The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

If its not a personal question where would you choose to live.
Many years ago we seriously thought about Porthmadog

My recollections of Porthmadog involve getting seriously sunburned on Black Rock beach! Nice place though.

I went out for a short bimble. Only 17 miles but better than nothing I suppose. Enjoying a coffee now.

 

[Dave7]

My recollections of Porthmadog involve getting seriously sunburned on Black Rock beach! Nice place though.

I went out for a short bimble. Only 17 miles but better than nothing I suppose. Enjoying a coffee now.

Really!!!! We did that in the 70s. First day on holiday, hot sun and no brain. Boy, did we suffer. The crazy thing was that 2 days later it poured down and continued for 10 days. We never saw the sun again. The river Glaslyn burst so Bedd Gellert flooded. Happy memories eh.

 

[welsh dragon]

If its not a personal question where would you choose to live.
Many years ago we seriously thought about Porthmadog

Mr WD would move to Barmouth. I would move to Oswestry.

 

[Mo1959]

Really!!!! We did that in the 70s. First day on holiday, hot sun and no brain. Boy, did we suffer. The crazy thing was that 2 days later it poured down and continued for 10 days. We never saw the sun again. The river Glaslyn burst so Bedd Gellert flooded. Happy memories eh.

Probably would have been seventies for me too. We might have been sunburned at the same time. Lol. With the breeze coming in off the sea you never noticed how hot the sun was. My legs were seriously swollen the next day and I was really nauseous.

 

[Dave7]

Probably would have been seventies for me too. We might have been sunburned at the same time. Lol. With the breeze coming in off the sea you never noticed how hot the sun was. My legs were seriously swollen the next day and I was really nauseous.

After that we swore it would never happen again. I would rather go home white than have sunstroke again.
Where were you staying? We were on a lovely caravan site called Aberdunant between Porthmadog and Beddgellert.

 

[Mo1959]

After that we swore it would never happen again. I would rather go home white than have sunstroke again.
Where were you staying? We were on a lovely caravan site called Aberdunant between Porthmadog and Beddgellert.

Near Caernarvon on a Hoseasons site. Think it was called Glyn Gwna or something similar.

 

[PaulSB]

Walking in here is like walking in to the pub. It's fun!

My day. Went to the Trafford Centre to buy a Christmas present for a friend and anniversary present for my wife. I don't like that place but Selfridges live there.

Home for the U3A card and board games group. Seven of us with varying experience self-teaching or remembering bridge. I can play but the bidding conventions long left my mind.

It was FANTASTIC! It's years, probably 45+, since I played cards with people who really know how to and are good. Had a great afternoon.

Mrs P at another book group. Red wine, peace and browse a while.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Another day that didn't go to plan, my morning ride was scuppered by the rain, the third Thursday on the trot I've missed my ride, another Saturday ride coming up. Every other Thursday my Good Lady joins her brother and his wife playing bingo down the local club, today I joined them and we had an excellent afternoon, so it turned into a good day in the end.

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.

 

[classic33]

Night Johnboy.

Night GranMa

 

[PaulSB]

Good day it seems the forecast frost has not arrived. Couldn't see any at 4.35 and it looks OK now. We shall see what daylight brings.

Great forecast but chilly so looking forward to this morning's Friday Fry Up ride. This ride was started years ago by a couple of guys who always ate a full English. The diet has changed but the name remains though abbreviated to FFU.

I'm fed up with this not sleeping business.

Quiz night tonight at the village sports and social club. Some team members have cried off, our attendance is in the balance - I'm told.

 

[Mo1959]

The forecast frost has arrived.........but it’s up here! Not too drastic. Minus 2 but cars are frozen over.

Ditto on the not sleeping. It must be several years since I remember sleeping soundly. Not so bad in the summer when you can head out for a walk/cycle etc.

 

[PaulSB]

It is my 39th Wedding Anniversary today. Flowers and card were secreted around the house yesterday.

These are now on the back room table. If I'm lucky Mrs P will buy a guilt ridden bar of Galaxy later today. 😂😂

Men have to get this stuff right. Women???? 🤔

 

[Mo1959]

It is my 39th Wedding Anniversary today. Flowers and card were secreted around the house yesterday.

These are now on the back room table. If I'm lucky Mrs P will buy a guilt ridden bar of Galaxy later today. 😂😂

Men have to get this stuff right. Women???? 🤔

Congrats. Does Mrs P deserve a 🥇? Lol

 

[PaulSB]

The forecast frost has arrived.........but it’s up here! Not too drastic. Minus 2 but cars are frozen over.

Ditto on the not sleeping. It must be several years since I remember sleeping soundly. Not so bad in the summer when you can head out for a walk/cycle etc.

Great minds. This is exactly what I was thinking just an hour ago. Early in the week I can sometimes find washing, ironing etc. but mostly it's just waiting for daylight. The summer is altogether different.

Perhaps twice every 2-3 weeks I'll get one or two proper sleeps. Love them.