The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Morning all.
A good sleep last night, in fact I have missed most of Tony Blackburn and I enjoy that prog.
Supposed to be sunny all day but all change tonight.
Saturday.......daughter normally does a full English breckie and she hasn't said otherwise so I have that to look forward to.

 

[Dave7]

Let's put Accy in charge of the government. At least he'd keep us entertained...

"Can the right honourable gentleman please tell the house whether he is ever going to actually replace his Polski Fiat 500...?"

But m'lord he has already changed it.......for a microwave i believe.

 

[welsh dragon]

It's that time of year again for me when i have to start looking at insurance of the house and contents insurance. Renewal date of 2nd January. I'm staying with admiral for contents but will be moving from them for building. Them to look around.

 

[PeteXXX]

The benefit of a garage or carport reduces the risk of this.

Or summer... 👍 ☀️

 

[Dave7]

It's that time of year again for me when i have to start looking at insurance of the house and contents insurance. Renewal date of 2nd January. I'm staying with admiral for contents but will be moving from them for building. Them to look around.

Never thought about splitting it, I lump house and contents into 1 bundle. On reflection it makes financial sense to split them.

 

[Binky]

Morning.
Decent day, dry and sunny is forecast although v windy.
So, it's my birthday today so the wife is taking me out for a cycling lunch. Perfect. Morning ride, lunch then ride home.
Both adult kids are home so we're all out for a meal tonight and a glass or two...

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Feckin cat damaged one of our hedgehog feeding stations last night, so guess what I'm doing this morning.

Still chasing an electrical problem on the bike. I've managed to sort out the main problem but there are still parts of the circuit not working. Will keep me busy!

 

[welsh dragon]

Never thought about splitting it, I lump house and contents into 1 bundle. On reflection it makes financial sense to split them.

I would always advise people to split them and never accept renewal terms. Always shop around every year even if it is a pain. And never have Auto renewal on your policies. Its too easy to be caught out and for the policy to auto renew before your realise it.

 

[Paulus]

None of this instant carp.Rolled oats should be cooked in a saucepan.

I haven't done porridge in a saucepan for years.
I soak the oats in a bowl before giving them 2 and a half minutes in the microwave, give them a stir and then an extra minute. Get it out, add some honey and whatever berries I choose.
Delicious.

 

[Oldhippy]

Chilly on the river this morning, @Dave7 I didn't know Tony Blackburn was still broadcasting.

 

[Dave7]

Chilly on the river this morning, @Dave7 I didn't know Tony Blackburn was still broadcasting.

Yes, live every Saturday (a few recorded for various reasons).
I think he is 83 now and looks good for it.

 

[Oldhippy]

Does he still do the jokes? He must be the last of the old guard. Never offensive and clearly loves what he does.

 

[Dave7]

I would always advise people to split them and never accept renewal terms. Always shop around every year even if it is a pain. And never have Auto renewal on your policies. Its too easy to be caught out and for the policy to auto renew before your realise it.

I always stipulate NOT to auto renew but it's surprising how some 'accidentally' ignore that and renew anyway.

 

[Dave7]

Does he still do the jokes? He must be the last of the old guard. Never offensive and clearly loves what he does.

Yes...... and they are as bad as ever.

 

[Mo1959]

I would always advise people to split them and never accept renewal terms. Always shop around every year even if it is a pain. And never have Auto renewal on your policies. Its too easy to be caught out and for the policy to auto renew before your realise it.

Auto renew is a pain and often hidden away in tiny writing with a tick box that's easily missed. Conniving bar stewards!