The Retirement Thread

[BoldonLad]

I know I will definitely be in the minority, but I've never been in a plane.

I reached the age of 32 without ever being in a plane. Then, I changed jobs, for one which involved a lot of travel. My first “outing” was Newcastle - London Heathrow - Helicopter transfer to Gatwick - New Orleans - Mexico City - Veracruz. Rather a baptism of fire 😂-

 

[Drago]

It's 'Pick up the grandson from school day' today..

Got your dirty mac on?

True story. Im so disreputable looking that once while I was waiting outside the school to collect Mini D #3 someone thought I looked dodgy and called the police on me! A quick flash of my warrant card put the Bobby's mind at rest.

If that wasnt bad enough, about 15 years later it happened again with Mini D #4 outside a difrerent school! Id been long retired by then but fortunately the bobby that turned up remembered me from the job.

 

[Dave7]

I reached the age of 32 without ever being in a plane. Then, I changed jobs, for one which involved a lot of travel. My first “outing” was Newcastle - London Heathrow - Helicopter transfer to Gatwick - New Orleans - Mexico City - Veracruz. Rather a baptism of fire 😂-

Similar situation here. I had never flown until my mid forties. I changed jobs and had to fly to Germany. It must have been obvious as the guy next to me asked "is this your 1st time flying......dont worry you will be fine". It must have been my white knuckles that gave me away.