The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

I remember it didn't go down very well with my Dad - being interrupted in the middle of Christmas dinner!
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As I said, you get odd balls in all walks of life so what you say is possible. However the policy was 10 00 to 12.00 then no more so as not to be unfair to householders.
Funny true story.........
In the 60s christmas meant something to people. Knocking on doors would get you some tips BUT also lots of tots of port/sherry
One christmas day 1966ish after door knocking I was well bladdered!!! I had to go to a mates house to sober up

 

[rustybolts]

The birds are singing in the trees this morning ! great to hear it , reminds me of Paul McCartney " blackbirds singing in the dead of night "

 

[Dave7]

Yeah , evberybody in Ireland ( except a few old fuddy duddys ) absolutely loved it !!

We loved it.
A few years ago we sailed to Ireland and got on a train to Dublin. There were 3 women in the carriage and any one of them could have won a Mrs Doyle look alike contest........we were like 2 naughty children as we couldn't stop laughing.

 

[Dave7]

I've got a tin. You can still buy it.

But why would you??
Unless you really have run out of cocaine

 

[screenman]

Father Ted dent scene was off the scale funny for guys like myself who fixes dents.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all !!!
MrsD thinks I am mad getting up at this time but I was awake at 0500 and hate just lying there.
I expected just Mo but half of the retirees seem to be up and about.
Lots of rain for us today.
Of for my Aldi dash shortly.
We need water, milk, lemonade and fresh orange juice.
Oh.... and whisky
I will report back later, if only to check the Mo is not slacking .

 

[Dave7]

Father Ted dent scene was off the scale funny for guys like myself who fixes dents.

Can't recall that one tbh.

 

[screenman]

Can't recall that one tbh.

You will find it on youtube, well worth 5 minutes of your day, it will certainly make you smile.

 

[Mo1959]

I will report back later, if only to check the Mo is not slacking .

Nope. Been a mega slow recovery plod in the pouring rain which was actually quite enjoyable.

 

[PaulSB]

But why would you??
Unless you really have run out of cocaine

It's easier getting in to Booths than meeting the local dealer!!

Just noticed the best before date is 01/21 - better have a party tonight.

 

[Dave7]

Nope. Been a mega slow recovery plod in the pouring rain which was actually quite enjoyable.

Again I take my hat off to you Mo, well done.
I am listening to the rain now and thinking.......uhmm I have to get from the car to the shop

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning all !!!
MrsD thinks I am mad getting up at this time but I was awake at 0500 and hate just lying there.
I expected just Mo but half of the retirees seem to be up and about.
Lots of rain for us today.
Of for my Aldi dash shortly.
We need water, milk, lemonade and fresh orange juice.
Oh.... and whisky
I will report back later, if only to check the Mo is not slacking .

Been awake and dozing since 3.00 here. I'm not happy about this. Don't forget the mustard powder.......goes well with a bottle from ALDI!

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning then. Milkman has just been so I can now have my second coffee. Good news. It's raining hard. Bad news. The rain is due to ease at 10.00 with a 20% chance then, my ride starts at 9.30. I'm in two minds about going out. I'm 51 miles and 500 feet short of my 2020 target. I need to get this done as I want a week off the bike - it's become a grind. My buddy needs another 115 to hit his 10,000 target and I know he wants company and support today. I've had a poor night's sleep. I won't be sorry if he messages to abandon the plan for today.

If I don't go riding there is nothing on the agenda other than a bit of cycle club admin.

 

[screenman]

I am off to play with some dents.