P&O Cruisers - What are things like where YOU are?

[grapau27]

10 hours ago, Peanut006 said:

Retirement is just another phase of your life. I was retired six years ago on ill health aged 50. I have found different things to do, tracing my family tree which is getting complicated and I have joined a gym that has motorised machines that are brilliant as I have MS. Last week I was getting tightness in my chest so my GP sent me to Hospital, turns out I have an irregular electrical pulses through my heart and have to see a heart specialist, not too worried as I am feeling fine and carrying on as normal 

Michelle 

Sorry to hear about your health issues Michelle.

I wonder whether they might fit a pacemaker.

Take no risks with your heart and any pain take an aspirin and make sure you get a blood test for heart proteins as this was the only sign of my minor heart attack in December 2019.

Take care.

Graham.

[grapau27]

9 hours ago, Beckett said:

I don't know whether to congratulate or commiserate Kalos - so I'll congratulate.  Sorry about the circumstances but life can still be brilliant, and unexpected interests and pleasures will come your way when least expected.  A few cruises around the British Isles could keep your cruising intentions going - and there's no chance of extreme heat in the Shetlands.  Let's face it, being a trainee anything at all at our ages is a first in its own right, so make the most of it.  If it were me, I'd probably do the family tree thing, visit Room 101 to get some tips on how to commit a grisly murder,  commit said murder, then write a book - a bestseller of course.  As an aside, Graham told me you like to visit Seaburn, Roker etc.  My dad came from an area called Millfield in Sunderland - long refashioned - but always kept his ties with our North East family.  When he passed away, and when the Stadium of Light was built, we placed a brick with his name on it in the wall (didn't bring them any luck - they're still rubbish).  Watch football is another thing I'd do.  Have a great day and a great weekend.  Jane.X

I was born at my late mam and dad's first home in Matamba Terrace Millfield 64 years ago.

[kalos]

5 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

Kalos I'm absolutely gutted to hear your news from the cardio team.

Have they given you any hope of future treatment?

Hopefully you and Mrs Kalos get vaccine 1 and 2 soon.

It never gets too hot or cold at Roker/Seaburn so hopefully you get to holiday up here at the Seaburn Grand or Roker hotel and we get to meet for a pint.

Take care mate.

Graham.

The good news is although I have heart failure it is not getting any worse and many people 

live years with it . I checked my BP and it's 107/70 and  H beat of 54 and oxy level  97% 

Even our resident nurses would be happy with those readings , so fret not matey we will 

get that drink one day  Pleased to hear your eyes not playing you up ,you take care and 

Keep safe 

[grapau27]

5 hours ago, Snow Hill said:

My wife has been complaining of headaches & tiredness for last couple of days, so on advice of 111 decided to book a test, so we have both had our tonsils and nasal passage tickled today & now wait for results.

 

My wife was out for a short time on Tuesday, she was outdoors 95% of time, other than that we have not been anywhere for weeks, I suspect it’s because she had been doing a lot of lacemaking this week and it’s more eye strain & bending over lace pillow that has done it, but better safe than sorry as they say.

 

It was our first test which we had to do ourselves, but got through without much gagging, Indid have a sneezing fit after mine.

 

Now to sit back and wait for results. 

I hope you both have tested negative.🤞🤞🤞🤞

My results came through 7.30am the next morning

 

Edited February 5, 2021 by grapau27

[grapau27]

6 minutes ago, kalos said:

The good news is although I have heart failure it is not getting any worse and many people 

live years with it . I checked my BP and it's 107/70 and  H beat of 54 and oxy level  97% 

Even our resident nurses would be happy with those readings , so fret not matey we will 

get that drink one day  Pleased to hear your eyes not playing you up ,you take care and 

Keep safe 

Thanks.

Those readings are fantastic Kalos.

Pauline and Mrs Kalos will have a good chat while we have a few beers.

I used to stay in Hull in the Royal Station Hotel every 2 weeks when I was selling records in the late 70s early 80s and again while selling chocolate in the late 80s early 90s.

A couple of times Pauline came with me and we stayed in the Premier Inn overlooking the Humber Bridge.

 

[Selbourne]

11 hours ago, kalos said:

Today is my last day as a working man even though I haven't been for 15 months.

I now will be retired on ill health, not a lot the cardio team can do so it's the best

thing all round . Not the way I imagined retiring but I'm happy that I had the brains 

to save up as a young-un . I will take my pensions next year .Does that make me 

a trainee pensioner ?

