The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

I assume

We've got a couple of the three wheeled ones, they fit our car boot easier.

I assume the 4 wheel type would be more stable ???
I am going to view them this morning so will have a play around.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning folks, phone went about half four this morning, my Good Lady needing help with the commode, I've come back to bed now and can't sleep, I think I might need a nap later.

Lately I have been getting up at Mo O'clock ie 0530 and back in bed or 1000 ish....just for an hour.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. It's blowing a small gale here. I'm supposed to be riding at 9.00. Our first group of six since I can't remember when. I'll wait and see if the messenger group starts pinging. I won't be sorry if the ride gets binned.

Nothing else to do.

 

[Dave7]

Tea last night was half of a 10" pizza (I posted a photo last week).
It was very nice.
I realise the girl loaded it BUT how anybody can eat a whole one is beyond me.....I suppose that's what age does for you.

 

[Dave7]

This morning.......
Off to the daughters who has shopped for meals for the auntie (has to be M&S**).
Then to the aunties flat to put said meals in the freezer as she is due home tomorrow.
Next is the mobility shop to (try and) chose a wheelchair and walker etc.
I was married at 21. MrsD was only just 19.
Who would have thunk old age could possibly ever come to us .
** I told MrsD......sod M&S meals. You don't think the NHS or the respite home go running to M&S just because she prefers them. She will learn to eat what I get her ......YOU are now my priority.

 

[Mo1959]

This morning.......
Off to the daughters who has shopped for meals for the auntie (has to be M&S**).
Then to the aunties flat to put said meals in the freezer as she is due home tomorrow.
Next is the mobility shop to (try and) chose a wheelchair and walker etc.
I was married at 21. MrsD was only just 19.
Who would have thunk old age could possibly ever come to us .
** I told MrsD......sod M&S meals. You don't think the NHS or the respite home go running to M&S just because she prefers them. She will learn to eat what I get her ......YOU are now my priority.

Sorry to hear what you’re having to deal with Dave. Agree that you must look after yourself and insist on getting help or you will burn yourself out and be of no help to either yourself or Mrs D.

The choice of walker maybe depends on stability and where it will be mostly used. I got dad one of the 3 wheeled ones as it was mostly for the house and a little bit of outdoor use. Easily folded for even a small car and had a little tray for putting a meal or cuppa on, or a basket if you wanted to visit a shop.

It’s horrible here. Very wet and windy but at least it’s not cold.

 

[Dave7]

Sorry to hear what you’re having to deal with Dave. Agree that you must look after yourself and insist on getting help or you will burn yourself out and be of no help to either yourself or Mrs D.

The choice of walker maybe depends on stability and where it will be mostly used. I got dad one of the 3 wheeled ones as it was mostly for the house and a little bit of outdoor use. Easily folded for even a small car and had a little tray for putting a meal or cuppa on, or a basket if you wanted to visit a shop.

It’s horrible here. Very wet and windy but at least it’s not cold.

Thanks Mo.
I will compare the 3 Vs 4 wheelers.
Re 'where' it will be mainly used. TBH I don't know.
Initially it will be indoors** but my hope is that we can build her strength up enough to use it mainly outside.
She will be sleeping etc downstairs. Fortunately, with the extension it is big enough to exercise. And we back onto a small country park so plenty of exercise there......easy to get a mile in on paths.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning from a windy and grey Barnet.
MrsP has a couple of parcels being delivered today, so any bike riding may have to wait until they are delivered, or SWMBO gets home from work.

An early dog walk shortly and then breakfast.

Stay safe everyone

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Well, been up for a while, but you know how it is.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

LIDL shopping in Ilfracombe this morning, then doggie walking around Bicclescombe park.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I assume

I assume the 4 wheel type would be more stable ???
I am going to view them this morning so will have a play around.

They're both stable. they'll both do indoors or outdoors, providing you're not on rough ground, the four wheeled type are a little better, they've usually got a useful seat, but they're a bit bulky. We've got two of the three wheeled ones.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Got surprised by the carer this morning, her normal time is between half nine and ten, we did ask for half eight but it wasn't available, this morning she was on our doorstep at ten past seven, we were still in bed and the house was still locked up.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Another slobbing day here as it's wet and windy.

Fingers crossed for you and Mrs Dave. .


Stay safe folks.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good Morning folks,

I never got out for my run yesterday, it was blowing a Hoolie and todays forecast was for much better weather. I did end up rearranging the shed but somehow it looks more cluttered. I'll be heading out soon, then it's fence panel painting.

Stay safe folks