The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

Morning all, just been down to the Doctors for some more Neproxen for my creaking knees. Came away with forms for full blood tests including cholesterol as I haven't had bloods done in over 30 years. Blood pressure was also checked and was fine. So I'm having a mini MOT. The only downside is that I can't get a blood test appointment for two weeks, by hey ho. But on the upside, I now qualify for free prescriptions. There is always a bonus somewhere.

 

[The Jogger]

I turned 60 a month ago and was glad to see I now qualify for free eyesight tests as well. On the run up to it I kept getting vouchers from Boots for a free eyesight test so long as I bought some specs from them but now there is no clause.

 

[The Jogger]

I've now deleted my Facebook and Twitter accounts and I actually feel a sense of freedom from that. One reason being there was too much work related posts on there from ex colleagues. Now I just have to stay away from P&L on here but that is still a bit difficult.

 

[Drago]

Done my run, noe cooling off with a coffee before showering.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Wedding anniversary today,won't say how long but lets say you get less for life.
Lunch meal then a few people round tonight.
Bike rides a bit erratic at the moment because of this rainy weather.

#49workingdaystogo

 

[GM]

Wedding anniversary today,won't say how long but lets say you get less for life.
Lunch meal then a few people round tonight.
Bike rides a bit erratic at the moment because of this rainy weather.

#49workingdaystogo

Congratulations

 

[GM]

Morning all, just been down to the Doctors for some more Neproxen for my creaking knees. Came away with forms for full blood tests including cholesterol as I haven't had bloods done in over 30 years. Blood pressure was also checked and was fine. So I'm having a mini MOT. The only downside is that I can't get a blood test appointment for two weeks, by hey ho. But on the upside, I now qualify for free prescriptions. There is always a bonus somewhere.

Hi Paul, have you tried the North mid. I had one there the other week, if you book on line you might get a same day appointment.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Wedding anniversary today,won't say how long but lets say you get less for life.
Lunch meal then a few people round tonight.
Bike rides a bit erratic at the moment because of this rainy weather.

#49workingdaystogo

Happy aniversary

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm sat in the Wedges Cafe at the Earlswood Plant Centre with toast and coffee. Its been an interesting ride out, showers and flooded roads, but nothing too deep.

 

[welsh dragon]

Wedding anniversary today,won't say how long but lets say you get less for life.
Lunch meal then a few people round tonight.
Bike rides a bit erratic at the moment because of this rainy weather.

#49workingdaystogo

Happy anniversary.

 

[Paulus]

Hi Paul, have you tried the North mid. I had one there the other week, if you book on line you might get a same day appointment.[/QUOTE

I Can only use the Barnet/ royalfree /finchley memorial /enfield chase because the north Mid is a different health trust. None of my trust funded hospitals had any earlier appointments. Plus it had to be a fasting appointment.

 

[Dirk]

Recovering from being dragged around numerous shops this morning.
I'm in the pub.......

 

[roadrash]

^^^now theres a shock^^^^^

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The BBC lied to us this morning! It said a dry cloudy day with a stiff breeze! Between Fen End and Home I had rain, hail, torrential rain and sleet, no snow though just everything but the snow. I got home like a drowned rat, had to take off my wet overshoes, shoes and socks at the door, then go into the kitchen and do a jeans advert style strip in front of the washing machine, peeling off my wet clothes and chucking them in the machine before going upstairs for a shower and dry clothes. Good ride though, 56 miles at a 14 mph average, which is good for me, a very enjoyable ride despite the rain.

 

[welsh dragon]

Not bad here. Sun, showers, sun, showers, but at least it isn't cold. Well done Dave.