The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I have been for a bimble, 53 miles over to Wellesbourne and back, what happened to the sunshine they forecast? The ride down was ridden in dull grey murky conditions with regular light showers, not nice at all, the ride back was dry but murky. The roads were wet, muddy and in places covered in wet leaves, made corner entry interesting, looking at the road and trying to work out if its safe to just chuck it in, or do I need to sit up and tip toe through. A regular route thats a bit lumpy in places, I did plenty of spin it up like a demon descending, then grovelling up hill going that slow I thought I might fall off. It was a good morning out on my fixed though.

 

[PaulSB]

Hopefully with this new vaccine there will be light at the end of the tunnel finally. I hear they are going to partner with other companies to produce more of the vaccine. This one will give other researchers time to produce finnese other vaccines.

I don't like to be a wet blanket but my thought is this. It's 90% effective so how do I know if I'm one of the 10%??? Another is if 10% aren't protected does that mean I should carry on social distancing etc. etc. until the bulk of the population have been treated? Or do I just associate with old people?

 

[Dirk]

I don't like to be a wet blanket but my thought is this. It's 90% effective so how do I know if I'm one of the 10%??? Another is if 10% aren't protected does that mean I should carry on social distancing etc. etc. until the bulk of the population have been treated? Or do I just associate with old people?

It's not so much about protecting the individual, more about protecting the population as a whole.

 

[pawl]

Up early to get to the coop before 9 o’clock with usual unhelpful chat with manager. They refuse to stock oatmeal and I suggested reinstating the shelf in front of the tills to make loading shopping bags easier. Couldn’t care less.
Next stop pharmacy who for first time in months opened promptly at 9 o’clock.
Dreich kind of day with a strong damp wind but decided to go out on trike anyway. Actually rather nice and virtually no traffic. One cycling couple who look like tourists and 2 tourist or recent refugee cars. They drive slowly and cautiously while local vehicles are courteous to me they are boot to the floor mostly.
A pair of swans have appeared probably for the winter and a few buzzards came to check me out as well as a kestrel hovering just beside the road.
The picture gives an idea of conditions. View attachment 557459

Great photo.Those moody brooding type of photos are so atmospheric

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

It's not so much about protecting the individual, more about protecting the population as a whole.

Which brings up the subject of getting enough people vaccinated
and how many people believe in dumb anti-vax theories

lets hope there are enough people who get the vaccine to drop the problem down to levels where the hospitals can cope with no issues

which is about the best we can hope for at the moment

 

[welsh dragon]

I don't like to be a wet blanket but my thought is this. It's 90% effective so how do I know if I'm one of the 10%??? Another is if 10% aren't protected does that mean I should carry on social distancing etc. etc. until the bulk of the population have been treated? Or do I just associate with old people?

Your as bad as Mr WD. He always looks on the bright side as well.

And although 1 in 10 might get it, that doesn't mean you will die.

 

[Dirk]

Your as bad as Mr WD. He always looks on the bright side as well.

Pessimists drive me up the wall.

Along with people who apologise about everything.
And people with no confidence.
And people who refuse to try anything new because 'they don't like it'.
And ignorant people.
And bullies.
And..........and.........and.......

It's a long list.

 

[classic33]

Escape to the Country.
Flog It!
Coast v Country.
Car SOS.
Homes under the Hammer.

That lot should keep you going for a while.

Flog It, is set up. The fee for listing the items is never taken into account*. Often it'd wipe out any gain made.
*Often a set fee per item, or more usually 15 - 25% of the hammer price.
Homes Under The Hammer, Auctioneers fee's & VAT, payable on top(often as much as a 1/3 of the hammer price) aren't included in the "price paid".

The figures just look better if you don't mention them.

 

[gavroche]

I don't like to be a wet blanket but my thought is this. It's 90% effective so how do I know if I'm one of the 10%??? Another is if 10% aren't protected does that mean I should carry on social distancing etc. etc. until the bulk of the population have been treated? Or do I just associate with old people?

My wife and I , we have decided not to have it when we are offered it ( both over 70 now.) We would rather wait until it has been tested fully as we think all those people will be used as guinea pigs for now.

 

[classic33]

Pessimists drive me up the wall.

Along with people who apologise about everything.
And people with no confidence.
And people who refuse to try anything new because 'they don't like it'.
And ignorant people.
And bullies.
And..........and.........and.......

It's a long list.

Your half empty glass needs something doing to it.

 

[Dave7]

I am quite chuffed .
I have just walked to the Spar shop...... a bit less than 2 miles there and back.
First time I have been able do a real walk for many weeks.
Did quite well. OK my legs know they have had a walk but they are not shaky or wobbling.
Lets hope that is a good sign.

 

[BoldonLad]

My wife and I , we have decided not to have it when we are offered it ( both over 70 now.) We would rather wait until it has been tested fully as we think all those people will be used as guinea pigs for now.

Ditto, for me (73), not sure about Mrs @BoldonLad.

 

[PaulSB]

Good day people. Pretty decent weather here, mild and mainly sunny. I've been for a 47 miler which punctures apart was good. For some reason my pump has begun to double up as a valve extractor - unscrew it and the valve comes out. Weird and needs investigation. Fortunately I carry CO2 as well.

Tested my Stanley Travel mug - still drinkable after 3¾ hours.

Now it's grass cutting, ironing and housework!

 

[12boy]

What I've read is the first to get the vaccine will be health care workers, then at risk folks, then regular folks. Also more research is needed into vaccine effectiveness vis a vis age or other health concerns. I may have been exposed due to my own stupidity, and we have to wait 5 days before a test can be done. This will delay our trip to Denver to see the grandchild. TBH, I haven't felt well since yesterday, so getting the test will be a good thing. For myself, I would rather wait until he is little older, but my son is insisting we go before his paternity leave ends. Just getting ready to go exhausted my wife. We'd planned to go yesterday but the roads were bad and we also learned about the Covid exposure so she slept most of yesterday. I've tried to explain to the kids how badly the cancer meds are kicking her ass, but they don't want to believe it. Losing their Mom is terrifying to them, but not acknowledging this is not the answer. Be well and not as careless as I was.

 

[numbnuts]

My wife and I , we have decided not to have it when we are offered it ( both over 70 now.) We would rather wait until it has been tested fully as we think all those people will be used as guinea pigs for now.

Me I don't care a dam if it is offered I'd take it, if I end up a guinea pig , it may just help someone else