The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

I've not watched it at all.

Me neither.

 

[172traindriver]

I've not watched it at all.

Missed a treat

 

[172traindriver]

Last night the forcast showed dry till 1400 today. May I politely ask why everything is wet at 0700 and the sky is a horrible dark gray ?
Enjoying a cuppa as against the normal coffee. Bit of breckie then off to Lidepool (thats Liverpool to Classic ).

They aint very reliable at forecasting........where as Mr Classic sometimes does a bit

 

[172traindriver]

Me neither.

I stumbled across the first series when I was in Mallorca a few years ago. Just channel hopping and started watching.
It was on BBC2 back in the day. Also they filmed the 1st series around Birmingham. They used the tunnels and also the old disused fire station for the hostage scenes.
Alk the other series have been filmed in Northern Ireland I think.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

As someone who knows nowt about gardening is it not too early for bedding plants ? Or is that just the case for oop north ?

Its a little bit early for bedding plants, but sometimes you can get away with planting them early, I've got some in and with mixed results, some are thriving some aren't.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

 

[Mo1959]

It's bleeding perishing out there yet again this morning. I see there's even a slight dusting of snow on the tops of the hills!

 

[Paulus]

Morning all fellow retirees, on workers bank holiday Monday. My boiled eggs and toast has been consumed and now I shall do my ablutions and then take the dog out for a couple of hours. Another bike ride beckons after yesterdays 30 miler. Then, maybe sometime spent in the garden. What a life

 

[PaulSB]

As someone who knows nowt about gardening is it not too early for bedding plants ? Or is that just the case for oop north ?

The traditional time for first planting of bedding or tender vegetables is mid-May. This is though very dependent on location, even within a small area - protected position, frost pocket etc. Early planting can result in slow initial growth followed by rapid growth as the weather improves.

I don't grow much bedding but get my veg out as early as possible. This year I'm waiting for more warmth before my beans and courgettes go outside. Every time I look to do it we get forecasts down to 3-4C at night.

A 3C forecast can easily become a light frost just before dawn.

 

[PaulSB]

Well good morning all. Looks half decent outside so I shall do a spot of allotment work and see how the day progresses.

Not been to bright following Friday's hospital appointment. For several weeks I've felt 100% recovered and had easily persuaded myself Friday would be a sign off day. It wasn't.

I knew a second angiogram would be needed to check my operation was a success. This will be next Friday and isn't a surprise. What came as a real shock is just how lucky I've been but therefore also how vulnerable I remain. An angiogram involves injecting a dye in to the blood vessel which allows a 3D image to be taken - I've seen this now, quite incredible. God knows what my wife and sons thought being shown these images before giving permission to operate.

For those who don't know an aneurysm is a weakness in the artery wall which can burst. Think of it as a bulge in a tyre wall. This is what I have. In my case the choroidal artery is growing out of the aneurysm and this is extremely rare. As the consultant put it "without this artery there cannot be human life."

I'm told, and believe, the work which has already been done is quite brilliant. Aside from being clipped the aneurysm has been wrapped in silk. Depending on what is found on Friday a second op to insert a stent may be needed. The big positive is this potential second operation will be planned whereas the first was an emergency and decisions had to be made at every step depending on what was found.

I really don't fancy the idea of people poking around in my brain again.

I did have a brilliant ride on Friday morning. Back on the pace to the cafe followed by a gentle ride home. I reported this to the registrar as 42 miles, 14.5avg and 114 avg HR. He asked me to only do "easy" cycling for the time being, this means 10-20 minutes flat!!!!!

On the plus side my wife, ex nurse and midwife, has clearly explained I was in shock and only took in 20% of what was said. Obviously she is hugely supportive. This left me much more relaxed. I then had tea and cake on Saturday with one of my closest friends and she gave me massive support. It was all very emotional at home and in the cafe but felt much better.

Sorry to download this but it helps to write it out. I feel confident of a normal future but also could lose a big part of my life if cycling goes out the window, which I think is likely. Quite how to replace it, if needed, is a mystery to me.

The issue is cycling raises the BP and the potential for another bleed.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Well good morning all. Looks half decent outside so I shall do a spot of allotment work and see how the day progresses.

Not been to bright following Friday's hospital appointment. For several weeks I've felt 100% recovered and had easily persuaded myself Friday would be a sign off day. It wasn't.

I knew a second angiogram would be needed to check my operation was a success. This will be next Friday and isn't a surprise. What came as a real shock is just how lucky I've been but therefore also how vulnerable I remain. An angiogram involves injecting a dye in to the blood vessel which allows a 3D image to be taken - I've seen this now, quite incredible. God knows what my wife and sons thought being shown these images before giving permission to operate.

For those who don't know an aneurysm is a weakness in the artery wall which can burst. Think of it as a bulge in a tyre wall. This is what I have. In my case the choroidal artery is growing out of the aneurysm and this is extremely rare. As the consultant put it "without this artery there cannot be human life."

