DJ360 6,335 Posted July 22, 2022 Report Share Posted July 22, 2022 Still being dominated by recovery from knee replacement, but seem to be getting there... Yesterday part of my round the block walk was without crutches. Though I do carry them. Having been on paracetamol only for around a week, I've decided to go drug free from now. I've never trusted paracetamol anyway. So, just done first exercises of the the day 'solo' with no ill effects. Still struggling to get much better than an 80-90% bend, but leg is much stronger. Not sure whether I'm supposed to use operated leg to lead on steps and stairs yet, but I think that is key to getting real confidence back. Onwards and upwards!!! 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,474 Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Weather nice and cool this morning so nice to put some decent clothes on and get out for a bit............so for a change went into Bulwell.......Had a £10 voucher for Jerome's restaurant so thought i'd have a nice breakfast.........no such luck only doing drinks and cakes today........Just had Espresso and sat outside people watching......still lots of older blokes in shorts and Sandals with feet showing but also lots of 'Ay-Ups' from old friends........ Four out of the 6 ''Charity shops'' where i enjoy a browse were closed.......but bought a Cat figure from the Heart shop cost me a pound...but could'nt resist it..spendthrift that i am.........Regular lady on the till turned me down for a bit of a Jig even though the music was loud with a good beat........ Finally bought my favourite woman a bunch of Roses and headed home.......at least i had been out for a while.......and had some pleasant ''Interactions'''....... 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IAN FINN 568 Posted July 24, 2022 Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Can't win them all ben don't give up appears the day was good even in these times ain't what it use to be. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 4,263 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Took 'er indoors for cataracts post op today and she passed with flying colours. They were delighted with her recovery and results. She has now been discharged. So it means I'm going to have to start taking her out again. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,474 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Great day today....wore a Tie for the first time in 4 years...... Following my OP on throat thought never wear one again due to position of 'Breathing button'' Have always been a Tie wearer and finally worked out how to wear one again and still be able to Breath....... Went out for Breakfast with the wife and it felt great..... Think i was just about the only bloke wearing one......you can guess where i was........... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,937 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, benjamin1945 said: .....you can guess where i was........... Chatting up some bird you knew 50 years ago 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,343 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 I can beat that. I haven’t worn a tie in seven years. I ceremoniously binned them never to wear a tie again. I’ve stopped wearing spats and plus fours as well. The 21st. Century is here at last! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,875 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Sorry chaps but i just love a man in a 3 piece suit and tie, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mary1947 1,875 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Went to have eyes tested today, no car. so had to use those big red things called buses. Getting on at one stop was a young girl and boy friend opps!!! sorry no lionger word boy friend used. must say patner. Any way back to tale , the girl had big trackie bottoms on, trainers that had seen better days and a large baggy dirty top. The young man was better dressed as he had on a jacket, but do you remember late50s early 60s when most of us wore those american football/baseball jackets with get big numbers on them. Well it was one of those (are they back in fashion) Now the point that I am trying to make is when we were young we would never go out in things that needed a wash, we did not have a lot of money but we always made an effort. Now when this couple are our ages what will be there dress code. Answers on a post card please. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,728 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Pretty sure that the last time I wore a tie was when I got married, and that's nearly 40 years back, don't even own a suit now, summer it's a loose shirt, or tee shirt and shorts, in winter, a pair of jeans and sweater. If it's bitterly cold, and it can get dangerous here, risk of frost bite etc, I wear a very heavy jacket and scarf around my face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,343 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Perhaps if I were going for a job interview I might smarten up. Can't see that happening! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,728 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 One interview I went to in Australia for a colliery electricians job, feller before me had applied for an shift elec engineers job. He was dressed casually, clean jeans, dress shirt, no tie and got the position he was after. Everything I found down under was casual. I had good advice on job interviews by an engineer I used to work for during my apprenticeship, DON'T put yourself down!! Seems I did that in an interview at Beeston Boiler Company. The engineer was on the interview panel. I used what he said to get a job at my last colliery in Oz. I took over the interview, I think Kerry , the elec engineer was impressed, I breezed through the interview, eventually was promoted Leading Hand elec (Chargehand) on nights. