The Retirement Thread
- Thread starter Dirk
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There have been some excellent recent advances in "cytogenetics"
As an example, I have a rare blood condition for which there are several treatment regimes depending on which subtype of the disease people have. Some of the treatments options can have nasty and unpleasant side effects. With cytogenetics they can now say " we won't give you that course of treatment as we know it wouldn't work on your subtype and you would just experience the side effects with no benefit "
Sometimes, perhaps due to lack of, or poor communication, people get the wrong end of the stick and think that they are being denied treatment, when in reality they are being saved from unnecessary exposure to nasty side effects. There are ongoing advances in research and we may eventually get to the stage where treatments are tailored to the individuals unique genetic make up.
Don't think it would have made much difference apart from being able to retire earlier. House prices have rocketed above inflation, so effectively I'm better off. As it is, it falls just about right with the plans we have.TBH Dirk from your phraseology I sensed all hadn't been good so I opted to stay out of commenting.
Glad all is well for the future though.
Wouldn't it be nice to inherit that 20 years earlier
I can see a big spending spree on the horizon........
Mo1959
Legendary Member
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- Perthshire,Scotland
Popped round to the supermarket for a few things. No sign of any increase in temperature yet.
Thought I would treat myself to a bag of salted cashews with my cuppa and nearly had kittens when I looked at the calories after I'd eaten them!
Thought I would treat myself to a bag of salted cashews with my cuppa and nearly had kittens when I looked at the calories after I'd eaten them!
classic33
Leg End Member
You'll have to go for a walk to burn them off.Popped round to the supermarket for a few things. No sign of any increase in temperature yet.
Thought I would treat myself to a bag of salted cashews with my cuppa and nearly had kittens when I looked at the calories after I'd eaten them!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I hadn't thought of this. Good point.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I'll go back out in the afternoon. Not sure it will burn off the hunners o calories though.
classic33
Leg End Member
Just avoid buying snacks in shops if you go in them, otherwise just walk on by.I'll go back out in the afternoon. Not sure it will burn off the hunners o calories though.
Many thanks, PM sent.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good morning. Heavy frost last night and looks cold out. My cold is better but still with me to the extent I haven't got up yet. Now that is unusual!
I'm planning a walk later, probably after lunch.
I have a new worry in my life.
I'm a Rover, a diehard, we are at every home match come hell or high water. I haven't missed a crucial game, promotion, cup final win/loss, relegation escape, championship home or away in my lifetime. I was at Anfield in '95. What a day.
We have reached the dizzy heights of 5th.
If Fulham win next weekend and we beat Preston and Bournemouth we will be only three points off second place (yes, that means we're third!). So I'm facing five months of these scenarios.
It gets worse though. The Championship Play Off final is 3.00pm May 29th. I'm booked on Ride London the same day.
One of my cycling buddies has helpfully suggested if I get a start time before 7.00am, train for a sub five hour 💯 I could get to Wembley by 3.00pm!!!!!!
But where would I park my bike...........🤔
I'm planning a walk later, probably after lunch.
I have a new worry in my life.
I'm a Rover, a diehard, we are at every home match come hell or high water. I haven't missed a crucial game, promotion, cup final win/loss, relegation escape, championship home or away in my lifetime. I was at Anfield in '95. What a day.We have reached the dizzy heights of 5th.
If Fulham win next weekend and we beat Preston and Bournemouth we will be only three points off second place (yes, that means we're third!). So I'm facing five months of these scenarios.It gets worse though. The Championship Play Off final is 3.00pm May 29th. I'm booked on Ride London the same day.
One of my cycling buddies has helpfully suggested if I get a start time before 7.00am, train for a sub five hour 💯 I could get to Wembley by 3.00pm!!!!!!
But where would I park my bike...........🤔
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Ahhhhh Not a happy bunny, sometime in the night my computer was updated and then Microshit would not except my password, some 35 minutes later and two cups of coffee I finely get in.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
We have reached the dizzying heights of 1 deg here. 
In the goal mouth......that should helpGood morning. Heavy frost last night and looks cold out. My cold is better but still with me to the extent I haven't got up yet. Now that is unusual!
I'm planning a walk later, probably after lunch.
I have a new worry in my life.
We have reached the dizzy heights of 5th.
It gets worse though. The Championship Play Off final is 3.00pm May 29th. I'm booked on Ride London the same day.
One of my cycling buddies has helpfully suggested if I get a start time before 7.00am, train for a sub five hour 💯 I could get to Wembley by 3.00pm!!!!!!
But where would I park my bike...........🤔
I get that regularly with my email account. Real pain in the a*se.
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
We have 2c and the sun be it very weak is trying to come outWe have reached the dizzying heights of 1 deg here.
