The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Good morning. It's dark but a fine day is promised.

I fell asleep about 9.30 so went to bed 9.45ish which means I'm wide awake in the middle of the friggin' night!!! 😢

After some debate we decided to visit Alnwick gardens yesterday. This is a recently created garden, opened in 2002, and I haven't been for 20+ years. I really enjoyed seeing how it has matured, it underlines the vision of great garden design. A lovely garden but very disappointing cafe! On to Craster in the afternoon for a short beach walk to visit Dunstanburgh Castle. On the return walk we decided to eat in Craster, I needed to as I could feel my blood sugar dropping which is very bad news for me. The Jolly Fisherman pub doesn't serve food 3.00 - 6.00pm, the Shoreline Cafe stops taking orders at 3.30. We arrived in Craster at 3.40pm!!!! 🙁 I had two emergency bananas in the car. A man should always carry emergency bananas.

It's Mrs P's birthday. I'm not sure what we'll do today but for tonight I've booked The Fish Shack https://share.google/iBRaXWGiebyXdHjWx

This is our table......

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I was awake earlier but went to the loo and snuggled back down and must have dozed off. I think the dark mornings are helping me sleep a bit better.

My legs are feeling yesterday’s hills so I’ll just have a leisurely stroll round the riverside trail after my browse and cuppa.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeee. I've been awake for ages. 12 deg, dry and calm here.

I cant believe the person they have put in place as the new deputy. I thought it was a joke.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Binky]

Morning.
A slightly earlier start than normal as I'm heading out on the club ride today so I've got an hours ride just to get to meeting point.
I anticipate a biggish day, probably be 60miles plus but it's the climbing that's the killer with what's likely to be near on 6000ft.
Time to fuel up!

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Dave7]

Good morning. It's dark but a fine day is promised.

I fell asleep about 9.30 so went to bed 9.45ish which means I'm wide awake in the middle of the friggin' night!!! 😢

After some debate we decided to visit Alnwick gardens yesterday. This is a recently created garden, opened in 2002, and I haven't been for 20+ years. I really enjoyed seeing how it has matured, it underlines the vision of great garden design. A lovely garden but very disappointing cafe! On to Craster in the afternoon for a short beach walk to visit Dunstanburgh Castle. On the return walk we decided to eat in Craster, I needed to as I could feel my blood sugar dropping which is very bad news for me. The Jolly Fisherman pub doesn't serve food 3.00 - 6.00pm, the Shoreline Cafe stops taking orders at 3.30. We arrived in Craster at 3.40pm!!!! 🙁 I had two emergency bananas in the car. A man should always carry emergency bananas.

It's Mrs P's birthday. I'm not sure what we'll do today but for tonight I've booked The Fish Shack https://share.google/iBRaXWGiebyXdHjWx

This is our table......

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Let us know how you enjoyed the meal.
Re bananas......showing my ignorance but I thought people with blood/sugar problems had to eat eg chocolates ?

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all.
A real mixed night but the last 3 hours was a deep sleep.
Off to have another blood test this morning as 'they' are still not happy with my magnesium levels.
Weather forecast has changed for the worse.

 

[PaulSB]

Let us know how you enjoyed the meal.
Re bananas......showing my ignorance but I thought people with blood/sugar problems had to eat eg chocolates ?

A good question Dave and one I've never been given a medical answer to. I'm diagnosed as epileptic, four fits in my lifetime. I have three triggers, tiredness, high blood sugar from a sugar rush or low sugar through not eating. About 20 - 30 minutes ahead of a potential fit I get sweaty, plus an "odd" distant feeling about me, occasionally my vision makes me think I'm looking down a tunnel. It's a very weird feeling. It's usually the first two. Experience tells me if ignore this I'll have a fit.

Lack of sugar because I haven't eaten but I know through experience if I eat something very sweet the sugar rush (high) will trigger a fit. Something savoury or very plain is the solution and works within minutes. On a bike ride I always carry sausage rolls and/or pork pies.

My own fault yesterday; two boiled eggs at breakfast and a very small baked potato for lunch (crap cafe). Then we walked five miles in the sun. Stupid boy.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Looking nice out there today.
Off out for a walk later.
Mustn't forget to order some parts for the Barracuda this morning.

 

[Drago]

Will pop across to see FiL today. Hes a nice old boy and loves Bruce.

On another doggy note, summer plans went south because of me having a mini stroke, so we'd talked about getting away at half term. Realised last night that wont be possible as Geddy wont yet have had his first jab so cant be walked in public, so it may be that me and Bruce go away on our own. Bruce would love that as hes a Daddies boy through and through, and a few days in the Peak District in the van,just me and my dawg, would be nice indeed.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all, a bit cloudy and cool first thing.
Dog walk coming up, MrsP has something to collect from the local Boots, which is a 4 mile round trip walk across the field.
Then getting stuck into the domestics. The house looks a bit messy. Another load of washing has been put on as it's going to be a good drying day.

 

[Mo1959]

I don't know if it's because it's an easterly wind today, but there's a distinct whiff coming in that smells like they are spreading manure not too far away!

 

[classic33]

A good question Dave and one I've never been given a medical answer to. I'm diagnosed as epileptic, four fits in my lifetime. I have three triggers, tiredness, high blood sugar from a sugar rush or low sugar through not eating. About 20 - 30 minutes ahead of a potential fit I get sweaty, plus an "odd" distant feeling about me, occasionally my vision makes me think I'm looking down a tunnel. It's a very weird feeling. It's usually the first two. Experience tells me if ignore this I'll have a fit.

Lack of sugar because I haven't eaten but I know through experience if I eat something very sweet the sugar rush (high) will trigger a fit. Something savoury or very plain is the solution and works within minutes. On a bike ride I always carry sausage rolls and/or pork pies.

My own fault yesterday; two boiled eggs at breakfast and a very small baked potato for lunch (crap cafe). Then we walked five miles in the sun. Stupid boy.

I wish I knew what, if anything, triggered mine. Those around know long before I do. I understand, in a way, the "odd" distant feeling you describe, but by then it's way too late. There's the feeling that something isn't right, but I'm unable to say what, or why. But might go no further than that. Always helpful when trying to say what's wrong.

What brand of sausage rolls do you use?

 

[Paulus]

Cooooeeee. I've been awake for ages. 12 deg, dry and calm here.

I cant believe the person they have put in place as the new deputy. I thought it was a joke.

Stay safe peeps

Morning Whelsie, is the Tour of Britain coming anywhere near you today or tomorrow?

 

[Mo1959]

I wish I knew what, if anything, triggered mine. Those around know long before I do. I understand, in a way, the "odd" distant feeling you describe, but by then it's way too late. There's the feeling that something isn't right, but I'm unable to say what, or why. But might go no further than that. Always helpful when trying to say what's wrong.

What brand of sausage rolls do you use?

Ever thought about getting a dog that's trained to detect them?