The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

morning all

 

[Chief Broom]

Totally agree.........it's the love of the outdoors and nature that keeps me sane in this mad world!

I feel more connected to the natural world than the human race! It refreshes and inspires me, the following was written after watching a spectacular sunset over the Dornoch firth

Heading Home

Nothing could surpass
such beauty
I confidently mused.

An evening sky on fire!
Glorious reds, purple and gold
framed within a perfect cobalt blue.

Nothing could possibly improve
or be finer than this artist's delight.
Of this I was certain.

Then suddenly appearing overhead
an elegant V formation
of the purest white Whooper swans.

Flying directly into the setting sun
like they were on a mission.
And had an appointment with God.

 

[welsh dragon]

Gosh, I thought they were everywhere. Not enough water near you? Sometimes when I've been out cycling, it can be quite spectacular to see literally hundreds stopped to rest and feed in a field.

I thought they were everywhere as well. We don't even see or hear them flying past overhead. Herons, all sorts of birds of prey, the occasional duck, but not them

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Off to the village, with shopping trolley in tow, first thing.
Couldn't get the carrots, bread, yoghurt or toothpaste MrsD wanted from LIDL yesterday.
CH boiler man didn't turn up yesterday - 'had to take dad to hospital' - he could have rung to let me know!
Roofer came out to assess the ridge tile situation.
Electrician came to assess bathroom downlighter which has packed up.
Fencing man sorted for side fence which blew down.
It's all go!

 

[rustybolts]

We don't get geese here for some reason. I have never seen one in these parts.

I thought you would have been "goosed " a bit when you were an irresistible babe in your heyday BUT its harassessment now so no more goosing girls or you risk jail !!

 

[Paulus]

Morning all, porridge and berries eaten for breakfast.
Slightly warmer here at the moment.
Out with the dog soon and then a bimble on the bike to the local grocers for some essentials.
This afternoon I am going over to pick up a crank from @Juan Kog. He's not too far from me .
Another busy day in paradise

 

[welsh dragon]

 

[classic33]

For someone on here...

View: https://m.facebook.com/richiekavanaghmusician/videos/our-anniversary-is-today-by-richie-kavanagh/611178396340638/

 

[Dave7]

We don't get geese here for some reason. I have never seen one in these parts.

We see them here but only as they fly past to their new homes........can never remember is it north /south for winter/summer.

 

[PaulSB]

Gosh, I thought they were everywhere. Not enough water near you? Sometimes when I've been out cycling, it can be quite spectacular to see literally hundreds stopped to rest and feed in a field.

I frequently see this during autumn and early winter. Huge numbers gathered in fields presumably enroute to Canada?

 

[classic33]

I thought you would have been "goosed " a bit when you were an irresistible babe in your heyday BUT its harassessment now so no more goosing girls or you risk jail !!

The local council banned Goosey, goosey gander from schools last century.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello

Suddenly I'm feeling better. Deep joy. Not 100% but a lot better. Now the dilemma is if I should still get tested? I'm certain it's a cold but......

I'll consult with Mrs P when I find her. I woke at 7.30, no sign, back to sleep, now 9.50 and no sign. Weird.

 

[Dave7]

Best laid plans etc.
That b@^**y fatigue hit me and I was in bed, fast asleep by 0710

 

[classic33]

Hello

Suddenly I'm feeling better. Deep joy. Not 100% but a lot better. Now the dilemma is if I should still get tested? I'm certain it's a cold but......

I'll consult with Mrs P when I find her. I woke at 7.30, no sign, back to sleep, now 9.50 and no sign. Weird.

Are you in the right house?

 

[Mo1959]

I frequently see this during autumn and early winter. Huge numbers gathered in fields presumably enroute to Canada?

Think they feed up on the fresh shoots of winter barley before continuing their journey.