OneGuyFromBarlick

We had rain, it's sunning now

I've got three sides of the roof 'timbered' out now. Should get the last one done tomorrow, I then ned to make a top piece, 3x1 on the hips and some timber around the sides to finish it off.

Automatic centre punch?

With a new eyeball, and a contact lens in the other eye, you can't have enough reading glasses. It's not something I'm used to yet

It must be warmer On further inspection it's only 3 weeks worth

After an initial dip, at the beginning of April, my pension pot is making money again. I suspect it's being invested in oil...

Gloria wrote: ↑08 May 2026, 19:31Ouch

Definitely ouch. I have a molar missing and there's a sharp edge next to the gap, it catches me out every now and then.

Biting my tongue, not a wise move. Apologies if the image scares anyone

True story Gloria

I was chatting with a guy at the clinic where I had the op, he was in for the laser procedure. I met him again on the way out, he was just getting on his bike to ride home all sorted. Retinal deterioration or complications after cataract surgery, while rare, can occur because the procedure can cause...

Morning Hope the eye is Ok Kev All good this morning, thank you :good: As Stanley mentioned, colours are much brighter in the 'new' eye and everything appears much sharper. Can't wait for the other one to be done now. Looking at a white ceiling really highlights the difference, the 'old' eye has a ...

Stanley wrote: ↑07 May 2026, 00:11 Is the new eye Ektachrome?

It is

Got a monthly disposable contact lens and cleaning solution from Specsavers and all is good. I've had to get some reading glasses as my arms are only just long enough now to see small print. Ordered some from Amazon, 3 pairs for £8 seemed a bargain. Once the other eye has been sorted I'll get them b...

Glad to hear they're all looking after you Wendy. Youngest offspring gave me a progress report on Monday evening

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All good, thank you.
I have a new eyeball Going to get some contact lenses for the left eye until that one is done. Just need to keep up the eye drops routine and all should be good to drive in 48 hours.

Having one of my cataracts removed. They're looking after me well, currently drinking a brew watching TV

Got some featheredge timber today and did a bit on the gazebo roof.

If you're in St Annes at any time I'd highly recommend the Anatolia Sea View restaurant.

PanBiker wrote: ↑05 May 2026, 10:48 Here you go Kev.

Efendy

That looks good, just learned that my eldest is a fan of the place too