I'm told, and believe, the work which has already been done is quite brilliant. Aside from being clipped the aneurysm has been wrapped in silk. Depending on what is found on Friday a second op to insert a stent may be needed. The big positive is this potential second operation will be planned whereas the first was an emergency and decisions had to be made at every step depending on what was found.

I really don't fancy the idea of people poking around in my brain again.

I did have a brilliant ride on Friday morning. Back on the pace to the cafe followed by a gentle ride home. I reported this to the registrar as 42 miles, 14.5avg and 114 avg HR. He asked me to only do "easy" cycling for the time being, this means 10-20 minutes flat!!!!!

On the plus side my wife, ex nurse and midwife, has clearly explained I was in shock and only took in 20% of what was said. Obviously she is hugely supportive. This left me much more relaxed. I then had tea and cake on Saturday with one of my closest friends and she gave me massive support. It was all very emotional at home and in the cafe but felt much better.

Sorry to download this but it helps to write it out. I feel confident of a normal future but also could lose a big part of my life if cycling goes out the window, which I think is likely. Quite how to replace it, if needed, is a mystery to me.

The issue is cycling raises the BP and the potential for another bleed.

Good luck, I hope it all works out well for you. I've still got my pictures frrom my first angiogram in 2008, they put in four stents a couple of week later, I was amazed at how badly blocked my arteries were.

 

[welsh dragon]

Well good morning all. Looks half decent outside so I shall do a spot of allotment work and see how the day progresses.

Not been to bright following Friday's hospital appointment. For several weeks I've felt 100% recovered and had easily persuaded myself Friday would be a sign off day. It wasn't.

I knew a second angiogram would be needed to check my operation was a success. This will be next Friday and isn't a surprise. What came as a real shock is just how lucky I've been but therefore also how vulnerable I remain. An angiogram involves injecting a dye in to the blood vessel which allows a 3D image to be taken - I've seen this now, quite incredible. God knows what my wife and sons thought being shown these images before giving permission to operate.

For those who don't know an aneurysm is a weakness in the artery wall which can burst. Think of it as a bulge in a tyre wall. This is what I have. In my case the choroidal artery is growing out of the aneurysm and this is extremely rare. As the consultant put it "without this artery there cannot be human life."

I'm told, and believe, the work which has already been done is quite brilliant. Aside from being clipped the aneurysm has been wrapped in silk. Depending on what is found on Friday a second op to insert a stent may be needed. The big positive is this potential second operation will be planned whereas the first was an emergency and decisions had to be made at every step depending on what was found.

I really don't fancy the idea of people poking around in my brain again.

I did have a brilliant ride on Friday morning. Back on the pace to the cafe followed by a gentle ride home. I reported this to the registrar as 42 miles, 14.5avg and 114 avg HR. He asked me to only do "easy" cycling for the time being, this means 10-20 minutes flat!!!!!

On the plus side my wife, ex nurse and midwife, has clearly explained I was in shock and only took in 20% of what was said. Obviously she is hugely supportive. This left me much more relaxed. I then had tea and cake on Saturday with one of my closest friends and she gave me massive support. It was all very emotional at home and in the cafe but felt much better.

Sorry to download this but it helps to write it out. I feel confident of a normal future but also could lose a big part of my life if cycling goes out the window, which I think is likely. Quite how to replace it, if needed, is a mystery to me.

The issue is cycling raises the BP and the potential for another bleed.

Glad to see that the Doctors are going to sort you out Paul. Must be a scary time for you, but your wife and friend are on your side.

Don't write off cycling too soon though.

 

[classic33]

Last night the forcast showed dry till 1400 today. May I politely ask why everything is wet at 0700 and the sky is a horrible dark gray ?
Enjoying a cuppa as against the normal coffee. Bit of breckie then off to Lidepool (thats Liverpool to Classic ).

Will you be using the Spanish made train, operated by a English subsiduary of a German company. That spent the best part of its service life in Yorkshire, before being moved to South Wales, then re-used on t'other side o'Pennines. With the odd trip across them?

 

[classic33]

Well good morning all. Looks half decent outside so I shall do a spot of allotment work and see how the day progresses.

Not been to bright following Friday's hospital appointment. For several weeks I've felt 100% recovered and had easily persuaded myself Friday would be a sign off day. It wasn't.

I knew a second angiogram would be needed to check my operation was a success. This will be next Friday and isn't a surprise. What came as a real shock is just how lucky I've been but therefore also how vulnerable I remain. An angiogram involves injecting a dye in to the blood vessel which allows a 3D image to be taken - I've seen this now, quite incredible. God knows what my wife and sons thought being shown these images before giving permission to operate.

For those who don't know an aneurysm is a weakness in the artery wall which can burst. Think of it as a bulge in a tyre wall. This is what I have. In my case the choroidal artery is growing out of the aneurysm and this is extremely rare. As the consultant put it "without this artery there cannot be human life."

I'm told, and believe, the work which has already been done is quite brilliant. Aside from being clipped the aneurysm has been wrapped in silk. Depending on what is found on Friday a second op to insert a stent may be needed. The big positive is this potential second operation will be planned whereas the first was an emergency and decisions had to be made at every step depending on what was found.

