The Retirement Thread

[12boy]

Your gilet is my vest. Had to google it. l have a couple nice wool Filson vests that were just right to wear in an office where it was a little to cold for only a shirt. (And trousers). I have dropped about 20 lbs since those days, so they are too big, and l rarely wear collared shirts any more which would prevent the wool serge from chafing my neck. Praps my DIL take them in a little.

 

[ColinJ]

Your gilet is my vest. Had to google it. l have a couple nice wool Filson vests that were just right to wear in an office where it was a little to cold for only a shirt. (And trousers). I have dropped about 20 lbs since those days, so they are too big, and l rarely wear collared shirts any more which would prevent the wool serge from chafing my neck. Praps my DIL take them in a little.

We have vests too, worn on the inside of shirts.

A gilet is a sleeveless jacket worn on the outside. In fact, I have seen jackets with detachable sleeves which allow them to be turned into gilets. I don't fancy the extra zips which would probably let water in in the rain, and just more zips to fail.

90% of the time a gilet is enough for an outer garment, with the help of arm warmers for chillier days.

I have a heavy duty jacket for days which are just above freezing, and I don't cycle at freezing or below.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Yet another slow start to Wordle but made it again.

Think it might be a slow start in general as I’m feeling a bit lethargic. Looking forward to getting out for some fresh air. I had intended a jog but it might just be a walk. I’ll see how I feel once I get moving.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Another good sleep was had. Does'nt help much come 1400 when that fatigue hits and (as yesterday) I crash out in bed for 2 1/2 hours .
I think its just a trip to the Spar and the library this morning.
A shave and shower planned 1st though.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. I haven't looked outside yet.

Granddaughter is on her first sleepover and is still asleep. At 7.00pm yesterday I bathed and dried her followed with a gentle massage, dressed, drink and cuddle. Absolutely sparko by 7.45pm. Result!!!!

Sent a photo to her Mum who replied "How did you do that?" My reply was two words:

Magic granddad.

Mrs P is out all morning so I hope my current confidence is not misplaced or I really am magic!!!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all, I was a bit slow on the wordle this morning but got it in 5, yoga this morning, maybe out to lunch after, and I must do some housework later.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning . 3 deg here at the moment. Dry and calm as well.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Mo1959]

Lovely morning and the daylight is appearing now at 7.30. I walked a bit then started to jog and got a 5k done. Didn't feel too bad this morning. The bath is run so I am off for a dip. I'll be back!

 

[PaulSB]

Morning . 3 deg here at the moment. Dry and calm as well.

Stay safe peeps

Sounds like my granddaughter..........

 

[Salad Dodger]

Good morning, world.

3 degrees and dull,dull, dull on Planet Thanet today.

Mrs Salad's brother is visiting today, so I guess we will have lunch out somewhere. He wants to visit some furniture shops, so we might perhaps go to Canterbury.

This evening, it's the other ukulele club for me.

Stay safe and keep well, everyone.

 

[Mo1959]

That was a quick bath as I put too much cold in and couldn't stay in for long!

Porridge is nearly cool enough to eat now. Can't wait. I do love my breakfast

 

[Dave7]

WORDLE
Am I the only one that has never tried this ??
TBH my brain is not good with puzzles eg those word search boxes where you have a box of 9 letters and have to work out which word uses all 9 of them.
I can look for ages and fail. MrsD often gets within a couple of seconds.

 

[Mo1959]

WORDLE
Am I the only one that has never tried this ??
TBH my brain is not good with puzzles eg those word search boxes where you have a box of 9 letters and have to work out which word uses all 9 of them.
I can look for ages and fail. MrsD often gets within a couple of seconds.

I am inclined to think the "Use it or lose it" saying applies to the brain too so puzzle games are quite good for you the older you get. Got to keep the little grey cells ticking over.

 

[welsh dragon]

WORDLE
Am I the only one that has never tried this ??
TBH my brain is not good with puzzles eg those word search boxes where you have a box of 9 letters and have to work out which word uses all 9 of them.
I can look for ages and fail. MrsD often gets within a couple of seconds.

I havnt done it either

Apparently there is a new one called Lewdle. Guess what that's about