The Retirement Thread
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welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
My son had a phone call yesterday offering him the Covid19 jab even though he is only 47 and doesn't have any health problems at all. We think it might be because the twins had their 1st one on Friday and they do have a medical condition. He is going to have it done on Friday at the local Drs.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Pizza today.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
My wife had it done in the leisure centre in Barnstaple, why can't you?
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I received my vaccination letter yesterday. If I want to book an appointment at a pharmacy I can go ahead. If not I should wait and my GP will contact me shortly. I'll wait for the GP.
My bubble pal was here at the weekend again. She suddenly turned to me and asked why these lockdowns are not driving me bonkers - being stuck on the sofa with my laptop day after day - how can I stand it?
What difference does the lockdown make to me though other than making forum rides a non-starter? I told her that 'lockdown' didn't start in 2020 for me, it started in 2012!
Once I came out of hospital after my first PE I soon discovered that I could no longer sit at a table or a desk for more than a few minutes. The same goes for standing still.
I'm ok if I keep moving, either walking or cycling. If I stand still, the blood pools in my gammy left leg. If I am cooking in the kitchen now, I have to remember to wander about every few minutes.
If I sit upright, the damaged vein in my left leg gets closed off by the scar tissue and my leg soon swells up.
So, if I am not out and about or wandering around my kitchen, I don't have a lot of choice - it is lie in bed, or lie on the sofa! Then it a case of keeping my mind occupied - computer + internet, reading books, or watching TV.
Hmm, when it is written down like that, it DOES sound a little bit boring!
My bubble pal was here at the weekend again. She suddenly turned to me and asked why these lockdowns are not driving me bonkers - being stuck on the sofa with my laptop day after day - how can I stand it?
What difference does the lockdown make to me though other than making forum rides a non-starter? I told her that 'lockdown' didn't start in 2020 for me, it started in 2012!
Once I came out of hospital after my first PE I soon discovered that I could no longer sit at a table or a desk for more than a few minutes. The same goes for standing still.
I'm ok if I keep moving, either walking or cycling. If I stand still, the blood pools in my gammy left leg. If I am cooking in the kitchen now, I have to remember to wander about every few minutes.
If I sit upright, the damaged vein in my left leg gets closed off by the scar tissue and my leg soon swells up.
So, if I am not out and about or wandering around my kitchen, I don't have a lot of choice - it is lie in bed, or lie on the sofa! Then it a case of keeping my mind occupied - computer + internet, reading books, or watching TV.
Hmm, when it is written down like that, it DOES sound a little bit boring!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I find that I can always find things to do even in lockdown. I make things and stuff. Keeps me busy. And I can always slob if I want to as well.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
A bit more slobbing, then I'll do a short loop on my singlespeed bike and pick up a Metro from the station.
Last time I checked, our new Aldi store wasn't quite ready but the grand opening is in less than 18 hours time so it should be finished now. The staff need to be shown what is where, deliveries taken, shelves stocked. I'll take another look when I go out for the paper.
I'll be interested to see if this store causes traffic problems - it is not in an ideal location for access from the A646.
I'm not going there during the day tomorrow because I imagine it will be very busy with curious shoppers looking for opening day bargains. It will be open until 22:00 so I will stroll down after 21:00.
Last time I checked, our new Aldi store wasn't quite ready but the grand opening is in less than 18 hours time so it should be finished now. The staff need to be shown what is where, deliveries taken, shelves stocked. I'll take another look when I go out for the paper.
I'll be interested to see if this store causes traffic problems - it is not in an ideal location for access from the A646.
I'm not going there during the day tomorrow because I imagine it will be very busy with curious shoppers looking for opening day bargains. It will be open until 22:00 so I will stroll down after 21:00.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
I find that I can always find things to do even in lockdown. I make things and stuff. Keeps me busy. And I can always slob if I want to as well.
I can too, but staring out of the window or banging my head against the wall are not my favourite
12boy
Guru
- Location
- Casper WY USA
PaulSB...nah, we've had nothing unusual so far this winter. We always used to get a week or two of sub -18 weather and sub -18 in this case are the highs. With climate change the last few years not even that. It will be -5 C this morning with a little dry snow and little wind so another ride will be on order. Yesterday's ride was only 10.5 miles in a mix of slush, ice, dry pavement and wet road but today will be a little slower but nicer since everything is covered with an inch or two of dry white powder. While I envy the incredible greenness you enjoy, I have lived in the high desert for over 60 years and like it a lot.
Your trash collection is very complicated. I have a large bin in the alley and people put anything they want in it although it is requested it be bagged. There are collection bins round town that take pop cans, cardboard boxes, if broken down, and newsprint and magazines. I also take branches, leaves, and garden stuff to the balefill where I can get wood chips or compost made from dropped off plant stuff and where bikes are dropped off, free for the taking. In fact, my Bianchi I've been working on was a free frame from my last visit.
Yesterday was nice. Beside the ride, Mrs 12 and I visited 4 stores, got her a haircut, and had really good take out pizza. She enjoyed being out of the house and ate a good dinner.
Your trash collection is very complicated. I have a large bin in the alley and people put anything they want in it although it is requested it be bagged. There are collection bins round town that take pop cans, cardboard boxes, if broken down, and newsprint and magazines. I also take branches, leaves, and garden stuff to the balefill where I can get wood chips or compost made from dropped off plant stuff and where bikes are dropped off, free for the taking. In fact, my Bianchi I've been working on was a free frame from my last visit.
Yesterday was nice. Beside the ride, Mrs 12 and I visited 4 stores, got her a haircut, and had really good take out pizza. She enjoyed being out of the house and ate a good dinner.
Exlaser2
Veteran
I think in this COVID world , there isn’t anything more essential 😀
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Me too.
Exlaser2
Veteran
.Ok then. I don't do fantasy world, too busy trying to cope with the real one.
Think he’s real and he works at NASA 😂😂😂😂😂😀😀
classic33
Leg End Member
No!
Travel for medical treatment maybe.
Exlaser2
Veteran
Err I think you need to check the government guidance. Travelling to have a COVID vaccine is essential travel and definitely allowed .
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