The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

@dave r I'm a little sad to read your post, it does us all good to reflect on how fortunate we are.

I hope tomorrow's assessment goes well - for both of your sakes 🤞

Thank you

 

[Deleted member 1258]

So sorry to her that.dave r.My best wishes to you both.

Thank you

 

[PaulSB]

Anyone else beginning to find this all a bit weird? I know none of us actually have to do anything on a particular day but I'm starting to get a feeling of "sod it, I can do that at some point in the future."

Feel like I'm shutting down.......

 

[Mo1959]

Anyone else beginning to find this all a bit weird? I know none of us actually have to do anything on a particular day but I'm starting to get a feeling of "sod it, I can do that at some point in the future."

Feel like I'm shutting down.......

I just feel very uneasy, and agitated and angry at all these selfish, idiotic panic buyers too.

 

[Dave7]

We did something this afternoon that makes me a little sad. Over the last couple of months my Good Lady has gone from getting about with a walking frame to hiring a wheelchair from shop mobility, when we go into town,today we picked up a wheelchair of our own, paid for by my brother in law, now while I'm grateful that he put his hand in his pocket I'm a little sad that its come to this. I'm hoping that her physio assesment tomorrow will bring some good news

The only thing I can say (and I mean this with love) is to embrace it.
None of us ever thought we would get old.
I play golf with guys that have to use buggies. Its a new lease of life.
I wish you both the best.

 

[Dave7]

Anyone else beginning to find this all a bit weird? I know none of us actually have to do anything on a particular day but I'm starting to get a feeling of "sod it, I can do that at some point in the future."

Feel like I'm shutting down.......

Lots of people do not like the phrase "it is what it is" but I do like it. Make the best of what we have.
I am also p*ssed off with peoples attitudes (panic buying etc) but us old farts have come through worse.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The only thing I can say (and I mean this with love) is to embrace it.
None of us ever thought we would get old.
I play golf with guys that have to use buggies. Its a new lease of life.
I wish you both the best.

Thank you

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Lots of people do not like the phrase "it is what it is" but I do like it. Make the best of what we have.
I am also p*ssed off with peoples attitudes (panic buying etc) but us old farts have come through worse.

I like that phrase, its a good starting point when you've got to learn to cope with something new, or start to improve a situation.

 

[rustybolts]

We did something this afternoon that makes me a little sad. Over the last couple of months my Good Lady has gone from getting about with a walking frame to hiring a wheelchair from shop mobility, when we go into town,today we picked up a wheelchair of our own, paid for by my brother in law, now while I'm grateful that he put his hand in his pocket I'm a little sad that its come to this. I'm hoping that her physio assesment tomorrow will bring some good news

😊Wishing you all the very best Dave

 

[The Jogger]

Good luck tomorrow dave r

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Up at the crack of dawn as usual. First coffee of the day finished. I can hear the birds starting to sing.

Wonder what shoot will happen in the world today 😢

 

[PaulSB]

I just feel very uneasy, and agitated and angry at all these selfish, idiotic panic buyers too.

Yes, I think this would describe how I feel at the moment. I laugh at the panic buyers but you're right they are selfish and idiotic. I do fear a little for some supplies, fresh food in particular, if this goes on for the months now being suggested.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow retirees. The weather forecast is like the Corona news, changing every minute. Today was supposed to be sunny and warm, now it has gone to thick cloud and cool. It is gray cloudy outside.
My monthly shop was delivered yesterday evening by sainsbury's, most of the normal stuff was missing, unavailable. So today I will be out on the bike looking for some tinned tomatoes and baked beans. I'm not holding out much hope. Our local grocer has lots of fresh fruit and veg at present, although she did say most of her tinned stuff disappeared quickly on monday.

 

[PaulSB]

Lots of people do not like the phrase "it is what it is" but I do like it. Make the best of what we have.
I am also p*ssed off with peoples attitudes (panic buying etc) but us old farts have come through worse.

I agree. I'm surprised at myself though as it's taking time to adjust which I hadn't expected, a sort of lethargy.

I can see fractures appearing in our little cycle group. Several different opinions on what we should and shouldn't do. Someone is going to have to try and pull it all together.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Grey, damp and dismal with a 25% chance of rain at 9.00am. Feck it I'm going for a ride with a couple of buddies. I need to do this.

We bought kitchen paint yesterday, hoarding and entertainment you see. Work starts tomorrow. We need to "do" kitchen, bathroom, front and back rooms, stairs and our bedroom. There is more to our house but not much!! 😂 I've been waiting a couple of years for the call, it takes Mrs P forever to decide on colours.