The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

@Dave7 - hopefully things remain positive for Aunty. In different times my No.2 son (28) had a hip replacement. He had a care package put in place which involved a home assessment and regular physio visits. Social workers etc. were not needed as with Supported Living in the Community carers are present 24/7.

He was up and walking the next day and began physio that day as well. This was planned and I understand is routine. The next bit was not. 48 hours after the operation a nurse went in to wake him in the morning. He was up, dressed, had packed his bag and was stood gazing out of the window.

This is observation not recommendation. He has limited understanding and will have done what felt good for him. That's how it is. His recovery period was deemed remarkable. We commented to the consultant surgeon possibly this was because he did what felt right rather than follow the rules. The surgeon didn't disagree. I'm not suggesting Aunty should ignore advice but possibly if her body feels able to do a little more she might do this.

I'm not at all surprised to read she is up so soon. It's proven to be important.

 

[BoldonLad]

Good morning. Been up for 30 minutes already as I am waiting for delivery of a new chest freezer from Currys. They said between 7 am and 11am so better be ready. It isn't raining yet but it is on the cards I believe.
I think I will clean my bike sometime today as I have been out a few times on wet roads but not in the rain I must add.

hi where have you been, you haven’t posted since yesterday?

 

[Dirk]

hi where have you been, you haven’t posted since yesterday?

He's run off with Monkers.......

 

[Dave7]

feeling remarkably good for this time in the morning. I shall finish my brew and hopefully doze...........helped by counting gear inches!!!

I know what these are but those posts have lost me completely.

@Dave7 - have you ordered an ebike yet?

Morning Paul.
In short no.
Seriously I don't want to be morbid but I spent the last 3 months thinking I may never ride again. The occasional loss of balance being the most worrying/dangerous.
This week I have started to get my appetite back and wonder if I am turning a corner.
I think I may have to write this year off, spend the winter on the exercise bike to get ready for spring.
Ribble have an 8 week build time so, if I continue to improve, I will visit them Nov/December.
Onwards and upwards has become our household motto

 

[Dave7]

Just run his calculator. I like it because it has a lot of IGH and wheelsize options. I set it up for 11 tooth sprocket and 62 tooth chainring.

Have I gone to sleep in the old farts section and woken up in a new science/physics section.
Can you no longer speak English

 

[Dave7]

Salutations people. Much better weather than forecast only raining, the biblical stuff has been delayed till 9.00.

Like WD we have a diabolical forecast for Thursday/Friday.

Shirtly I will iron then head up to the allotment to either clean out the greenhouse or mulch more beds depending on rain or not. Had a very successful allotment day yesterday.

The LBS phoned. Would I be interested in a Genesis Datum 2018 frame? Build would be as per the Tifossi. The Datum has rave reviews so I'll be popping to the LBS later to discuss. Just when I'd reached a decision...........

Interesting to hear the LBS is finding older frame sets available. This is the 3rd or 4th I've heard of, it seems suppliers are digging out everything which lurked in the dark depths of their warehouse!!!

I borrowed a Genesis Gravel bike for a weekend and was very impressed with the whole ride. I got the sensation that it was impossible to come off.

 

[Dave7]

On the bright side, I get my State Pension next week.
8500 more government sponsored beer vouchers.

Can you ask them to split the vouchers 70/30 beer and fish n chips

 

[Mo1959]

I am back from a 38 mile bimble. Felt hard work as per usual for me these days but it was a lovely morning. The roads were still wet here and there but most of the really big puddles have gone so not too bad. Glad I have got out as we may have rain later in the day.

Did anyone watch the new 4 part series "Sister" last night? Back on the next three nights. Thought it was decent.

 

[Dirk]

Can you ask them to split the vouchers 70/30 beer and fish n chips

I think it may have to be 70/20/10 - beer/fish&chips/pasties.
We seem to currently be in a transitional period, with pasties starting to get a look in on a Friday.
Fish and chips may have to be allocated a mid week slot.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Yesterday was weird weather wise. It hammered down all day but our daughter who lives 3 miles ago had no rain. IMO that is so wrong......if we are all in Warrington then we should get the same weather.
Rain all day today.
No real plans apart from eating as much as my appetite will allow.
The plan is
Breckie......porridge with blueberries.
Lunch......toast with honey, avocado and banana.
Tea.......??????

 

[pawl]

I have risen!

Had a torrid night. Woke up at about 0100hrs with a rotten heache and could get properly off again.

If you have trouble sleeping.I find if I sleep on thr edge of the bed I soon drop off.

 

[welsh dragon]

If you have trouble sleeping.I find if I sleep on thr edge of the bed I soon drop off.

 

[pawl]

I am back from a 38 mile bimble. Felt hard work as per usual for me these days but it was a lovely morning. The roads were still wet here and there but most of the really big puddles have gone so not too bad. Glad I have got out as we may have rain later in the day.

Did anyone watch the new 4 part series "Sister" last night? Back on the next three nights. Thought it was decent.

38 mile that’s nearly a grand tour for me

Sister looks good.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I take it you know if you do a full back up of the old one you can restore the back up on to the new. I do this and then delete unwanted apps. I find it quicker.

Yes, I’ve switched back to iOS from Android so while it’s not quite as seamless as plonking two iPhones next to each other the “move to iOS” app is available.
I wanted to start with a clean slate as backup >restore >delete unwanted apps can often leave a fair bit of cruft taking up space on the new phone.

 

[numbnuts]

We have that fine drizzle you know the one that make you really wet