The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Got my new specs. Definitely an improvement and I can now read small print that I couldn't before.

 

[Paulus]

Got my new specs. Definitely an improvement and I can now read small print that I couldn't before.

I don't think any of us realise just how our eyesight worsens between retesting.

 

[numbnuts]

Got my new specs. Definitely an improvement and I can now read small print that I couldn't before.

My test with new glasses is threading a needle

 

[Dave7]

I don't think any of us realise just how our eyesight worsens between retesting.

I knew they were getting worse. eg when I look at a ready meal I could no longer read the power level/times etc. I can now

 

[Mo1959]

I knew they were getting worse. eg when I look at a ready meal I could no longer read the power level/times etc. I can now

I’m going to have to start taking a pair when I go to the supermarket. I’m struggling to read the shelf dates on products.

 

[welsh dragon]

Chicken and rice today.

Mr WD has been planting some vegetable seeds.

The bin has been. He has officially dropped out of teacher training. He has other things in the fire

 

[Tenkaykev]

I don't think any of us realise just how our eyesight worsens between retesting.

Mine improved slightly, it depends on the individual, and the muscles that act to focus the eye.

 

[numbnuts]

Chicken and rice today.

Mr WD has been planting some vegetable seeds.

The bin has been. He has officially dropped out of teacher training. He has other things in the fire

A Blacksmith ?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

126/81
P62
10 st 10¼ lb

That's decent.

Mine get done on the first of each month.

124/70
P 79
12st 4lbs
BMI 25.3 (Very slightly 'overweight' but my muscle mass is a bit more than average for my age.)

Been doing it for last 10 months.

First graph shows Systolic/Dystolic trend for the year to date, and second shows today's result in isolation.

 

[rustybolts]

Mine improved slightly, it depends on the individual, and the muscles that act to focus the eye.

I didn't know that your eyesight can improve , wish mine did

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I didn't know that your eyesight can improve , wish mine did

It is a strange phenomenon. Both my eyes improved by 0.25 at my latest 2-yearly test. Contact lenses & glasses wearer.

Optician said it was natural for them to fluctuate slightly, but, in 50 years of eye tests; this was the first time mine had ever improved.

 

[numbnuts]

I do my BP , glucose levels and weight on the first of the month.
Today - 132/60 and 51p, but my glucose levels 13.5 that is sky high, so the meds are not working very well
the weight 78.5kg

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Chicken and rice today.

Mr WD has been planting some vegetable seeds.

The bin has been. He has officially dropped out of teacher training. He has other things in the fire

I can see his point - I was a teacher for the 2nd half of my career and it is not for everyone
first couple of years can he really difficult

no idea why I managed it for so long to be honest

 

[Dave7]

Chicken and rice today.

Mr WD has been planting some vegetable seeds.

The bin has been. He has officially dropped out of teacher training. He has other things in the fire

Scrambled egg, mushrooms and toast for me.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I wish to register a complaint!!!


Why were there lots of old people on bikes on MY cycle path this morning???

something must be done!!

AND - they were going slower than me

OK OK OK - I know ebike and all that
but once I realised there were loads of small groups ahead of me I switched the motor off - it was only on the lowest assist setting anyway
AND I was STILL wanting to go faster than them!!



(yes - I am looking smug!
especially as most of them had dropped handlebar bikes and were wearing cycling clothes when I was wearing jeans and a jumper)

Just ended up riding most of the way back in "OFF" mode but the overall time on Strava was still lower than usual

I might look fat bald and old - but apparently at least my legs work OK!!!
(OK - TBF - legs work OK when pedalling on the flat - no hills involved)