The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

That's not bag going at all. For some reason the economy meter in my Little Tikes car only reads up to 65MPG. It's been off the top of the scale since I filled it, which means its very economical or the gauge is busted. I like to think it's the former.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

We got back just before six, and I swapped my chauffeur's hat for my chef's hat and cooked tea. We've had a good day, we had a good catch up with our lad. The traveling wasn't bad, with them converting the M6 to a smart motorway we were alternating between a 50 limit and a 70 limit which helped the mpg, we did 195 miles in 3 hours 50 at 59 mpg. And I'm pleased with that.

 

[screenman]

Nearly watched the cycling highlights.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Nearly watched the cycling highlights.

I have watched the cycling highlights, I'm now watching the cricket highlight's

 

[screenman]

I have watched the cycling highlights, I'm now watching the cricket highlight's

The milkshake took over here and prevented me from staying awake.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The milkshake took over here and prevented me from staying awake.

With the driving I've done today I'm surprised I haven't had an attack of the lead eyelids, my Good Lady sat down after her tea with a cuppa and has been asleep since, I guess I've worn her out.

 

[gavroche]

I now have the cat and puppy in the same room. The puppy wants to be friendly but cat not so keen. Keeping a close watch on cat.

 

[wait4me]

Full house with son and tribe today. Just pizzas and "party food" . But I'm banned from kitchen today (It's normally my area due to Mrs W arthritis of various types) She had a steroid injection about 3 weeks ago and I quote "Makes me feel like a spring chicken". I've told her she's out of luck as it's burgers and bangers on bbqs tomorrow. Son and tribe returning. They are homeless.

Enough of you feeling sorry for them it's just till house purchase completes next week. Oh yes cycling/bimbling No chance till Monday.

 

[perplexed]

Morning all, a fine, blued-skied sunny day in South Yorkshire has dawned...

Breakfasted, pots watered and sat with my feet up. Bit of exercise in the Peaks this morning, then dunno what this afternoon...

Have a great day y'all...

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morming. Overcast here today and light rain predicted so we shall see. Have a good day folks.

 

[screenman]

Clear blue sky again here, have not yet decided what the day will bring. First day of diet, overdone it on holiday and not being able to do much since due to the trapped nerve means the lard has piled on a bit, well 7lb to be precise but that could be a lot more if I do not do something about it now.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning, our sons not visiting this morning, Working overtime, so I'm off on a bike ride in a bit.

 

[Drago]

Too hot already. I intend to veg out all day more than I normally do, mebbe see if there's some kind of violent thriller or gross out comedy film on Sky.

 

[wait4me]

Morning all. It's gonna be a hotun here today
Up early today (for us on a Sunday) Just enjoying the tranquillity (didn't realise I knew that word) with just the 2 granddaughters here. they're still asleep at the moment. They aren't "littleuns" at 16 & 19 so even when up it's still quite calm. Son daughter in law and 2 grandsons arrive later for the day (not much at a Travelodge apart from beds). Then its time for me to do as I'm told (when did my son take over my role?) and follow all instructions for bbq.
Later today the 2 grandsons will be left here till Thursday for school when they move into new home.
Don't misunderstand me, I love my family but over indulgence of anything can be bad for your health. Or in this case , my sanity. Thank god for Leffe

 

[wait4me]

Good morning, our sons not visiting this morning, Working overtime, so I'm off on a bike ride in a bit.

I'm jealous