The Retirement Thread

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Mo1959

Legendary Member
Just having a look at this evenings telly. I don't think I fancy 3 hours of Comic Relief so it will be an old Vera. The storyline doesn't sound that familiar although I think I've seen them all. Could have missed the odd one I suppose.
 

Exlaser2

Veteran
It's horrible and drags you down a bit. Didn't help that I had a brother that happily sat back and left me to get on with it. Even although he was working, not a single offer of help at weekends, evenings, holidays......nothing. I don't speak to him now :sad:
Spot on about it dragging you down. That’s very sad about what happened between you and your brother. I am an only child so it all up to me. Such is life , you do what you have do .
 

Dave7

Legendary Member
Location
Cheshire
Takes me back. When my dad and step mum were in their last years my heart used to be in my mouth every time the phone went as it was invariably either something like a fall or illness. :hugs:
My daughter keeps saying she wants to come and sit with me.
My son** who lives 60 miles away wants to come and stay with me.
I just want to be on my own.
I know I shouldn't keep them at arms length but I am an emotional person and company upsets me.
**2000 last night he wanted to drive over. I just wanted to have a drink and go to bed, which I did, and slept surprisingly well considering all the sh*t going around inside my head.
Anyway 10.30 today MrsD is in the breast screening section to find how serious it is. Our daughter is being allowed to be with her and I am so grateful for that.
I hope for the best and will let you know.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Good morning.
It is time for you to vote!!!
The question is......have I, Dave7, been a good boy?
Bear in mind YOU ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO VOTE YES!!!
I had the 1st load of washing in by 06.30.

Was in bed early, crashed out, last night. Woke at 0430 but managed another hour.
Had a coffee then attacked the washing.

I have to admit, I can procrastinate with the best of them, so am forcing myself into this houseworky stuff.
Mo......from what you say......can you imagine if we were married ^_^ The house would be a foot deep in dust and washing^_^.
The mind boggles.
What had that poor washing done!
 

classic33

Leg End Member
It was fish Friday a few days ago at this rate it'll soon be christmas :smile:
Only another 281 days, or 41 Fish Fridays.
 

Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
It's horrible and drags you down a bit. Didn't help that I had a brother that happily sat back and left me to get on with it. Even although he was working, not a single offer of help at weekends, evenings, holidays......nothing. I don't speak to him now :sad:
Same with my brother. When my Mum was on the way out, he only came once to see her, no help for me whatsoever. He did exactly the same when Dad, who had to go into a care home with dementia. I got all the phone calls, sorted out all his effects, took care of him, took him out for lunches several times a week. He only lived an hour away, but always had an excuse about being busy, shift working etc etc.
I did shift work, weekends etc but I was the one who went to the hospital.
The only time he was interested was after the funeral, which he also left all the arrangements to me and MrsP, was when Dad's estate was sorted out, again by me. He did actually ask about how much he was going to get before Dad's funeral.
He is not a nice person really, very selfish.
 
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