The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Im in competition with a friend to see who can wear shorts the latest in the year. My record is December the 10th before a combination of the westher and Mrs D's complaining saw me in long trousers.

 

[Juan Kog]

I have risen!

The weather is just like my Y fronts - dull and damp.

To much information

 

[oldwheels]

After blood tests I got a phone call from the Doc telling me she had prescribed "something" for me......I could collect from chemist.
Problem.
She is foreign. Nice lady and I can understand her face to face. Over the phone......no chance.
So I had to speak to the pharmacist to ask what I was actually about to take.
Answer......iron supplement. Ahh, with how I am feeling that makes sense.
Strange thing, she has prescribed 3 months having previously told me that 2 months is the max the gov' will allow to prevent stockpiling.

It may not be the same as I had at one time but if you follow the instructions on how to take the stuff it is a total pain. I was glad to see the end of it.

 

[oldwheels]

Forecast is for rain and strong winds again and the only decent day looks to be next Sunday and then back to showers every day at best as far as the forecast goes.
Bread on to rise and may try a short walk later.
A kind of sad day again locally as MV Dawn Treader a creel boat which was built in Girvan for a local man 32 years ago has been sold and is leaving this morning for Orkney looking as fresh as the day she arrived. She featured in many tourist pictures alongside a sister ship MV Jacobite owned by his twin brother.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Shopping this morning in Barny.
MrsD said she needs bread & milk and she wants to go to B&M.
How convenient, I thought.......a shop that only sells two essentials.

 

[Tenkaykev]

After blood tests I got a phone call from the Doc telling me she had prescribed "something" for me......I could collect from chemist.
Problem.
She is foreign. Nice lady and I can understand her face to face. Over the phone......no chance.
So I had to speak to the pharmacist to ask what I was actually about to take.
Answer......iron supplement. Ahh, with how I am feeling that makes sense.
Strange thing, she has prescribed 3 months having previously told me that 2 months is the max the gov' will allow to prevent stockpiling.

When I was taking an Iron supplement I found Floradix really pleasant to take.
It's quite expensive but can ofter be on offer in Boots and Holland and Barrett.
Swiss made with the vitamins obtained from various herbs and plants. The iron was quite gentle on the stomach.
Taking vitamin C with iron increases its efficacy.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Morning all

Shopping this morning in Barny.
MrsD said she needs bread & milk and she wants to go to B&M.
How convenient, I thought.......a shop that only sells two essentials.

I'm not familiar with B&M but I'm hoping that the two essentials referred to are Beer and (single) Malt 😊

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I brought a toilet seat from B & M recently

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning everyone. It's bright and blustery and rain forecast is now down to 5% which is much better than expected. My only plan for the day is to meet up with a friend for a ride. Plan is to do some local hills. I'll then see what happens when I get home.

@Dave7 I will keep my fingers crossed for you this afternoon. Good luck.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. Another horrible night here. Torrential rain all night. And now the wind is picking up as well.

Stay safe folks.

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. After raining most of the night, the sky has cleared and it looks alright so far. I am expecting a visit from the British Gas chap today to give us a quote on the power flush. Fingers crossed.
For the first time ever since we had her when she was only 8 weeks old, I shouted at Molly last night for whatever reason so I feel bad about it this morning so I might buy her a treat later on.
@Drago, I am still in my shorts but don't think it will be for much longer.

 

[Paulus]

Im in competition with a friend to see who can wear shorts the latest in the year. My record is December the 10th before a combination of the westher and Mrs D's complaining saw me in long trousers.

I managed to get to December the last couple of years. I kind of dislike long trousers now.

 

[Mo1959]

I have returned from a puddly, drizzly and windy bimble. 32 miles....plenty for me at the moment. Was glad of the mudguards.

Looking forward to a big bowl of fruit and fibre now.

 

[GM]

Morning all...Up and showered and porridge consumed. Now raring to go, don't know where but raring!

Good luck with the scan @Dave7 hope it goes well.

 

[Dave7]

The condemned man ate a hearty breakfast (was it Kipling who said that ?).
Just enjoyed cheese, ham and tomato toasty. Can't have anything now till after my scan at 1600