The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

So.......pubs and restaurants are closed. Do I go to ALDI in the morning and panic buy whisky?

 

[PaulSB]

Old school sarnies!!
Will they be safe to eat.

So long as it's not corned beef

 

[Deleted member 1258]

So long as it's not corned beef

I like corned beef.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I recon I'll be doing circuits next week, tonights facebook has been depressing, announcements popping up on my newsfeed at regular intervals from favourite cafes giving details of their closures. . The question is, how long to total shut down, only allowed out to do essential shopping.

 

[classic33]

I like corned beef.

It might be something that happened, concerning corned beef, whilst at school that makes him not want to use it.

 

[derrick]

It might be something that happened, concerning corned beef, whilst at school that makes him not want to use it.

I stopped eating at school. Argentinian corn beef scare. Started eating it again about three months ago.👍

 

[Dirk]

Night John Boy.
Tomorrow we wake up to a brave new world - no eating out, no travel, no pubs, no socialising, no holidays.

How long before rioting on the streets?

 

[classic33]

Night John Boy.
Tomorrow we wake up to a brave new world - no eating out, no travel, no pubs, no socialising, no holidays.

How long before rioting on the streets?

Night Mary Ellen

No rioting, that would be a public gathering.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Not quite as cold. I'll be responsible and head out for a walk when there's nobody about Prefer it that way anyway. We have two or three nice local walks but I fear they will still remain busy, especially at weekends later in the day.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello strange new world. Today looks as though it will be glorious, the sky has that look about it. Clouds are just turning pink. I can hear the dawn chorus, first time I've noticed it this spring. Good news.

Today is going to be ridiculously busy.

• 10.00 leave to meet friends to walk over Rivington
• Need to wash kitchen ceiling then I'm ready to start painting
• No.1 son's partner wants to borrow my hybrid. I'll need to give it a look over, lube etc. plus cut the seat tube down in order to lower the seat by 3cm.
• Get to ALDI for whisky
• Need to get to local nursery for veg plants. Grow your own will hit panic buying levels by those who haven't a clue what to do

A few messages flying round amongst my cycling buddies. I think our little group is going to break up for some months. One self-isolating, 72, heart condition, riding solo; another 70 self-isolating, only doing short rides; another 62 suddenly removed himself from the message group, we think he disapproves of us continuing to ride; another has two pregnant daughters, one in Aberdeen, the other Bournemouth, due in May. Self-isolating in case the daughters need help. Myself and another carrying on as normal with sandwiches!

When we enter lockdown who knows......

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning one and all, after reading the previous posts I'm a bit apprehensive about Mrs Tenkay and myselfs planned cycle up to the local farmers market.
I'm expecting the place to be rammed with panic buying plonkers.

I'm fit as a fiddle for my age, but my bone marrow started playing silly buggers a few years back which has resulted in my immune system being a bit crap. I'm also over 70 (just) so I suppose I tick the boxes as vulnerable.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning from a rather cold but dry middle of nowhere.

I am happy in the knowledge that I am 1 whole day younger than screenman.

I wonder what madness will be in the news today.

Stay safe everyone.

 

[PaulSB]

@Tenkaykev my comment, stress comment not advice, would be to avoid the farmers market regardless of underlying health issues. If Mrs P's experience yesterday is typical usually quieter food outlets are going to get very busy.

We've been avoiding crowded places for nearly three weeks. If I have to go in a shop I wash my hands as soon as I leave etc.

Mrs P is asthmatic and I've asked her to stay out of supermarkets. She's not really taken that on board.

OK I must go and wash the kitchen ceiling.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning from a rather cold but dry middle of nowhere.

I am happy in the knowledge that I am 1 whole day younger than screenman.

I wonder what madness will be in the news today.

Stay safe everyone.

So it's a Happy Birthday to you. Have a great day and lots of 🎂🎂🎂

 

[welsh dragon]

So it's a Happy Birthday to you. Have a great day and lots of 🎂🎂🎂

Thank you