AFTER completing 40 years service at work, and bringing up four sons, I am now classified as a "Senior Citizen".

Reflecting on certain events, I am beginning to wonder if a more apt classification would be "Expendable Mugs".

Recently I began to suffer with leg and back pains, so I decided to visit my local doctor's practice with the view of booking an early appointment.

The good news was -- I got my appointment.

The bad news was -- in EIGHT days time.

What kind of community have we created where this standard of medical practice is now accepted as the norm.

With due respect to the Royalty, I cannot imagine the monarchy ever having to experience such a neglectful medical consultation.

Incidentally, a couple of weeks ago my dog became unwell and needed treatment. Would you believe it, he received treatment and medication all within a couple of hours.

Who was it who once said "IT'S A DOG'S LIFE".

(Name and address supplied)