The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

I thought no one lived on the isle of Grain as its all marsh land.
Never been there, its just something I recall reading.
Supposed to be a paradise for bird watchers though.

I know my mate Damon is a butnof a slob, but calling his living room marshland is over egging it somewhat!

Reasonable sized village on the isle. I guess its not a true isle any more, although umless you use the road you can't get there without getting wet feet. I love the place - a strange mix of 150 years of industial and military, seaside, and rural.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Off to the great metropolis of Barnstaple this morning - MrsD wants to get some Christmas shopping.
Probably get back disappointed, as usual, because she couldn't get half of the things she wanted.

 

[Juan Kog]

I thought no one lived on the isle of Grain as its all marsh land.
Never been there, its just something I recall reading.
Supposed to be a paradise for bird watchers though.

It did have a power station. In the early/ mid 70’s I worked for John Laing as a plant fitter , I went to the site a number of times during construction. It was so ****** COLD . We kept the van engine running ,heater on full for frequent warm ups.

 

[Juan Kog]

Lovely mild morning , Christmas 24 days countdown , have a lovely day folks !

@rustybolts I’m not happy the C******** threads are that way >>>>> . I’m really annoyed I hope Mrs bolts buys some more IKEA flat pack to keep you busy . …………………

 

[PaulSB]

Was it yesterday or today?

Oh you do make me laugh. 😄 On Monday, our actual anniversary, my poorly worded post was about the restaurant we had booked for Tuesday (tomorrow then, yesterday now).

Tuesday's post was more clearly written! 🙂

To summarise. Wedding Anniversary Monday, cancelled dinner Tuesday. 👌

 

[PaulSB]

25 hour day!
I know it's odd down the valley, but not that odd.

Oh I don't know about that........🤔

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Oh you do make me laugh. 😄 On Monday, our actual anniversary, my poorly worded post was about the restaurant we had booked for Tuesday (tomorrow then, yesterday now).

Tuesday's post was more clearly written! 🙂

To summarise. Wedding Anniversary Monday, cancelled dinner Tuesday. 👌

Are you feeling better now?

 

[PaulSB]

As above....I was up at 0600. I plan to do yesterdays postponed Aldi* dash at 0800.
*I see that Aldi, along with several supermarkets, are not enforcing mask wearing..........they are not prepared to let the staff suffer the abuse.

WOW! Where did you see this Dave?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, a wet start here. Forecast to get brighter but colder.

Still suffering from Monday’s booster. Still very achy, didn’t sleep much, arm still very painful, I can barely raise it. This is way worse than the original two jabs.

 

[PaulSB]

Are you feeling better now?

Yes, I'm good now Dave. Thank you. PCR test came back negative an hour ago and I've had nine hours uninterrupted sleep.

Ready to take on the world.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello planet earth. Chorley Paul is better and negative!

Today. No 2 son's birthday so an afternoon of tenpin bowling and birthday tea. If time permits the cycle club has a social evening plus talk on training at 7.00pm which I may go to.

This morning is housework.

Take things easy. I'll be back for elevenses.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Yes, I'm good now Dave. Thank you. PCR test came back negative an hour ago and I've had nine hours uninterrupted sleep.

Ready to take on the world.

Good news then.

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks a 20mph northerly today...my bike is becoming an ornament in my living room. .When i have some cash i'll get one of them indoor cycling thingies so my muscles of steel [] dont atrophy
Heres a pic of some Eiders, no reason just like Eiders!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Morning folks a 20mph northerly today...my bike is becoming an ornament in my living room. .When i have some cash i'll get one of them indoor cycling thingies so my muscles of steel [] dont atrophy
Heres a pic of some Eiders, no reason just like Eiders!
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oooOOOOooo

 

[Dave7]

WOW! Where did you see this Dave?

Google news. It listed those the clearly say they won't enforce it, one of them being Aldi.