numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
The Retirement Thread
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Having a dog is the best thing you can do and definitively man's best friend.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I could never have another dog. Worst thing that ever happened was when my dog and then my cat passed away within a year of each other. I can't and won't go through that ever again.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
It never gets any easier but the years of pleasure they give you just about make up for it. I know some people think cats aren’t as good as dogs, but the bond I have with Molly is probably the closest I have ever had to any of my pets. I end up in tears even just thinking ahead to the day I will lose her. Hopefully many years away yet.
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
I've gone through it many times, and each time I wonder why I put myself through it.
Then after the event I remember all the good, fun times a dog or cat gives you. Then it makes it it much easier emotionally.
Then I go and do it all again.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I was heartbroken when I lost my boy Lemmy and I still miss him terribly, but I'd have missed out on my wonderful boy Bruce if I'd not had another. As the Queen rightly said, rest her soul, grief is the price we pay for having loved.
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Never owned a dog, but grow up with loads as my mother bred Lakeland Terries for many years.
When the last one died we went out and bought a keeshond and later a German Shepherd, but I never got upset when they died, sometimes I wondered why this was, or maybe after having so many puppies running about the house knowing full well at about 8 weeks they will all be sold.
When the last one died we went out and bought a keeshond and later a German Shepherd, but I never got upset when they died, sometimes I wondered why this was, or maybe after having so many puppies running about the house knowing full well at about 8 weeks they will all be sold.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
A few years ago, we had a very placid, gentle cat called Rusty who loved people. We had him as a kitten . He died of cancer , age 19 . When the time came to take him to the vet to put him to sleep, I just couldn't do it and my wife had to take him.
I know pets don't live long enough but they give us so much pleasure, so much love and companionship.
I know pets don't live long enough but they give us so much pleasure, so much love and companionship.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Shortly after I finished work I had a day and a bit where I was getting really depressed by going though my life and looking at all the decision points and thinking how much better things would have been if I had zigged instead of zagged
every one seemed like a mistake
and I could clearly see how much better off I would have been if I had gone the other way
Then I stopped and sort of gave myself a good clip round the ear
I suddenly realised that I knew for certain the results of the decision I made - whetehr it was a specific decision to change path or if I ignored the possibility and carried on
But I did not know - and could never know - what would have happened in the other route
every one of them could have been awful - or worse - or could have been amazing - no way to know
Even things that were clear mistakes - such as staying with my ex after seeing more red flags than a Chinese COmmuniist party celebration - meant I got to know my daughter and be her Dad
after that I realised that I had had 2 careers and had done amazing things in both
many things I could never explain to someone else - like computer code that I don;t think anyone else could ever had come up with and bringing a difficult class around when teaching in ways that other teachers never used
but I know the good points and that is enough
Others would say I never became a wonderful manager and never made loads of money
but that is not how I work
money is not a drive to me - never has been -to me success is working relationships and respect - both of which I earned in both careers
which is success to me
which has made my lafe after that far better
In fact there was a year group reunion from my old school from when I was a kid - I didn;t go but did do a few Zoom sessions with them
lots of VERY successful people - one of whom was a national figure often seen with Her Majesty at certain occasions
and yet I didn;t feel that I had done less well that any of them!
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Morning
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Another dry start with rain due around lunchtime. Seems to be the pattern at the moment so better head out after a browse and cuppa.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Hello. Looks wet outside. I've been wide awake since 3.30. I've finished my brew, papers and browsing so now I'll try to doze/sleep. Later will be chores, a visit to the u3a community morning when people just drop by for coffee and chat, visit my LBS and do some household admin. I believe it's my turn to cook this evening.
Mrs P is out tonight and I'm thinking I'll find a good film or perhaps spend the evening watching 60/70s rock videos on YouTube.
Mrs P is out tonight and I'm thinking I'll find a good film or perhaps spend the evening watching 60/70s rock videos on YouTube.
Good morning folks, the broken arm continues to improve slowly. Mrs Tenkaykev took a tumble last week ( sunken pavement by roadside kerb ) and injured her arm. What a pair we are!
This has been coupled with a close family bereavement where we've both been cleaning up the house of her late brother who was a bit of a hoarder, and finding forever homes for the his two dogs.
Back home for a bit now to recharge our batteries before rejoining the fray!
This has been coupled with a close family bereavement where we've both been cleaning up the house of her late brother who was a bit of a hoarder, and finding forever homes for the his two dogs.
Back home for a bit now to recharge our batteries before rejoining the fray!
