The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Another good sleep to report.
Very dark at 0600 when I rose......sadly its all downhill for the next few months .
Quick Aldi dash at 0750.
Guy coming to give the oven a thorough clean. They do an excellent job and its really 'as new' when they have finished.
£70.00 which includes double oven and grill....even cleaning the extractor fan.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks.

 

[Drago]

Can't remember when I/we last ironed anything.
Most things go in the tumble drier which has a setting for 'ready to wear' and even one for jeans.......I have no idea how it works but they come out crease free.

I try to do as little as possible. Most stuff is fine if it is hung or folded straight out of the dryer while still warm. However, I have some jeans and T shirts for ehich this does not work, and ditto some of Mrs D's work stuff, so every 3rd or 4th week ive accumulated enough to justify an ironing session.

The good news is that as tiresome as it may be it is still much better than being a workie wage slave.

 

[BoldonLad]

Hi folks My old nissan micra has gone to the scrappers...quite a week ive been having. Walking and cycling now and being green and self righteous im saving the planet too!
Thinking about cutting my own hair now getting to the hairdressers is going to be a bit energetic after losing my car- anyone recommend some clippers [not sheep please though might work].
New bike is ready to go but its been raining so went out on my old one, dont want to get the new one grubby....my precious....

We have a set of Wahl clippers. Paid about £12-££15 for them. No complaints.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow wheezers.
We were awoken around 5am by cars driving up and down our road, a lot of shouting and banging, and then car alarms going off further up the road. MrsP called the plod to report it.
Our borough police are now actually 3 boroughs, Barnet, Harrow and Brent which covers quite a large area of north and north west London.

Anyway, the sun has risen and it looks like it's going to be a nice day.
I will be out with the dog soon for a long walk with a cafe stop for breakfast. Then the route will take us through Hadley woods back to Barnet with a possible pit stop at the Mitre for an ale or three on the way home.
Gardening and domestic duties were done late yesterday afternoon, so the day is mine.
Living the dream

 

[PaulSB]

Good day my friends. It's bright and breezy in my temporary bit of Yorkshire. Did I say breezy? Yesterday we walked in a swirling 20mph headwind. Today we are off to Masham for a 12 miler and the forecast is 15 gusting to 30mph.

We're having a good time. Walked every day since Monday; 4 miles, 6, 8 and 12 today. Last night went to listen to Sally Magnusson in conversation. A very interesting and highly intelligent person, an evening in her company would be fascinating.

I see holy hell is breaking out in some quarters. I haven't been able to check this thread back to Monday but do hope we are all still here. There are many plusses to being old.

Stay safe.

 

[Chief Broom]

We have a set of Wahl clippers. Paid about £12-££15 for them. No complaints.

Thanks BoldonLad ive heard others also say there good so will get some
Hi folks Wet and windy here and almost put on the heater time. Going to be without a car for a while but can live with that, my cycling range is extending all the time and a quick spin to the shops is no sweat. I like having 2 bikes as i can do some maintenance on one while using the other though they are taking up a lot of space in my cabin.
Re-spiders and lavender spray...i tried this...you get a lovely smelling room with spiders! Reminded me of the time i worked at a posh hotel in the sticks as a gardener. Rabbits were eating everything i planted so the owner bought me some 'anti rabbit spray' ..... the rabbits must have thought i had applied some salad dressing and continued munching their way through the flower borders.

 

[welsh dragon]

Oh promises promises Now wea is my deodorant

Not that Hi Karate crap is it?

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. What a differance. Cold, dark, breezy and wet here this morning but enough about Mr WD.

Ironing is a swear word in my house. Tumble dry things in the winter, straight onto hangers sorted. No muss no fuss

I have been a tad irreverent on THAT thread. Shame.

Stay safe peeps

 

[numbnuts]

morning, I've got 20 Kg flour coming today, it lasts a long time about 46 weeks and making a loaf every 6 days

 

[Paulus]

Good morning. What a differance. Cold, dark, breezy and wet here this morning but enough about Mr WD.

Ironing is a swear word in my house. Tumble dry things in the winter, straight onto hangers sorted. No muss no fuss

I have been a tad irreverent on THAT thread. Shame.

Stay safe peeps

Some people are getting a bit touchy in the cafe recently.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, brightish but very windy here. No cycling today, just a little walk.
Enjoyed the mixed time trial relay at the Worlds’ yesterday, it looked like the medallists on the podium enjoyed it too.

 

[Sterlo]

Hi folks My old nissan micra has gone to the scrappers...quite a week ive been having. Walking and cycling now and being green and self righteous im saving the planet too!
Thinking about cutting my own hair now getting to the hairdressers is going to be a bit energetic after losing my car- anyone recommend some clippers [not sheep please though might work].
New bike is ready to go but its been raining so went out on my old one, dont want to get the new one grubby....my precious....

I like these. Personally, I could never get on with Wahl, they seem quite heavy. With these I can di it all myself.
Philips HC5630/15 Series 5000 Hair Trimmer with 28 Length Settings, 3 Comb Attachments and Turbo Mode : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

 

[Drago]

Roght, better crack on. These clothes won't iron themselves. Sadly.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I like these. Personally, I could never get on with Wahl, they seem quite heavy. With these I can di it all myself.
Philips HC5630/15 Series 5000 Hair Trimmer with 28 Length Settings, 3 Comb Attachments and Turbo Mode : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

I got a Hizek hair trimmer from Amazon earlier this year but they don't seem available now.