The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Quick update on MrsD.
On the upside she has started to eat. Not lots but 3 times a day.
They brought a woman in, similar age, same symptoms ie gone from being a healthy person to being unable to walk.
2 Doctors have said they do believe its long Covid......strangely one of the paramedics said "what is that, I have never heard of it".
Still no idea when she is coming home. I said "I don't care, just get her better".

 

[Mo1959]

Another walk done but it was impossible to find anywhere quiet. Never seen it so busy even on the normally quieter trails. Big groups walking, families at the Hydro’s activity centre lads on mountain bikes, joggers and dog walkers. Golf course looked busy, riding stables with people getting their horses out. Easter and summer doesn’t bare thinking about if people still can’t get away. Hopefully be able to clear off on the bike by then.

 

[Dave7]

There is a joke there, but I am not saying anything

Why???? Its never stopped you before.

 

[Mo1959]

Jab this morning, 09:40.
Local A&E 10:20

No sticker, or lollipop, but did get a Red & White wristband. Not long home.

Thought you weren’t going to get it?

 

[welsh dragon]

Why???? Its never stopped you before.

Yes but I'm trying to be good

 

[numbnuts]

Why???? Its never stopped you before.

Yeah she said I was as

Pure as the driven sludge I'm sure.

I was quite upset about that

 

[ColinJ]

I know the feeling! I’m the eternal optimist, my 3year Railcard expired in November. Originally I was going to go for the one year option as I wasn’t expecting to be around for three years. I’ll renew it in May, and I’ll go for the three year option again 😁👍

That subject actually annoys me! I have a 3 year railcard but haven't used it for 14 months since we have been advised not to travel by train unless absolutely necessary. I think we should get a year's free extension, but that is not going to happen! By the time I go back on the trains my railcard will be pretty much half wasted.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Thought you weren’t going to get it?

It was the promise of a red and white wristband that swung it

 

[Juan Kog]

As we're all sharing our sting stories here's mine . It happened while I was working as a guard , early on a bright summers morning I was standing in the open guards door hand on grab handle checking the train out of the platform . When pow very sharp pain on hand holding grab handle it was very large bumble bee , I let go of the grab handle, I am now chasing my own train . I did get back on board . When we got to the terminus I told the driver he thought it was extremely funny.

 

[Mo1959]

That was a pretty good game of rugby. Don’t think there’s anything else on.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

That was a pretty good game of rugby. Don’t think there’s anything else on.

It was, and the right side won. Best I've seen England play for a long time.

 

[Mo1959]

I’ve changed over to The Hobbit but not really concentrating on it.

 

[Dave7]

I’ve changed over to The Hobbit but not really concentrating on it.

You really don't look like the Hobbit.
I am enjoying watching Everton losing to Burnley..... 2 minutes to go

 

[Juan Kog]

I know the feeling! I’m the eternal optimist, my 3year Railcard expired in November. Originally I was going to go for the one year option as I wasn’t expecting to be around for three years. I’ll renew it in May, and I’ll go for the three year option again 😁👍

That subject actually annoys me! I have a 3 year railcard but haven't used it for 14 months since we have been advised not to travel by train unless absolutely necessary. I think we should get a year's free extension, but that is not going to happen! By the time I go back on the trains my railcard will be pretty much half wasted.

You have to pay for a railcard ! . Mrs JK and I have lifetime rail cards . I can be b........y irritating at times .
OK it’s a reward for my long and loyal service to traveling public .

 

[Tenkaykev]

You have to pay for a railcard ! . Mrs JK and I have lifetime rail cards . I can be b........y irritating at times .
OK it’s a reward for my long and loyal service to traveling public .

I’ve mentioned it before, if you have hearing aids then you’re entitled to a disabled persons railcard which is cheaper than a standard Senior railcard and includes another person travelling with you. 🚂🚂🚂