The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks. I was in the supermarket yesterday, got home put everything away then went down the market, taking my Good lady with me, the parking is interesting, the main car park is shut but theres a few disabled spaces down the side of the market which everybodies trying to use, and we dropped into a local takeaway, Sarnies in Coundon, for sandwiches on the way home.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Butlins.

I hope your pals are aware of the noise disturbance that comes from that tent. We’ve stayed a few times on a cottage on North Hill, overlooking the harbour, and even though Butlins is at the other end of the beach we could still hear the noise from the tent

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooeeee. I was awake. I just stayed in bed because it was warmer.

Howling wind al night here ( no not me). Very damp here as well

Stay safe folks

 

[screenman]

Morning all, just woken up here I was going to have breakfast in bed this morning and prepared it last night, unfortunately on waking there was only the Snickers wrapper left as I must have eaten it during the night. Diet not going at all well, despite still having this respiratory infection my appetite has certainly not gone away. Stay safe and happy guys.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

@Flick of the Elbow I'm pretty certain that they are aware of Butlins, they've been going to Minehead for years - they always drop in there on their way down to us. The place they've bought is a new build chalet bungalow about 200yds from Butlin's - easy walk into town and the sea front

 

[numbnuts]

Morning all, they are putting up scaffolding on the front of the flat now, I don't know what for they never tell us anything

 

[monkers]

Good morning everyone. I'm here with a brew. Just lurking and keeping an eye on Drago. It's filthy work but somebody has to do it.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all from a windy Barnet.
I've been awake since 06.00, when the green recycling lorry came down the road.
I am hoping to get out on the bike later on, MrsP is meeting up with a friend in the park, so Mille will go with her. No dog walking duty for me this morning.
I need more tea, only one mug so far, and I am pushing the boat out and having beans on 2 toast with a couple of poached eggs, are you listening @numbnuts This is the way to do it

 

[GM]

Morning all... Apparently we're going going to have 4 days without rain. I should really get up and make the most of them, but it's nice and warm in bed drinking my tea and listening to Radio Paradise.

 

[Dave7]

Well it's been drizzling, misty and cold all day. I cracked on with a load of domestic admin which needed doing. Updated and changed loads of passwords - still more to do - closed 7 bank accounts which were all opened when they paid 5% , cancelled 3 credit cards no one has used in years!!

Feeling more secure tonight 😊

Daft question.
How do you actually cancel a credit card ?
I have one I no longer wish to use but can't recall when/if I have ever cancelled one.

 

[Dave7]

I play it by the book as well. We go to a local garage - 0.5 miles - who is trusted and fair for MOT and service on the same day.

My car did 4000 miles last year, my bike +/-7000. 😄 I also use an LBS.

Mechanically I'm useless so very happy to use trusted places for cars and bikes.

Similar here. I found a guy I could trust to do a good, honest job.
A bonus was that he also does electric golf trollies as a serious side line.
Cars (now just one car) serviced as per the book.
Back in the days of old bangers I would do the basic plugs, oil, water etc but those days are well gone

 

[Mo1959]

Oops, I’ve just bought another bike

Had a hankering for a comfortable titanium frame and this seemed like a good price. Happy with rim brakes as I find it easier to source and fit wheels and find the brake pads less faff than discs.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all

@Flick of the Elbow I'm pretty certain that they are aware of Butlins, they've been going to Minehead for years - they always drop in there on their way down to us. The place they've bought is a new build chalet bungalow about 200yds from Butlin's - easy walk into town and the sea front

200 yds from Butlins
They are either brave or errh uhmm something else

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all from a windy Barnet.
I've been awake since 06.00, when the green recycling lorry came down the road.
I am hoping to get out on the bike later on, MrsP is meeting up with a friend in the park, so Mille will go with her. No dog walking duty for me this morning.
I need more tea, only one mug so far, and I am pushing the boat out and having beans on 2 toast with a couple of poached eggs, are you listening @numbnuts This is the way to do it

I cannot eat eggs with baked beans. The thought of the yolk and bean sauce mixing makes my stomach turn.