There are a few things going on which are starting to make me feel as if I’m starting to feel I’m back at work. This is not what retirement is meant to be about, or perhaps it is? The little YouTube clip of Yes Minister reminds me of my time in Probation so much and besides, it’s classic British comedy which I love. Continue reading “Starting to feel I’m back at work”
My position on Brexit
Time to post my position on Brexit. From the outset, let me make it clear I did NOT vote for Brexit and I certainly didn’t agree a referendum was such a great idea.
I recently clocked a Brexit related post on A Retirement Blog and I made a comment from which a nice little conversation flowed. Happily I broadly agreed with Carre Risover and Tracy Altieri who is from the US. Continue reading “My position on Brexit”
The importance of saying thank you
The article below has been previously posted on one of my other blogs, in May 2017. I think the importance of saying thank you has never been so important for myself or society as a whole.
Visit to the Velodrome
This was my very first visit to the velodrome and it was pretty exciting, definitely worth a blog post. It was my friend Steve who had spotted the opportunity a few months ago, so all was set for us to go and meet up with our mutual friends Andrew and Harry. Continue reading “Visit to the Velodrome”
Long term catheter use
As I’ve had my flippin’ catheter in me for six months, I thought I would jot down a few thoughts. Besides, my blog gets quite a few hits on this post written two weeks after I first had a catheter. There isn’t very much on the web about long term catheter use through personal experience, virtually everything is medically orientated and doesn’t describe what it actually means for the individual. Continue reading “Long term catheter use”
At the going down of the sun – exhibition
My elderly mother, well into her 80s, has been contributing to the ‘at the going down of the sun’ exhibition, currently on display at Bristol cathedral. A few days ago I had the opportunity to visit the exhibition with my mother. Continue reading “At the going down of the sun – exhibition”
My first 3 months of retirement
It was exactly 3 months ago when I walked out of work for the last time, a day I’ll always remember for the best of reasons. With this in mind, it is right to reflect on my first 3 months of retirement. Continue reading “My first 3 months of retirement”