The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

That's warmed me up. Quick 5k on the rowing machine...........well not very quick but you know what I mean

 

[ColinJ]

Has anyone been watching the drama series Chloe? There was something else on when it was on live so I missed it, but not sure if I fancy it or not.

My pal in Hebden Bridge just rang to tell me to get up, look out of the window, see the sunshine, and go out on my bike... Yes, she knows my habits. I WAS sleeping off another 5 am TV, puzzles and reading session!

Anyway, the reason I mention it is that she said she watched Chloe and really enjoyed it. She started giving away too much of the plot so I stopped her. Sounds like it might be about a female cyber-stalker?

Weird how your brain just discards what it doesn't need isn't it.

Indeed. I spent 3 years getting an Electronic Engineering degree into my head but started forgetting it the day I graduated. I could barely wire a plug now...

It'll be in there, somewhere. You'll find it when you don't need it.

I've suddenly remembered how to calculate the impedance and frequency response of a coaxial transmission line using Laplace Transforms! (I wish!)

 

[Tenkaykev]

Started yesterday’s outing with a pint in the Lord Nelson. Through the window you can just make out the seated figure of Baden-Powell gazing out towards Brownsea Island.
A wander up the high street for a pint and a bite to eat in the Brewhouse. They lay on a Brew day to commemorate the annual womens day, eight ladies are guided through all the stages of the brewing process from start to finish. They get to name the beer they brew, and it’s sold over the bar once the brew is ready. Its free, including the food and drink that’s provided over the course of the day. Mrs Tenkaykev took part in one a few years back, and of course, every time we visited the pub we had to have a pint of “ her” beer 😁🍺

 

[PaulSB]

Just talking about accounts and also the way my brain just forgets the word in Wordle so quickly after it's done, I actually did higher accounts at school and I honestly can't remember the slightest thing about it now. Weird how your brain just discards what it doesn't need isn't it.

I frequently forget the Wordle word within an hour or so.

I ran company management accounts for 22 years, know very well how to operate, read and interpretate as necessary. Using SAGE one could achieve just about anything required and be audit ready very easily.

I've been recommended to use accrual accounting, have read a bit and understand the basics, the whys and wherefores. Setting it up in Excel is another matter!!

 

[numbnuts]

I've been on my turbo I had forgotten how hard it is and no e-motor to back me up.

 

[Mo1959]

I've been on my turbo I had forgotten how hard it is and no e-motor to back me up.

I always find indoor exercise really hard work. I meant to pop some chewing gum in my mouth before I started my row as my mouth gets really dry. I think once you start breathing hard plus you seem to get a draught from the fan blades too?

 

[numbnuts]

I always find indoor exercise really hard work. I meant to pop some chewing gum in my mouth before I started my row as my mouth gets really dry. I think once you start breathing hard plus you seem to get a draught from the fan blades too?

On a rowing machine it's hard to stop for a drink as you loose your pace/rhythm and takes a while to get it back.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I always find indoor exercise really hard work. I meant to pop some chewing gum in my mouth before I started my row as my mouth gets really dry. I think once you start breathing hard plus you seem to get a draught from the fan blades too?

A Camelbak waistcoat with a tube over your shoulder so you just turn your head grab the mouthpiece demand valve. Or adapt a hamsters wheel style water bottle 😉

 

[Exlaser2]

Afternoon all . Have spent the morning painting in the new bathing . I hate doing edging it’s so time consuming. Anyway it’s done now and the first main coat . One more coat tomorrow and it’s all finished.
Now sat watching the Winter Olympics with a cup of coffee.
Re watching sports , I just love watching all sport but I am less keen on judged sports, things like gymnastics, freestyle bmx/skiing/snowboarding etc .

 

[12boy]

Went for my first bike ride since 1/27 and it was only 3 miles. In fact I just broke 20 for Jan. The 14 yesterday was nice but as expected, harder by far than it was in Dec when the weather allowed 120. While the Nordic Track, lifting weights and walking did happen, those things are not as pleasant as a good ride. Still, Jan and Feb are the coldest and windiest months in Wyoming so more opportunities should occur.

 

[ColinJ]

I've been on my turbo I had forgotten how hard it is and no e-motor to back me up.

It is only as hard as you make it!

I have a singlespeed bike on my turbo so gear ratios don't come into it, just the resistance setting.

Sometimes I turn the resistance down to the second lowest setting and just spin away. It is probably equivalent to riding a flat road at only about 20 kph (12.5 mph).

I can set the resistance to give about the same difficulty as climbing a 15% hill, but I generally wouldn't.

Usually I warm up on a low setting for about 10 minutes then click the resistance up a couple of positions. Maybe then another 2 or 3 positions for a hard 30 second interval, then back down to recover.

TBH, I have only used the turbo 2 or 3 times this winter. My mind/body have not felt like it!

I nipped out on my 6 km double-hilled singlespeed Metro run today. I could really feel how much fitness I have lost since Christmas! Time to get stuck in again so I am ready for the spring when it finally gets here.

 

[Saluki]

Hello! I slept well but not long enough. Just finished a brew and Wordle so I will now try to doze. Wordle solved in five when I thought I had made a brilliant spot at line four!!

Today I'm standing for election as Treasurer for our local U3A at the AGM. It's unopposed. Do we have any retired accountants or bookkeepers in here? I'm casting around for an Excel spreadsheet template which will run accrual accounting.

Rovers at home to Forest tonight. This is a MUST win game. After Saturday's loss the pressure is on for a win.

** Nice words "bookkeeper," "bookkeeping" etc. The only words in the English language to have three consecutive double letters.

Thank you. This is a small charity with a turnover below £10,000 so we don't need anything complex.......................sorry about the sweats!

Sri says there isn’t a basic template as everyone does it their own way. We have a couple of proper accountants on CC. It may be worth sending out a plea for help in the main site as I don’t believe that they are remotely retired.

 

[pawl]

Am I one of the few on here who doesn’t participate in Wordle.I’ do Four Pics One Word while chomping on my Weetabix

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Am I one of the few on here who doesn’t participate in Wordle.I’ do Four Pics One Word while chomping on my Weetabix

No you’re not alone, I don’t do it either. I don’t do puzzles of any description, they just don’t appeal.

 

[classic33]

Hello! I slept well but not long enough. Just finished a brew and Wordle so I will now try to doze. Wordle solved in five when I thought I had made a brilliant spot at line four!!

Today I'm standing for election as Treasurer for our local U3A at the AGM. It's unopposed. Do we have any retired accountants or bookkeepers in here? I'm casting around for an Excel spreadsheet template which will run accrual accounting.

Rovers at home to Forest tonight. This is a MUST win game. After Saturday's loss the pressure is on for a win.

** Nice words "bookkeeper," "bookkeeping" etc. The only words in the English language to have three consecutive double letters.

What exactly will you be using the sheet for, and would you be willing to use one that's a bit old?

Have a few from the shop I worked in. They'll just require clearing/cleaning out.