The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Yes, I heard about that. It may come to that but I am "hoping against hope" that I can last till the lock down is over

I am surprised dentists haven't been classed as essential, at least for toothache. No pain worse.

 

[Dave7]

I am surprised dentists haven't been classed as essential, at least for toothache. No pain worse.

I phoned just in the hope but there is just a recorded message with an email address for you to send in questions. Very helpful

 

[Dave7]

Why did you leave your coffee mug in the long grass?

I am still asleep, leave me alone

 

[GM]

What did you say your address was

Pop round anytime Dave, address is ....Westminster, London SW1A 1AA

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. Been up ages, at least about an hour and Molly and Rusty fed ( Rusty is our cat ),had breakfast and now contemplating what to do next. Can't take Molly for her daily walk until this afternoon although I take her twice sometimes, hoping nobody will notice. again today and sent my daughter a virtual birthday card . Wife still in bed, playing with her phone.
I might put my bikes on the stand and clean them up ........ again !
I bought two solar spotlight from Aldi yesterday at £4.99 each but I think I need at least another two.
It is good to chat isn't it?

 

[oldwheels]

Hello is the best I can do.
What time is it?
Bloody 'ell, what year is it?
We had a drink or two last night and both slept heavy......didn't wake till after 0800. No hangover or headache etc, just a very heavy sleep.
Beautiful sunny day though and quite warm.
Today is grass mowing day. Sooo looking forward to it, can hardly find my coffee mug.
Sadly I have a tooth problem (two actually).
I have a cap on one tooth. Yesterday while eating there was an ominous crack and now I cant bite on that area and its a constant ache.
The tooth next to it decided to lose a filling last week. No pain but a rather large cavity.
All dentists are closed. I will try to grin and bear it

Our dentist is available for emergencies and they say you will be seen if in pain so it probably depends on the practice.

 

[oldwheels]

Just been phoning various people and contemplating the changes as you tend to do when retired. When I came here local numbers were not in common use.You just asked the local operator for the person you wished to speak to and they would track them down if not at home or work. This meant that you could get a phone call " Hello operator here have you seen Willie Mann this morning" to which the answer could be "yes he was heading along towards the pier a wee while ago". "ok thanks I'll try there".
The downside was that nothing could be regarded as private so there were no secrets over the phone.

 

[Dave7]

Bonjour. Been up ages, at least about an hour and Molly and Rusty fed ( Rusty is our cat ),had breakfast and now contemplating what to do next. Can't take Molly for her daily walk until this afternoon although I take her twice
Wife still in bed, playing with her phone.

I have never heard it called that before

 

[gavroche]

Oh dear! I think dementia is settling in. I called my daughter and sent her a virtual birthday card too, only to be told that her birthday is actually next Monday !!
This lockdown is beginning to affect my brain.

 

[Kempstonian]

I tried that leg waving/ arm drawing thing earlier. Made an awful mess. Maybe I should have put my mug of coffee down first?

Live and learn... (slowly).

 

[classic33]

Morning all looking out across the back fields as I lay in bed with a cup of tea, not sure if it is misty or foggy out there. Have a good day.

I'd say it were hazy in that case.

 

[Drago]

Ride done. I'm normally and afternoon rider but went early today. It was cooler than I'd thought, but quickly warmed up when some chump on an MTB tried to T bone me. Luckily I was wide away and keep practicing my drills, so seeing him at the junction as I approached I'd already subconsciously moved towards the crown of the road and allowed my speed to bleed off a little, so the only injury was to my Y fronts and his eardrums when I rebuked him for his stupidity.

 

[classic33]

Ride done. I'm normally and afternoon rider but went early today. It was cooler than I'd thought, but quickly warmed up when some chump on an MTB tried to T bone me. Luckily I was wide away and keep practicing my drills, so seeing him at the junction as I approached I'd already subconsciously moved towards the crown of the road and allowed my speed to bleed off a little, so the only injury was to my Y fronts and his eardrums when I rebuked him for his stupidity.

What damage did the Y-fronts sustain when you rebuked him?

 

[classic33]

I am still asleep, leave me alone

You mean to say we are all appearing in your dream. Do we get paid for appearing?

 

[Dirk]

Doggie walk done along Velator Pill.
It's thar'ot out there!

You can see my place from here.

Going to have a cuppa then making a start in the back garden.