The Retirement Thread

[PeteXXX]

Sadly im disqualified from applying. Theee was an incident a few years ago. I fancied some new Y fronts so reported the old ones as stolen. The police asked if I had a photo of the stolen skiddies and I sent them a picture, but the metadata showed the photo was taken some time  after the alleged theft. I was a stupid boy and its was a long time ago, but I respect their decision and just want to move on with my Y fronts.

Maybe the next Minister for Housing? Low bar there, it seems 🤷‍♂️

First decree: no Y Fronts on the washing line during school or bank holidays?

 

[Elybazza61]

Up a bit later again today and nice and cool start.

Usual weekday muesli mix and coffee consumed and will do a tip run on the bikes later once the commuter traffic has cleared.

 

[Dave7]

Back from my walk. Managed to up it to 3.5 miles. The problem is that once my loop of 2.3 miles is done I am reduced to either main roads or housing estates. I find myself "exploring" pathways and ginnels that I've never been down before, even though they are close to home. Today i 'discovered' a kids swings and basketball pitch......no idea how long that has been there.
Weather was perfect at 13° and is just warming up.

 

[Dave7]

Maybe the next Minister for Housing? Low bar there, it seems 🤷‍♂️

First decree: no Y Fronts on the washing line during school or bank holidays?

That's a good idea. He could pass a law that all OAPs get a free 5 bed, 3 story house

 

[Mo1959]

will do a tip run on the bikes later

We're not allowed to enter our recycling centre on bike or by foot. No doubt health & safety?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

We're not allowed to enter our recycling centre on bike or by foot. No doubt health & safety?

Yup - same here
it is dangerous for people to wander in and just walk around putting things in skips

Of course if you drive in a car THEN walk around putting things in skips then that is fine

Bet it comes down to insurance companies insisting

 

[Gunk]

Another lovely morning, just cycled down the road for a Portuguese custard tart and a flat white.

 

[Dave7]

We're not allowed to enter our recycling centre on bike or by foot. No doubt health & safety?

What if you dont own a car ?
Actually I think ours might be similar as I dont recall ever seeing anyone on foot or cycle.

 

[numbnuts]

What if you dont own a car ?
Actually I think ours might be similar as I dont recall ever seeing anyone on foot or cycle.

Test Valley council will pick up most things for £39, yeah £39 bloody quid

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour.
I had my six monthly blood test a few days after coming back from France and received a text from my doctor yesterday to advise me that I am in the borderline diabetic range.
Mrs G thinks it is because of the rich food and baguettes I had in France that caused it . She could be right cos I don't have sugar in my drinks.
My next blood test is in December so we shall see.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Yup - same here
it is dangerous for people to wander in and just walk around putting things in skips

Of course if you drive in a car THEN walk around putting things in skips then that is fine

Bet it comes down to insurance companies insisting

I emailed the council about this, and pointed out that they were discriminating against those without access to a vehicle. To their credit they changed the regs..

 

[BoldonLad]

A non political question re' us oldies and the new PM.
One minute google tells us OAPs will be £x better off.......next i read we will be £y worse off.
Has there been any official statement about this ?

I have not seen any official statement, but, so far, he has removed VAT on electricity bills, and, promised to end rough sleeping, SOMEBODY will have to pay for this.

 

[BoldonLad]

Of course I would. He's a politician and they would never lie.

Have you forgotten to take your medication? 😂

 

[Drago]

I emailed the council about this, and pointed out that they were discriminating against those without access to a vehicle. To their credit they changed the regs..

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Did you ask them which legislation empowers them to insist upon proof of residency before providing a statutory service? Yes, you have to be a resident, but they have no powers to decline the service to a legitimate resident who fails or declines to produce proof of residency.

 

[Paulus]

Just had the email. Passed my first year with a Merit. Not quite the Distinction id hoped for, although the OU thresholds are 10% higher than regular universities (83% would have been a Distinction anywhere else).

Still, a pass is a pass, so onwards and upwards! I can now relax for a few weeks before year 2 begins.

Well done @Drago 🏆