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 My mum would never ever go out with putting on makeup and I must admit that I was like that but in the last few years I’ve found I cannot keep up with it. In the summer I get a wonderful tan that doesn’t need improving by makeup and besides it melts. During the covid lockdown and the consequences most of my face is covered so I only wear mascara. My dress sense has never left me and I always look in the mirror twice before going out. Another thing , my hair , if it’s in order I can go anywhere but if not I either stay in or get it washed. My husband was fanatical at work. He at one time about 30 suits. ( he bought 21 in one go ) Having the restaurant at that time he would change twice a day.Here things are more casual and he wears jeans and tee shirt or shirt no tie and no jkt unless the weather calls for it. However cold it is he will not wear a scarf. Occasionally he wants to get “dressed up” as he used to especially if we go somewhere that merits more serious attire. I think the days of being dressed up are sadly gone. I have noticed though the young people here although casually dressed are really smart and we don’t see many sloppy kids, even the very young kids are smart. No trendy off beat fashion for them. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,474 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Like ya style Nonna................. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRS B 274 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 nonna, the Italians have always had style and the cut of clothes is very smart. I was always brought up to dress nicely if going out although you wouldn’t agree if you saw me in my allotment garb. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 162 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 17 hours ago, philmayfield said: I can beat that. I haven’t worn a tie in seven years. I ceremoniously binned them never to wear a tie again. I’ve stopped wearing spats and plus fours as well. The 21st. Century is here at last! I bet there's a cravat in your drawer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha 162 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 18 hours ago, benjamin1945 said: Great day today....wore a Tie for the first time in 4 years...... Following my OP on throat thought never wear one again due to position of 'Breathing button'' Have always been a Tie wearer and finally worked out how to wear one again and still be able to Breath....... Went out for Breakfast with the wife and it felt great..... Think i was just about the only bloke wearing one......you can guess where i was........... Not in Bulwell, Ben! MacDonald's maybe? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,752 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 3 hours ago, MRS B said: nonna, the Italians have always had style and the cut of clothes is very smart. I was always brought up to dress nicely if going out although you wouldn’t agree if you saw me in my allotment garb. And me at the moment with this heat.my hair has dried as I came in from the pool cooling off and I left it to prepare lunch , even that was cold , tomato and mozzarella. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 9,937 Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Got some petrol from Morrisons earlier today. £1.81. That was a surprise. It's down since the last time i went. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,343 Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 £1.90 for diesel at Waitrose Newark today. Always the cheapest as it’s self serve so no staff to pay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 9,563 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 Just returned from King's Mill Hospital after visiting 92 year old auntie who's in there again. Must be something worth experiencing going on in there when all the visitors have gone home. Wild parties, gambling? 'No!" she said but it made her laugh. Looked for our Ben but he wasn't there. Shame. We could have had a coffee and a dance! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,728 Posted July 29, 2022 Report Share Posted July 29, 2022 I'm enjoying the nice wet weather we are getting, been about four days of on and off rain, the ground is starting to get wet from rock hard dry, a couple more days of much cooler wet conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
West Bridgfordian 126 Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Ayup, Looks like your near neighbours are getting all the rain! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-62351166 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 15,474 Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 9am Derby Royal Hospital for 6 monthly check-up......alls well...thankyou Lord........ Called in ''Designer Outlet'' on the A38 on way back...fancied some new shoes......Went in several shops but couldnt find anything i fancied......i tell a lie...there was one pair i quite liked....until i saw the price..£269.....do folk really spend that sort of money on shoes....oh yea and special offer on T-Shirts only £20.....WHAT !!! Ended up buying a nice shirt.......won't mention price.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 5,343 Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 £2.69. Put your glasses on! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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