The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

Looks like Virginmedia is not coming today and no phone call or email to say one way or another, don't it just piss you off

 

[Mo1959]

I think that I might have found the answer to my problem of getting comfortable when sitting down...



Only one small catch... they cost about $7,000!!!

I'm searching to see if I can find a much simpler/cheaper equivalent without the fancy motor adjustments. If I can't find exactly what I want for a sensible amount of money then I might have a go at making a chair myself.

I haven't been comfortable sitting down for the 10 years since my DVT, but have just put up with it. This latest problem has finally convinced me that ignoring the problem is only making things worse!

I’d love a zero gravity chair too.

this seems to be one of the few places you can get a decent one here but pretty expensive.
https://www.back2.co.uk/perfect-chair-electric-zero-gravity-recliner.html

 

[PaulSB]

So, what you are saying is that those sausage rolls have a negative nutritional value - they actually suck the energy out of you rather than replenishing it!

Should have had cake as well!

I didn't eat properly over the weekend on either Saturday or Sunday and think I've learned an important lesson today.

 

[ColinJ]

The symptoms you describe sound a bit like my own experience a few years ago. I described it as feeling I had cycled for 100 miles but only trained for 20. The consultant I saw said it was spinal stenosis although that is not what he had on his written report. I think he was just simplifying the thing for me. The only real treatment would be an operation on my lower spine but this would take a long time to recover from and given my relatively advanced age it would take a long time out of my existing lifespan. I opted anyway for no further action and with exercises it seems to be bearable.

Yikes!

I'm fairly sure it is caused by me sitting too heavily on damaged blood vessels. I have been trying different seats and getting worthwhile results. Even my fold-up garden chairs are more comfortable than my battered old sofa.

I’d love a zero gravity chair too.

this seems to be one of the few places you can get a decent one here but pretty expensive.
https://www.back2.co.uk/perfect-chair-electric-zero-gravity-recliner.html

Still way too expensive for me. Even the laptop table is £312!!

I have just been looking at sun loungers. Something like THIS might do the trick for me at a sensible price, and either way, it would be good for sitting on out in my sunny back yard. On those rare sunny afternoons only, of course. (Currently breaking the record for latest end to the heating season... 15.5 degrees C in here this afternoon so convector heater back on to raise it to 19!)

 

[pawl]

You probably have ,You looked at the inflatable pressure reliving rings.I have a similar problem to you in that my right leg is thinner than my left this is I believe to a prolapsed disc. I don’t have any discomfort when sitting but my left buttock can sometimes aches when on the bike this occasionally affects my right leg making hill climbing difficult I know I probably shouldn’t but but before going out for a ride I take a Couprafen and rub Voltarol into my right buttock Helps with rides up to around three hours.

 

[Sterlo]

You probably have ,You looked at the inflatable pressure reliving rings.I have a similar problem to you in that my right leg is thinner than my left this is I believe to a prolapsed disc. I don’t have any discomfort when sitting but my left buttock can sometimes aches when on the bike this occasionally affects my right leg making hill climbing difficult I know I probably shouldn’t but but before going out for a ride I take a Couprafen and rub Voltarol into my right buttock Helps with rides up to around three hours.

Why not mix some chili powder with your chamois cream, that'll get you up the hills quickly?

 

[classic33]

Had 2 foxes in the garden over the last few days.
I have no problem with them......so long as they don't crap on the grass.

Looks a bit uncertain, almost as though it's looking past you. Was there someone else, or food, behind you.

 

[mikeIow]

. Have any of you bought TVs in the £500-1,000 price range recently? 45-55", 4k/UHD, HDR etc.

We have a penchant for TVs in our place (don’t ask!).
If you know anyone with a Costco card, that is the place to buy: 5 year guarantee, lots on display AND very decent prices. John Lewis also offer 5 year guarantee, but Costco prices are very keen. Their low-cost ‘Hi-sense’ brand has worked well for us….& being smart can link to freeview/YouTube/prime/netflix etc, should you so desire!

On the topic of zero gravity chairs….we did own a back-swing for some years….kinda fun & funky, but it turns out they are not great for people with high blood pressure, so we got rid. I suspect the chairs are less of an issue….& at £7k, I’m unlikely to check if I’m right or wrong 🤣👍

 

[classic33]

Spoiler: For those who still harbour doubts

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rjdhOEMqnvs

 

[PaulSB]

@ColinJ It's almost certain you'll buy a smart TV. We've had one for a number of years and it works well. Just be aware in our experience a smart TV is hopelessly slow for web browsing, email etc. Great for all things TV though.

We have an LG model.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Lay on for a bit even although I was awake. Another nice day for us with sunny intervals and a gentle easterly breeze.

Thought I was going to struggle with Wordle after a poor first line but got it in 3

 

[Tenkaykev]

Morning. Lay on for a bit even although I was awake. Another nice day for us with sunny intervals and a gentle easterly breeze.

Thought I was going to struggle with Wordle after a poor first line but got it in 3

Morning Mo!
Same for me with Wordle, nothing at all on the first line, got it in three. 😁 ( I suppose having none on the first line is better as it reduces the possible permutations)

 

[Dave7]

Two Club championship wins and 5th in a National championship with the sidecar and got into the replicas at the TT twice.
Won at the Isle of Man Jurby South course as a passenger on a F2 outfit and won at Cadwell as a passenger on a vintage outfit.
Best result on a solo was winning the Champion of Champions VMCC race at Cadwell Park - my first meeting on a solo and probably my most satisfying win, apart from my TT sidecar results and finishing 9th at the Ulster GP.
I also managed to get a 500 Manx Norton around the Manx Grand Prix, on the TT course, at 90mph average.

Excellent.
I think I could have beaten you on my 197cc Frances Barnett though

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooooeeeeee. Dullish but supposed to he nice later on.

We have a Hisense 56 inch TV in the living room and a Samsung Brava in the spare bedroom. The Hisense is good with a very thing edge and doesn't cost a fortune.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Off to Minehead today for an overnight stay with our best mates.
The other couple from our original group, who emigrated to Australia, are over for a visit and will be meeting up today. Lunching in Dunster and catching up with all things Oz will be the order of the day.

Excellent.
I think I could have beaten you on my 197cc Frances Barnett though

Yeah........right.