The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Jeez that was a chilly walk. Quite a thick fleece on and had the sleeves pulled over my hands, walking briskly and still didn't get warm. Beautiful clear sky though so might warm up slightly later.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all,
The rain has turned up ☔☔☔which had not pleased the cats.
Out with the dog shortly and then I have to plane a little bit off of one of the doors as it is a bit tight on the new carpet. Only needs about an 8th of an inch off.
Sainsbury's is doing the monthly delivery later on, and then a burrito lunch with my son before he goes to work.
Another day in paradise.
Stay safe and sensible

Don't forget.........ALWAYS take it off the top first

 

[Dave7]

I am not allowed go and visit my son's house which is on the mainland even tho' I have a separate ensuite but shared kitchen. From there I have access to lots of quiet roads and good cyclepaths where I can cycle in peace and safety. I could stay in a hotel or B&B if they were not stuffed with tourists at silly prices but where is the sense in that?
Where I live the roads are dangerous during daytime as tourists are free to go wherever they want with no restriction and with no experience of single track roads are a menace to put it mildly. I can go out early morning but it is getting a bit dark and in any case I am fed up getting up at the crack of dawn.
In effect I am housebound as am not able to walk a realistic distance off road and the trike is not suitable for forest tracks due to low hanging gears.

Ahhh got it......thanks.

 

[Paulus]

Don't forget.........ALWAYS take it off the top first

Not much of a carpenter are you.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,

A " do nothing" day yesterday due to feeling a bit sub par. Still slept through til just before 7:00.
I'm meeting Mrs Tenkay after her gym session, we're having brunch at a wonderful Turkish place that's recently reopened.
Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️🏊‍♂️🍵

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I am not allowed go and visit my son's house which is on the mainland even tho' I have a separate ensuite but shared kitchen. From there I have access to lots of quiet roads and good cyclepaths where I can cycle in peace and safety. I could stay in a hotel or B&B if they were not stuffed with tourists at silly prices but where is the sense in that?
Where I live the roads are dangerous during daytime as tourists are free to go wherever they want with no restriction and with no experience of single track roads are a menace to put it mildly. I can go out early morning but it is getting a bit dark and in any case I am fed up getting up at the crack of dawn.
In effect I am housebound as am not able to walk a realistic distance off road and the trike is not suitable for forest tracks due to low hanging gears.

Are you not able to form an extended household with your son ?

An extended household is where a household with one adult joins one other household. People in extended households can visit each other, stay overnight and do not need to physically distance.

 

[Dave7]

Re @oldwheels comments.
We are technically not allowed to have our family visit us.......even though we all sit at least 2 metres apart......but we can meet up in a pub with 100 other people.
Yesterday we had our SiL here to do some paid work (see next post) and our daughter came to, assist him.....so, all nice and legal. Crazy but legal.

 

[Dave7]

Are you not able to form an extended household with your son ?

Yes...... but I cannot have my family here. But I can meet them in a pub or the park.
We have a large garden with plenty of seats but technically that's a no no.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Yes...... but I cannot have my family here. But I can meet them in a pub or the park.
We have a large garden with plenty of seats but technically that's a no no.

Is that because of the English rule of 6 ? Does that not apply to parks also ?

 

[PaulSB]

Don't forget.........ALWAYS take it off the top first

Wish I'd known this tip for the last four decades. Never thought of it no matter how many cockups I've made of trimming doors.

 

[welsh dragon]

Confused? You will be.

 

[Paulus]

Is that because of the English rule of 6 ? Does that not apply to parks also ?

Yes it does.

 

[Dave7]

Right. Next installment.
SiL works for himself and yesterday he came to do a variety of jobs. Rules are laid down.....we pay him at full rate.
Seriously, if I was fit enough, I estimated
2-3 days. He is a real worker and had everything done in 6 hours AND to a high standard.
You may recall I made a veg casserole which (if I may boast) was seriously tasty.
I made enough for 6 people so I could freeze most of it.
So..... daughter and SiL got stuck into it. So much for freezing it. There is enough left for one portion. AND they ate half a crusty loaf between them.

 

[Mo1959]

Confused? You will be.

I think it's getting to the stage where people will just decide for themselves what they are willing to risk. God knows how they can police it anyway as you can't even get police to turn up for break ins and minor accidents now.

 

[welsh dragon]

I think it's getting to the stage where people will just decide for themselves what they are willing to risk. God knows how they can police it anyway as you can't even get police to turn up for break ins and minor accidents now.

That's what I am doing.