The Retirement Thread

[gavroche]

Well, I did go for a ride after all but under estimated the weather and came home after 10 miles as I was under dressed and feeling cold.
Any ride is better than no ride anyway and there will be another day for a longer ride, possibly Sunday.
On Monday, I am planning to take my Specialized Roubaix to my LBS to have the head set looked at as I have tried to adjust it but it makes no difference so it may require a closer look and I am no expert.

 

[Exlaser2]

Don’t take it to heart , it’s just the dementia talking not your mum.

There often becomes a time when we have to be the responsible adult/parent to our own parents for their own good.
As long as you know you have done your best for you mum, that’s all that matters.
I totally understand it doesn’t make the harsh words any easier to take , I’ve been there too.🙁

 

[Chislenko]

Don’t take it to heart , it’s just the dementia talking not your mum.

There often becomes a time when we have to be the responsible adult/parent to our own parents for their own good.
As long as you know you have done your best for you mum, that’s all that matters.
I totally understand it doesn’t make the harsh words any easier to take , I’ve been there too.🙁

Thanks Exlaser,

 

[Dave7]

Pretty horrendous day yesterday. We have finally had to move my mother (101 and blind amongst other ailments, dementia etc) into a nursing home. I went to visit her yesterday and got an hour of dog's abuse about abandoning her etc. Some of it was downright vile! I left the home shell shocked!

Today have done absolutely nowt, no energy, no enthusiasm, no nothing .

Have managed the energy to walk to the local where I will sit and down a few.

We went through that with both my Mum and MrsDs (although neither lived to the age of your dear Mum.
MrsDs Mum surprised me most as I only knew her as a religious person......the language she used was amazing

 

[classic33]

Somebody, other than myself and ColinJ needs to get to sleep.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning.

I feel so lethargic and weary but better at least have a walk as I need some air.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Just popped out to the recycling bin and it’s very blowy. We’ve got gulls on the roof so it must be a bit rough in Poole harbour.
Have a peaceful day folks ☕️👍

 

[PaulSB]

Good day. Outside my window we have a clear and blustery day dawning. I have no plans but plenty to do, so nothing which has to happen but lots I want to get done. I will have to fit in an Aldi run.

First task is to refit all the kit to my Cervelo; Wahoo mount, lights, bag etc. She's had a major overhaul in preparation for the summer; upgraded to Ultegra (manual) cassette plus front and rear mech*, oval chain rings, new rotors, pads, cables, bars (narrower), stem, replaced hydraulic fluid and sealant.

I'll get the Mr Sheen out as well.

* I've run Ultegra shifters from day one. Prettier than 105!

 

[Chislenko]

Good morning folks,
Just popped out to the recycling bin and it’s very blowy. We’ve got gulls on the roof so it must be a bit rough in Poole harbour.
Have a peaceful day folks ☕️👍

Talking of gulls, if you Google Monkey Seagull Chester Zoo there is a very disturbing video on the internet.

Yes it is the natural world but this is some nasty monkey.

 

[12boy]

Happy birthday, young Paulus.
-31C last night and the same tonight. It will get up to -8 though although the wind chill can frostbite bare flesh quite ell. Not a day for casual nudity.
WD, I fear you have perhaps forgotten the lovely Monkers who graces us with presence from time to time.
I am grappling with putting my aged pooch down. She is showing more signs of of demetia and is currently eating almost nothing. She will be 18 in August and is a beloved part of our family. I didn't want another dog after we lost our Weimaraner in '84 but we made the mistake of "just looking" at pups in a pet store in the mall. There were 2 tiny Rat Terrier pups huddled in a cage and someone bought the male at which point the female began to cry. The dastardly clerk aked if my wife would hold her for a minute and that was all she wrote. She was so small she fit in my coat pocket. She and our Weim are the best
dogs I have ever known.
Be well and safe...

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all, shopping Friday has rolled round again, the weeks are flying past, it looks bright and breezy out, Wordle in 5 today, I used a different start word this morning and confused myself.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Dull and overcast and a tad chilly. We can expect rain by 8 am apparently.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Fish Friday makes another appearance.
Doggie dragging on the beach first, then a stroll down to the village.
Weather's not looking too good

 

[Paulus]

Morning all, it started off bright and sunny, but the clouds are starting to build, rain is forecast for later.
Dog walking, domestics and the out for a lunchtime pint or two with my mate who shares exactly the same birthday. We met when we started primary school in April 1963 and have been friends ever since.
Enjoy your day everyone

 

[Paulus]

Wordle 265 6/6

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Got there , just.🤣