The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Damn. That’s the noisy neighbours back It has been such a peaceful few days. Not sure I’ll get peace for a siesta after all.

 

[numbnuts]

Just done walking and my feet are hurting

 

[BoldonLad]

Had an interesting little ride, this morning.

Mrs @BoldonLad (age 76) has decided to re-live one of her childhood experiences and walk from Home to Durham (approximately 20 miles).

Mrs @BoldonLad is a regular walker, but, today, "training" started, in earnest. I have troublesome pain in my left heel, so, Mrs @BoldonLad walked, and, I rode on a folding shopper type bike, to keep her company (she has memory problems, awaiting diagnosis). She walked just over 5 miles, at a rather rapid 3.6mph, thanks to my pace setting

I have absolutely no doubt that she will achieve her goal, and, make the walk to Durham , I am not quite so confident that daughters 2 and 3 (daughter 1 has already cried off and daughter 4 is recovering from a recent operation), will last the pace, and, they are only age 49 and 51!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Had an interesting little ride, this morning.

Mrs @BoldonLad (age 76) has decided to re-live one of her childhood experiences and walk from Home to Durham (approximately 20 miles).

Mrs @BoldonLad is a regular walker, but, today, "training" started, in earnest. I have troublesome pain in my left heel, so, Mrs @BoldonLad walked, and, I rode on a folding shopper type bike, to keep her company (she has memory problems, awaiting diagnosis). She walked just over 5 miles, at a rather rapid 3.6mph, thanks to my pace setting

I have absolutely no doubt that she will achieve her goal, and, make the walk to Durham , I am not quite so confident that daughters 2 and 3 (daughter 1 has already cried off and daughter 4 is recovering from a recent operation), will last the pace, and, they are only age 49 and 51!

That's pretty amazing!

 

[Dirk]

Opted for the 'child's sized' Sunday lunch at the Valiant Soldier....

There was plenty of veg to spare in the serving dish.
Just how much do kids eat these days?!

 

[numbnuts]

Opted for the 'child's sized' Sunday lunch at the Valiant Soldier....

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There was plenty of veg to spare in the serving dish.
Just how much do kids eat these days?!

And that is why there are so many fat kids around, too much to eat and no exercise

 

[welsh dragon]

Today, I am proud to report that we are undertaking that much maligned and often misunderstood pastime of...

... doing Sweet FA.

In all seriousness we love it - 2 hard-working lives spent hard at work in demanding careers and our retirement is primarily R&R - spent chilling and relaxing together.

Obviously there needs to be an element of keeping fit, and there is always some mundanity to deal with in life, but in general we like nothing more than a good old companiable doss.

It's not for everyone, we are close to two couples who just can't sit still. Every day is a walking day or a golf day or a to-do list day ad-infinitum. Both think we waste too many days. As background, both couples are in marriages where the fires of passion dimmed long ago and they find it difficult to just be together for any length of time. One couple is also suffering from 'empty nest' syndrome.

As ever, each to their own, but we are happy that every day does not have to be filled with outdoor activities, meeting up with people or wading throuh a list of tasks.

So, fellow retirees, what do you think of having a lovely doss as a way of spending retirement?

Nothing better than slobbing around.

 

[welsh dragon]

Looks like a new Midsummer Murders is on tonight.

 

[Mo1959]

Looks like a new Midsummer Murders is on tonight.

Will we have a bet on how long until the first murder? I reckon they’ll make it to 25 minutes.

 

[Tenkaykev]

We've been watching a couple of episodes of " Magpie Murders " over the last three nights. Really enjoyed it, lots of twists and turns to the plot and a great juxtaposition of the old and new timelines.

 

[Mo1959]

We've been watching a couple of episodes of " Magpie Murders " over the last three nights. Really enjoyed it, lots of twists and turns to the plot and a great juxtaposition of the old and new timelines.

I enjoyed it too.

I might catch up on Midsomer Murders as there’s Diamond League athletics on BBC3 from 7 to 9.

 

[Mo1959]

Women’s cycling on BBC2 just now.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Today, I am proud to report that we are undertaking that much maligned and often misunderstood pastime of...

... doing Sweet FA.

In all seriousness we love it - 2 hard-working lives spent hard at work in demanding careers and our retirement is primarily R&R - spent chilling and relaxing together.

Obviously there needs to be an element of keeping fit, and there is always some mundanity to deal with in life, but in general we like nothing more than a good old companiable doss.

It's not for everyone, we are close to two couples who just can't sit still. Every day is a walking day or a golf day or a to-do list day ad-infinitum. Both think we waste too many days. As background, both couples are in marriages where the fires of passion dimmed long ago and they find it difficult to just be together for any length of time. One couple is also suffering from 'empty nest' syndrome.

As ever, each to their own, but we are happy that every day does not have to be filled with outdoor activities, meeting up with people or wading throuh a list of tasks.

So, fellow retirees, what do you think of having a lovely doss as a way of spending retirement?

No, too much dossing about and I get bored, rather quickly unless I'm knackered.

 

[Dave7]

Opted for the 'child's sized' Sunday lunch at the Valiant Soldier....

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There was plenty of veg to spare in the serving dish.
Just how much do kids eat these days?!

I had similar ie childs size Sunday lunch. My appetite is not good but I had no chance with it 🙂. Very tasty though.

 

[classic33]

Looks like we are getting a new cycling path from Mach to the North . Might bring in some business for the area.

https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/23547389.powys-town-north-wales-coast-set-new-cycle-link/

You'll be able to cycle further when they finish it!