The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

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Looks lovely, my Granddaughter would love it.

 

[classic33]

Top photo.
That is a copy of the wall paper we had a few years ago.

If he's used the proper stuff, what you used will have been cheaper.

 

[Drago]

Top photo.
That is a copy of the wall paper we had a few years ago.

'A FEW YEARS AGO' you say?

 

[Dave7]

'A FEW YEARS AGO' you say?

Just an ickle lickle few years.... not a BIG few years

 

[PaulSB]

Morning all. I want to go to the Pyrenees now after seeing Pauls photos, looks fab! Thinking about it, it could work out. Mrs GM used to work in Andorra before we met in the early 70's, a trip down memory lane maybe.

I haven't been before but will return next year. We are staying in Sarrancolin which is a slightly down beat village with no tourists - we have friends who own a house here. Arreau is a nearby and beautiful town with lots of tourists.

Some places are clearly set up for a big influx of tourists but outside of main season it seems to be very quiet. It's very beautiful, quiet, unspoilt and fantastic cycling though be prepared for hills. There is a great deal to see and do within 90 minutes drive.

Col de Tourmelet and Col d'Aspin are close by. I'm definitely coming back next year with a bike to have a go at these two. Drove up Col d'Aspin today and looks very manageable.

Photos are from today's walk near Col d'Aspin.

 

[welsh dragon]

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I haven't been before but will return next year. We are staying in Sarrancolin which is a slightly down beat village with no tourists - we have friends who own a house here. Arreau is a nearby and beautiful town with lots of tourists.

Some places are clearly set up for a big influx of tourists but outside of main season it seems to be very quiet. It's very beautiful, quiet, unspoilt and fantastic cycling though be prepared for hills. There is a great deal to see and do within 90 minutes drive. View attachment 433491

Col de Tourmelet and Col d'Aspin are close by. I'm definitely coming back next year with a bike to have a go at these two. Drove up Col d'Aspin today and looks very manageable.

Photos are from today's walk near Col d'Aspin.

Great photos Paul.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

This morning before we went down the club I got a coat of paint on the skirting board, when we got back I got the wall sized, after tea I got the papering finished. Got the emulsioning to do tomorrow and then it's just the bits and pieces to do, we've got to sort out a new carpet and we have a new bed being delivered Monday.

 

[screenman]

A day out is planned, not sure where yet.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. The had weather is supposed to start this morning. Bleh. So i am planning a day of slobbing, reading and maybe watching a film.

 

[Drago]

Cloudy this morning. Or I've got cataracts. Not sure which.

 

[roadrash]

come on @dave r ive decorated a whole house while you have been messing around with one room

 

[Deleted member 1258]

come on @dave r ive decorated a whole house while you have been messing around with one room

 

[jongooligan]

Put my papers in yesterday. Meeting with gaffer this morning but that should just be a formality. Forms have to be with HR by next Friday and after that there is no going back.

Retirement date is 28/02/2019 but should be able to get away before that by using holiday entitlement. Partial retirement was very satisfying at first but eventually it made me realise that I just don't want to carry on with my current job at all. Would finish today if I could.

 

[Drago]

Do you get paid sick leave? cough cough, bleurgh.

 

[Dirk]

Put my papers in yesterday. Meeting with gaffer this morning but that should just be a formality. Forms have to be with HR by next Friday and after that there is no going back.

Retirement date is 28/02/2019 but should be able to get away before that by using holiday entitlement. Partial retirement was very satisfying at first but eventually it made me realise that I just don't want to carry on with my current job at all. Would finish today if I could.

I had the option of going part time before I retired. The more I thought about it, the more I realised that I would resent having to go back in to work after having four days off (Saturday to Tuesday) every week. In the end I just said 'feck it' - I'm off! Best decision I made.