The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Got a visitor after lunch, weekly shop when Mrs D gets home, a few minor DIY jobs in between all that.

 

[Binky]

Morning.
Glorious etc.
Weeks worth of cycling kit in the wash. Tesco delivery and tip run then weights session are what's on todays cards.
Forgot to say the most important task of the morning which is freshly brewed proper coffee.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Hitching up and heading home in a couple of hours time.
Had a pleasant 3 days doss in nice weather.

 

[Drago]

Bruce and I walked right across the country park and were rewarded with a spectacular view down across the floodplain that is Northampton.

 

[welsh dragon]

Housework done.now for some pottering in my workroom

 

[Mo1959]

It is such a gorgeous morning I got a bit carried away with my walk. It was an out and back route and I am inclined to forget that I have all the way back to go again

 

[Tenkaykev]

It is such a gorgeous morning I got a bit carried away with my walk. It was an out and back route and I am inclined to forget that I have all the way back to go again



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That's one big trek Mo! Got your steps in for the weekend in one go😁.

 

[numbnuts]

It is such a gorgeous morning I got a bit carried away with my walk. It was an out and back route and I am inclined to forget that I have all the way back to go again



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Amazing well done Mo

 

[welsh dragon]

Fish today.

 

[Exlaser2]

I have PVD (posterior vitreous detachment) in both eyes. Mrs SD has it in one.

More than 70% of people in their 60's eventually have it.

Looks like sheets of grey gauze and can include a detached Weiss Ring that curls up like a Mobious strip.

VERY disconcerting at first but your brain tunes them out after a few months.

Maybe this is what you have?

Cheers .
That sounds like what was described by the optometrist. At the moment I only have the early stages ( floaters ) which is where the vitreous gel is separating in to a watery fluid and collagen strands and it’s this that appears as floaters . Next stage is when the gel collapses completely from the back of the eye and I think that’s when PVD happens with the added risk of a detached retina .
I have to say it has spooked me a little , especially the stern warning that I must contact a professional straight away if anything changes in any way. Especially as I appear to have more floaters today . I think it’s just me looking for them more. ( but I might book a telephone consultation with the local eye casualty just to make sure. )

Cheers again for posting , it’s always good to hear from people that are actually living with a condition. 👍

 

[gavroche]

That

It is such a gorgeous morning I got a bit carried away with my walk. It was an out and back route and I am inclined to forget that I have all the way back to go again



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That is a hell of a long walk! Take your bike next time , it will be quicker. 😁

 

[gavroche]

It is our 38th wedding anniversary tomorrow and Molly's 7th birthday as well. Expensive day ahead then but worth it.

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm awake (again). 💤 👌

 

[Mo1959]

I'm awake (again). 💤 👌

I was watching an ASMR video on YouTube just now and the guy was making me sleepy. 😴

 

[gbb]

A stereotypical retirees day ? (Tongue in cheek)
Grandkids to school, then off ro a local country park for a tea/coffee and carrot cake...£10, then off to a garden centre for a pointless aimless wander about then onto Tescos to get some stuff for tea tonight, home, bit of tidying up in the garden and.mow the.lawn (waited till afternoon, neighbours work nights...don't really have anything to fo with them