The Retirement Thread

[BoldonLad]

While I was out this morning there a a few cyclists about.Most would give a nod or a wave.However there appears to be few who if you give them wave they give a look that seems to be what the f****is he waving at.
Are these the new breed of cyclists most riding high end bikes.I suppose those of us on here of more mature years are just more friendly

When out walking, or, cycling, we (Mrs @BoldonLad, and, myself) make a point of saying "Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening" to each walker we pass, and, a nod/wave to each cyclist. At a rough guess, about 2/3rds respond positively. Life is too short to be such a misery IMHO

 

[pawl]

Put my 18 year old rat terrier to sleep this morning. Between her dementia, arthritis, blindness and deafness her quality of life wasn't the greatest. Best dog ever and I will miss her a lot.

Worst time of myself and MrsP life when we had to have Sally our 15 year Cocker Spaniel to sleep following a series of fits.We’ve had several dogs over the years and we missed all of them Sally was a bit special lovely character and nature

We did think about getting another dog but being of advancing years the dog is likely to out live both of us

Sorry to here of your loss

 

[12boy]

I wouldn't call it living, Classic...just existing. And as I have said before, Mrs 12 is in the latter stages of metatastic cancer and increasingly needs more support. Taking care of them both as I should is too much, I am afraid. If I do get another pooch it will have to be an older rescue dog so they can be given the exercise and attention they deserve.

 

[classic33]

I wouldn't call it living, Classic...just existing. And as I have said before, Mrs 12 is in the latter stages of metatastic cancer and increasingly needs more support. Taking care of them both as I should is too much, I am afraid. If I do get another pooch it will have to be an older rescue dog so they can be given the exercise and attention they deserve.

Which is why I feel you did the right thing. Never easy.

 

[Paulus]

Put my 18 year old rat terrier to sleep this morning. Between her dementia, arthritis, blindness and deafness her quality of life wasn't the greatest. Best dog ever and I will miss her a lot.

I feel your pain. I've had dogs all my life, and I know how hard it is to make these decisions. We know it is the right decision, but that doesn't make it any easier.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

tonight, at least it waited for the painter man to finish, I hope it had a chance to dry before it started.

 

[Paulus]

It's just starting to rain

 

[Paulus]

Goodnight everyone, time for the pit.😴

 

[ColinJ]

Put my 18 year old rat terrier to sleep this morning. Between her dementia, arthritis, blindness and deafness her quality of life wasn't the greatest. Best dog ever and I will miss her a lot.

It's very sad but you did the right thing.

My parents kept one of their dogs going way too long. They couldn't bear to take her to the vet and so her suffering was needlessly prolonged. In the end my sister took the dog there.

Ironically, my dad suffered himself for over a year before he died, and he complained that we hadn't had him put down. I had to remind him that it isn't actually legal in this country, and that I would end up in prison for a long time if I took matters into my own hands.

My mum suffered a lot in her final year too. I do think it odd that we often treat animals better than people at the very end of life...

 

[Mo1959]

Just watched an old Midsomer Murders. One of the better ones.

Gosh it’s turned wild out there with wind and heavy rain.

 

[classic33]

Just watched an old Midsomer Murders. One of the better ones.

Gosh it’s turned wild out there with wind and heavy rain.

There's a tropical thunderstorm due to hit the UK in the second half of this week.
Enjoy the "good" weather whilst it lasts.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

good morning people, looking out the window it looks a decent morning.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[Mo1959]

More rain overnight but it’s cleared now. A mostly dry but blustery day for us.

Off for a wander soon and stick the recycling bin out. I’ll need to round to the supermarket for milk and a few other bits and pieces too.

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeeee. I am up. I was bored of just lying in bed so I got up.

A bright and sunny start for us.

Stay safe peeps