The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Morning. Been chucking it down since just after midnight and still raining. Suppose it will be the full waterproofs soon for a wander.

I watched an old Midsomer last night followed by the Madam Blanc Mysteries. Quite enjoying it.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. My god where has the light gone? It's so dark.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Red sky at morning here in Poshshire. Very red. Battening down the hatches.

 

[numbnuts]

I'm up too

 

[Dave7]

In college I worked a deli/ fish counter and German Ladies would purchase entire large black blood sausages with veins of yellow fat instead of slices of the same. They were bulbous, gnarly things that looked like giant tumors to me. I did not envy them the repast they so anticipated.
We have bratwurst here that are used for grilling and are most popular with the folks from the rust belt, who are often of German, Polish or Scandinavian heritage.
I, myself, have just finished roasting a 5.4 lb eye of round roast. lt was cooked in an oven at 475 degrees F, 5 minutes per pound and then the oven turned off but kept closed for 2 & 1/2 hours to finish with the residual heat. This provides a crunchy crust and a rare interior. Twice baked potatoes and sauteed carrots will accompany the thin sliced beef.
2 more days of industrial strength panty hose for my varicose vein procedure and then I can resume riding a bike and picking up things that weigh over 25 lbs and my other pastimes. That will be very nice.
Be safe and well.

Meal sounds superb.
I have some questions.
1. Are all German ladies bulbous gnarly old things ?
2. What is a twice baked potato ?

 

[Dave7]

Good morning people, carer very early this morning, here five past six, my Good lady tells me she first rang the bell at twenty to six, I was still in the land of nod and didn't hear a thing.

Sounds rediculous to me but if it works for you.......

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks, managed to stagger round parkrun yesterday, first time at Upton House parkrun, a lovely course but quite challenging in places. Only one egg left so I’ll probably jump on the Brommie for a visit to “ the egg lady” out in the sticks later this morning. Post booster jab arm soreness has abated, also experienced a slight headache but that may well have been alcohol related 🍺. Stay safe folks 👍

 

[Dave7]

Good morning gang.
Poor night last night.
Won't get too graphic but MrsD decided to upchuck at 0200. No warning so you can imagine the cleaning job I had .
It used to happen maybe once a week then maybe once every 4 weeks....its been several months now so thats a big improvement.
Must go as MrsD has just emerged

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Sounds rediculous to me but if it works for you.......

It is, but it seems that there's not a lot we can do about it so we have to put up with it, I don't want to kick up too much about it in case we loose the morning carer and I end up doing it myself.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning gang.
Poor night last night.
Won't get too graphic but MrsD decided to upchuck at 0200. No warning so you can imagine the cleaning job I had .
It used to happen maybe once a week then maybe once every 4 weeks....its been several months now so thats a big improvement.
Must go as MrsD has just emerged

I hope Mrs D feels better soon

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning gang.
Poor night last night.
Won't get too graphic but MrsD decided to upchuck at 0200. No warning so you can imagine the cleaning job I had .
It used to happen maybe once a week then maybe once every 4 weeks....its been several months now so thats a big improvement.
Must go as MrsD has just emerged

Not nice, I hope Mrs D feels better this morning.

 

[Dave7]

It is, but it seems that there's not a lot we can do about it so we have to put up with it, I don't want to kick up too much about it in case we loose the morning carer and I end up doing it myself.

Have you thought about trying a different care provider? You might find a more flexible one that suits you better.
Not sticking my oar in there as the aunties care company is sh*te.

 

[Dave7]

I hope Mrs D feels better soon

Thanks. It seems to just 'erupt' and a short while later she is feeling OKish.....just weak, as you do.

 

[Dave7]

Not nice, I hope Mrs D feels better this morning.

Thanks......I found myself getting a tad sharp because she kept apologising.
She has given her best years to me and the 'kids'.......I don't begrudge a thing.
But I am sure you know that feeling.

 

[PaulSB]

Hope you all remembered to advance your clocks/timers/timepieces this morning.

Really? I thought it was next weekend? I'll go and check the kitchen clock in a moment.