The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Dog walked, another mobile phone using van driver grassed up to his employers. Just brewing a cup of Clooneys.

There was a frost on some of the cars and houses this morning. 24th Sept and were getting frost! Long hard winter on the way?

 

[PaulSB]

Just had a proper look outside - we appear to have had frost! Probably just before dawn when I understand temperature can drop quite quickly.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all, a bit of a poignant day for me today as it is one year since my Dad passed away at the age of 92. I shall be out and about on the bike running some errands and as the sun is shining, a bit of tidying up in the garden.

 

[Drago]

Probably just before dawn when I understand temperature can drop quite quickly.

Lenny Henry noticed this.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning all, a bit of a poignant day for me today as it is one year since my Dad passed away at the age of 92. I shall be out and about on the bike running some errands and as the sun is shining, a bit of tidying up in the garden.

 

[Drago]

Docs in MK for me 0920, Docs in Hamptun for Mrs D 1100hrs, so In and out this morning.

 

[numbnuts]

but got the on

 

[welsh dragon]

I have started a small fire, as it is cold enough here to freeze your bits off.

 

[PaulSB]

A piece of advice needed. I'm getting ready to book flights to Vietnam. We will be travelling next year Manchester >Hanoi >Phnom Penh >Manchester most likely with Cathay Pacific. I've been using Skyscanner for the first time which seems to be a very useful service. The best price I have which fits our budget and plans is £571 each if I book via Opodo but I can book direct with the airline for £603.

eDreams, Opodo and Expedia all have lower prices than Cathay which doesn't surprise me. I've never used these flight brokers before and know little about them other than reading the horror stories when things go wrong and the broker seems to wash its hands of responsibility. Are these companies reliable or not? I realise millions use them and success makes poor headlines.

£68 difference is quite a lot but in the scheme of things will probably make us feel more comfortable.

Any opinions? I'll be back from my ride about 2.00pm!!!

 

[Drago]

Confirmation received. Today's mobile phone driver is being referred to his companies HR department for action.

 

[screenman]

Back home after the swim, clear blue skies and warming up nicely. Now to start making some noise and dust.

 

[Paulus]

A piece of advice needed. I'm getting ready to book flights to Vietnam. We will be travelling next year Manchester >Hanoi >Phnom Penh >Manchester most likely with Cathay Pacific. I've been using Skyscanner for the first time which seems to be a very useful service. The best price I have which fits our budget and plans is £571 each if I book via Opodo but I can book direct with the airline for £603.

eDreams, Opodo and Expedia all have lower prices than Cathay which doesn't surprise me. I've never used these flight brokers before and know little about them other than reading the horror stories when things go wrong and the broker seems to wash its hands of responsibility. Are these companies reliable or not? I realise millions use them and success makes poor headlines.

£68 difference is quite a lot but in the scheme of things will probably make us feel more comfortable.

Any opinions? I'll be back from my ride about 2.00pm!!!

I am going to Australia in 4 weeks time, I booked through Skyscanner and the cheapest flights I got was with a company called Sumo travel. I am flying with Singapore Airlines on the way out and Quantas on the way back. I did make a mistake with my friends name and had to call Sumo to change the booking. They charged me £100 to cancel the first booking and re-book my friend on the same flight. They said it was a charge levied by the airline? Other than that the booking procedure worked a treat, it was my fault that I spelt my friends name wrong.
I would say just make sure you get everything right in the first place. You can get some good prices with Skyscanner.

 

[Dirk]

Bit nippy first thing this morning. Woken up by a Howl hooting at 7 am and a cow playing a vuvuzuela in the next field!
Off to Golitha Falls this morning for a nice walk.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Sat in wedges at Earlswood plant centre with toast and coffee.

 

[classic33]

but got the View attachment 431352 on

Clothing first, close windows/doors second, fire on last, possibly having put more clothing on first.