The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Back from a walk along the prom. Still scorchio 🌞🌞
Mrs Tenkaykev much improved but still fatigued. Weather turns on Wednesday, the day we go back, looks like we’ll be heading back to kinder weather in Dorset.

 

[numbnuts]

Came home from getting the milk and found a hole in my sock, that has now been fixed, well that's enough excitement for one day

 

[Mo1959]

Came home from getting the milk and found a hole in my sock, that has now been fixed, well that's enough excitement for one day

Do people still fix holes in their socks? Afraid socks are like inner tubes for me. Once holed, in the bin.

 

[classic33]

Do people still fix holes in their socks? Afraid socks are like inner tubes for me. Once holed, in the bin.

Depends on the size of the hole and what material is used.

 

[ColinJ]

I eventually went back to bed and dozed for an hour. It’s cold but better get out for a wander and shake off the brain fog.

Sorry you are having such problems with your sleep!

I am still hoping to transition back to more normal hours of sleep but don't want to suffer the insomnia I often had the last few times that I tried.

I might be ok now that I am a pensioner and don't have to worry about work and/or money. OTOH I would probably just lie awake worrying about Ukraine and/or my health instead!

I have brain fog myself now and also feel slightly nauseous when I move. I have been awake for an hour and a half but not got up yet. I have a bike ride planned but this is putting me off. I would probably be fine 10 minutes after setting off though.

I want to check out an extension to my Cragg Vale loop. That loop is about as hard as I can cope with on my singlespeed bike. There are 2 variations that I sometimes use which add a bit more distance and tough climbing. I just thought of another which would be good because it includes a 3 km sub-loop with about 50 m of doable climbing. I could use that to add extra distance and difficulty without spending more time on the boring and busy valley roads.

Oops - my pal rang. She is coming over for a meal later so I had better get up and out! She works part time on a zero hour contract so I have to be flexible in when we have our meals/TV sessions.

Catch up with you all later...

 

[ColinJ]

Do people still fix holes in their socks? Afraid socks are like inner tubes for me. Once holed, in the bin.

I don't darn either, but my old bits of clothing get put in a bag and kept as cleaning rags for my bikes.

Now that you mention it, my space invaders socks have holes in!

 

[welsh dragon]

We have some beef left over from yesterday so beef sandwich with mustard for us.

Bedding all dried and put away.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

got that infernal wordle in 6 , typing with one finger as i have a dog asleep on my lap. spent the day yesterday power washing a patio , the amount of water it produced was shocking , 15 litres per minute , had to wait a bit for water pools to subside before continuing. luckily it was a very hot sunny day . while watching the f1 highlights on channel 4 last night at 10.30 i fell asleep and missed almost the entire race. have a good day folks and take care

15L pm is high - what make/model is that?

 

[welsh dragon]

Do people still fix holes in their socks? Afraid socks are like inner tubes for me. Once holed, in the bin.

I don't fix holes in socks anymore. I just throw them away.

I was always sewing something for my kids and later the grandchildren. Holes in the knees of trousers. Trousers to be let down as they grew. New zips. Holes in t shirts.

 

[GM]

Good afternoon all... A pleasant walk over the park with Alan🐶, nice to see the blossom on the trees appearing.

Wordle in 4, as Paulus said lots of options.

Wordle 282 4/6

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...What makes you think I'm a Gogglebox fan....



Yesterdays dessert

 

[Mo1959]

Weary now but I must resist the temptation to have a lie down so I stand a chance of sleeping tonight. I’ll have a gentle stroll along the river soon I think.

 

[pawl]

Sorry you are having such problems with your sleep!

I am still hoping to transition back to more normal hours of sleep but don't want to suffer the insomnia I often had the last few times that I tried.

I might be ok now that I am a pensioner and don't have to worry about work and/or money. OTOH I would probably just lie awake worrying about Ukraine and/or my health instead!

I have brain fog myself now and also feel slightly nauseous when I move. I have been awake for an hour and a half but not got up yet. I have a bike ride planned but this is putting me off. I would probably be fine 10 minutes after setting off though.

I want to check out an extension to my Cragg Vale loop. That loop is about as hard as I can cope with on my singlespeed bike. There are 2 variations that I sometimes use which add a bit more distance and tough climbing. I just thought of another which would be good because it includes a 3 km sub-loop with about 50 m of doable climbing. I could use that to add extra distance and difficulty without spending more time on the boring and busy valley roads.

Oops - my pal rang. She is coming over for a meal later so I had better get up and out! She works part time on a zero hour contract so I have to be flexible in when we have our meals/TV sessions.

Catch up with you all later...

Your mention of Crag Vale got me delving into the depths of my memory.

I think I read about Crag Vale in Mike Hardings book on Yorkshire Crag Vale had a chequered history Apparently the villagers were counterfeiting coins to supplement their incomes

It’s funny how seeing a word sets the little grey cells into motion

 

[classic33]

They're looking for someone!

 

[Mo1959]

An extremely weary wander done. At least I saw a flutterby

 

[numbnuts]

An extremely weary wander done. At least I saw a flutterby


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Nice description, never heard that before