The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Absolutely. Welsh Rarebit is a delicious but very occasional treat.

"Welsh Rarebit" was mentioned in a recent episode of " Something Rhymes with Purple " that was discussing the origins of food related words and phrases. It was originally "Welsh Rabbit", an insinuation that the Welsh were so poor that they could not even afford Rabbit, the cheapest meat available.
The change from "Rabbit" to "Rarebit" was an affectation, to make it sound a bit "Grander", as was the use of " Luncheon" instead of lunch.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Looks like Storm Gladys is about to hit, 40 - 50mph winds and hail forecast today. Tomorrow's looking a lot better; which is just as well because we're meeting our best mates for lunch at Lynmouth.
Fish and Chips on the Esplanade. That's something to look forward to.

 

[classic33]

Nope

T'was here. What you had wasn't worth bothering about.

 

[Mo1959]

Porridge finished and time for a cuppa. Just done Quordle and didn't find it too bad today.

Just looking at our local Faceache page and I find it amusing the state people get into now worrying about snow on the roads. I can remember many white knuckle commutes to and from work in much worse conditions.

 

[Dave7]

Yes Ebiker, my Chester and Chester West pass came with little map showing the areas covered and it includes Halton and Warrington.

These are as you say issued at retirement age but I believe certain cities can put their own in place at earlier ages, Liverpool being an example.

Edit. It appears the Liverpool one covers trains and the ferry as well.

Yep.....my Bro lives in Birkenhead and his covers bus, ferry and trains.
Ours in Warrington covers bus only. We could sacrifice that for a discount off trains.

 

[classic33]

There's just been an almighty clap!!

 

[Tenkaykev]

There's just been an almighty clap!!

I haven't got the clap...

 

[classic33]

I haven't got the clap...

Aren't you glad?

 

[classic33]

@numbnuts has been quiet this week.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
My friend just phoned to cancel our planned 10:30 run, citing " adverse weather conditions " We used to run in all weathers, probably because opportunities were limited by work ( shudder )
It's worked out well as we just had a call from our daughter asking to look after our Granddaughter while mum visits the hairdresser.
Stay safe folks 👍

 

[Tenkaykev]

Aren't you glad?

glad all over...

 

[Mo1959]

I have a purring pussy! 🐱

 

[welsh dragon]

Just a bit of hail here. Hardly anything

 

[Dirk]

Wordle in 4 this morning.

I didn't think the Yanks used that word

 

[Mo1959]

Wordle in 4 this morning.

I didn't think the Yanks used that word

I thought I had forgotten it as usual, but it just came to me. No, I was a bit surprised too.

That's the snow back on.