I really don't fancy the idea of people poking around in my brain again.

I did have a brilliant ride on Friday morning. Back on the pace to the cafe followed by a gentle ride home. I reported this to the registrar as 42 miles, 14.5avg and 114 avg HR. He asked me to only do "easy" cycling for the time being, this means 10-20 minutes flat!!!!!

On the plus side my wife, ex nurse and midwife, has clearly explained I was in shock and only took in 20% of what was said. Obviously she is hugely supportive. This left me much more relaxed. I then had tea and cake on Saturday with one of my closest friends and she gave me massive support. It was all very emotional at home and in the cafe but felt much better.

Sorry to download this but it helps to write it out. I feel confident of a normal future but also could lose a big part of my life if cycling goes out the window, which I think is likely. Quite how to replace it, if needed, is a mystery to me.

The issue is cycling raises the BP and the potential for another bleed.

10th March 1977, I was told that "I'd be unable to lead a normal life from now on." (Due to events the previous Saturday). Echoed in school the following week. Since then, it's been a case of prove it by me. Cycling was a definate no-no, as was swimming. Up until the previous Saturday, it was a normal activity on a Saturday morning going to the older council owned swimminng baths.

School became a watch-him area, with someone else keeping tabs on me. Often with strict instructions not to be doing this, that or the other. And, once or twice being told off for doing it.

I've done most of the stuff I was told I'd never do. Work, swimming & cycling and some others not mentioned at the time. Effectively a C2C, started in the middle then the coast and back, in the day. For a bit of fun.

Four years ago, they wanted to remove part of the brain, to see if that worked. A "not a chance" from me, it'd got me this far, despite it being "perfect". I'd two cans of Guinness late the night before to prevent them doing anything to me.

I'm going to say, again, give up any date you've been given(appointments, timetable from the hospital...) and just concentrate on recovering.

You realise that any form of exercise is now out the window, due to it increasing your heartrate. Any football games where there may be some last minute action, that may get your heart going. What to replace them with, watching paint dry!

Take it easy, whilst recovering, then work up to what you're comfy with. On your next visit, ask the specialist you're under if they cycle. I bet they don't. Don't go selling, or giving away your cycling gear. The body is an amazing piece of technology, that's yet to be replicated in any lab, just give yours time to adapt. Because adapt it will. AND DON'T GO WRITING OFF WHAT YOU THINK YOU'LL NEVER DO AGAIN. Prove them wrong

The idea of redundent systems in machines was inspired by the natural body. Look how well that got on, they're everywhere now.

Look on the bright side, at least you're not being held hostage by the WI, as they ply you with cake to get you to spill the beans(runner of course).

"I return you to your normal service"

 

[Dave7]

Well good morning all. Looks half decent outside so I shall do a spot of allotment work and see how the day progresses.

Not been to bright following Friday's hospital appointment. For several weeks I've felt 100% recovered and had easily persuaded myself Friday would be a sign off day. It wasn't.

I knew a second angiogram would be needed to check my operation was a success. This will be next Friday and isn't a surprise. What came as a real shock is just how lucky I've been but therefore also how vulnerable I remain. An angiogram involves injecting a dye in to the blood vessel which allows a 3D image to be taken - I've seen this now, quite incredible. God knows what my wife and sons thought being shown these images before giving permission to operate.

For those who don't know an aneurysm is a weakness in the artery wall which can burst. Think of it as a bulge in a tyre wall. This is what I have. In my case the choroidal artery is growing out of the aneurysm and this is extremely rare. As the consultant put it "without this artery there cannot be human life."

I'm told, and believe, the work which has already been done is quite brilliant. Aside from being clipped the aneurysm has been wrapped in silk. Depending on what is found on Friday a second op to insert a stent may be needed. The big positive is this potential second operation will be planned whereas the first was an emergency and decisions had to be made at every step depending on what was found.

I really don't fancy the idea of people poking around in my brain again.

I did have a brilliant ride on Friday morning. Back on the pace to the cafe followed by a gentle ride home. I reported this to the registrar as 42 miles, 14.5avg and 114 avg HR. He asked me to only do "easy" cycling for the time being, this means 10-20 minutes flat!!!!!

On the plus side my wife, ex nurse and midwife, has clearly explained I was in shock and only took in 20% of what was said. Obviously she is hugely supportive. This left me much more relaxed. I then had tea and cake on Saturday with one of my closest friends and she gave me massive support. It was all very emotional at home and in the cafe but felt much better.

Sorry to download this but it helps to write it out. I feel confident of a normal future but also could lose a big part of my life if cycling goes out the window, which I think is likely. Quite how to replace it, if needed, is a mystery to me.

The issue is cycling raises the BP and the potential for another bleed.

After my cancer op went t*ts up I lost 3 1/2 pints of blood as they couldnt stop the bleeding. What was expected to be a one hour op plus 24 hrs in hospital turned into a nearly 9 hour op plus 8 days in hospital.
Like you I felt the need to talk it through with anyone who would listen (whether they liked it or not )