The Retirement Thread

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classic33

Leg End Member
Just left the street.
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Apparently dealing with a vehicle fire.
 
Just remembered
on my ride I went across the main road - dual carrigeway leading to the bridges

which means crossing at the traffic light while on the cycle path
normally I wait for a gap and just ride across

but this time there was a couple in front with a little girl
all were on bike and had helmets - the girl had a Paw Patrol one!!

anyway - they were standing at the junction when I first saw them and the girl was pressing the button

which kinda screwed my plans as I won;t undermine the parents "rules" by just riding past when the cycle path lights are showing red

had to walk all the way through waiting for the green lights every time - which is 3 times in all!!

took ages - but you can;t just ride past!!
 

PaulSB

Squire
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?

Aldi sausage rolls or pork pies but I've found Ginsters are very good when the nearest shop is a Spar!

To be serious I appreciate how fortunate I am to know and understand my triggers. Generally I get 20 - 30 minutes warning and eating inside that period is enough to prevent an event.

My last fit, when I didn't act quickly enough, was July 2011. A Friday night, I had driven from Knutsford (work) to Southport (to visit son) and then Chorley. I was tired, stressed by work and hungry. I bought a bag of jelly babies, which I ate, when I filled up the car. About 2 minutes after walking into the house I went down.

This resulted in my licence being "revoked" for 12 months. I had a daily commute cycle, train, cycle two hours minimum each way including 36 miles cycling for 12 months. The impact of this alone on life was very significant. I can't imagine how difficult life must be for anyone who doesn't know their triggers.
 
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PaulSB

Squire
Good morning. The forecast is excellent but with a strong, 15 - 20mph, south-easterly. We took a short boat trip yesterday to Coquet Island. The crew told us they're expecting 3 metre waves today. We will see.

Last night's meal was very good, Mrs P laughed a lot at being taken out to dinner in a shed.........many of her Facebook friends agree.

Not sure what we will do today. I've been awake since silly o'clock so I'm off for a nap next.
 
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