The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

@Paulus your comments re Borehamwood got me interested so I googled its history. Fascinating. Originally became important as it was on the Roman Road. I had no idea it was the same parish as Elstree which has its own fascinating story.
Sad maybe but I enjoy reading the history of places.

 

[Paulus]

@Paulus your comments re Borehamwood got me interested so I googled its history. Fascinating. Originally became important as it was on the Roman Road. I had no idea it was the same parish as Elstree which has its own fascinating story.
Sad maybe but I enjoy reading the history of places.

The Roman road, Watling Street became the A5. There are many parts of the old road that I cycle on north of St. Albans that pass through villages that are dead straight .

 

[screenman]

The kids have left along with the Husky who seems to have left her coat behind, I said that vacuuming was a waste of time the other day, oh well I best get on with it, luckily we have a few spare vacuum bags as it looks like I will be filling a few.

 

[gavroche]

Just finished reading " Biker's Life" written by Henry Cole. I found it very interesting, it gives a good insight into the man and his demons. Well worth reading. Recommended.

 

[Dave7]

The kids have left along with the Husky who seems to have left her coat behind, I said that vacuuming was a waste of time the other day, oh well I best get on with it, luckily we have a few spare vacuum bags as it looks like I will be filling a few.

There are several reasons we will not have a dog. That is one of them

 

[welsh dragon]

There are several reasons we will not have a dog. That is one of them

I agree. Once my cat and dog died that was it. No more pets....EVER.

 

[Mo1959]

There are several reasons we will not have a dog. That is one of them

I have had 3 dogs and loved them all, but it’s been nearly 4 years since losing my last one and I have no plans at the moment to get another. They are a big committment and can be pretty messy in the house too. The relief of not having to walk a dog when it’s chucking it down or you’re feeling under the weather is nice.

 

[Dave7]

I agree. Once my cat and dog died that was it. No more pets....EVER.

Reminds me of what Mrs D says about me. If I pop my clogs she wont bother with a replacement. Is that as I am soooo good or soooo bad

 

[gavroche]

We have had Molly since she was 8 weeks old and she is now 19 months. I love her to bit and couldn't imagine her not being around with us. Yes, taking her out in the rain is no fun but the joy she gives us more than compensate for it.

 

[screenman]

No more kids, no more debt and no more pets, seems to make for a less stressful life. Love animals and the Husky gave us plenty of good laughs, but no thanks for a full time one.

 

[Drago]

The Roman road, Watling Street became the A5. There are many parts of the old road that I cycle on north of St. Albans that pass through villages that are dead straight .

A lot of the villages were made with stone pilfered from the old Roman road.

 

[Dave7]

OOOOOhhh another present .
Just had a pressie delivered, sent by Mrs Ds aunty.
A ltr of Famous Grouse
A gift pack of Famous Grouse goodies
A BIG tub of Liquorice Allsorts (that will last me 12 months).
For some reason she really thinks the sun shines out of my proverbial

 

[classic33]

I'm not that far from the Manchester to Ilkley Roman "super highway".

 

[Dirk]

Good morning from North Devon ..........

Oi - stop pinching my lines!

Nice walk along the Camel Trail this morning.
Wadebridge was closed due to lack of interest.

Ended up in the Cornishmans Arms at Pendogett for lunch.

Weather has closed in again, so back to the van to hunker down for the rest of the day.

 

[gavroche]

Oi - stop pinching my lines!

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Rest easy, it will be Good morning from North Wales next time.