The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Decided to switch things around. It occurred to me after the supermarket run the last thing I'd want to do is clean the house. So, the house is now sparkly clean except the attic bedroom which Mrs P uses as a sewing room........I draw the line at the door.

I'll just finish my cheese and chutney sandwich and brew and Aldi/Tesco I'm coming!!!!!

 

[classic33]

Decided to switch things around. It occurred to me after the supermarket run the last thing I'd want to do is clean the house. So, the house is now sparkly clean except the attic bedroom which Mrs P uses as a sewing room........I draw the line at the door.

I'll just finish my cheese and chutney sandwich and brew and Aldi/Tesco I'm coming!!!!!

There'll be nowt left.
They're going mad in't shops today.

 

[welsh dragon]

Decided to switch things around. It occurred to me after the supermarket run the last thing I'd want to do is clean the house. So, the house is now sparkly clean except the attic bedroom which Mrs P uses as a sewing room........I draw the line at the door.

I'll just finish my cheese and chutney sandwich and brew and Aldi/Tesco I'm coming!!!!!

Good job you don't enter her sanctuary. There could be tears before bedtime....yours not hers

 

[SpokeyDokey]

We are still trying to muster enthusiasm to give the house a spritz.

Hoping against hope that coffee and a ham sandwich will do the biz.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

There'll be nowt left.
They're going mad in't shops today.

I did our main shop last night, even at quarter past seven the supermarket was heaving, all I've done this morning is get a few bits from Coventry market whilst waiting for our lad to text me to pick him up from the station, I always get him to text me as his train leaves Birmingham, means I can arrive at the station a few minutes before the train pulls in.

 

[classic33]

I did our main shop last night, even at quarter past seven the supermarket was heaving, all I've done this morning is get a few bits from Coventry market whilst waiting for our lad to text me to pick him up from the station, I always get him to text me as his train leaves Birmingham, means I can arrive at the station a few minutes before the train pulls in.

I'd to go to the chemists in Sainsburys.
Between the phone zombies, trolley zombies and the downright lost, it were nuts.

 

[Mo1959]

I found a new author called Joy Ellis and have downloaded the first 5 to my kindle. Usual Detective stuff that I enjoy. Seems good so far. Just stopped to rest the eyes for 5 minutes and have a decaf.

 

[Tenkaykev]

This should help with the expense of Christmas

https://www.theguardian.com/busines...ges-her-family-180-for-their-christmas-dinner

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'd to go to the chemists in Sainsburys.
Between the phone zombies, trolley zombies and the downright lost, it were nuts.

I was in the market by half nine, early enough to avoid the main rush, I then went for a coffee while I was waiting for the lad to text.

 

[classic33]

I was in the market by half nine, early enough to avoid the main rush, I then went for a coffee while I was waiting for the lad to text.

You were lucky then.

For those who want to try something dangerous.
Tomorrow, either first thing or before they shut for one day, your task is to go into a supermarket and buy a loaf, fresh meat and four cans of beer of your choice.

To claim victory you must not have cursed anyone, hit or been hit by/with a shopping trolley. Escaped intact, mind and body, and say I can't wait to that at the Boxing Day sales.

 

[PaulSB]

Unbelievable! Queue to get in the car park. Queue for a trolley! A trolley!

TESCO IS OPEN AT 9.00 ON BOXING DAY. WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL PEOPLE THIS.

I have to get up early and go back. There was no bread. None! Fruit? Stripped. I only wanted some grapes.

 

[Mo1959]

Unbelievable! Queue to get in the car park. Queue for a trolley! A trolley!

TESCO IS OPEN AT 9.00 ON BOXING DAY. WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL PEOPLE THIS.

I have to get up early and go back. There was no bread. None! Fruit? Stripped. I only wanted some grapes.

Bloody crazy. It’s shut one day and even then you can usually find an ethnic shop or whatever we are allowed to call them now that will be open.

 

[PaulSB]

Good job you don't enter her sanctuary. There could be tears before bedtime....yours not hers

I offered to tidy as Mrs P has been very unwell. NO! Which is OK. I tried.

 

[PaulSB]

This should help with the expense of Christmas

https://www.theguardian.com/busines...ges-her-family-180-for-their-christmas-dinner

10/10 to that grandmother - I'll start with the parking on Sunday.......then tickets on the door.......courtesy first drink "free"........cash bar.......

Seriously though, 100% with her on this one. Single person with five adult kids. Makes absolute sense.

 

[classic33]

Unbelievable! Queue to get in the car park. Queue for a trolley! A trolley!

TESCO IS OPEN AT 9.00 ON BOXING DAY. WILL SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL PEOPLE THIS.

I have to get up early and go back. There was no bread. None! Fruit? Stripped. I only wanted some grapes.

Security had to stop two women almost trading blows over which of them had the trolley first. I'd have let the two fight it out, and to the victor the spoils. Or in this case shopping trolley.