The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

Oh geez Dave. Really, truly feel for you.

 

[Mo1959]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

So sorry to hear that Dave. Nothing much I can say other than you’re in my thoughts

 

[pawl]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

Sorry to hear that Dave

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

So sorry to hear that dave.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

Hang in there Dave.

 

[numbnuts]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

So sorry to hear that Dave - take care

 

[Drago]

Dave, I'm so sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you matey.

 

[gavroche]

Back to the hotel from the Beamish museum. We had a fantastic day and well worth a visit. I didn't know that our tickets are valid for a full 12 months so who knows, we may call again.
My wife's feet are aching now after all the walking so we will stay at the hotel and rest. Being our 36th wedding anniversary today too, I might treat her to a meal at the hotel tonight.
Regarding parking, all places were taken outside the hotel so it will be another 19.50 pounds tomorrow morning, when we set off to go home, back to Molly who is also 5 years old today. I will stop on the way home to buy her a present.
I think I need a little win on the postcode lottery to replace all my spending since yesterday. 🤔

 

[gavroche]

Dave, my thoughts are also with you on this difficult time.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Back to the hotel from the Beamish museum. We had a fantastic day and well worth a visit. I didn't know that our tickets are valid for a full 12 months so who knows, we may call again.
My wife's feet are aching now after all the walking so we will stay at the hotel and rest. Being our 36th wedding anniversary today too, I might treat her to a meal at the hotel tonight.
Regarding parking, all places were taken outside the hotel so it will be another 19.50 pounds tomorrow morning, when we set off to go home, back to Molly who is also 5 years old today. I will stop on the way home to buy her a present.
I think I need a little win on the postcode lottery to replace all my spending since yesterday. 🤔

Happy Anniversary.

 

[classic33]

Back from hospital. They have taken my beautiful wife off 'everything' now ie not even any water.
Its just a waiting game now.

Sorry to be seeing that.
Here's hoping that it'll be as quick and as painless, for all involved, as possible.

Thoughts are with you and your families.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

More or less packed and ready to roll tomorrow.

Looking foward to the break, we missed out last year due to me being ill - we have 3 x 4 day breaks slated for this year which will do us fine. We are fortunate enough to live in holiday central so do not need major escape the 'burbs' breaks.

And tbh, whilst we do have less than a handful of big holidays abroad in mind for our retirement, we did a lot back in the day, we really cannot face the sheer interminable misery of airport check-ins and long-haul flights.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Here's hoping that it'll be as quick and as painless, for all involved, as possible.

Likewise, definitely not callous either.

When my mum was dying in a hospice (ovarian cancer aged just 60) once the wonderful Dr's effectively pulled the plug, I just wanted the whole miserable situation for everyone to end. Sadly she clung on for some time albeit unaware as she was drugged to the max'.

I have obviously discussed the EOL scenario with my own wife and we both agree that there are no happy endings to love.

For sure, there will be great memories, but the end of a genuinely loving, and beautiful, relationship is always a tragedy imho. 😢

 

[Dave7]

Likewise, definitely not callous either.

When my mum was dying in a hospice (ovarian cancer aged just 60) once the wonderful Dr's effectively pulled the plug, I just wanted the whole miserable situation for everyone to end. Sadly she clung on for some time albeit unaware as she was drugged to the max'.

I have obviously discussed the EOL scenario with my own wife and we both agree that there are no happy endings to love.

For sure, there will be great memories, but the end of a genuinely loving, and beautiful, relationship is always a tragedy imho. 😢

Yes. We met when she was 16. Married when she was 19. 55 great years** and a great family.
**so many good memories but sadly I can't think of them without crying.
Fortunately she is not on any drugs etc so it shouldn't drag on too long.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Yes. We met when she was 16. Married when she was 19. 55 great years** and a great family.
**so many good memories but sadly I can't think of them without crying.
Fortunately she is not on any drugs etc so it shouldn't drag on too long.

What a wonderful long time that is Dave, cry away mate, nowt wrong with that.

I was in bits for ages after my dog died.

Must be umpteen times worse for the big love of your life.

Thinking of you and your family, and wishing your lovely lady a peaceful ending to her life.