The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

Morning all, that's the Christmas lark over for another year. I am still stuffed from yesterday's dinner, so no breakfast for a while yet. Dog walking soon across the swamp that are our local fields with more rain forecast for later on. Going to watch Barnet FC later this afternoon, we are playing the local derby against Borehamwood. One thing that puzzles me is Borehamwood the town is all one word, but the football club is two words, Boreham Wood.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning all, that's the Christmas lark over for another year. I am still stuffed from yesterday's dinner, so no breakfast for a while yet. Dog walking soon across the swamp that are our local fields with more rain forecast for later on. Going to watch Barnet FC later this afternoon, we are playing the local derby against Borehamwood. One thing that puzzles me is Borehamwood the town is all one word, but the football club is two words, Boreham Wood.

Hmm......too much thought going into that for this time in the morning!

Edited to add, when googling it appears the town was originally called Boreham Wood so maybe the club was formed back then, and has retained the name?

 

[Dirk]

Morning all.
Weather looks crap today.
Hellishly windy last night and still blowing a hoolie. Not a night for the faint hearted caravanner! Fortunately, we're made of sterner stuff.
Off to Wadebridge this morning.

 

[screenman]

I have been up since 7.30 I am as yet not quite awake though, in future I will get my own drinks as Pam seems to think 25cl of Vodka in a glass is a single measure. It is ml not cl, but I was not in a fit place to point that out last night.

 

[Drago]

Getting dragged to the outlaws later. Fortunately, their other son in law is a bell end and I get treated like royalty as a means for them to express their dislike of him. Works for me!

 

[Dave7]

My best Christmas present was two tickets to go and see Les Miserables in Birmingham in July from my kids. I am over the moon for two reasons:
- I have been wanting to see the show for the last 30 years as I absolutely love the music.
- I am glad it is in Birmingham as I can't stand London.
Love it and a massive thank you to my children.

Enjoy it. We have seen the show several times in London (while working there) and Manchester. We have the anniversary CD which we thoroughly enjoy.

 

[Dave7]

I have been up since 7.30 I am as yet not quite awake though, in future I will get my own drinks as Pam seems to think 25cl of Vodka in a glass is a single measure. It is ml not cl, but I was not in a fit place to point that out last night.

Reminds me of the time Mrs Ds sister brought her soon to be new (3rd) husband** to meet us. He was Irish. Sat in the garden Mrs D asked him "would you like a whisky"?.....his eyes lit up. She came back (no exagerating here) a WATER glass 2/3rds full. I said "what are you doing" but it was too late......he had it in a vice like grip.....and I pretended to smile.
**she is on number 5 now

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning everyone. It's cold and wet here.

I've been up and about since 6.00. Drank coffee, played some Scrabble, slept on sofa for an hour.

I have now tidied up, done the dishes and glasses, recycled the recycling. Baked potatoes, cold beef, ham, salami, coleslaw and pickles for tea.

Rovers v Big Club today. After Monday's disappointing result against Wigan a win is needed.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[gavroche]

Good morning from North Devon where it is wet and windy. Nothing planned today so will go along with whatever is decided. Going back home tomorrow to sunny North Wales with another 7 hours drive.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
As reported yesterday we were forced to miss christmas lunch with the family. Daughter texted that she would plate up and send over 2 meals for us but we declined........we did enjoy a sandwich then an early night though.
A proper winters day today. Driech as I think Mo would say. Cold, dark and raining.
Have a good day folk

 

[welsh dragon]

Damp and miserable here and as Drago would say so is the weather.

 

[Dave7]

Damp and miserable here and as Drago would say so is the weather.

EUKY.....damp bloomers cannot be good for you

 

[welsh dragon]

And the rain has started. SURPRISE.

 

[Paulus]

MrsP and MissP have gone shopping before going to the pictures. I will soon be on my way to the Mitre for a couple of ales before making my way to the game with my son.
I'm still not hungry, but by the time I get home from the match I should be ready for cold turkey, ham, pickles and bubble and squeak.