The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Crikey! Went back to bed and slept till 8.50. 😯 Think this is because I don't have to be anywhere at any particular time.

A glorious morning but cold and a hard frost. Currently -1⁰ Trying to decide between a walk or a ride? My regular buddies are either injured or on holiday so think I'll settle for a walk. The lanes are likely to be dodgy as well.

Need to get chores done and head out in a couple of hours. Later I have to go to Specsavers to pick up my new glasses. When one buys there are loads of offers but the cheapest by far is the "golden ticket" which gives 50% off the next pair. As I like to have two pairs I just ordered the second when I picked up the first!! Daft but hey ho.

The boys are back in town tonight. The pie-eaters have a habit of putting one over us, they're bottom and we have to win to get back in the top six. It's going to be damn cold at Ewood

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all from a sunny but frosty Barnet.
I'm off to the hospital shortly, I am having my Aorta scanned to see if I have the start of an aneurysm.
It's an age related thing. As I'm 65 next month the GP automatically refers you for a check up. My friend who has exactly the same birthday has his today as well.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[classic33]

Morning

Owdo

 

[Dave7]

Its not nice but you do need to sweat it out.
Don't forget the large whisky

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning all from a sunny but frosty Barnet.
I'm off to the hospital shortly, I am having my Aorta scanned to see if I have the start of an aneurysm.
It's an age related thing. As I'm 65 next month the GP automatically refers you for a check up. My friend who has exactly the same birthday has his today as well.

I understand all men over 65 now get this as a routine precaution. I had one 2-3 years ago, a standard letter from the NHS invited me.

Have to admit at first I thought some was taking the piss.........it arrived about a month after I'd largely recovered from a subarachnoid aneurysm bursting - in the brain - something 70% don't wake up from and few make a full recovery. My first thought was "come on, you're having a laugh!" 🤣🤣

 

[Dave7]

I have just enjoyed a chunk of malt loaf**
Will have corned beef hash later.
**we have the Aldi one now. Nicer the Soreen imo

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Late carer this morning, they're supposed to be here between half seven and half eight, she turned up this morning at ten to nine, the first time late for the new care company, they were great last week, here between quarter to eight and eight O Clock, did a good job and was bright and cheerful, she's now on holiday for the next month. Its a lovely morning, cold, frosty, bright and sunny, ideal for a bike ride, its a shame the late carer scuppered my plans for a bike ride.

 

[numbnuts]

I'm going shopping when it warms up, too at the moment still on -1c

 

[classic33]

Its not nice but you do need to sweat it out.
Don't forget the large whisky

You mean this large whisky?

 

[Dirk]

MrsD's good for some shopping in the village.
I'm staying in the warm and watching some films.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Good morning all from a sunny but frosty Barnet.
I'm off to the hospital shortly, I am having my Aorta scanned to see if I have the start of an aneurysm.
It's an age related thing. As I'm 65 next month the GP automatically refers you for a check up. My friend who has exactly the same birthday has his today as well.

AAA check takes moments but can be a lifesaver.

If the darn thing bursts then, apparently, it's not even worth bothering with calling for an ambulance.

Had mine early last year and all was well.

Edit: was quoting my GP - according to NHS, 2 out of 10 cases survive so calling an ambulance may help.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Not intended to upset the legions of fans but I don't get the Happy Valley hype.

Watched a few episodes of the first series and it seemed tedious in the extreme plus; Sarah Lancashire (who I like) seemed hopelessly miscast and unbelievable in her role.

I realise that I am an outlier...

 

[PaulSB]

AAA check takes moments but can be a lifesaver.

If the darn thing bursts then, apparently, it's not even worth bothering with calling for an ambulance.

Had mine early last year and all was well.

I'm not sure this is entirely accurate but I agree survival rates are very low. As above I've had a subarachnoid haemorrhage resulting from an aneurysm on the surface of the brain. I am living proof a burst aneurysm is survivable with a full recovery. I'll not bother with detail but the surgeon's skill in repairing blood vessels in a critical brain area were quite incredible.

I've never complained of pain since as I'll never forget what it is. Equally I'll never forget the overwhelming relief months later when the consultant announced the surgery a complete success.

 

[PaulSB]

Not intended to upset the legions of fans but I don't get the Happy Valley hype.

Watched a few episodes of the first series and it seemed tedious in the extreme plus; Sarah Lancashire (who I like) seemed hopelessly miscast and unbelievable in her role.

I realise that I am an outlier...

I'd agree with you. I enjoyed the early episodes but can remember initially thinking this was perhaps another vehicle for SL to play the Lancashire/Yorkshire female role.

Stick with it as to my mind the series developed very well and she really grew into the character.