The Retirement Thread

[SpokeyDokey]

I'm not sure this is entirely accurate but I agree survival rates are very low. As above I've had a subarachnoid haemorrhage resulting from an aneurysm on the surface of the brain. I am living proof a burst aneurysm is survivable with a full recovery. I'll not bother with detail but the surgeon's skill in repairing blood vessels in a critical brain area were quite incredible.

I've never complained of pain since as I'll never forget what it is. Equally I'll never forget the overwhelming relief months later when the consultant announced the surgery a complete success.

Was just quoting my GP. Abdominal Aorta is huge and if it bursts she said "Calling an ambulance would be a waste of time".

Just checked out NHS website and 8 out of 10 cases do not survive.

I will make this clear in my original post.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Not intended to upset the legions of fans but I don't get the Happy Valley hype.

Watched a few episodes of the first series and it seemed tedious in the extreme plus; Sarah Lancashire (who I like) seemed hopelessly miscast and unbelievable in her role.

I realise that I am an outlier...

I've never watched it.

 

[welsh dragon]

I watched 1 or 2 episodes of Happy Valley, then my brain just wandered off to another planet all on its own and I never bothered with it again.

Another nice sunny say here now the frost has gone.

Today we will have the leftover lambs liver casserole with chips probably.

I can't go anywhere even if I wanted to as my car is still at the garage. They can't do the work until 17th Feb unless they have a cancellation, and the MOT ran out on 4th, so I told them to keep my car until it's done.

 

[Tenkaykev]

All this medical talk prompted me to check the NHS app on my phone. I have access to my GP health records and noticed that from 3rd of this month they have upgraded the patient information to full access as part of the " Citizen Access scheme " really interesting to go back over the years and see all the tests and investigations.

 

[numbnuts]

Done shopping it's now with 6.3c

 

[PaulSB]

Was just quoting my GP. Abdominal Aorta is huge and if it bursts she said "Calling an ambulance would be a waste of time".

Just checked out NHS website and 8 out of 10 cases do not survive.

I will make this clear in my original post.

Spokey please don't misunderstand me, your GP is correct survival rates are very low. It's that I feel being open about health and letting people see these serious traumas are not only survivable but full recovery is possible is important. During my recovery I had what I describe as a vision, might have been a hallucination, when I made the decision to live.

I have a friend who had the same condition 30 years ago Between us we're a 100% recovery rate! 🤣🤣

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Spokey please don't misunderstand me, your GP is correct survival rates are very low. It's that I feel being open about health and letting people see these serious traumas are not only survivable but full recovery is possible is important. During my recovery I had what I describe as a vision, might have been a hallucination, when I made the decision to live.

I have a friend who had the same condition 30 years ago Between us we're a 100% recovery rate! 🤣🤣

Honestly, I didn't read your post as negative, having a dig, disagreeing or anything remotely similar.

Peace & love!

 

[classic33]

I've never watched it.

You'll have the chance soon to see it all from the first episode.

 

[classic33]

I watched 1 or 2 episodes of Happy Valley, then my brain just wandered off to another planet all on its own and I never bothered with it again.

Another nice sunny say here now the frost has gone.

Today we will have the leftover lambs liver casserole with chips probably.

I can't go anywhere even if I wanted to as my car is still at the garage. They can't do the work until 17th Feb unless they have a cancellation, and the MOT ran out on 4th, so I told them to keep my car until it's done.

The block of flats where the two dead males were found, Series 1, were just down the road from me. Demolished in 2014.

Two separate flats, on the sixth floor, one west facing the other east facing. But the same flat.
Giveaway is the block of flats nearby when he looks out the window.

 

[PaulSB]

Honestly, I didn't read your post as negative, having a dig, disagreeing or anything remotely similar.

Peace & love!

Yeah, man..........❤🌻

 

[PaulSB]

Well I checked out my Kinesis ti frame. 👌🫶👍 no cracks though I did find the potential source of my creak. The non-drive side crank had a tiny bit of play in it. Whacked a bit of lube in and nipped it up a touch. The next ride will tell all.

I was reminded of the beautiful welds a good welder can achieve.

 

[BoldonLad]

I'm not sure this is entirely accurate but I agree survival rates are very low. As above I've had a subarachnoid haemorrhage resulting from an aneurysm on the surface of the brain. I am living proof a burst aneurysm is survivable with a full recovery. I'll not bother with detail but the surgeon's skill in repairing blood vessels in a critical brain area were quite incredible.

I've never complained of pain since as I'll never forget what it is. Equally I'll never forget the overwhelming relief months later when the consultant announced the surgery a complete success.

Yes, similar happened to my youngest brother. He was about 50, fit and healthy (a serving Firefighter, at the time). He made a full recovery, returned to work, and, is still around 11 years later (still cycling!).

 

[Exlaser2]

Afternoon all . Just back from picking up the new boat , that means we are up to four, which is one to many . 😀.
So my job this week is to prepare our oldest boat for sale .
I might wait to later in the week when it’s supposed to be a bit warmer . 😀

 

[PaulSB]

Afternoon all . Just back from picking up the new boat , that means we are up to four, which is one to many . 😀.
So my job this week is to prepare our oldest boat for sale .
I might wait to later in the week when it’s supposed to be a bit warmer . 😀

So is it N+1 for boats as well? Or D-1?

 

[Exlaser2]

So is it N+1 for boats as well? Or D-1?

Not for us , three adults in our house so three boats is our limit. 😂 but we do have friends were n +1 with boats is in full swing . The difference is they have places to keep them away from sailing clubs.
We have to keep ours at the club so that’s £ 90 boat parking fee for each boat plus they have to be insured so that’s at least another £70 a year each.
So every boat costs us at least £160 a year whether we use them or not .
I suspect most of us would have less bikes if every one cost us £160 a year . 😂😀