Arcs and Arrows: Finding the Line of Flight

October 12

Last end today, not as shabby as some earlier ones

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October 05

On shooting frostbite Well, having been accepted as a member of "Crystal Palace Bowmen" last week it was suggested I might like to shoot some "frostbite" rounds as an introduction to scoring. I have taken up the suggestion along with purchasing a stabiliser for my bow. Still adjusting to that change, but anyway the first frostbite round I shot was at a score of 100. So I have some way to go, but am hopeful for an improved score this afternoon - watch this space.

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September 11

On retirement

Somehow I find myself aged 65 and with an annuity, a small pension, and the state pension coming with my next birthday. I am still working but for the minimum wage because my job is somewhat vocational as a Support Worker. I'm surprised at the conflicting feelings about retiring. I thought it would be a straightforward choice of how and when I reduced my hours but I've discovered the absence of work will leave me without a sense of purpose for my existence... Well three weeks later and I feel less conflicted. I'm having an appraisal in January and then I'll request a drop from five to four work days per week. I should easily afford that financially and at the same time all the people I work with will barely notice my extra"off day". Why did it feel so tricky before? Bit of a mystery.. but all good now.