Hi Kalos. Sorry to hear that this decision has been forced upon you but, by way of reassurance, I retired at 54 and haven’t regretted it for a single day since. Admittedly it was my decision to retire at that age, but I have worked with several people over the years who carried on working for many years after they could have comfortably retired, only to drop dead within a year when they eventually did. Some people live to work whereas others work to live. Even though I did some very big jobs in my career, I was always firmly in the latter category. Like you, I made provision for my retirement from the very start of my working life and it’s now paying dividends. Although my wife’s disability wasn’t a reason for me retiring early, it has been great to be able do a lot whilst she is still able to. You never know what the future holds and we didn’t want to leave it all until it was too late. We did loads in the first year, which we thoroughly enjoyed, but then came Coronavirus so the second year has been a bit pants, but I am relieved that I have not had to manage an organisation through it all, as I would have had to do had I not retired! Even though you have been off work for a while, just having the burden formally lifted is life changing. I wish you and Mrs Kalos well in the next chapter in your lives. 

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Adawn47 said:

It's not been a bad day alround. Chilly and damp start but the sun soon came out and there was some warmth in it too. We decided to plant the plum tree that came on Tuesday as it might be the last chance for while. It's begining to rain now so we timed it right. I was worrying that maybe it would be too cold for it later on next week, but Frank said if I was really concerned he'd tuck it up in a duvet with a hot water bottle. I'm sure his shin will be better tomorrow and his limp not so obvious😁

Hope everything's ok Graham, it's not like you to be so quiet.

Avril

Thanks Avril I was watching too much TV.

Graham.

[Selbourne]

5 hours ago, Snow Hill said:

My wife has been complaining of headaches & tiredness for last couple of days, so on advice of 111 decided to book a test, so we have both had our tonsils and nasal passage tickled today & now wait for results.

I’m surprised that they offered you tests, unless you are in a mass testing area as, to the best of my knowledge, those aren’t covid symptoms. Isn’t it a temperature, persistent cough or loss of taste and smell? I know people who were refused tests because they weren’t displaying any of those three symptoms. Maybe they have widened the criteria now? Anyway, fingers crossed that the results are negative and that your wife feels better soon. 

[terrierjohn]

3 minutes ago, Selbourne said:

I’m surprised that they offered you tests, unless you are in a mass testing area as, to the best of my knowledge, those aren’t covid symptoms. Isn’t it a temperature, persistent cough or loss of taste and smell? I know people who were refused tests because they weren’t displaying any of those three symptoms. Maybe they have widened the criteria now? Anyway, fingers crossed that the results are negative and that your wife feels better soon. 

GPs as well as 111 can, and frequently do, advise patients to take a test, just in case.

[Snow Hill]

28 minutes ago, Selbourne said:

I’m surprised that they offered you tests, unless you are in a mass testing area as, to the best of my knowledge, those aren’t covid symptoms. Isn’t it a temperature, persistent cough or loss of taste and smell? I know people who were refused tests because they weren’t displaying any of those three symptoms. Maybe they have widened the criteria now? Anyway, fingers crossed that the results are negative and that your wife feels better soon. 

There has been advice for some weeks now to get a precautionary test for the following symptoms 

• headaches
• aches and pains
• feeling very tired for no good reason
• sore throat
• runny nose
• sneezing

As well as the 3 normal symptoms.

 

She exhibited headaches, aches & pains, feeling tired & a slight sore throat, after checking with 111 who advised precautionary test for her and myself, although I have no symptoms. They are trying to identify more of the asymtomatic people. 

 

This evening she feels much better, perhaps it was my cooking of dinner & the medicinal glass of German wine that has helped. 

 

Edited February 5, 2021 by Snow Hill

[Selbourne]

1 minute ago, Snow Hill said:

There has been advice for some weeks now to get a precautionary test for the following symptoms 

• headaches
• aches and pains
• feeling very tired for no good reason
• sore throat
• runny nose
• sneezing

As well as the 3 normal symptoms 

 

This evening she feels much better, perhaps it was my cooking of dinner & the medicinal glass of German wine that has helped. 

 

Blimey. I didn’t know that. I have at least one of those on a daily basis 😂 Pleased to hear that your wife is feeling better and, once again, I hope that the results are negative. 

[Snow Hill]

4 minutes ago, Selbourne said:

Blimey. I didn’t know that. I have at least one of those on a daily basis 😂 Pleased to hear that your wife is feeling better and, once again, I hope that the results are negative. 

I understand some of the new variants are exhibiting different symptoms in people the headaches that last a couple of days promote being one.We have a friend who works for 111 they are now advising a precautionary test if you exhibit symptoms like headaches that won’t go away couple with tiredness & aches & pains. 

[P&O SUE]

8 hours ago, Selbourne said:

I’m surprised that they offered you tests, unless you are in a mass testing area as, to the best of my knowledge, those aren’t covid symptoms. Isn’t it a temperature, persistent cough or loss of taste and smell? I know people who were refused tests because they weren’t displaying any of those three symptoms. Maybe they have widened the criteria now? Anyway, fingers crossed that the results are negative and that your wife feels better soon. 

