The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

We have something in common, a painful shoulder.

I've injured mine badly from the weight of my wallet

Waiting for an operation now

 

[screenman]

I've injured mine badly from the weight of my wallet

Waiting for an operation now

Mine was work related going back a few years, wish I was employed at the time. hope the op goes well, keep us informed.

 

[Dirk]

Nice visit to the Abbotsbury Swannery today - amazed at how tolerant the nesting swans were of close human presence.
Off to the Bovington Tank Museum tomorrow; haven't been there since about 1980. It's probably changed a bit.

 

[screenman]

Nice visit to the Abbotsbury Swannery today - amazed at how tolerant the nesting swans were of close human presence.
Off to the Bovington Tank Museum tomorrow; haven't been there since about 1980. It's probably changed a bit.

The museum might think the same of you.

 

[Dirk]

The museum might think the same of you.

Nah! Life's been good to me so far....*



* Copyright - Joe Walsh

 

[screenman]

Nah! Life's been good to me so far....*


Eyesight going then

 

[Dirk]

Great day out at the Tank Museum today. It's very well presented and accessible.
Chucking it down all day, so was probably the best place to go.
They have a lot of rare and unusual stuff there from the world's oldest surviving operational tank 'Little Willie' of 1915, to the only operational Tiger 1 tank in the world and the actual Sherman tank that starred with Brad Pitt in the film 'Fury'.
The sectioned Centurion was interesting to walk through and the WW1 dioramas were very evocative.
Thoroughly recommended.

Had an excellent lunch at 'The Black Dog' pub as well.

 

[Dirk]

[QUOTE 4805757, member: 43827"]Thought about going for a ride today.[/QUOTE]
That's half the battle...

 

[Dirk]

Off out for a 40 mile ride today over Exmoor. Weather's looking good.
Spot of lunch at the Braunton Inn, overlooking the Taw estuary, on the way back.
Spent most of yesterday detailing the exterior of my caravan. Well pleased with the result!

 

[Drago]

Late night last night as we were celebrating Mrs D's 40th. Currently sat in my heated water bed quaffing a nespresso. Hard life.

 

[Dirk]

After 30 years of doing French lessons, part-time , in my local college, I have finally been accepted for Voluntary Redundancy and I will give my last lesson next Monday ( 19th). Can't wait!! No more going out at 6.30 in the evening till 9 pm in winter.

Welcome to the club.

 

[derrick]

The sun is out i am going for a ride.

 

[Drago]

I'm passing some time by preparing to take my solar panel supplier to the small claims court. Its broken down 4 times in 2.5 years with exactly the same fault, and instead of honouring the 10 year warranty they now want to charge me £250 for an engineer to come out.

That wont be happening!

I've won twice in civil court over the last two years, and I'm planning to make it three for three. Once I've won I'm then going to build a website to accurately describe my experience with the company concerned.

Everyone needs a hobby!

 

[Lee_M]

Back in the office for my one day this week (managed to work from home for last week's day)

Did manage a 100 miler on sunday though

 

[screenman]

Been topping up the tan, just about to have a cold shower and wonder into town for a few beers and a healthy lunch, ok I might have exaggerated the last bit.