The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Prompted me to actually look up what this means and have a wander around a Forum for a while. Understand what sets Hymer apart, now, in the coachbuilt world at least

See. This thread is very educational as well as being funny and entertaining even though it is inhabited by a bunch of old farts ( Mo and myself excluded) of course.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

See. This thread is very educational as well as being funny and entertaining even though it is inhabited by a bunch of old farts ( Mo and myself excluded) of course.

...and the occasional wage slave

 

[welsh dragon]

...and the occasional wage slave

We don't seem to be able to get rid of the riff raff. Still that shows you how popular we are on here.

 

[Dave7]

On my birthday someone brought me a large bag containing several large bags of sweets, tonight I opened the fruit pastels, what is it with those things, once you start on them you can't stop, they're worse than pringles.

If they were maltesers Mrs D would fight you for them.
I rarely eat sweets as I just dont have a sweet tooth.

 

[Mo1959]

If they were maltesers Mrs D would fight you for them.
I rarely eat sweets as I just dont have a sweet tooth.

Mmmmm.....maltesers I always pick out the Teasers in the Celebrations tin too.

 

[Dave7]

I will say "morning" to all but it dont feel very "good" at the moment. This cold got a grip overnight with all the symptoms you expect. Sat in my PJs and dressing gown right now.....sweating like a big sweaty thing. I need a shower but feel to weak to chance it.
Sadly it appears Mrs D is starting with it.

I am reasonably certain it was that Screenman guy that sent it but cant prove it

 

[classic33]

I’ve been contemplating getting just a small motorhome with some of dad’s inheritance. Slightly worried that I might not be up to driving one and coping with the maintenance, etc. I do love the prospect of just being able to set off when you feel like it though.

How about,

 

[BoldonLad]

If they were maltesers Mrs D would fight you for them.
I rarely eat sweets as I just dont have a sweet tooth.

Mrs Boldonlad is a very "disciplined" sweet/chocoalate eater.

She can eat one square of chocolate and put the rest away for later, or, (say) three maltesers and put the rest away.

On one occasion, I bought her a very large, resealable bag of maltesers, after opening the bag, and eating four of them, she attempted to reseal the bag. She then complained to me that the reseal mechanism didn't work. I pointed out to her that she was probably the only person, in the world, to EVER attempt to reseal a bag of Maltesers, the done thing is to just sit and eat the lot!

This situation does have its advantages. ie I can eat my whole bar of chocolate, in one sitting, then, Mrs Boldonlad will share her's with me, because she still has some left, and, is kind

 

[classic33]

I will say "morning" to all but it dont feel very "good" at the moment. This cold got a grip overnight with all the symptoms you expect. Sat in my PJs and dressing gown right now.....sweating like a big sweaty thing. I need a shower but feel to weak to chance it.
Sadly it appears Mrs D is starting with it.

I am reasonably certain it was that Screenman guy that sent it but cant prove it

Odd how it started around the same time you started having problems with your drains.

 

[BoldonLad]

I’ve been contemplating getting just a small motorhome with some of dad’s inheritance. Slightly worried that I might not be up to driving one and coping with the maintenance, etc. I do love the prospect of just being able to set off when you feel like it though.

My advice would be to think carefully about how you intend to use Motorhome. If for "short" outings, ie say upto 2-4 weeks, then a small panel van conversion type is fine, but, if you plan on longer trips (eg we often do three months away), then, you would probably find a panel van conversion type too small.

The "layout" is very important (IMHO) and is very much down to personal preference and how YOU are going to use it.

We have a small (6.5 metre) Coachbuilt, with dropdown bed. It is slightly larger to drive, but, you soon adapt to that. The biggest limitation (IMHO) with a camper van/Motorhome is transport when "away". We use public transport or bicycles exclusively once we have reached our destination, since, parking (particularly in UK) is problematic. A small van conversion type would have advantages in that respect.

There is little difference in price between a panel van conversion and a small coach built.

I would echo previous advice about having any potential purchase checked for damp, particularly coach built, or, should you aspire to it, an "A" class.

 

[Dave7]

Odd how it started around the same time you started having problems with your drains.

I think/hope it is coincidence. It feels and has all the symptoms of a 'good' cold.
I hope its a cold.....I told Mrs D I need a large whisky to combat it

 

[BoldonLad]

I think/hope it is coincidence. It feels and has all the symptoms of a 'good' cold.
I hope its a cold.....I told Mrs D I need a large whisky to combat it

Oh yes! A cold, you need to take it easy, and, a 100% care package, with regular hot drinks (with a large measure of whisky), brought to you by Mrs D, is essential. Can't be too careful.

 

[Dave7]

Oh yes! A cold, you need to take it easy, and, a 100% care package, with regular hot drinks (with a large measure of whisky), brought to you by Mrs D, is essential. Can't be too careful.

Blinkin eck.....my 'like' button has started smoking.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hope you feel better soon @Dave7.

I went to town to get a couple of things. I have no Intention of going Monday or Tuesday as everyone will be buying stuff as if the apocalypse is about to hit even though the shops will be open in a day or so.

 

[Mo1959]

Hope you feel better soon @Dave7.

I went to town to get a couple of things. I have no Intention of going Monday or Tuesday as everyone will be buying stuff as if the apocalypse is about to hit even though the shops will be open in a day or so.

Not many places shutting any longer than Christmas day, yet people will go mental and buy a dozen loaves and gallons of milk!