The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

On 18th June I went out with a group of pals who all turned 70 during the Covid years . A meal followed by visits to a few very crowded pubs. I picked up Covid ,, despite my vaccinations, and am only coming around to feeling a bit of energy returning now. Heard some Aer Lingus flights were cancelled due to staff having Covid. Its not gone away so be a bit cautious out there folks

As of yesterday, 1.7million cases in the UK. That's the ones that have been reported.

 

[pawl]

Life is my competition.....and I ain't doing well at that
Been to get some milk and made 36 mince pies

I’d say.your doing pretty well

36 mince pies ain’t bad going I think your really Mr Kipling making extremely good pies

 

[welsh dragon]

It's raining here. Mr WD is getting angry as his kindle won't print anything but my phone and tablet both print

Can't wait for the last part of Sherwood tonight.

 

[welsh dragon]

I have taken it away from him and printed off the pictures he wanted

 

[classic33]

My wife is a Veterinary nurse. The programs are all a bit too similar.

How often do people bring their pet elephants to the surgery?

 

[classic33]

It's raining here. Mr WD is getting angry as his kindle won't print anything but my phone and tablet both print

Can't wait for the last part of Sherwood tonight.

I have to use a printer.

I wouldn't laugh, he might make you shift the firewood. While he supervises.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Two, possibly three days in that case.

???

 

[classic33]

???

I've seen how much some folk use on cereals, especially at breakfast.

 

[BoldonLad]

Apparently not!

I did make sure to ask anyway. It would be really annoying to end up at the wrong hospital!


Yes, that is what it turned out to be. I think that it is really annoying. Why can't the NHS call from an official phone number, or at least get that number to show up on your phone so you can see who it is?!

The local anticoagulation clinic do the same thing. I have their number in my mobile's phone book so I would know it was them when they call me, but instead I just see 'Private Number'.

No idea really. I assume it may have to do with computerised systems sending out automated messages, and/or automated voice calls, but, that is a guess on my part.

 

[BoldonLad]

Milk.......and the price of it.

We buy pint bottles from Aldi or the Spar (only 2p difference).
At Aldi, not long ago it was 50p. It then went up to 60p. Today it is 69p.
The Spar has shot up to 75p.
That really brings it home!!!

Yes, until recently, a four pint (2.272 litres) carton, in Asda was £1.05, now, £1.35.

As for why? Covid/Brexit/Ukraine, seems to be the excuse/reason for all price increases, and decreases in service.

 

[Mo1959]

Still watching the tennis. Interesting to see Serena Williams back at the age of 40. I’ve never been keen on the Williams sisters so hoping Tan wins.

 

[Dirk]

My doggie likes haggis.

 

[Mo1959]

My doggie likes haggis.

Does it not usually have some onion which is toxic to dogs, although I presume a small mouthful is probably ok

 

[welsh dragon]

My doggie likes haggis.

Nasty little buggers haggis are. Vicious

 

[PaulSB]

I've seen how much some folk use on cereals, especially at breakfast.

I have 120ml of semi-skimmed on my Weetabix. 60kcal for milk and 134 for the cereal.