The Retirement Thread
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Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Today’s exciting postal delivery will be socks 
Not just any socks, but Thorlo socks! They are more expensive than some, but I love the padding on the soles. They help my achy feet. Of course, losing a stone would help even more so must try harder in that department.
Not just any socks, but Thorlo socks! They are more expensive than some, but I love the padding on the soles. They help my achy feet. Of course, losing a stone would help even more so must try harder in that department.ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
I didn't even say where I was wearing them
Answer - a circuit of canal paths towards Warrington and back!!!
classic33
Leg End Member
I didn't want to ask that!
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Today's main task
looking after grandkids from lunchtime until their Mum gets back from work
actually we start with just the baby/toddler then pick up the oldest at school-chucking-out-time and the middle one will appear on 'his' bus a bit later
if they have any cake in the house then it tends to 'evaporate' at times - as does their supply of teabags
looking after grandkids from lunchtime until their Mum gets back from work
actually we start with just the baby/toddler then pick up the oldest at school-chucking-out-time and the middle one will appear on 'his' bus a bit later
if they have any cake in the house then it tends to 'evaporate' at times - as does their supply of teabags
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
We had chicken portions. Its raining here now and the temp has dropped a bit.
Exlaser2
Veteran
Well, that has cheered me up. I am due booster at 08:20. No re-action to previous Covid jabs (is it 3, or, 4 so far?). Listening to you, I am expecting the worst. Plus, I may have to drive to Windsor (320 miles), later today.
Hope it went well.
If it’s anyway reassuring, my in-laws ( both in their 80s ) have both had their boosters with out any reaction. As had my 26 year old daughter as she now works for the NHS, she had no reaction either .
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I've been for a bimble this morning, my Brinklow loop, 24 miles ridden, a bit chilly first thing, I had trouble deciding, do I stay with summer kit, longs with a short and a long sleeved jersey, or do I break out the winter kit, in the end I went with summer kit plus a base layer and gloves, I had cold arms at first but got more comfortable as the ride progressed and the day warmed up. not a bad morning for a bike ride, grey with the sun peeping out occasionally, all accompanied by a stiff cold wind, I haven't been riding much and it was showing,this morning I'm working a bit harder and going a bit slower but I enjoyed getting out and stretching my legs.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Thanks, had jab at 08:40, so far, I feel fine, but, don't tell Mrs @BoldonLad that, I am am enjoying being 'looked after", not sure how long I will be able to spin it out for.
It was interesting to contrast my experience this time, with my wife's experience.
Although we both received texts on the same day, and, within a few minutes of each other, inviting us to make an appointment, and, of course, we both live at the same address. The website offered us totally different "venues".
My wife was given an appointment at a nearby church hall (10 minutes walk away). It appeared to be staffed by "outsourced" staff, and obviously was not designed as a health care location.
Service was really slick, she interacted with two "staff", one to check her in, another to double check her Id, ask a few questions, and administer the jab. From entering the door, to walking out the door took less than 10 minutes.
I was given an appointment at a health centre which is a 20 minute drive away.
On arrival (on time 08:15 for 08:20 appointment), I was checked in, and asked to wait in a seating area, with numerous others.
Eventually called about 08:30 and progresses to a second staff member, who asked me the same questioners as the "greeter" (ie name, DOB), I was issued with a small piece of paper with a number on it, and, directed to another seated "queue", which appeared to be serving four "vaccination booths"..
Ten minutes later, 08:40, I was called ("next please", no mention of number), asked same questions again, various details entered into computer, jabbed and sent on my way.
Not very slick.
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Well lunch didn't go according to plan, fun and games with with the buses, the 12:06 bus didn't show up and when the 12:22 arrived it already had a wheelchair user in the wheelchair bay and we couldn't get on, they only allow one wheelchair user on at a time, we were going to Tina's cafe by the club but we then gave up on that idea and went across the road to the Cosy Cafe
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From my Facebook page this afternoon, lol!
A man walks into a bar. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a little man, maybe a foot tall and a little piano. He puts them both on the bar, and the little guy starts playing Mozart as the man orders his drink.
The bartender says "I'm sure it's none of my business, but where did you find a little man who plays piano like that?"
The guy says "There's a genie outside granting wishes, I bet he's still there if you hurry."
The bartender runs outside, and moments later a bunch of ducks come in through the front door and start causing a big ruckus. The bartender says "You didn't tell me the genie was deaf, I asked for a million bucks, not a million ducks."
The guy says
Do you really think I asked for an eleven inch pianist?"
A man walks into a bar. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a little man, maybe a foot tall and a little piano. He puts them both on the bar, and the little guy starts playing Mozart as the man orders his drink.
The bartender says "I'm sure it's none of my business, but where did you find a little man who plays piano like that?"
The guy says "There's a genie outside granting wishes, I bet he's still there if you hurry."
The bartender runs outside, and moments later a bunch of ducks come in through the front door and start causing a big ruckus. The bartender says "You didn't tell me the genie was deaf, I asked for a million bucks, not a million ducks."
The guy says
Do you really think I asked for an eleven inch pianist?"
You get the free spin with direct debit too 😉
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
We have been getting some much needed 
rain here. Been raining all afternoon
rain here. Been raining all afternoon
We have been getting some much needed
It'll be our turn later tonight.
