The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

@ColinJ I keep several head torches round the house, but with single use batteries. Rechargeable batteries do discharge more quickly than disposables.

Mine takes 2 AAA batteries. I found 2 x spare rechargeables so I charged those up and put them in. I also found 2 Duracells which have plenty of voltage left so they are being kept in reserve.

 

[Juan Kog]

Another suggestion Colin, more🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕 in your diet . No don’t thank me , alway happy to help

 

[classic33]

Mine takes 2 AAA batteries. I found 2 x spare rechargeables so I charged those up and put them in. I also found 2 Duracells which have plenty of voltage left so they are being kept in reserve.

Can you change the batteries in the dark?

Duracell seem to be badly affected by the cold more than most batteries. Keep them somewhere warm.

 

[classic33]

Another suggestion Colin, more🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕 in your diet . No don’t thank me , alway happy to help

Didn't you read his earlier post, the Co-Op is closed!

 

[ColinJ]

Another suggestion Colin, more🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕 in your diet . No don’t thank me , alway happy to help

Oh no, not even more carrots than the 1+ kg I already eat every week...!

Can you change the batteries in the dark?

I've got the bike light handy. No problem unless they both packed up at the same time!

Duracell seem to be badly affected by the cold more than most batteries. Keep them somewhere warm.

I'll keep them in bed with me!

Didn't you read his earlier post, the Co-Op is closed!

I said that the Co-op in Hebden Bridge - WAS - closed. The Co-op in Tordmorden closed down for good so long ago that I can't even remember when that was!

I've been out shopping for milk and a few other bits and pieces. The cold shelves at Aldi were all empty. The staff told me that they were in early emptying the shelves in the powercut and they sent the produce somewhere else to keep it chilled. (Anywhere outdoors would nearly have done the trick - it was pretty chilly today!) I was told that if I waited 30 minutes it would probably be coming back... Pass!

I went on to One Stop - their cold shelves were empty too!

So... on to Lidl. They were okay. Presumably they don't think a bottle of milk goes off in a few hours if it warms up a little. Lets hope that the frozen poultry didn't defrost though. I don't eat the stuff, but obviously lots of people DO!

Instead of my daily 6 km bike ride then it was a 3 km walk.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Very cold this morning, forecast to be 1⁰ or below all day. 70% chance of snow by 12.00.

I've had a cold for several days and it's getting worse. LFT done every day and I must order more.

@Drago yesterday I was followed by a car which clearly had no front lights or indicators. Even in my rear view mirror I could see in to the engine compartment. I take it this is illegal?

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Another cold one with the chance of the odd light snow shower. Think I’ll just have a wander round the streets.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, carer was early this morning, a quarter to six, I was still asleep and suddenly realized my phone was going, it was my Good Lady calling from downstairs to let me know, I hadn't even been down to unlock the door, when I went down it was Anna our regular carer, she told us before she left that her office is planning to change things around from next weeks so it could be anybody at any time.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Cold today and colder tomorrow before warming up to 4 degrees on Tuesday 🤔 . Quite a few trees down locally, Mrs Tenkaykev will head of to the station as soon as the trains start running this morning. Stay warm and safe folks ☕️👍

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Dry and calm here. My weather ap says its -2 but that's a load of tosh. No frost at all

Stay safe peep

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks im surprised reading here that its cold out....its like the Bahama's in Brora...will go for a swim in the lovely inviting Atlantic after ive applied some sun tan
Im just grateful the wind has quietened!

 

[Juan Kog]

Worried? No. It was a flippant tongue-in-cheek remark nothing else.

Oh dear @PaulSB you must know by now, the only safe place for flippant and tongue-in-cheek is right here.

🤔 Should I stop wearing my old Liquigas jersey .

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Nice peaceful night, last night. No flying tiles or fences.
Doggie walk on the beach first, then a stroll down to the village for Sunday lunch at the Black Horse.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning folks, carer was early this morning, a quarter to six, I was still asleep and suddenly realized my phone was going, it was my Good Lady calling from downstairs to let me know, I hadn't even been down to unlock the door, when I went down it was Anna our regular carer, she told us before she left that her office is planning to change things around from next weeks so it could be anybody at any time.

We have a company called Premier Care for the auntie. It was a nightmare to start with but that was the actual carer. We got them to agree never to send her again and its been OKish since. They have you over a barrel as you will struggle to find another company.