The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

May I wish a good morning to all the old farts on here.
A jolly fine lie in has been had. Woke at 4.30 but managed to drift off again till gone 8.
A showery day is in store with my lunch time pub visit lined up.
Something interesting (well it is to me).
I got a letter from M&S a good few weeks ago (addressed to Sue) advising her that she has £57+ on her card.
Anyway, I decided to claim it!!!
What a palaver.
Nearly there now. Having already sent several forms such as 'proof of death' I now have to send CERTIFIED copies of my passport and driving licence plus fill some more forms out.
If I wasn't so 'bloody minded' I would tell them to shove it.

 

[simongt]

Nearly there now. Having already sent several forms such as 'proof of death' I now have to send CERTIFIED copies of my passport and driving licence plus fill some more forms out.

Ahh, the 'delights' of petty bureaucracy - !

 

[Paulus]

Don't you have to go to a post office, bank or a solicitor to get certified copies of documents, who will charge a fee for the certifying.
Would it be worth it?

 

[PeteXXX]

My alarm is set for 02:00 for the next two days ☹️

 

[Dave7]

Don't you have to go to a post office, bank or a solicitor to get certified copies of documents, who will charge a fee for the certifying.
Would it be worth it?

You do indeed......I am arguing that very point with them.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

May I wish a good morning to all the old farts on here.
A jolly fine lie in has been had. Woke at 4.30 but managed to drift off again till gone 8.
A showery day is in store with my lunch time pub visit lined up.
Something interesting (well it is to me).
I got a letter from M&S a good few weeks ago (addressed to Sue) advising her that she has £57+ on her card.
Anyway, I decided to claim it!!!
What a palaver.
Nearly there now. Having already sent several forms such as 'proof of death' I now have to send CERTIFIED copies of my passport and driving licence plus fill some more forms out.
If I wasn't so 'bloody minded' I would tell them to shove it.

One reason why a Power of Attorney is so important.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

This is my morning pillman.

The heart shaped tablet really is a heart tablet (good idea) - the legs cost £100 each (seriously).

 

[Mo1959]

Gosh, it’s quite warm out now. I decided to have another little wander before lunch. I had put a light fleece jacket on but took it off after a few hundred yards.

 

[Mo1959]

I nipped into the Co-op for a few things on the way home and bought some of these for lunch. Probably not very healthy, but nice for a change.

 

[Dave7]

One reason why a Power of Attorney is so important.

I have everything needed, it's just certain 'other' evidence they want.
Anyway, they have now agreed to accept emailed photographs of passport and driving licence.
Why they can't say that in the 1st place is beyond me.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Could be worse

Air Ambulance has just taken off from the playing fields by us

hope whoever they are carrying is Ok!

 

[Dirk]

Back from Bridgwater several hundred pounds lighter.
I hate shopping for clothes!
Probably why I only do it about once every 5 years.

 

[Dave7]

Back from Bridgwater several hundred pounds lighter.
I hate shopping for clothes!
Probably why I only do it about once every 5 years.

If you want advice on cheap clothing speak to Numbnuts.

 

[gavroche]

New washing machine bought and will be delivered next Tuesday.
Put a big mirror and TV on the wall at daughter's too. ( Two different walls).
That's my jobs done for today.

 

[Drago]

Back from Bridgwater several hundred pounds lighter.

Ah, that constipation finally cleared then?