The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Morning all. Damp here this morning as we had rain last night . In have to pick Mr WD tablets up from the quacks this morning but apart from that I have no idea what I am going to do.

Stay safe folks

 

[gavroche]

Good morning all, I got up for a P at half four and then went back to sleep, was woken just before seven by my phone, my Good Lady calling from downstairs, she needed the ccommode, I've now gone back to bed.

Good morning all. Isn't it odd how the same word can have different meaning in different languages. The word commode is a French word that actually mean " Chest of drawers" as a noun. When used to describe something, it means "Practicable " i.e: c'est commode de prendre le velo. It is practical to take the bike.
There are a few examples when French words used in English have different meanings.
The one I still don't understand the use of in English is " meme". In French, it means " the same" or " even" depending of context.
I leave you to ponder on all this.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning all

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all. Isn't it odd how the same word can have different meaning in different languages. The word commode is a French word that actually mean " Chest of drawers" as a noun. When used to describe something, it means "Practicable " i.e: c'est commode de prendre le velo. It is practical to take the bike.
There are a few examples when French words used in English have different meanings.
The one I still don't understand the use of in English is " meme". In French, it means " the same" or " even" depending of context.
I leave you to ponder on all this.

It would have been better if I'd spelt it right. Where'd that extra C sneak in from? I've corrected it now.

 

[Dirk]

The one I still don't understand the use of in English is " meme". In French, it means " the same" or " even" depending of context.
I leave you to ponder on all this.

'Meme' is a word originated by Dr Richard Dawkins to describe the way ideas evolve and spread. He chose it because it has a parallel sound to 'Gene'. He posits that ideas evolve much like biological genes.

 

[Dave7]

'Meme' is a word originated by Dr Richard Dawkins to describe the way ideas evolve and spread. He chose it because it has a parallel sound to 'Gene'. He posits that ideas evolve much like biological genes.

Blimey.... you are dead clever you are.

 

[welsh dragon]

Blimey.... you are dead clever you are.

He has google

 

[pawl]

My nine year old GD has just sent me this Time she returned to school

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Why cats are banned from pirate ships!

 

[numbnuts]

I've been shopping in the

 

[numbnuts]

He has google

I thought you said "he has goolies"

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning one and all. I ventured out for a bimble whilst Mrs Tenkay was on the turbo. "KinoMap" being the App du jour. We were very impressed with FulGaz and took out an annual subscription, this was shortly followed by an update which resulted in the App no longer seeing the Turbo. I'm in communication with them while they sort it out but meanwhile KinoMap is very good with some local rides in areas that we are familiar with.
I saw a Woodpecker and a Stoat while doing my 5km, the Stoat I'd glimpsed a few weeks ago and wasn't sure what it was. I got a better view today and was able to see the white mottling on the fur.
Our daughter starts her new teaching post today. the school is quite local to us so once she's settled in she might be able to pop in on her lunch break. A busy week lies ahead, I managed to order the wrong colour of fence paint from Wilko so I'll have to lug that back. Zoom meeting tonight, Recycling bin tomorrow, Bloods on Wednesday, I'm living the life!

 

[Mo1959]

I saw a Woodpecker

I heard them rattling away on the trees this morning. Starting to look for mates for the breeding season so spring is on the way.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning one and all. I ventured out for a bimble whilst Mrs Tenkay was on the turbo. "KinoMap" being the App du jour. We were very impressed with FulGaz and took out an annual subscription, this was shortly followed by an update which resulted in the App no longer seeing the Turbo. I'm in communication with them while they sort it out but meanwhile KinoMap is very good with some local rides in areas that we are familiar with.
I saw a Woodpecker and a Stoat while doing my 5km, the Stoat I'd glimpsed a few weeks ago and wasn't sure what it was. I got a better view today and was able to see the white mottling on the fur.
Our daughter starts her new teaching post today. the school is quite local to us so once she's settled in she might be able to pop in on her lunch break. A busy week lies ahead, I managed to order the wrong colour of fence paint from Wilko so I'll have to lug that back. Zoom meeting tonight, Recycling bin tomorrow, Bloods on Wednesday, I'm living the life!

On returning from my run my Garmin watch advised me to rest for 68 Hours before my next workout. That works out at 2:30 am on Thursday! 🤔

 

[classic33]

On returning from my run my Garmin watch advised me to rest for 68 Hours before my next workout. That works out at 2:30 am on Thursday! 🤔

What's wrong with 2:30 am Thursday!
Other things already planned?