The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Morning all

Bored already.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Has anyone watched The Yorkshire Farmer. Basically a quite lovely woman farmer and her older, very interesting husband AND their 9 children.
Amazing family that run a hill farm.
I am reading her story. I am on book one and to my knowledge there are three.
I highly recommend it.

They've been on TV, they've done several series about them.

https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm/

 

[Dave7]

They've been on TV, they've done several series about them.

Yes.....think I have watched most/maybe all of them. The books revolve around how she got into farming etc.....fascinating.

 

[welsh dragon]

My mum is into court TV at the moment. Real Court cases in America. She keeps telling me I should watch it.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all, a nice sunny start to the day here.
I have made a marinade to soak some chicken thighs in for tea tonight, it's a Tom Kerridge recipe for southern fried chicken, but baked in the oven. Very tasty.

The normal dog walking and domestics to be done, and I may get a bimble on the bike in later.

Stay safe everyone, drink more tea

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Managed to lie until 6 this morning. Reasonably hilly 6 mile walk done, got milk on the way home and now plonked down with a bowl of porridge.

 

[numbnuts]

Hi
Just checked my garmin 4 hours 24mins total sleep

 

[pawl]

They've been on TV, they've done several series about them.

https://www.channel5.com/show/our-yorkshire-farm/

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She has written three books.I’m surprised the health and Safety mob haven’t stuck ther oar in re child safety.She’s a great shepherdess and a brilliant mother.I love the way the children support each other

 

[Mo1959]

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She has written three books.I’m surprised the health and Safety mob haven’t stuck ther oar in re child safety.She’s a great shepherdess and a brilliant mother.I love the way the children support each other

They’ve obviously done alright out of it. If you notice the vehicles and implements away back at the start of the series to now there’s been quite an improvement. It’s good watching though and makes a pleasant change from endless celebrity and talent and cooking shows!

 

[oldwheels]

Wash all three under running water. Cool, clear water...

Who was it used to sing about cool clear water? Used to be a pop song many years ago.

 

[Mo1959]

Who was it used to sing about cool clear water? Used to be a pop song many years ago.

Seems to be the origin but covered by a few singers I think.
https://genius.com/Marty-robbins-cool-water-lyrics

 

[oldwheels]

Seems to be the origin but covered by a few singers I think.
https://genius.com/Marty-robbins-cool-water-lyrics

Not the singer I remember but that is the song. It sticks in my memory from my farming days which must have been mid 1050's. Could have googled it myself but just lazy.

 

[oldwheels]

Forecast is for heavy rain and gales but not starting until about mid day and Calmac are warning about disruptions.
This weeks excitement over as went to the coop for shopping. I buy pretty much the same sort of mix every time but it seems to cost more every week.
Very little bulk frozen stuff left in the freezer so hope I have enough to last till my next mainland visit to Oban hospital for an ultrasound. Hopefully no significant change from the last one.
Blepharitis is a problem and really need to see an optician as well as it does not seem to be clearing up.
Since my mainland bolt hole is closed off to me due to regulations I am a bit nervous going to the mainland in bad weather. They would not turn me away but better not to push unless in real emergency.

 

[Dirk]

Not the singer I remember but that is the song. It sticks in my memory from my farming days which must have been mid 1050's. Could have googled it myself but just lazy.

View: https://youtu.be/uCqmTBhgAus

 

[Mo1959]

Just remembered there’s a young lad only just opened some sort of bike shop up the town, presumably for repairs. Should have walked down that way on my route home to have a look. Last one that tried didn’t last.