The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Morning. Longest lie in months for me. I was only dozing, but knew it was very cold so couldn’t prise myself from under the duvet.

It’s minus 3 and barely to get above freezing at all but the sky is lovely and clear so I’m looking forward to getting out soon.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning! It is damp, cold and miserable out there. So pleased I banked the stove up. Chucked a bit more on at 6.00am and it's toasty round here. Today I'm going to SpecSavers, eyetest then choose some glasses. I've always used Boots but the price difference is so great there's really no choice to be made. Agonised over this decision as I've always had great service at Boots.

 

[Mo1959]

Good morning! It is damp, cold and miserable out there. So pleased I banked the stove up. Chucked a bit more on at 6.00am and it's toasty round here. Today I'm going to SpecSavers, eyetest then choose some glasses. I've always used Boots but the price difference is so great there's really no choice to be made. Agonised over this decision as I've always had great service at Boots.

I really must make an appointment too. It’s been over 3 years and I feel my sight is deteriorating. We have a good local independent. Their frames are bloody pricy though. Most are around £300 for a bit of plastic. Hopefully, I can just keep the same frames and get new lenses. I had the start of cataracts at the last test which are maybe slightly worse I think. I know bright light really bothers me so I never drive at night or in low sun now. I barely drive much now anyway so it’s not much of a problem.

 

[Dave7]

Dave, it's Monday today...................

Yes..... I have honestly just realised it. I woke (sort of) convinced it was Tuesday.
So all my plans have gone out of the window🙂

 

[Dave7]

Good morning! It is damp, cold and miserable out there. So pleased I banked the stove up. Chucked a bit more on at 6.00am and it's toasty round here. Today I'm going to SpecSavers, eyetest then choose some glasses. I've always used Boots but the price difference is so great there's really no choice to be made. Agonised over this decision as I've always had great service at Boots.

Due to health issues we had a private home visit recently.
He spent a long time on various tests but they were soooo expensive.
We bit the bullet and went with them but 5 weeks later are still waiting for our specs.

 

[BoldonLad]

We have snow here.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Good morning! It is damp, cold and miserable out there. So pleased I banked the stove up. Chucked a bit more on at 6.00am and it's toasty round here. Today I'm going to SpecSavers, eyetest then choose some glasses. I've always used Boots but the price difference is so great there's really no choice to be made. Agonised over this decision as I've always had great service at Boots.

Don't forget the Specsavers any reason you like no quibble replace or refund guarantee.

Even if you just don't like your new glasses they will stump up.

 

[numbnuts]

Don't forget the Specsavers any reason you like no quibble replace or refund guarantee.

Even if you just don't like your new glasses they will stump up.

I like specsavers

 

[Paulus]

Dave, it's Monday today...................

I wasn't going to mention it.

 

[Dave7]

I like specsavers

So do I. Problem is absolutely no parking so we have to get a taxi @ twenty quid a time.

 

[Dave7]

I wasn't going to mention it.

Feel free to wake me up any day 😄

 

[PaulSB]

I really must make an appointment too. It’s been over 3 years and I feel my sight is deteriorating. We have a good local independent. Their frames are bloody pricy though. Most are around £300 for a bit of plastic. Hopefully, I can just keep the same frames and get new lenses. I had the start of cataracts at the last test which are maybe slightly worse I think. I know bright light really bothers me so I never drive at night or in low sun now. I barely drive much now anyway so it’s not much of a problem.

Specsavers is going to be +/- £180 for two pairs of single vision mid-distance glasses. What I term "computer glasses" as these suit me for screen and reading.

Very impressed with the service today. Polite, helpful and friendly. A much better range of affordable frames to chose from than Boots. I can get frames I like from Boots but for double the price.

 

[PaulSB]

Don't forget the Specsavers any reason you like no quibble replace or refund guarantee.

Even if you just don't like your new glasses they will stump up.

I didn't know this. Thanks.

 

[numbnuts]

So do I. Problem is absolutely no parking so we have to get a taxi @ twenty quid a time.

I have to go by trike or take the bus and there's only one per hour

 

[Tenkaykev]

5k in the sunshine. The last couple of times I've taken this route I've seen a Cormorant perched on a " Warning deep water " sign a few metres from the path. Took my phone with me today to get a photo. Was Mr Cormorant there? of course not...