The Retirement Thread

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Tenkaykev

Guru
Location
Poole
and apparently I have to go to the shopping centre later and give someone a blood sample
honestly - the things you have to do to get a pound of sausages these days!!!
(or it might be a trial for a new blood test to detect cancer - but that is less humerous - other opinions may exist)

anyway - time for the second coffee
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.
 
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Dirk

Dirk

If 6 Was 9
Location
Watchet
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 :wacko:
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.
I can see a big spending spree on the horizon........
 

PaulSB

Squire
Power cuts are going to be a very big deal in the coming years, a “perfect storm” of more storm events and more demand as we are all forced to switch to electric boilers and to electric cars. In future, having no power will mean no means of heating at all for most and no means of using the car either. And once the battery on your phone dies, no digital connectivity either.
I hadn't thought of this. Good point.
 

Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
Wow it’s cold out in the Velo Cave @Paulus I have this , are you looking for a square taper crank? . This is surplus to requirements.
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Nothing special , yours if you want it. One retired Train Driver to another.
Many thanks, PM sent.
 

PaulSB

Squire
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. :eek: 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. :bravo: 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...........🤔
 

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
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. :eek: 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. :bravo: 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...........🤔
In the goal mouth......that should help ^_^
 
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