The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

Jab done, breakfast done, to do list - washing up, ironing and make some more mince meat

 

[welsh dragon]

President Trump says " Things are going well I think ".

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Discovered another watchable programme on 5 Select yesterday, Rob Bell’s Britain’s Lost Battlefields. I recognised his name from the very enjoyable railway programmes he’s also done for Channel 5. Watched the one on Bosworth last night, very well done. I wish I’d taken even a little interest in medieval history in my youth, I realise now that I was surrounded by it every time I went out on my bike from my Shirley home or from my university digs in Warwick/Leamington. Earlier in lockdown I came across a Michael Wood series from 2010 in which he told the story of England through the history of a single Leicestershire village, Kibworth. Utterly fascinating and hugely enjoyable.

 

[Dirk]

Discovered another watchable programme on 5 Select yesterday, Rob Bell’s Britain’s Lost Battlefields. I recognised his name from the very enjoyable railway programmes he’s also done for Channel 5. Watched the one on Bosworth last night, very well done. I wish I’d taken even a little interest in medieval history in my youth, I realise now that I was surrounded by it every time I went out on my bike from my Shirley home or from my university digs in Warwick/Leamington. Earlier in lockdown I came across a Michael Wood series from 2010 in which he told the story of England through the history of a single Leicestershire village, Kibworth. Utterly fascinating and hugely enjoyable.

Whereabouts in Shirley did you live?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Whereabouts in Shirley did you live?

A few minutes walk from Sharmans Cross School.

 

[welsh dragon]

I saw the programme about Kibworth. It was very good.

A day for slobbing and coffee slurping I think.

 

[Mo1959]

I saw the programme about Kibworth. It was very good.

A day for slobbing and coffee slurping I think.

I have just sat back down with a coffee

 

[PaulSB]

So storm Alex? Well if I was a storm I'd be embarrased if I was named Alexander the Great!!

Listening to R4 I was struck by the thought all my life women have danced together, in the pub, disco, night club, parties..........usually with a handbag. "You dancin?"

 

[pawl]

Changed my mind. Seemed silly to waste a dry spell so took the hybrid for 25 miles instead. Quite nice riding in the dark and very little traffic.

Breakfast now. What will it be. Porridge, Weetabix or Fruit and Fibre.........decisions

Weetabix every time. Just had my three.Now on the coffee,Porridge consumption doesn’t start until November 1

 

[GM]

Morning all...Crikey we've had a fair bit of rain, first job when I eventually get up is to empty the over flowing pond a bit.

Just the two of us this weekend, we've sent the sprogs and dog off for a weekend glamping in a yurt.

 

[PaulSB]

Porridge consumption doesn’t start until November 1

sacrilege!!! Porridge consumption is a 365 day commitment, extra on ride days..........................though I did have some rather good rye sourdough toast and homemade gooseberry jam this morning!!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

My other viewing treat in recent weeks has been the latest Secret Scotland series from Susan Calman, I don’t think I’ve learnt much new but she’s terrific fun

 

[Dave7]

Well here I am sitting on the sofa with my best mate who also happens to be my wife of 46 years, Ghost is on the tv, the electric fire and Turkish wall lights are giving off a nice glow, a nice G&T in hand, more pennies have come in today than we need, can things get any better I doubt it, mind you it has taken a good few years though to get here but it is the third time this week I have felt this way. No I am not on drugs.

Nice one.
A favourite film of ours.......what channel was it on?.
May you have many more such happy moments

 

[pawl]

Discovered another watchable programme on 5 Select yesterday, Rob Bell’s Britain’s Lost Battlefields. I recognised his name from the very enjoyable railway programmes he’s also done for Channel 5. Watched the one on Bosworth last night, very well done. I wish I’d taken even a little interest in medieval history in my youth, I realise now that I was surrounded by it every time I went out on my bike from my


Shirley home or from my university digs in Warwick/Leamington. Earlier in lockdown I came across a Michael Wood series from 2010 in which he told the story of England through the history of a single Leicestershire village, Kibworth. Utterly fascinating and hugely enjoyable.

Sorry I missed that program.I’m not far away from Bosworth and Kibworth Never visited the Bosworth Battlefield site There was some dispute a few years ago about the exact site of the battle.



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[Dave7]

So storm Alex? Well if I was a storm I'd be embarrased if I was named Alexander the Great!!

Listening to R4 I was struck by the thought all my life women have danced together, in the pub, disco, night club, parties..........usually with a handbag. "You dancin?"

You askin ?