The Retirement Thread

[screenman]

A tad cloudy this morning, off out for an hour on the bike soon and physio later. No swimming for me whilst the back is still painful, I must admit I am missing it.

 

[Drago]

Up early, got Lemmy walked While it is still cool. My foot is feeling better, so may resume running tomorrow.

 

[PaulSB]

Walked in to the hoover yesterday. Middle toe right foot is a glorious colour.

Leaving for France in 3.5 hours so I’ve just got time to pop up to the allotment and harvest my garlic!

 

[GM]

Walked in to the hoover yesterday. Middle toe right foot is a glorious colour.

Leaving for France in 3.5 hours so I’ve just got time to pop up to the allotment and harvest my garlic!

Bon Voyage!

 

[GM]

Going to have a pootle up to town to see the London flypast this morning, and maybe a couple of craft beers, thirsty work this pootling!

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks. A bit cooler today. I may go for a bimble today.

 

[perplexed]

Walked in to the hoover yesterday. Middle toe right foot is a glorious colour.

Leaving for France in 3.5 hours so I’ve just got time to pop up to the allotment and harvest my garlic!

I think you'll find they have plenty, no need to take any...

 

[Globalti]

May I ask... how many retired people reached the stage of their working lives where the original technical part of the job, which they enjoyed, had been replaced by humdrum selling, admin, price negotiation and firefighting? Mine has gone this way as safety restrictions mean I am not qualified and no longer allowed to be involved in the enjoyable R&D side and recent massive price increases in raw materials mean that all we are doing is negotiating with customers, which is disheartening when they can so easily go elsewhere.

 

[welsh dragon]

May I ask... how many retired people reached the stage of their working lives where the original technical part of the job, which they enjoyed, had been replaced by humdrum selling, admin, price negotiation and firefighting? Mine has gone this way as safety restrictions mean I am not qualified and no longer allowed to be involved in the enjoyable R&D side and recent massive price increases in raw materials mean that all we are doing is negotiating with customers, which is disheartening when they can so easily go elsewhere.

The job just became really boring and i couldn't stand the thought of having to do it for a few more years so i retired.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all. Have got the builders in this morning ripping the bathroom out, going to totally rebuild the room. MrsP wants the bathroom just so. It's going to cost me a few bob. Then I am going up to Alexandra Palace to watch the RAF flypast over London, I should get a great view from up there.

 

[screenman]

Had a great view of the fkypat yesterday at about 5pm over Horncastle, which is only a few miles from home for some of them.

 

[PaulSB]

I think you'll find they have plenty, no need to take any...

Not as good as grown in Lancashire though!!

 

[PaulSB]

So here we are at Liverpool airport. We’ve now reached the stage of our journey when I sit down quietly and once again contemplate one of life’s great mysteries.

Why, if we’ve packed everything, does Mrs P need to buy stuff?

I try not to look resigned but enthusiastic and relaxed. There should be a separate waiting area for men.

 

[Dirk]

Eek! Back on a diet before we go away again.
Just back from doggie walking on Saunton Sands - had a nice paddle in the sea.

 

[Drago]

26 hours in and nothing has fallen off the Smart car. Quick trip to collect Mrs D prescription showed that speed cushions should be avoided at all costs.

I've reset the service indicator - It was only serviced 400 miles ago, and it was telling me its overdue.

So, day 2 and all is well.