When John had it he fell asleep in the day several times and still slept well in the night, seems to be a definite symptom now.

[P&O SUE]

It was a lovely sunny day yesterday and I got out for my first walk since Sunday! We did have some dry spells in the week but they were when I was working !

With John and my son working tomorrow I’m dreading the snow forecast for tomorrow here.

[Purdey16]

Good morning sue , we’ve had a lot of rain this week too , I keep watching the weather report in hoping that we will get some of this snow that’s blowing this way this weekend, looks like we might just get a tip of it but first rain/sleet then maybe snow.

 Hope everyone else doesn’t get too much to stop them going to get their COVID injections,  I love snow and my ideal place to live all year round would be on top of a mountain in a log cabin with many months of snow, peace and quite ( dreaming) 😊

[Beckett]

9 hours ago, grapau27 said:

I was born at my late mam and dad's first home in Matamba Terrace Millfield 64 years ago.

What an amazing coincidence Graham. Dad's family home was in Ogden Street, Millfield. I can't  believe it! I hadn't thought about Milfield for donkey's years until I asked you about Sunderland and yet here we are - long distanced neighbours. I hope you're feeling a little better today. Take care with that eye. I'm just off to work at the vaccine hub. We're starting om the 65-69 age group this weekend which we're really happy about. London catches up with rest of the country at last! Have a good day Graham. Recover well. Jane.x

[Beckett]

33 minutes ago, Purdey16 said:

Good morning sue , we’ve had a lot of rain this week too , I keep watching the weather report in hoping that we will get some of this snow that’s blowing this way this weekend, looks like we might just get a tip of it but first rain/sleet then maybe snow.

 Hope everyone else doesn’t get too much to stop them going to get their COVID injections,  I love snow and my ideal place to live all year round would be on top of a mountain in a log cabin with many months of snow, peace and quite ( dreaming) 😊

Sounds like heaven to me too! From one snow-lover to another, have a good day.Jane. x

[Purdey16]

41 minutes ago, Beckett said:

Sounds like heaven to me too! From one snow-lover to another, have a good day.Jane. x

You too have a good day at work , you’re doing a fantastic job at the vacation hubs 

a big thank you to you and all your colleagues 👏

[Eddie99]

Isn’t this nice? 😊

 

Social media *ought* to be a force for good.  It’s a shame when it turns to snipe 

[kalos]

4 minutes ago, Purdey16 said:

have a good day at work , you’re doing a fantastic job at the vacation hubs 

a big thank you to you and all your colleagues 👏

 

All of what Purdey said and Stay safe 

[Angel57]

1 hour ago, Beckett said:

What an amazing coincidence Graham. Dad's family home was in Ogden Street, Millfield. I can't  believe it! I hadn't thought about Milfield for donkey's years until I asked you about Sunderland and yet here we are - long distanced neighbours. I hope you're feeling a little better today. Take care with that eye. I'm just off to work at the vaccine hub. We're starting om the 65-69 age group this weekend which we're really happy about. London catches up with rest of the country at last! Have a good day Graham. Recover well. Jane.x

I really don’t know what we would do without all you wonderful people that are doing the vaccinations.
To hear your area is starting on the 65+ groups is fabulous news.

Being in the 60-64 group I’m starting to think that just maybe I’ll be jabbed by the end of March.

Thank you Jane.

Gill x

[Peanut006]

10 hours ago, grapau27 said:

Sorry to hear about your health issues Michelle.

I wonder whether they might fit a pacemaker.

Take no risks with your heart and any pain take an aspirin and make sure you get a blood test for heart proteins as this was the only sign of my minor heart attack in December 2019.

Take care.

Graham.

Thanks Graham, hopefully I will be fine

 

Michelle

[Peanut006]

17 minutes ago, kalos said:

 

All of what Purdey said and Stay safe 

+1

[P&O SUE]

Well I’ve just looked outside my front door and the daffs are out! Even if they’re covered in snow tomorrow 😞

[grapau27]

1 hour ago, Beckett said:

What an amazing coincidence Graham. Dad's family home was in Ogden Street, Millfield. I can't  believe it! I hadn't thought about Milfield for donkey's years until I asked you about Sunderland and yet here we are - long distanced neighbours. I hope you're feeling a little better today. Take care with that eye. I'm just off to work at the vaccine hub. We're starting om the 65-69 age group this weekend which we're really happy about. London catches up with rest of the country at last! Have a good day Graham. Recover well. Jane.x

Thanks Jane.

My mam and dad stayed there a couple of years then moved to Farringdon a new council estate that had just been built in 1958

I hope everyone is pleasant today at the vaccine centre.

5°C here with rain then snow forecast.

Pauline just put my first 3 drops in my eye this morning and now she has just brought me my breakfast porridge in bed.

Take care and stay safe.

Graham x.