The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

I read in a Men's Health article that 20 miles is a good distance for daily riding. Long enough to provide daily exercise but short enough to leave time for other things. For myself, 10 mph for 2 hours is about right, as it still allows me time to cook, shop, clean house, work in the yard, tinker with bikes, take Mrs 12 to the oncology clinic, etc etc. If l am lucky I get 4-5 days a week of these rides and winter weather rides are shorter yet. When time or weather don't allow me a decent ride I can substitute a little walking or resistance training. Caregiving is not easy for me and exercise helps me be more patient and less grumpy . While motherhood is not for wimps being old isn't either.

You mean you should be 12girl, not 12boy!

 

[welsh dragon]

You mean Shepherd's Pie?

Just pick one and we'll go with it.

 

[classic33]

Just pick one and we'll go with it.

Any evidence will now have been eaten though. Makes it harder to say which it was.

 

[rustybolts]

I know, thanks. It gets me down a bit. Pretty demoralising looking back at what you used to be able to do no problem. It's not just age. I could cope with that as it is more of a very gradual slow down. My own fault no doubt for falling off horses and bikes and lifting stuff I shouldn't have over the years.

Make the most of what you still have ...in fifteen years you will look back at 2021 and think , wow ! I was a young and fit chick then .

 

[rustybolts]

My base fracture of the fifth metatarsal is a right bloody pain in de hole , I have finally ditched my big black velcro strapped protective boot and am back in a runner and feel a bit better , just trying to prevent as much muscle wastage of my left leg and slowly moving from walking on my left heel all the time. I took a chance on driving a bit down the motorway at 3am to prevent my car from going dead. The clutch pedal is not too heavy and left no real discomfort with a few wary gear changes. Can walk around the house without a stick and lifting a few hand weight sitting in a chair. 70 year old bones need all the help to heal . Somebody told me eating extra protein helps a little.

 

[Mo1959]

My base fracture of the fifth metatarsal is a right bloody pain in de hole , I have finally ditched my big black velcro strapped protective boot and am back in a runner and feel a bit better , just trying to prevent as much muscle wastage of my left leg and slowly moving from walking on my left heel all the time. I took a chance on driving a bit down the motorway at 3am to prevent my car from going dead. The clutch pedal is not too heavy and left no real discomfort with a few wary gear changes. Can walk around the house without a stick and lifting a few hand weight sitting in a chair. 70 year old bones need all the help to heal . Somebody told me eating extra protein helps a little.

Steer clear of ibuprofen if you need pain relief too. It’s supposed to hinder bone repair. My surgeon told me to stick with paracetamol.

 

[Deleted User]

You put them sheep out?

He hasn't got any Sheep.

 

[ColinJ]

Steer clear of ibuprofen if you need pain relief too. It’s supposed to hinder bone repair.

And it can make your guts 'explode'!!!

A mate of mine broke a finger when learning to ski. He had it taped up and took Ibuprofen to see him through his skiing holiday. He started feeling ill on the final day and brought up blood on the way to the airport but decided that rather than miss his flight, he'd see a doctor when he got back to the UK. He had a wretched flight. As he finally walked in his door, he started vomiting large quantities of blood. He managed to phone for help before collapsing and fortunately for him, an ambulance was nearby at the time. Paramedics arrived on the scene in less than 5 minutes and found him lying in a pool of blood. They saved his life, but it was a very close call.

The problem turned out to be a perforated ulcer due to the Ibuprofen. It's rather put me off the stuff!

I'm not allowed to take it now anyway, because warfarin use makes the bleeding risk too great.

 

[ColinJ]

Colin, my brother lives in Bishopthorpe not far from that cafe 'But First' if that's the one. Enjoy the ride!

Yes, it was 'But First'.

We had our own things to eat so we ate those at a bench seat across the road then went over to the cafe for coffees.

We DID enjoy the ride, thanks!

 

[PaulSB]

Why are women always right? I cooked Friday and Saturday night.

Tonight Mrs P said: "If I have another gin I may not be able to cook tea."

I cooked tea.

 

[ColinJ]

Ok, ok, stop bombarding me with private messages pleading with me for the romantic present from yesterday's ride! I admit it - there are many softies on this thread, but fear not - I will preserve your anonymity.

Here you go...

 

[BoldonLad]

Why are women always right? I cooked Friday and Saturday night.

Tonight Mrs P said: "If I have another gin I may not be able to cook tea."

I cooked tea.

Because, they are It is a law of the Universe, just get yourself into the kitchen and stop moaning

 

[classic33]

Ok, ok, stop bombarding me with private messages pleading with me for the romantic present from yesterday's ride! I admit it - there are many softies on this thread, but fear not - I will preserve your anonymity.

Here you go...

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How'd you carry that back from York?

 

[ColinJ]

How'd you carry that back from York?

On a memory card in my phone!

Okay, I've had enough of playing around. I had heard of Nellie's Tree but didn't know why it was called that. The sign in this photo explains why...

Ah!!!!

 

[GM]

Mornin John. Swains lane is a really good climb, especially the bit where it narrows by Highgate cemetery. Not too long but a good hill to get the heart rate up. I've not been up there for a few years, I must give it another go.

This made me chuckle when we got to the top. There are toilets at the top, I thought this was very opt....