The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

No idea. Maybe a different engraver?

You'd have thought they'd keep to the same size.
Unless they wanted to fill it, ready for the new millennium.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Is that the annual school clever clogs list?

We didn't have a fancy board like that (or a fancy name for the clever clogs!). We just had a 'top boy' and 'top girl' in each class.

PS I have just remembered being given an Airfix model kit of a Spitfire one year for being top boy. Funny how these things can be locked away in one's mind for nearly 60 years and then be dredged back out!

Its surprising how much stuff that we think we've forgotton about is actually still in our heads tucked away in a dusty corner.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Mrs Tenkaykev and the granddaughter made cherry cake yesterday, I made Marconi Cheese* which everyone said was delicious ( a spoonful of marmite in the cheese sauce gives it a bit more character )
It’s the first day of the beer festival at the Barking Cat 🍺 Goat and Tricycle beer festival starts tomorrow, what a splendid weekend ahead 😁
Have a peaceful day folks 👍☀️☕️

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people.

 

[Dave7]

G'day cobbers.
Beautiful blue sky and sunshine here (at the moment). 'Twas chilly at 0530 but warming up nicely now.
Legs feel a bit stronger today which pleases me.
On that note, MrsD wanted a crisp butty last night and managed to stand (with zimmer) and do it herself. A big improvement since her fall a few weeks ago.
Onwards and upwards hopefully

 

[Deleted member 1258]

This has given me a chuckle this morning, for years unknown locals have given the statue a Xmasmake over, this year its got a makeover forthe Jubilee.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/dunchurch-statue-dressed-queen-ahead-24107632

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeeeee. I am late. I was nice and warm on bed to I stayed there

Damp and dank here at the moment.

Stay safe peeps

 

[numbnuts]

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow retirees.
A grey, cloudy start to the day here.
All the usual things to do today, and then this afternoon MrsP has booked tickets at the flicks to see the new Top Gun film. It is 36 years since the original came out.
Enjoy your day everyone

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning folks,
Mrs Tenkaykev and the granddaughter made cherry cake yesterday, I made Marconi Cheese* which everyone said was delicious ( a spoonful of marmite in the cheese sauce gives it a bit more character )
It’s the first day of the beer festival at the Barking Cat 🍺 Goat and Tricycle beer festival starts tomorrow, what a splendid weekend ahead 😁
Have a peaceful day folks 👍☀️☕️

I can see how it would though I hate Marmite so wouldn't use it. I add a teaspoon of mustard, pinch of cayenne pepper and a squeeze of half a lemon. Makes a big difference

 

[Exlaser2]

Morning all, it a nice start to the day here in Coventry hopefully it will continue as I am sailing this evening . Which means means a trip to the chip shop at lunch time as I wont have time to cook in the evening . Oh and for all you tictoc users there , I wont be using ‘ The Binley Mega chippy ‘ as it’s c@@p 😂😂😀.
Re marmite , I hate the stuff, but mrs exlaser often puts some in the gravy she is making and it’s lovely 😀

 

[welsh dragon]

The sun is shining now.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello world, a beautiful morning has dawned, lets hope it stays that way. After a few days away, small person yesterday things are returning to normal I hope. There's a lot of catching up to do; beds need changing, house needs cleaning, grass to cut and I have a meeting to attend this afternoon. Going to be a busy day.

Mrs P gets her state pension in September which given the way the cost of living is going is an absolute Godsend. We feel very fortunate. I've just spent an hour double-checking the calculations on buying the extra years so she gets the full pension. I knew beforehand it made financial sense but still had to do it - my head hurts - a lot!!!

British Gas has offered us a fixed rate to June '23. So that's more sums to do. The cap is forecast to increase by 40% in October...............I'm unsure whether to fix or not????? This one is REALLY going to make my head hurt!!!!!!

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

More gardening today. MrsD's bush needs a good trimming.
Out internet has gone down, so I'll have to see what's the cause and get it sorted.
It's TT practice week in the Isle of Man, and yet again there are delays and cancellations of sessions - with the sidecars bearing the brunt ......... as usual.
I'm always edgy at this time of the year and my mind is elsewhere (IoM) for a fortnight. Fortunately, MrsD understands the emotions of TT fortnight more than most.
Jeez! Wish I was 30 years younger, with the money I have now!

 

[pawl]

Good morning folks,
Mrs Tenkaykev and the granddaughter made cherry cake yesterday, I made Marconi Cheese* which everyone said was delicious ( a spoonful of marmite in the cheese sauce gives it a bit more character )
It’s the first day of the beer festival at the Barking Cat 🍺 Goat and Tricycle beer festival starts tomorrow, what a splendid weekend ahead 😁
Have a peaceful day folks 👍☀️☕️

At last I’m not the only lover of Marmite on Retirement Thread
Nectar of the Gods