The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Confession time.
Been up since 0500.
Done lots of jobs.
Now sat enjoying a Cognac with Oasis blasting out of the stereo

 

[BoldonLad]

Next door neighbour has 3 labs and breeds them. Fortunately both our gardens are quite big but even so, sometimes the yapping gets on my wick.
Houses opposite are quite small. 2 of them have these GIANT mastiff things.. why???
One neighbour opposite had a dog that got upset being left inside all day while they were out at work. 9-5 barking all day.
I went over and spoke to them. I even offered to pay for a dog trainer...no dice.
Eventually I recorded it and got the environmental people in.
2 weeks later the neighbours upped and left (rented house).
People with dogs should think more about other people imo

Agreed, as well as the dog's welfare.

Don't want to start an "anti-dog" discussion, but... what is with people owning dog(s), and, then, employing a dog walker? Surely the point of having a dog is to walk it? I can understand if someone has a dog, then becomes infirm etc.

 

[BoldonLad]

Confession time.
Been up since 0500.
Done lots of jobs.
Now sat enjoying a Cognac with Oasis blasting out of the stereo

Tut, tut, Cognac, and it is not even midday.... shocking

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Looks like no ride for today - blowing a gale and raining off and on

I have got wet for 2 days in a row - making it 3 would just be silly!!

probably sort some junk out and see if I can move my study downstairs to the old garage if I can magically create some room!

 

[Dave7]

Tut, tut, Cognac, and it is not even midday.... shocking

Its 5 O'clock somewhere
Plus I have been up and working for nearly 7 hours.
AND..... I think having Oasis on full blast excuses everything.

 

[ColinJ]

Ta......new one on me that.

How could you possibly miss the Tea?? thread? There have been multiple pages of posts on it every day for what must be at least a decade!

 

[Exlaser2]

Morning all. Just checking in before we go out to lunch with the in-laws .
Had my first sail in my new boat yesterday, by Christ its quick (well compared to what I am used to lol ) but really forgiving too when some ham fisted fool ( me ) gets it wrong . Think I have made a good choice, the only thing is my thighs are now burning from having to hike out . I really do need to get out on my bike and up my fitness level 😀

 

[Dave7]

How could you possibly miss the Tea?? thread? There have been multiple pages of posts on it every day for what must be at least a decade!

I have just looked into it......... thanks but no thanks

 

[pawl]

I'll wait for the smutty jokes

Come come We are far to refined to make such remarks

 

[Mo1959]

Agreed, as well as the dog's welfare.

Don't want to start an "anti-dog" discussion, but... what is with people owning dog(s), and, then, employing a dog walker? Surely the point of having a dog is to walk it? I can understand if someone has a dog, then becomes infirm etc.

Both next door and over the road have started doing this……even when they are at home! For me, the walking part was the best bit. Over the road has gone away and left the dog in the kitchen with the window open and it has barked and howled since she left. Meanwhile the 2 little yaps along the road have now started too. It’s seriously stressing me out.

 

[classic33]

I have just looked into it......... thanks but no thanks

Any particular reason for that?

 

[Mo1959]

How are you getting on with Carlton ?

Now that I’ve paid more attention, my conclusion is that he is a wittering annoyance!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Now that I’ve paid more attention, my conclusion is that he is a wittering annoyance!

Thought you might

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Been for a little ride, cleaned three bikes, received a Wine Society delivery. A productive day

 

[Chief Broom]

we are Motorhome owners. I don’t quite “get” the NC500 thing. So many people post on Motorhome forums that they plan to do/have done the NC500 in “x” days, like it was a race. Don’t see the attraction of driving, even through beautiful scenery, day after day, without lingering to appreciate it. Each to their own, I suppose.

Totally agree the NC500 has been disastrous for the Highlands. The company are promoting/selling a 'mind set' rather than a route and it seems to appeal to the worse kind of traveller,,uncaring.yobbish/selfish/destructive etc Many people who love the highlands arent coming anymore because its being ruined.