The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I have ordered 3 patio versions of Buddlias from Thompson and Morgan.
I have a purple and a white version, but they are the full sized varieties which I took cuttings from years ago from our depot.

Both mine were supposed to be dwarf varieties, max height 4 foot, both topped 5 foot in the first summer, both are now getting close to 8 foot with a summers growth, if I don't prune them in the spring I'm sure they'd grow into large tree's.

 

[Dave7]

We have a fair bit of Lavender in the front, the bees love it. Probably my favourite plant.

My wife's nick name is Lavender Sue. Every problem that people have eg bruises, headaches etc the answer is "rub lavender on"........but the thing is, it works.
We have a friend that supplies top quality essential oils. My lady must be his best customer just for lavender

 

[Paulus]

I spent one summer as a jobbing gardener working for a nursery. I was often sent out to clear a path from the gate to the main door. Strimmers had not been invented and I had a scythe which was mainly used. I even travelled by bus with it sometimes with the blade wrapped in sacking.

A bit like the grim reaper then

 

[Dirk]

A bit like the grim reaper then

Or Classic 33

 

[Dave7]

Or Classic 33

Please god no.....give me the grim reaper any day

Only joking Classic

 

[Dave7]

How quickly life can go t*ts up!
Hospital have just told MrsD they need her bed so she has to go home.
3 discs are crumbling.
She can't walk, so can't stand to wash etc.
She needs the mastectomy but is not strong enough for the op'.
They won't bring her by ambulance.
We have no wheel chair.
There is no care package in place.

On tip of that the 95 year old auntie is going home Tuesday. MrsD is next of kin, I am PoA.
My head is spinning.
Onwards and upwards though

 

[Deleted member 1258]

How quickly life can go t*ts up!
Hospital have just told MrsD they need her bed so she has to go home.
3 discs are crumbling.
She can't walk, so can't stand to wash etc.
She needs the mastectomy but is not strong enough for the op'.
They won't bring her by ambulance.
We have no wheel chair.
There is no care package in place.

On tip of that the 95 year old auntie is going home Tuesday. MrsD is next of kin, I am PoA.
My head is spinning.
Onwards and upwards though

I stood firm when they did that to us, the arangement was to send my Good Lady home on the Monday, they phoned me Friday morning to say they wanted to send her home Saturday, I told them I wasn't ready for her, I wasn't, at that stage the equipment hadn't arrived and I was still clearing the area in the back of the lounge, I put my foot down and refused to have her home, in the end the equipment arrived Monday and she was sent home on the Tuesday.

 

[Dave7]

I stood firm when they did that to us, the arangement was to send her home on the Monday, they phoned me Friday morning to say they wanted to send her home Saturday, I told them I wasn't ready for her, I wasn't, at that stage the equipment hadn't arrived and I was still clearing the area in the back of the lounge, I put my foot down and refused to have her home, in the end the equipment arrived Monday and she was sent home on the Tuesday.

Thanks.
I will do that Monday......there are no senior staff on today. God knows what they would do in an emergency.
I am going out tomorrow to buy a wheelchair and walking frame (the one with wheels and brakes).
I can get a modern, lightweight wheel chair for 100 quid.

 

[classic33]

I enjoyed the trailer camper thing. There a gent named Paul Eakins who makes a lot of stuff out of coroplast including a bicycle towed trailer home, boats and homeless shelters, that you might enjoy looking at. The question I would have about the scooter/trailer is bathing and pooing etc. And the Mom's shoes. Scooters have never been very popular, at least in the Western states, although a friend had one and it was a hoot. His was sold by Sears Roebuck and was a rebadged Puch.
Here's an odd question...do y'all always mount your bike from one side, and which is it? I have always mounted from the left and a right mount is very awkward and weird for me.
Be safe and well.

On the road, it's from the left-hand side. Off-road it can be either side.

 

[classic33]

I spent one summer as a jobbing gardener working for a nursery. I was often sent out to clear a path from the gate to the main door. Strimmers had not been invented and I had a scythe which was mainly used. I even travelled by bus with it sometimes with the blade wrapped in sacking.

I've brought mine back on two trains, having to swap stations, passing through police lines at a demonstration on a Saturday before catching a bus home for the last part of the trip. No questions asked.

Also carried one, strapped to my back, on the bike. No close passes for some reason.

 

[classic33]

How quickly life can go t*ts up!
Hospital have just told MrsD they need her bed so she has to go home.
3 discs are crumbling.
She can't walk, so can't stand to wash etc.
She needs the mastectomy but is not strong enough for the op'.
They won't bring her by ambulance.
We have no wheel chair.
There is no care package in place.

On tip of that the 95 year old auntie is going home Tuesday. MrsD is next of kin, I am PoA.
My head is spinning.
Onwards and upwards though

I hope things get sorted for you.

 

[PaulSB]

Good luck @Dave7 put your foot down. Make it 100% clear you cannot safely care for Mrs D at such short notice.

 

[PaulSB]

Personally I like to mount from the left. Same with getting off.

Been busy all day. Finally got to grips with Covid secure riding. Geez. My wife said it's like when you w****d.

This afternoon I have watched The Rolling Thunder Revue. In places I had goose bumps from my shoulders to toes. Wonderful film on Netflix. I've always been a big Dylan fan, seen him live numerous times. In 2013 he played Blackpool Opera House, yes that's right Blackpool!!!! Capacity 2800. I had four tickets it was like the man being in my front room. An astonishing night and what a set.

Joan Baez features in the film. I've always liked her. She played The Bridgewater Hall in February 2019. Another amazing night, such a talented and warm person. She always strikes me as beautiful in every sense.

Did the ironing as well.

 

[oldwheels]

Thanks.
I will do that Monday......there are no senior staff on today. God knows what they would do in an emergency.
I am going out tomorrow to buy a wheelchair and walking frame (the one with wheels and brakes).
I can get a modern, lightweight wheel chair for 100 quid.

Make sure the walking frame has 4 wheels as the 3 wheel models seemed to me to be a bit unstable and not very safe. One with a folding seat built in is also a good idea in case a stop is needed with nothing else handy. I speak from experience.

 

[ColinJ]

Finally got to grips with Covid secure riding. Geez. My wife said it's like when you w****d.

I misinterpreted that!!!