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The Retirement Thread
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I forgot to mention that I have received my first pension payment. Hooray - I am now a 'proper' pensioner!
It was only a partial payment. The next one will be the full 4 weeks worth, unless the DWP finally get round to processing my request to be paid weekly.
Anyway, it means that I can now afford to renew my railcard*** and use it for another family visit in Devon before the end of February.
I suppose that it is now time for another couple of episodes of Reacher...
*** I decided to do it straight away, which I have now done. 1/3 off the cost of my rail travel for the next 3 years. I will cover the cost of the card in the first 5 months of this year and after that I will be saving £500+ if I have as many holidays by train as I plan to.
It was only a partial payment. The next one will be the full 4 weeks worth, unless the DWP finally get round to processing my request to be paid weekly.
Anyway, it means that I can now afford to renew my railcard*** and use it for another family visit in Devon before the end of February.
I suppose that it is now time for another couple of episodes of Reacher...
*** I decided to do it straight away, which I have now done. 1/3 off the cost of my rail travel for the next 3 years. I will cover the cost of the card in the first 5 months of this year and after that I will be saving £500+ if I have as many holidays by train as I plan to.
Good morning folks,
Up with the lark this morning. We’re taking our granddaughter to school this morning as mummy is a bit poorly. It’s a two bus journey to collect her, but then just a 15 minute walk to school. Might take some running gear and have a trot along the Prom for a change.
Stay safe folks ☕️👍
Up with the lark this morning. We’re taking our granddaughter to school this morning as mummy is a bit poorly. It’s a two bus journey to collect her, but then just a 15 minute walk to school. Might take some running gear and have a trot along the Prom for a change.
Stay safe folks ☕️👍
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. A chilly start so managed a long lie. Hoping it’s safe underfoot as it looks a bit sparkly in bits.
Took 5 goes for Wordle this morning.
Took 5 goes for Wordle this morning.
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Morning it's 
here too -1
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good morning from a cold and frosty Lancashire. The plan for today was an early three hour hill session - 40 miles and 4500 feet - and an 8.00 start as heavy rain due at 11.00. Sadly frost is curtailing things. All the planned climbs head up the moors, after yesterday's rain there will be a lot of run off which will have frozen. My buddy just messaged and we're going to review things at 9.30.
I'll clear out the stove, build the fire and see what the day brings. I think riding is now very doubtful.
I'll clear out the stove, build the fire and see what the day brings. I think riding is now very doubtful.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I should get on but here's a little tale the "What Shops" thread brought to mind. I've been mentally wandering round the village I was raised in since I read the thread. How things have changed.
I was off school and unwell. My mother went to work so I must have been at secondary school. I was a big scalextric fan and spent the morning building a new layout. I was one section of track short. What did I do?
Raided my piggy bank, got the bike out, rode to the nearest toy shop 5-6 miles away, purchased track section and cycled home again. I now know the elevation gain was around 600 feet.
I don't think my mother ever found out.
I was off school and unwell. My mother went to work so I must have been at secondary school. I was a big scalextric fan and spent the morning building a new layout. I was one section of track short. What did I do?
Raided my piggy bank, got the bike out, rode to the nearest toy shop 5-6 miles away, purchased track section and cycled home again. I now know the elevation gain was around 600 feet.
I don't think my mother ever found out.
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Good morning everyone, did the wordle in 5 this morning, it does't look too bad out, looks like it rained then froze during the night, our road looks icy, possibly plenty about, I'm looking at Thursday for a bimble, washing day today, first machine load is on.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I forgot to mention that I have received my first pension payment. Hooray - I am now a 'proper' pensioner!
It was only a partial payment. The next one will be the full 4 weeks worth, unless the DWP finally get round to processing my request to be paid weekly.
Anyway, it means that I can now afford to renew my railcard*** and use it for another family visit in Devon before the end of February.
I suppose that it is now time for another couple of episodes of Reacher...
*** I decided to do it straight away, which I have now done. 1/3 off the cost of my rail travel for the next 3 years. I will cover the cost of the card in the first 5 months of this year and after that I will be saving £500+ if I have as many holidays by train as I plan to.
Congratulations. I get my first partial payment next month.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Morning. Dry, calm and no mist hurrah.
Stay safe peeps
Stay safe peeps
You don't look old enoughCongratulations. I get my first partial payment next month.
Good morning all,
A nice bright start to the day here.
It's our daughters birthday today, so we are taking her out to lunch at a restaurant she wants to go to in St.Albans.
A nice long dog walk first thing though.
Wordle done in 4
.
Enjoy the day everyone.
A nice bright start to the day here.
It's our daughters birthday today, so we are taking her out to lunch at a restaurant she wants to go to in St.Albans.
A nice long dog walk first thing though.
Wordle done in 4
.Enjoy the day everyone.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Salad Dodger
Legendary Member
- Location
- Kent Coast
Good morning, world.
2.6 degrees under a bright blue sky here on Planet Thanet this morning.
Mrs Salad has become transfixed by curling from the Winter Olympics, and I receive an end by end analysis of tactics and scores, whether I want it or not. She is currently watching GB Vs USA, whilst sitting up in bed and clutching a cup of tea.
We need to do some provisions shopping today, and I must work on some songs for next weekend, when we go away with some friends for a guitar playing weekend.
Tonight there is a singaround at a local pub, which I will go to.
Keep safe and keep well, everyone.
2.6 degrees under a bright blue sky here on Planet Thanet this morning.
Mrs Salad has become transfixed by curling from the Winter Olympics, and I receive an end by end analysis of tactics and scores, whether I want it or not. She is currently watching GB Vs USA, whilst sitting up in bed and clutching a cup of tea.
We need to do some provisions shopping today, and I must work on some songs for next weekend, when we go away with some friends for a guitar playing weekend.
Tonight there is a singaround at a local pub, which I will go to.
Keep safe and keep well, everyone.
