The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Dusted off my 1996 Saracen. It's heavy, it's lardy, but it's comfy, equipped with dynahub, guards and a big luggage box on the back. Slow and comfortable bimbling is what my future holds.

 

[Dave7]

I do peel bananas now though.

I have never thought of doing that. I may try it next time I eat one.

 

[classic33]

I have never thought of doing that. I may try it next time I eat one.

Your throwing away the part that's best for you, if you peel them.

 

[12boy]

At the end of March had bloodwork for annual physical and learned I am in the diabetic range and cholesterol way too high. Coming in at a porky 163 lbs with a 34 " waist at 5'8". Felt ok but my phone review with my Doc said drugs or diet, your choice. Diet may not work. I can't up my exercise level much so it was minimize animal fat (cream, butter, cheese, beef and pork) and cut down on the cup of nuts I was eating daily. Also reduce carbs drastically, eating primarily whole grain stuff now, and no candy. On the other hand, I've increased veg and fish. Results are now flirting with 150 lbs and waist is 31". Unfortunately I have lost some muscle mass and am now being told if I shaved my beard, got a good tan and wore a dhoti, I could be Ghandi. I've also noticed that when we lose weight when older, the body shrinks but the skin does not. Anyway, another blood test at the end of June and I will learn if this has worked. Surprisingly, to me at least, I am no hungrier and have about the same energy. The restaurant restrictions have been a big help in this since here they are pretty much judged on quantity of food served and avoiding reztaurant fare h as helped a lot!

 

[classic33]

Methinks youthinks me joking

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/can-you-eat-banana-peel

 

[Dave7]

Your throwing away the part that's best for you, if you peel them.

'ang abaart.....you just said you peel them.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

At the end of March had bloodwork for annual physical and learned I am in the diabetic range and cholesterol way too high. Coming in at a porky 163 lbs with a 34 " waist at 5'8". Felt ok but my phone review with my Doc said drugs or diet, your choice. Diet may not work. I can't up my exercise level much so it was minimize animal fat (cream, butter, cheese, beef and pork) and cut down on the cup of nuts I was eating daily. Also reduce carbs drastically, eating primarily whole grain stuff now, and no candy. On the other hand, I've increased veg and fish. Results are now flirting with 150 lbs and waist is 31". Unfortunately I have lost some muscle mass and am now being told if I shaved my beard, got a good tan and wore a dhoti, I could be Ghandi. I've also noticed that when we lose weight when older, the body shrinks but the skin does not. Anyway, another blood test at the end of June and I will learn if this has worked. Surprisingly, to me at least, I am no hungrier and have about the same energy. The restaurant restrictions have been a big help in this since here they are pretty much judged on quantity of food served and avoiding reztaurant fare h as helped a lot!

Well done.

 

[Notafettler]

Does the day change at midnight or noon? I can never remember.

Although not the same, due to lockdown I cannot remember what day it is. Until its Sunday. Then I get a phone call "are you going to fetch your Sunday dinner"!
Then I know.

 

[PaulSB]

Reporting back for duty.
1st errand done.

A question for you........
When you do your weekly shop, do you sanitise every single item?
Or maybe none ?
I do every item. Until today when I thought......hang about.....many of these items are palletised and not been touched by humans. So I concentrated on other items and just gave the palletised ones a quick wipe down.

I sanitize the trolley handle and my hands when I go in. After I've been through the checkout and reloaded the trolley I sanitize before handling my wallet. This is Aldi so I then have to pack the shopping bags, load the car boot, return the trolley. Then I sanitize again before getting in the car. When I get home I wash my hands, put shopping away, wash any fresh fruit or veg which is not in a sealed bag and finally wash my hands again...........then I have a cuppa and sit down!!!!

Fortunately I don't go in many shops but I sanitize on entry and exit.

 

[PaulSB]

There's someone missing!

It's me. I'm here. Had a ride and now fixing a broken gutter.

Back later.

 

[dickyknees]

The cs_1000 is back home. View attachment 527914

Have you found a supply of plastic cones yet?

 

[welsh dragon]

It's been a nice day here. Far sunnier and warmer than they said it was going to be.

 

[Mo1959]

It's been a nice day here. Far sunnier and warmer than they said it was going to be.

Yes. Turned out nice here too, but couldn’t talk myself into a spin. Had another walk though and stopped for a long chat with a neighbour along the road on the way. Passed the afternoon nicely.

 

[screenman]

Have you found a supply of plastic cones yet?

? Have I missed something.

 

[welsh dragon]

Yes. Turned out nice here too, but couldn’t talk myself into a spin. Had another walk though and stopped for a long chat with a neighbour along the road on the way. Passed the afternoon nicely.

I couldn't be arsed to get out after going the shopping.