The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

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

I have, but often wondered if it'd be fair on the dog. There's times when I can do very little afterwards, so who'll be feeding, walking the dog.

 

[Drago]

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!



View attachment 786156

That'll be PeteXXX. Word is he farted while has car was being MOTd and it failed on emissions!

 

[Dave7]

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.

Unpleasant then but at least you (sort of) understand what the triggers are and can do something to avoid the worst.
Enjoy your meal.

 

[welsh dragon]

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

I'm not sure to be honest. The roads are jam packed here as there is a rally taking place

 

[Dave7]

That was a close run thing.
My appointment to have blood taken was at the hospital hub at 09.57.
After my early morning cuppa and biscuit I fell asleep.
Woke again at 09.45 .
Surprising what a splash of cold water and a squirt of aftershave together with shock will do for you.
I was 5 minutes late but went straight in, quick jab and was out again in minutes, one arm slightly lighter.
Sun is shining so may sit on patio with an iced coffee.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I wish my big end would occasionally fly apart.

I think mine seized several years ago!

 

[numbnuts]

Done walking, next soup cheese and bickies followed by a sleep

 

[Mo1959]

Great to see someone starting up a business in my old village. Like most places all the small shops disappeared over the years. When I was growing up there was 2 grocers, 2 butchers, a haberdashers, a shoe shop and a garage that sold petrol and serviced cars. Even a fish and chip shop at one time. All for a population of only 1,000. Sadly they all disappeared to be left with only a Nisa shop. Maybe small independents will return. Some people are growing tired of huge supermarkets full of ultra processed garbage and would like to return to better quality stuff, even if it is a bit more expensive.

Hope they do well.

 

[Dave7]

I think mine seized several years ago!

I did find it useful for stirring my tea but have stopped having sugar now so it seems redundant

 

[classic33]

I did find it useful for stirring my tea but have stopped having sugar now so it seems redundant

How do you think the milk mixes properly?