
NeilsYard Coventry All posts by this member | 151 of 161 Sat 17th Nov 2018 3:56pm Member: Joined Aug 2010 Total posts:2813 The least I can do for all those great photos Cliff ![]() |
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Annewiggy Tamworth All posts by this member | 152 of 161 Sat 17th Nov 2018 4:40pm Member: Joined Jan 2013 Total posts:1789 While on the subject of us oldies, something we weren’t aware of until a few weeks ago was that you don’t have to pay for a tv licence after the age of 75, even if there is someone in the house under 75. We had paid ours in advance and after claiming they sent us a refund for the overpayment of £24. |
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Kaga simpson Peacehaven, East Sussex All posts by this member | 153 of 161 Sat 17th Nov 2018 4:53pm Member: Joined Sep 2014 Total posts:3530 Annewiggy, there's talk of them altering that. I find the free bus pass the most saving of all, now I have a gampy leg. 26 years of state pension, 31 years of works pension so far - I can't complain. |
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Heathite Coventry All posts by this member | 154 of 161 Sat 17th Nov 2018 5:58pm Member: Joined Aug 2012 Total posts:705 For those of us who have the Concessionary bus pass and need to go out before 9:30 am, the 'tax' levied on us is £1.
I didn't find this out till fairly recently - the bus drivers do not volunteer this information.
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Midland Red Cherwell All posts by this member | 155 of 161 Sat 17th Nov 2018 6:29pm Moderator: Joined Jan 2010 Total posts:5185 We're fortunate here that the bus pass is valid from 0900 ![]() |
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Annewiggy Tamworth All posts by this member | 156 of 161 Sat 17th Nov 2018 6:52pm Member: Joined Jan 2013 Total posts:1789 Yes Kaga, the BBC take full responsibility for it in 2020 but they won’t guarantee they will continue it, but every little helps 😀 |
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Wearethemods Aberdeenshire All posts by this member | 157 of 161 Sun 18th Nov 2018 11:02am Member: Joined Jun 2013 Total posts:433 On 17th Nov 2018 6:29pm, Midland Red said:
We're fortunate here that the bus pass is valid from 0900
We're more fortunate in that there are no time restrictions in Scotland and the bus pass is issued at age 60, plus it is used for access to all gyms & swimming pools in Aberdeenshire where I go 2/3 afternoons a week! ![]() ![]() |
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MisterD-Di Sutton Coldfield All posts by this member | 158 of 161 Sun 18th Nov 2018 1:01pm Member: Joined Sep 2011 Total posts:814 On 17th Nov 2018 5:58pm, Heathite said:
For those of us who have the Concessionary bus pass and need to go out before 9:30 am, the 'tax' levied on us is £1.
I didn't find this out till fairly recently - the bus drivers do not volunteer this information.
Edited by member, 17th Nov 2018 7:11 pm
I have only recently acquired my travel pass, and I was made fully aware of the £1 charge before 9.30 in the literature that came with it. It is also made clear on local buses where I live. There is now an option to load money on your card for this purpose, but there is no obligation to do so. I wouldn't do it as I'm never out before 9.30 anyway. ![]() ![]() |
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PhilipInCoventry Holbrooks All posts by this member Thread starter | 159 of 161 Sun 18th Nov 2018 1:09pm Moderator: Joined Apr 2010 Total posts:3652 Hi all ![]() |
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PhilipInCoventry Holbrooks All posts by this member Thread starter | 160 of 161 Sat 23rd Jan 2021 9:06am Moderator: Joined Apr 2010 Total posts:3652 Hi all,
Retirement or "Last of the Summer Wine".
Life remains a learning curve for most us, even as we age. The last three years have sharpened my focus on the reality of what previously was just a concept. When I joined the forum, I was greeted by a member who I love dearly, who was coping with having to live as a single person.
I'm amazed that I still have Pam, without going into her details. Just two months ago, Pam was so weak, I was doing everything, yet whilst I was a bit off colour around Christmas with Covid, Pam was rising to do what she could. Last weekend, she was doing everything, me limping around with gout.
As I'm typing this she's cooking a Saturday breaky, to match anything anywhere.
I could bring my faith element in at this point, but that is unfair to you, a captive audience almost.
We are so accustomed to coping with life & issues, as we are, not thinking that our circumstances can change in the wink of an eye.
So my question is. Those who are couples, those who are single, please share how you cope with facing the future if circumstances change. I've an idea of who in our membership might be single, so how do you cope with illness or incapacity.
Please share.
Love
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Helen F Warrington All posts by this member | 161 of 161 Sat 23rd Jan 2021 10:50am Moderator: Joined Mar 2013 Total posts:2424 Physical incapacity is easier to solve than mental deterioration for someone on their own. I think that writing some instructions may help - eg I'm allergic to pineapple and hate tea. Other than that, keep in touch with family and friends. Put up a list of emergency contacts where first responders can see it.
One practical measure for any age of adult, regardless of a partner, is to have a go bag. That is a ready packed bag with essentials like a list of meds and allergies, underwear (with functional elastic), more than one set of PJs (that fit), slippers, crossword book (or whatever entertainments you enjoy), money, etc. That bag is very useful if you end up in hospital and need to survive until someone close can organise something better. Ideally you take the bag with you to hospital but failing that, someone can collect it for you - so leave it in a place that's easy to find. Tell your friends and relatives where it is. In any crisis and you need to pack in a hurry, it could serve as the start of any rush out the door (eg flooding). |
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