The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

I live about 10 miles from Dol.

From memory that is one gray, dreary place to live.

 

[GM]

If you have the funds I can recommend The British Hernia Clinic.

Thanks for that. I'll see how things go, if I'm going to have to wait for months I might go down that route.

In other news I've just enjoyed a nice soggy beans on toast

Going to crack on with some gardening this afternoon, we've got our last green bin collection unit mid January, so I'll ram it full.

 

[welsh dragon]

From memory that is one gray, dreary place to live.

it is. As is Corris. That's even more dismal and gray

 

[gavroche]

it is. As is Corris. That's even more dismal and gray

Nothing can beat Bethesda near Bangor for a depressing place to live in.

 

[Tenkaykev]

From memory that is one gray, dreary place to live.

These mentions of grey dreary places bought to mind something I’ve often wondered about. Referring specifically to the houses / terraces with grey / brown rendering, why not paint them in pastel shades, or even primary colours and make them look more cheerful? A nice Mediterranean blue or buttercup yellow would certainly lift the spirits.

 

[welsh dragon]

These mentions of grey dreary places bought to mind something I’ve often wondered about. Referring specifically to the houses / terraces with grey / brown rendering, why not paint them in pastel shades, or even primary colours and make them look more cheerful? A nice Mediterranean blue or buttercup yellow would certainly lift the spirits.

That is an excellent idea. No idea why they don't do it. They wouldn't be so bloody miserable in those places if they did. Might cheer them up a bit.

 

[screenman]

Thanks for that. I'll see how things go, if I'm going to have to wait for months I might go down that route.

In other news I've just enjoyed a nice soggy beans on toast

Going to crack on with some gardening this afternoon, we've got our last green bin collection unit mid January, so I'll ram it full.

As you may know I have been self employed since I was 19 so time off sick was never an option, NHS said 6 weeks minimum off work, BHC said a couple of days so it was a no brainer, the cost was just over a week's income back in 1991 or so.

 

[Dirk]

Cader Idris, there’s a blast from the past ! My first ‘mountain’, aged about 10 I guess, my Dad took me and my brother up there during a family holiday near Dolgellau. One of our best holidays ever

Mine too. Family holiday at Arthog in 1962 and we went up Cader.

 

[Dirk]

Nothing can beat Bethesda near Bangor for a depressing place to live in.

Camborne in Cornwall would give it a run for its' money.

 

[oldwheels]

What about Blaenau Ffestiniog? My memory of passing there was heaps of slate waste both sides of the road and some dreary looking houses. And of course it was raining. Mind you the slate mine visitor centre was a good customer and we got a free tour so not all bad.

 

[gavroche]

I must be a masochist because I have now booked my wife's car for a full service, £150. At this rate, I will need to go back to work soon.

 

[oldwheels]

I must be a masochist because I have now booked my wife's car for a full service, £150. At this rate, I will need to go back to work soon.

Depends on what is meant by a full service. Mine costs just over £200 but I get a very comprehensive report as well as the normal service.

 

[welsh dragon]

I usually have a full service and MOT at the same time. Usually costs me around the £200 mark. Next time I am expecting it to be more like £500 as the transmission pipe has to be replaced. Paul found out for me that it is a tad expensive.

 

[12boy]

My scale gives me weight and % of body fat, muscle and, I believe, bone. The %s vary quite a bit with time of day and activity so their accuracy is a bit dubious. The challenge for me isn't just to lose weight because that just means eat a bit less for a few days, but to maintain a little muscle on my puny arms, legs and torso when I do.
This is the first day in at least 10 which has wind less than 20 mph. It is crystal clear and when I climb the little ridge nearby on my ride I will clearly see the Rattlesnake Range which is at least 50 miles away. -1C this morning but with no clouds it will be 7.2C this afternoon. I've felt sluggish and a little down with the wind and greyness we've had, but today will be a real treat. The wind will return soon enough. I have often thought there is no place on earth that wouldn't have its own particular beauty if there was no human influence and the high deserts in the Rocky Mountain West are one of my favorites, dry and austere as they are. I really do enjoy the excellent pictures you folks take of your beautiful country, though.
This weather should hold through the weekend and so my thoughts turn to sheep poo. Praps I'll go out to Jack Stewart's place and get another 1/2 ton of it for the garden. What a romantic.
Be well and safe. Hopefully all of us and ours will survive this damned mess.

 

[monkers]

Oh what a grey day.

It's not inspiring me to even get on the turbo.

I've done all of the immediately necessary chores, and only managed about half the crossword. Sigh.

I walked round the Co-op and was prompted by a poster promising a jackpot of £116m. The mind boggles, I'd find it hard work trying to give that much away. After commenting on the absurdity of the amount, I allowed myself to be talked into buying a ticket. I also talked myself into buying a Bounty bar and the damn thing is staring at me from the coffee table while boredom is gnawing at my resolve not to eat it. Botherations.