The Retirement Thread
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Paulus
Started young, and still going.
Good morning all fellow wheezers.
A sunny start to the day here.
All the usual stuff to do today, with a ride out on the bike later.
The house insurance is due soon, the renewal is over £200 more than last year.
So a look at compare the Meerkat to see what I can get before I phone Admiral to cancel.
Stay safe everyone
A sunny start to the day here.
All the usual stuff to do today, with a ride out on the bike later.
The house insurance is due soon, the renewal is over £200 more than last year.
So a look at compare the Meerkat to see what I can get before I phone Admiral to cancel.
Stay safe everyone
yello
back and brave
I hope people don't mind me somewhat barging in and disrupting the tone. I have a concern that might be best addressed by the regulars here, given how practiced you all are with this subject!
I'm getting old (60 this year) and I feel my health declining. Nothing major, nothing (yet) diagnosable that I know of. I've been to the docs 3 times in the last x years with chest discomfort, each time I've been despatched with a 'no problem' It's probably caused by anxiety in truth (as I am of anxious disposition) - an anxiety that is ironically at least partly caused by my health concerns; one feeds into the other? (snowball effect / chicken and egg / self-fulfilling prophecy ???)
We're told to visit the docs if we have any problems but, in practice, I don't think it works like that. Doctors would generally, I think, prefer not to be 'bothered' by would-be malingerers, they have enough to do as it is and I get that. I digress....
In short, is it 'normal' to feel one's health and, to a lesser extent, well-being slowly drain away? Or perhaps 'change' is a better word. I mean, I am getting old and we don't live forever. Isn't it natural that things just, well, gradually wear out?
I'm getting old (60 this year) and I feel my health declining. Nothing major, nothing (yet) diagnosable that I know of. I've been to the docs 3 times in the last x years with chest discomfort, each time I've been despatched with a 'no problem' It's probably caused by anxiety in truth (as I am of anxious disposition) - an anxiety that is ironically at least partly caused by my health concerns; one feeds into the other? (snowball effect / chicken and egg / self-fulfilling prophecy ???)
We're told to visit the docs if we have any problems but, in practice, I don't think it works like that. Doctors would generally, I think, prefer not to be 'bothered' by would-be malingerers, they have enough to do as it is and I get that. I digress....
In short, is it 'normal' to feel one's health and, to a lesser extent, well-being slowly drain away? Or perhaps 'change' is a better word. I mean, I am getting old and we don't live forever. Isn't it natural that things just, well, gradually wear out?
Mo1959
Legendary Member
You sound like me!
Everything is starting to feel like it's declining! Aches and pains, tinnitus, deteriorating eyesight, fitness slowly declining.........and yes, I also worry about it which makes it worse. I try all the various supplements which are supposed to be wonder cures, but obviously don't work! Last time I took my blood pressure it was worryingly high which of course stressed me out even more. Just feels like a vicious circle. I think the usual keep the weight down, eat reasonably healthy, exercise and try to remain stress free is the best advice but much easier said than done if you are a natural stressy person. 
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I read somewhere that the ageing process is in three stages.
When you reach 35. When you reach 64 and when you reach 78.
They are the times when you notice things changing in your body.
Try not to focus on the things you can't change.
Relax, don't stress about the things you can't change.
Bury the body as deep as you can of anyone that gets on you're t**s.
Gentle exercise and eating properly will also help.
And last but not least, laugh as much as you can. Being on this thread helps as they are all old duffers (accept Mo and I) and we can laugh our a***s off at them.
yello
back and brave
@Mo1959 I love that you can laugh about it! I guess that's the moral of the story. A moral picked up by @welsh dragon - good advice...
My wife (and I'm so lucky, really I am) is of the above disposition; little point worrying about anything until it happens, and even then just deal with it. She is in some respects a polar opposite - yet also a perfect fit. I wish I could be like that sometimes but I am, sadly, a natural born worrier.
Btw, I've been on blood pressure meds for years... maybe around 8. I think the biggest decline I am seeing, and the one that sets the alarm bells ringing, is that it takes me longer to get back to fitness. I could once get on my bike and do a 100km, more or less on a whim and without thinking. Those days are gone (and we're only talking 2 or 3 years ago) I need to build up to do that now.
But I ought stop my whining. All things considered, I'm in a really good place (certainly geographically). Thanks for all your kind words. I shall laugh more (something I am also naturally predisposed to!)
My wife (and I'm so lucky, really I am) is of the above disposition; little point worrying about anything until it happens, and even then just deal with it. She is in some respects a polar opposite - yet also a perfect fit. I wish I could be like that sometimes but I am, sadly, a natural born worrier.
Btw, I've been on blood pressure meds for years... maybe around 8. I think the biggest decline I am seeing, and the one that sets the alarm bells ringing, is that it takes me longer to get back to fitness. I could once get on my bike and do a 100km, more or less on a whim and without thinking. Those days are gone (and we're only talking 2 or 3 years ago) I need to build up to do that now.
But I ought stop my whining. All things considered, I'm in a really good place (certainly geographically). Thanks for all your kind words. I shall laugh more (something I am also naturally predisposed to!)
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BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
Old?, 60 is young! 73 going on 74 here.
classic33
Leg End Member
Bit personal in't'it?Good morning big man.
classic33
Leg End Member
That was given a three hour window yesterday. How'd tha not manage it!!Hello world! Weather? Go on guess. This is Lancashire where the sun shines on the righteous........it's always cloudy in Burnley!! You need to follow Rovers for that one!
I feel industrious today:
The Kinesis is filthy from my gravel ride on Saturday. I am though seeing the benefit of proper lubing and a quality lube. While very dusty the chain, cassette and rings are clean - no black gunge. Pleased and surprised by this. Housework will commence around 10.45 when Mrs P goes out - this a chore which I far prefer to do when she's not around.
- Ironing
- Clean bike
- Housework
- Black the woodburner
- Cut grass
- Allotment
My greenhouse is rapidly filling with seedlings and young plants. I'm very tempted to pop out and buy some tomatoes. Day time temperatures are spot on for starting them off but nights are still cold - for those not aware night temperature is as important, if not more, to plant growth as day temperature. Also need to sow outdoor crops such as spinach and chard which means I need to double check what is planned for each bed.
A hot iron is calling. Catch you all later when I break for morning coffee
classic33
Leg End Member
If you happen to have a spare $34,073,783.78 sat around, and you're wondering what to do with it...@Mo1959 I love that you can laugh about it! I guess that's the moral of the story. A moral picked up by @welsh dragon - good advice...
My wife (and I'm so lucky, really I am) is of the above disposition; little point worrying about anything until it happens, and even then just deal with it. She is in some respects a polar opposite - yet also a perfect fit. I wish I could be like that sometimes but I am, sadly, a natural born worrier.
Btw, I've been on blood pressure meds for years... maybe around 8. I think the biggest decline I am seeing, and the one that sets the alarm bells ringing, is that it takes me longer to get back to fitness. I could once get on my bike and do a 100km, more or less on a whim and without thinking. Those days are gone (and we're only talking 2 or 3 years ago) I need to build up to do that now.
But I ought stop my whining. All things considered, I'm in a really good place (certainly geographically). Thanks for all your kind words. I shall laugh more (something I am also naturally predisposed to!)
We can rebuild you, we have the technology.
pawl
Legendary Member
