The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning from a murky Coventry.

 

[Dave7]

Phase out the existing notes and coinage, whilst introducing the new ones.

The old stamps cease to be legal on the 23rd January next year.

Thats a blow. I have 2 books of stamps but now rarely send a letter.
I wonder if the PO will refund me

 

[Dave7]

I have lost my marbles.
I got up and put the radio on for the 0630 news only to hear Tony Blackburn......how can it be Saturday ??

 

[PaulSB]

I have lost my marbles.
I got up and put the radio on for the 0630 news only to hear Tony Blackburn......how can it be Saturday ??

Because yesterday was Friday.........

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all from the Isle of Wight.
We were on the ferry yesterday morning at 07.30, when I found out the Tour of Britain had been cancelled, along with most other sporting events.
The day was spent dodging some heavy showers, not always successfully. We got soaked along the cliff path to the Needles.
Todays itinerary is, a visit to a cider and cheese festival at the IOW steam railway at Havenstreet, photos to follow, a walk on one of the many beaches with Millie, and maybe a swim for me .
There are many fine pubs, with fine ales and food to explore. I think we should be ok for things to do for the 3 days. At least the weather looks a bit drier..
Enjoy your day everyone.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Dull and grey here with the odd sunny spell. Originally today was an away day at the JJB where Wigan were due to play the mighty Rovers. All footie has been cancelled.

Decided to make this a doing things weekend. I've written list, a very long list, we shall see. Earlier inspection of my shifter and some Googling suggests the internal ratchet has failed. That's an LBS warranty job. Heading there at 9.00. Once I knew the footie was off I volunteered to help run the club bar as they're short-staffed today. There's a BBQ as well so I'm doing the teatime shift to avoid cooking later.

Anyone seen @numbnuts or did he get banned? He won't be happy. Also wondered what happened to @ebikeerwidnes ?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Good morning. Dull and grey here with the odd sunny spell. Originally today was an away day at the JJB where Wigan were due to play the mighty Rovers. All footie has been cancelled.

Decided to make this a doing things weekend. I've written list, a very long list, we shall see. Earlier inspection of my shifter and some Googling suggests the internal ratchet has failed. That's an LBS warranty job. Heading there at 9.00. Once I knew the footie was off I volunteered to help run the club bar as they're short-staffed today. There's a BBQ as well so I'm doing the teatime shift to avoid cooking later.

Anyone seen @numbnuts or did he get banned? He won't be happy. Also wondered what happened to @ebikeerwidnes ?

Hello - I'm still here - just mostly on other threads

Nice that you noticed - thanks


on a different topic - had a problem with my folding ebike - washed it and it wouldn;t work as an ebike after

left it a while in case water was inside the connectors and tried again yesterday
tsame problem - undocumented flash codes on the LEDs
spent ages on the WWW looking for doumenntation on teh controller etc

then went back to have another go

apparently it works better if you remember to plug the motor==>battery connector back in for some reason!!!

what a burk


sometimes it is hard to believe I was an IT expert for 20 years!!!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Finally got myself out for an early bimble. Out the door at 6.20 while it was reasonably quiet. Any vehicles that did pass today seemed exceptionally considerate with nice wide passes

Just 23 miles, but given how poor my cycling year has been, it is enough. Quite a nip in the air first thing so porridge time now.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Morning. Finally got myself out for an early bimble. Out the door at 6.20 while it was reasonably quiet. Any vehicles that did pass today seemed exceptionally considerate with nice wide passes

Just 23 miles, but given how poor my cycling year has been, it is enough. Quite a nip in the air first thing so porridge time now.

You're doing better than me, well done.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

From my Facebook page this morning, Lol

 

[classic33]

Thats a blow. I have 2 books of stamps but now rarely send a letter.
I wonder if the PO will refund me

No refund, but they will "swap out" up to £200 worth for you.

See
https://www.royalmail.com/sending/barcoded-stamps

 

[Dave7]

Hello - I'm still here - just mostly on other threads

Nice that you noticed - thanks


on a different topic - had a problem with my folding ebike - washed it and it wouldn;t work as an ebike after

left it a while in case water was inside the connectors and tried again yesterday
tsame problem - undocumented flash codes on the LEDs
spent ages on the WWW looking for doumenntation on teh controller etc

then went back to have another go

apparently it works better if you remember to plug the motor==>battery connector back in for some reason!!!

what a burk


sometimes it is hard to believe I was an IT expert for 20 years!!!

Nice to "hear" from you again.

 

[BoldonLad]

A question. I am serious. What happens to coins and bank notes? Does the Royal Mint stop production immediately or possibly production stopped a few weeks ago in anticipation of such an event?

Anyone know or have an inkling?

No real idea, but, it has happened before, so, I am sure there is a well oiled plan which slid into place.

 

[BoldonLad]

It'll take them a while to get the new coinage designed and issued, once thats been done there will be a gradual withdrawal of the old ones, they'll continue to be legal tender for quite a while yet.

Indeed. I recall, pre-decimalisation, we were still using pennies with Victoria's image on them. Before anyone else says it, yes, I am old (1947 vintage).

 

[classic33]

No real idea, but, it has happened before, so, I am sure there is a well oiled plan which slid into place.

First time ever with UK banknotes. She was the first monarch to appear on paper money in the UK.