The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

Well, my INR was a bit high today. I think that my recent dose of Covid wouldn't have helped with that. I added a note about it on the test form. I expect that they will make a small temporary change to my warfarin dose and call me back in for another test in 2-3 weeks time.

I picked up my Metro on the way back. I found this message rather amusing... (There has been a lot of chat recently complaining about people making noisy phone calls on public transport!)

I've dried my washing and brought it in. Now I am having a mug of tea before trying to drag myself out on the bike. I could really do with a snooze before my ride.

 

[pawl]

Off to Boots Fosse Park for my oldies booster jab Appointment 10 15 That’s when the moaning will start my arm aches 😠😠😠

Had my fourth jab Was a good boy.Didn’t cry 😢 No adverse affects yet

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour and good news. Just had a call from the car dealer to say that my new car is waiting at French customs at the moment so it shouldn't be long now, maybe the end of next week or at least 2 weeks max. Can't wait.

 

[Dave7]

Had my fourth jab Was a good boy.Didn’t cry 😢 No adverse affects yet

Not even a little tear that you wiped away while no one was watching

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Had my fourth jab Was a good boy.Didn’t cry 😢 No adverse affects yet

Did you get you're badge and lollypop for being brave?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Had my fourth jab Was a good boy.Didn’t cry 😢 No adverse affects yet

Did you get a sticker??

I did for my 2nd one - the nurse had a trainee in observing and generally helping out
she commented they would run out of stickers before they got any kids in as he was handing them out to everyone!!

Anyway - must cut the grass as the green bin gets collected tomorrow - road is full of them from people who haven't checked after the bank holiday!

Did Wordle in 5 - had problems the last few days

 

[Dirk]

The Eagle has landed next to Thurne Marina.
We've got a windmill.

Currently in The Lion enjoying a very nice IPA - PG Hops.

Think they're sailing a bit close to the wind with that logo.

 

[pawl]

Not even a little tear that you wiped away while no one was watching

No.At least not until I met Mrs p who had been in M &S just for a look round while I had my jab I saw the bill for allegedly a look round M& S

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Well - lawns are cut and bins out for tomorrow

Wedding Anniversary today - wife remembered for the first time ever (that's 4 years)
so we are going out for dinner tonight - getting a taxi so I can have a drink or several!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Bonjour and good news. Just had a call from the car dealer to say that my new car is waiting at French customs at the moment so it shouldn't be long now, maybe the end of next week or at least 2 weeks max. Can't wait.

Remind me what you are getting please - ta

 

[pawl]

Did you get you're badge and lollypop for being brave?

No not even a sample pack of Boots on label cough sweetie’s 😠😠

 

[classic33]

Remind me what you are getting please - ta

Just got the alert that you'd quoted my post.

 

[12boy]

My 6 favorite bikes are orange, silver, metallic anthracite, metallic black and a red/black Brompton. And my Surly is an ugly color called Beef Gravy by Surly but Bloody Stool by many Surly riders. I have never liked blue for some reason and I prefer bikes without decals. I used to wear black in the winter and light colors when it is hot but now I try for bright colors in a probably futile attempt to avoid being hit by a car. No visible lycra for me. I do like to have bar tape or grips to be black or brown to go with the saddle, though.
Be safe and well.

 

[pawl]

Did you get a sticker??

I did for my 2nd one - the nurse had a trainee in observing and generally helping out
she commented they would run out of stickers before they got any kids in as he was handing them out to everyone!!

Anyway - must cut the grass as the green bin gets collected tomorrow - road is full of them from people who haven't checked after the bank holiday!
.
Did Wordle in 5 - had problems the last few days

No sticker ,just a miserable little bit of card .Expected at least a framed certificate for my momentous occasion

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Busy day.

Got up early (9am) and did some housework.

Primed some interior paintwork ready for painting. It was damaged and took ages to fill and sand smooth - made easier by using the excellent One Strike filler.

Erected a new trellis and planted another Clematis that had appeared.

Potted an indoor Cycas that had appeared.

Re potted a huge Umbrella plant into a big pot.

Went and got two months worth of tabs from pharmacy. Came in a large bag and I thought I have become a burden on the NHS. TBF I have paid a small fortune in tax and NI over the years so I don't feel too bad about it.

Got home and there was not one, not two but three NHS letters waiting to be read.

1) 3 May - Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening due at local leisure centre. National screening program for all males >65.

2) 17 May - Renogram at Lancaster Royal Infirmary to check kidney function. They inject something radioactive into blood stream and then watch the kidneys work with a gamma camera.

3) 18 May - CT scan at Westmorland General Hospital to check urinary tract post-recent operation to remove kidney stone.

Perhaps I am a burden on the NHS after all. 🙂

Cooking a curry tonight.