The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A restless night, nearly got up about four o’clock but lay there while my mind dreamed up things to ponder.
I’ve subscribed to a new podcast “ something rhymes with Purple” . It’s about the origins of language and words, presented by Suzy Dent and Giles Brandreth. I wonder if @12boy’s surroundings are still “ ninguid” ( blanketed by snow ) ? 😁

 

[Dave7]

They

Hows MrsD doing?

Have got her temperature and heart rate back to normal.
Not yet got anywhere near understanding why she has lost the use of her legs or the nerve pains in her feet. As I have said, they are typical symptoms of long covid but they (as yet) have no idea how to treat it.
Appreciate you asking, especially as you have your own problems .
Stay strong Bro

 

[Deleted member 1258]

They

Have got her temperature and heart rate back to normal.
Not yet got anywhere near understanding why she has lost the use of her legs or the nerve pains in her feet. As I have said, they are typical symptoms of long covid but they (as yet) have no idea how to treat it.
Appreciate you asking, especially as you have your own problems .
Stay strong Bro

Its good to hear of some progress, my best wishes that they get on top of the remaining symptoms quickly and she makes a quick and full recovery.

 

[classic33]

They

Have got her temperature and heart rate back to normal.
Not yet got anywhere near understanding why she has lost the use of her legs or the nerve pains in her feet. As I have said, they are typical symptoms of long covid but they (as yet) have no idea how to treat it.
Appreciate you asking, especially as you have your own problems .
Stay strong Bro

What about yourself, you weren't sounding too healthy the same night.

 

[welsh dragon]

Forgot to say, as there are some real movie buffs on here.
Last night I watched "Behind Enemy Lines" with Gene Hackman. I watched it years ago. An excellent film.
Anyone else seen it ?

I watched that a long time ago. I liked it as well. Good film

 

[Dave7]

What about yourself, you weren't sounding too healthy the same night.

Thanks Classic.
I am walking better this morning. Legs are not as weak/wobbly. I am able to get the housework done (that's what men are for yes?) .
Still struggle to walk up stairs but I can accept that.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
Another day in paradise beckons.
A bit of a lie in this morning, so missed Tony Blackbum on the radio, so will catch up on the sounds app.
At least the dog walking gets me out for a couple of hours.
Footie and cycling on the telly this afternoon

We watched the first Hobbit film last night, Channel 4 is showing the second one tonight, we really enjoyed it. I don't normally like fantasy films but this was very good.

Stay safe everyone.

 

[PaulSB]

Good day everyone. The rain is battering the windows in a fashion which suggests it wants to come in.........to dry off. Geez. Blowing a real hoolie as well.

I've been carrying a very slight Achilles strain, it's back this morning. In the same leg, left, my hip arthritis is playing up. I have to concentrate carefully when I walk or I end up going round in anti-clockwise circles!

I thought it was Friday. Paperboy has just been which means it's Saturday or Sunday.

I will make banana loaf this morning.

 

[PaulSB]

@Dave7 I'm pleased to hear Mrs D is improving.

@dave r how is your Mrs D fairing? @Mo1959 how's the wrist?

 

[welsh dragon]

Started to rain here as well and the sky is dark.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[oldwheels]

Sunny just now but earlier had a sleet shower which seems to be today's pattern.
Holiday house opposite seems to be occupied. Essential workers? They do not appear late on a Friday afternoon with a small dog but more likely Sunday late or Monday early. Probably somebody from Yorkshire staying local. After all it is only a few hundred miles.
I am not supposed to go even to Oban which is 20+ miles.
On the subject of holiday homes some with holiday cottages on Tiree are trying to block a planning application from a young couple who belong there and want to build a house.
No wonder they are so popular.

 

[The Rover]

Morning.
Ive kept myself reasonably busy this week although I’ve been feeling rubbish for most of it, my son came home from school with a case of man flu which I seem to have caught with a few other symptoms. This led to me being “ advised “ by Mrs Rover to get a COVID test, did this yesterday and it was negative. Actually feel better today so I might spin my legs on the turbo.
I was impressed with how organised the test procedure was and it’s only a 10 minute walk from my house.

We’ve had some CCTV installed this week along with a garage alarm, been meaning to do it for ages and I’m impressed with both systems and the tidy install.

The weather looks better for next week so I’m hoping to get some miles in, I’m supposed to be going to Mallorca with some mates in early September for a weeks riding so I want to be match fit! ( assuming we’ll be allowed )
Also, booked a week away in a cottage in Anglesey for late August, returning the day before the Mallorca trip.
Some outdoor activity places are reopening in early April so I’ve also booked a couple of hours of kayaking for us at Rivington. Something we’ve done before but not at this place.

Have a good week.

Cheers Stuart.

 

[Dirk]

Currently sat outside the jab centre waiting for MrsD to come out.
They are running ahead of time, so it's straight in - straight out.

 

[welsh dragon]

Currently sat outside the jab centre waiting for MrsD to come out.
They are running ahead of time, so it's straight in - straight out.

I read that as waiting outside the job centre for Mrs D