The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

After 'speaking' with @Tenkaykev we have set up a camera to view the wild life.
I've said before that my garden backs onto a brook. Our side of the brook is, fortunately, overgrown. There are at least 2 fox dens one of which is next to our fence.
We set the camera up last night and it needs adjusting but its already picked up a rat** and a fox twice.
**I know there are rats because of the brook and I dont mind them so long as they stay 'over there'.

That's great to hear Dave, you'll be emulating your 100 years old namesake before you know it 😁

 

[Dave7]

That's great to hear Dave, you'll be emulating your 100 years old namesake before you know it 😁

Oh, is his name Smith as well

 

[Dave7]

Made myself go for a walk. Really didnt feel like it. Got 2 miles in so am pleased with that.

 

[Gunk]

Some from photos from today

 

[BoldonLad]

Good morning. It's going to be a beautiful day. Yes, we're back. Thanks, we did have a good time. Oh, you didn't missed us? Oh, well. Mrs P and I have been to the Lakes for a few days with two other couples. B&B near Keswick for some walking, pub meals and general chit chat, being silly and doing old people's stuff................................which just means being very silly most of the time. It was a great trip. The main reason for going was to do our Rannadale Bluebell walk which has become a bit of an annual pilgrimage. The bluebells are near Rannadale (Rannerdale) Knotts about two miles from Buttermere, a stunning sight.

I came to a realisation during the trip; one of our party bullies me. It's taken years to reach the conclusion and I don't think she understands. Sometimes I'm very ticklish; this lady knows it and will grab me, by surprise, on the knees, shoulders, stomach or arms knowing full well it will get a reaction. I really do not like this; I've told her privately and rebuked her for it publicly, that is in front of our group but it continues. I made a point of keeping a physical distance on this trip, and our previous one, but that didn't work on three occasions. This woman's behaviour can be very rude at times, she knows it and most people dismiss it as "Oh, that's just Beryl**, you know what she's like." Let's turn that around, if I repeatedly grabbed women by the knee, stomach etc would that be dismissed as "oh, that's just Paul, you know how he is"? Of course not, it would be deemed inappropriate and perhaps sexual harassment. A form of bullying. Strange world we live in. I've decided what I'll say next time this happens...................and it's going to be blunt and to the point.

Anyway. I thought that little story interesting. Perhaps not?

Today? Loads of odds and ends. Make flapjack, gym, connect power meter to Wahoo, allotment, clean bike etc.

Oh, yes. For those who visit the Lakes. The Grange Cafe in Grange, Borrowdale, not Over Sands, is absolutely fantastic. Gets a definite 10/10 from Paul. Great coffee, delicious, genuinely homemade cakes, good panini, excellent Lakeland ice cream. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

** name changed to protect the guilty

Don't tell everybody! 😂

 

[PaulSB]

Made me laugh, especially the bit about "Older generations may recognise this as something akin to what used to be called having kids." 🤣🤣🤣

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...-chaotic-parenting?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

 

[PeteXXX]

Hi-De-Hi 👋

 

[Mo1959]

Hi-De-Hi 👋

Ho de ho.

I think I should probably get out soon before the forecasted showers arrive.

 

[PeteXXX]

Barely a cloud in the sky here with the promise of a decent day, I believe.. 👍

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooeeee. 2 deg and not very nice here.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
A sunny but cool start to the day here.
I will cycle down to the doctors for an appointment this morning, and then call in to the local butchers on the way home. I fancy a bit of rib eye steak for tea tonight and a few of there own sausages for tomorrows breakfast.
Then I'll be out for a walk with Mille around one of the fields.
Sainsburys are delivering the weekly goodies this afternoon then I'll settle down and watch a bit of the Giro on the tellybox. That sounds like a plan for the day so far.

 

[Dave7]

G'day cobbers.
Dry but showers promised for the day.
Got a hospital appointment t for 09.30.
You know the phrase ' it never rains but it pours'..... well I feel like that.
I know I need my cataracts sorting. Not looking forward to it but it needs doing.
BUT.....I have glaucoma which is getting worse. According to the consultant if they dont operate I will, one day wake up completely and irreversibley blind. Another BUT......as its "invasive' surgery they won't do it until they have to!!
This morning they will be poking, prodding and putting drops in.
I won't be able to drive so my daughter will drive me.
Hey ho.......as they say, I didnt sign up to get old

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

MrsDs brother is coming to stay for a couple of days - deep joy.
No doubt he'll drone on and on about boring esoteric work related stuff (he retired over 5 years ago and had to be levered out) - he just can't let it go.
At least he's coming on his own this time and not bringing the other half of the chuckle brothers with him.

 

[Elybazza61]

Gold again here this morning (2.0% in the greenhouse); will get out on the bike when it warms up a bit and the school run is done.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning all.
A sunny but cool start to the day here.
I will cycle down to the doctors for an appointment this morning, and then call in to the local butchers on the way home. I fancy a bit of rib eye steak for tea tonight and a few of there own sausages for tomorrows breakfast.
Then I'll be out for a walk with Mille around one of the fields.
Sainsburys are delivering the weekly goodies this afternoon then I'll settle down and watch a bit of the Giro on the tellybox. That sounds like a plan for the day so far.

Tough day ahead then. Be careful not to over do things and take plenty of rest......................