The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

We don't have a specific day, whenever the sun is shining, unlike my old mum who always did her washing on a Monday. Tuesday was always the ironing day

As is Drago's.

 

[Dave7]

We had the coal effect gas fire removed but kept the fireplace and tile surround. We were planning on fitting a realistic electric version but in the meantime got a cheapy £70 replica stove from Screwfix which slotted into the gap so we weren't looking at an empty hearth. We switch that on in the evenings without the heating option just for the flickering flame effect as it makes us feel warmer psychologially I suppose. We've been running the central heating continuously 24/7 since the 1st October, obviously it only comes on when needed but the whole house has been at a minimum of 21 degrees since then, apart from when I put it in " Holiday " mode for the 6 days we were away over Christmas.

My cheapo from Aldi.

 

[classic33]

My cheapo from Aldi.
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Yer magazine rack is in a dangerous position!

 

[Dave7]

Yer magazine rack is in a dangerous position!

Nah. Its only flame effect. Heat is convected from the top.

 

[Drago]

I need to tidy up but my back hurts.

 

[classic33]

Nah. Its only flame effect. Heat is convected from the top.

No worries about yer magazines and newspapers getting singed then.

 

[Drago]

As is Drago's.

Indeed it is. I shift it about if other commitments require it, but Tuesday is the standard day.

 

[Dirk]

Just to clarify..... my cleaner (usually) comes on Wednesday and as part of the routine I strip and wash the bedding.
Dark stuff is done as and when I deem it's needed.

Wouldn't it scare the cleaner less if you washed the bedding whilst dressed?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Nice!
Can’t see how we get those stats from the app, but apparently I have a listening age of 37, so I’ll take that 🤪

The App is stats.fm

It bolts onto the back door of Spotify and you download your entire history to it and it does the rest for you.

 

[Drago]

Vacuuming done. Im moving about OK but the old back hurts, so a Q day I the recliner with a book and my dogs by my side is for me.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

High winds here and wind chill -8°C.

Brrr!

 

[Paulus]

It's very cold here, and the wind is biting.
No cycling today, I'll get the bus instead.

 

[Dave7]

Wouldn't it scare the cleaner less if you washed the bedding whilst dressed?

She likes to see me like that.
Well, I think she likes it. The 1st time I did it she said she had never seen anything like it. Must admit I was flattered. Now every Wednesday I give her a treat by playing Chuck Berry singing My Dingaling on loop while stripping off.
I think she enjoys it as she has started getting into the swing of things by wearing very dark glasses.

 

[PaulSB]

@Mo1959 in our local Coop there are some interesting looking ready meals, Indian styles in particular. Have you tried any?

 

[Mo1959]

@Mo1959 in our local Coop there are some interesting looking ready meals, Indian styles in particular. Have you tried any?

I have had a few of the curries, and they aren't too bad for ready meals. They came out quite well on the Yuka app as being reasonably healthy with no nasty additives. My personal favourite was the Chicken Jalfrezi.