Index | Arcs and Arrows: Finding the Line of Flight

Shot with new long limbs 30 yards, not too shabby

My bikes finish, on reflection I like it better than the orangey one you…

My bikes finish, on reflection I like it better than the orangey one you see below

Replacing my gocycle Hopefully it proves worthy!

Replacing my gocycle

Hopefully it proves worthy!

Last end today, not as shabby as some earlier ones

On shooting frostbite Well, having been accepted as a member of "…

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.

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.