The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

We have odd behavior between a buzzard and some bunnies. The buzzard jumps down from a post. Does a little dance stomping his feet on the ground then goes back up onto his post. Meanwhile the bunnies in the field are ignoring him. Very odd.

The buzzard can't be that hungry, maybe the rabbits know this so aren't bothered. The buzzard may be checking out the rabbits for it's next dinner?

 

[welsh dragon]

16 mile for me today. A tad warm out there.

 

[Drago]

Been out in the workshop cleaning and adjusting bikes. Now retreated to the house and the coolness of the ceiling fan,

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Been at yoga this morning, also been in town buying birthday cards, three birthdays in three weeks here, housework later. I've been up since quarter past six, I think this time of year is great but could with it not getting light so early.

 

[screenman]

Been to see physio, who happens to be a keen cycling pal of mine. Load of things explained and told me to do a few things, one of them was do a little light cycling, the other was do not go shopping, brilliant. The worst for me, no swimming until it is better.

 

[welsh dragon]

Been to see physio, who happens to be a keen cycling pal of mine. Load of things explained and told me to do a few things, one of them was do a little light cycling, the other was do not go shopping, brilliant. The worst for me, no swimming until it is better.

Are you sure he said no shopping, or is this something you decided to throw into the pot just so you don't have to go?

 

[screenman]

Are you sure he said no shopping, or is this something you decided to throw into the pot just so you don't have to go?

As if, no he said no moseying around shops, I asked for it in writing and he said get Pam to call him if she doubts me. The trouble is he is an old mate and would likely deny it if she called.

 

[welsh dragon]

As if, no he said no moseying around shops, I asked for it in writing and he said get Pam to call him if she doubts me. The trouble is he is an old mate and would likely deny it if she called.

 

[Dirk]

Had a mooch around Honiton this morning. Picked up some new reading material, cakes and wine.
Had a walk around Dumpdon Hill Iron Age fort, then retired for lunch at Branscombe.
Back to the van for a lazy afternoon. Sure beats chasing yer tail at work!

 

[PaulSB]

Very successful trip to Next though I have to show Mrs P a few things online in case my self-image of 23 doesn’t match the reality of 63!!!

Got a load of other stuff done as well; library books, collect monthly drugs, etc.

Time for a couple of hours gardening, snooze and footie. I’d like to be Colombian just so I can support a team nicknamed Los Cafeteros

 

[PaulSB]

It is simply too hot here to do anything! Treble schorchio. Literally can’t stay outside.

Snooze time then.

 

[jongooligan]

Did a pre retirement course today for a laugh. Lots of good reasons for doing it:

• gets me out of the office for a day
• I could ride to it
• It was on the quayside so I could stare at boats and kittiwakes all day
• I'd meet some new, like minded people

As with all these type of courses I learned more from the other paticipants than the presenter (social enterprise investments, retiring to Portugal to take advantage of 9% tax on pensions, best motorhomes for dogs etc etc)

Anyway, Christmas is now looking likely for my full retirement. Can't wait.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Must. Stop. Visiting. This. Thread. You all seem so very, well, happy!

 

[Drago]

Been out for a pleasant walk with Lemmy, Mrs D and Mini D. Now enjoying a cold Pilsner. Will get 40 pints of Porter brewing tomorrow.

 

[welsh dragon]

Must. Stop. Visiting. This. Thread. You all seem so very, well, happy!

We are. Plus there are nice people on this thread.