The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Cheeky bugger. 2 actually. Greg's ones

We HAD been planning on mini beef wellingtons with dips. I thought they could be cooked from frozen but I got that wrong🤨..... hence the baked beans etc.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Two days on the spin that we got up very late.

Woke up at around 10am and we decided that brekkie in bed plus some Kindling & cuddling was the order of the day. Eventually dragged ourselves out of the pit around 1.30pm.

Was supposed to have gotten up at 9am to go for a decent walk but tbh cba. Lazy sods!

 

[PaulSB]

We HAD been planning on mini beef wellingtons with dips. I thought they could be cooked from frozen but I got that wrong🤨..... hence the baked beans etc.

Sausage rolls are mini beef Wellington.

 

[welsh dragon]

There is a new series of Silent Witness on to tonight.

 

[Dave7]

Sausage rolls are mini beef Wellington.

Big difference between minced beef stuff and slices of beef

 

[PaulSB]

Two days on the spin that we got up very late.

Woke up at around 10am and we decided that brekkie in bed plus some Kindling & cuddling was the order of the day. Eventually dragged ourselves out of the pit around 1.30pm.

Was supposed to have gotten up at 9am to go for a decent walk but tbh cba. Lazy sods!

Oh the hedonism retirement brings.........😀

 

[Dirk]

Sausage rolls are mini beef Wellington.

Except that they are filled with pork sausage meat and the pastry is different.
Otherwise they are identical.

 

[classic33]

Except that they are filled with pork sausage meat and the pastry is different.
Otherwise they are identical.

They do beef sausage sausage rolls!

 

[gavroche]

I went to see my son today and discussed our forthcoming trip to France. As we are going to London a week on Wednesday to renew my passport, we decided to push on and booked the euro tunnel for 15.30 and then drive to Amiens for an overnight stop before going on to Orleans the following day to visit my brothers ( uncles for my son.) We are coming back the following Thursday so a few days there to enjoy.
Because we will have his car, plenty of room to bring back more lovely food, including mayonnaise.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Following the shock of Decembers energy bill we’ve turned the heating down a notch or two. I was sipping a nice single malt from Santa and felt a lovely warming glow. This got me pondering if it would be cheaper to turn on the heating or crack open a bottle of Scotch 🤔

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Oh the hedonism retirement brings.........😀

In all seriousness though, the lifestyles of our retired friends are so very polarised in terms of their relationships, activities, outlook etc.

Many have simply run out of any zip and passion - for each other and their approach to life in general.

I know illness affects more people as they get older and, in the main, they can't do much about that.

But, we have friends who have simply given up on each other, no affection, no passion and in sexless relationships. Both parties desperate for something more. Together out of habit and the potential trauma of financial upheaval should they part ways.

And, on the other hand, we know couples who are in fantastic relationships who are having a cracking time together. Although less of these than the former though.

How sad in what should be their 'golden years'.

 

[Exlaser2]

It’s a funny old thing , mrs exlaser and I have been married since 1988 . Is a our marriage as fresh and exciting as then , of course not . But is it still worthwhile and rewarding ? of course it’s . What we do have shared history , experience, hobbies and a shared world view . Which is so much more important than that flash of sexual attraction which burns very hot but burns out quickly.
I see couples my age and older continuing bitching about each other or just not speaking to each other.
That’s not the world I recognise. Mrs exlaser and I either get on on well or on rare occasions are having a full on row . Which I have to say is no different to our relationship for the last 36 years 😂😂😂😀😀

 

[mikeIow]

It is interesting……I feel you do have to work to make the most of “the third age”, especially with partners.
Surround yourselves with interesting hobby’s and friends. Keep trying new things. Be interesting and interested….

We have always enjoyed seeing live bands, shows etc, but only in recent years have started going to festivals, & now the IOW and Latitude are firm fixtures in our plans each year. We get our ‘kids’ (mid 20s!) to check the acts for newer ones we won’t have heard of but might like…..as well as seeing ones from our youth! On the latter point: the IOW has Blondie, Robbie Williams and Depeche Mode on this year 😎👍
Bands, comedy, plus the lively buzz you get….but without the overly massive Glastonbury numbers - what’s not to like!

After a somewhat tough 2022 with the passing of the final one of our parents, MrsMIOW’s lovely old mum, we are having a few adventures this spring….suffice to say we will have to keep a close eye on the “Schengen 90-day rule”…..starting on Friday 🤪

 

[numbnuts]

Morning, just done the ironing and had breakfast too, going back to beed now after I've done the washing up

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all, colder today, no frost though.