savvy , many are not and ask for help. No need for nastiness. I don’t agree with you , but I did not intend to rile you and have no idea why an offer of help would make someone angry. Jane

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  3. Bovey Belle4 November 2025 at 09:07

    Well, if you DO have to use your card (though I imagine that doesn't happen often), you can just put your pin in. You don't have to use contactless at all. But then I know you use cash all the time so guess you can tell the bank where to stick their card. I don't do QR codes either, if I can help it.

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    1. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 09:33

      I think you will find Ilona uses her card quite often. She does not use a credit card and pays for everything in cash.

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    2. ilona4 November 2025 at 10:44

      Just to confirm, My debit card stays in the house most of the time. Except, when I walk to our pop up Post Office in the church and withdraw cash. It only comes once a week so if I use it hopefully the husband and wife team that runs it will continue their valuable service. A lot of the older folks need it because they have no transport. I take out cash in either £100, £200, or £300, amounts. I assess what my weeks spending will be. How much I have to pay out, and make sure I have enough to cover it. Have people forgotten simple calculations. I recently paid my garage £300 + for an MOT and service, in cash. I pay my utilities in the Post Office, with cash, when a bill arrives. I pay my Council tax in cash, at the Post Office. Every time I go through the till at Aldi they ask, cash or card. My reply is, always cash.

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    3. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 11:12

      Thank you for the clarification Ilona..that is what I meant you use it weekly to withdraw cash. Sorry forgot to put my name.
      Polly

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  4. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 11:10

    Debi from Leicester.It is as though they are trying to crack us all up!.I have managed to get through 70 years so far....all I have ever wanted is a simple life.We are being brainwashed,being told this is the norm now.Well they can stick their new norm where the sun dont shine.Hope you feel better soon Ilona.xx

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  5. Georgie4 November 2025 at 11:26

    So glad to hear you are beginning to feel a bit better, lovely lady.

    Just take the card to your local bank and ask that they turn off the contactless thingy. You won’t need to get a new card and they should be able to do it in a jiffy.

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  6. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 13:54

    Why not avoid the whole debit card contactless thing by cashing a check each week at the Post Office pop-up bank?

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    1. ilona4 November 2025 at 14:36

      I still have some cheques, not used them in a long time. If I followed your suggestion the bank would have to send me a new cheque book in the post when these ran out. They wouldn't like that. Also the people at the Post Office would have to cash the cheques. I know you can photograph them to deposit the money into their account, but that's a faff, when I can just stick my card in their machine.

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    2. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 15:10

      I've read that many banks still have the magnetic stripe on the back of the new card, as well as the contactless chip option. It may be possible that you can still use the card in the way that you're most comfortable with, if your new card has the stripe on the back. I have a debit card but, like you, I only use it to access the ATM at my bank when I need cash. I never use it for purchases. Hope you feel better soon.

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  7. Anonymous4 November 2025 at 20:52

    I have the same card Ilona, and I don’t have the app. Just use it as you did before.

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