The Retirement Thread
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Sadly we don't have many 'proper' country pubs near to me as I really enjoy a Guinness near an open fire with just the sound of chatter and laughter and no piped-in music, large screen tv or tracksuits in sight
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I was a prison officer. I could have locked myself up!
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
We used to stuff paper up the return slot so when people didn't get through and pressed whatever button you pressed to get your money back, they thought it hadn't worked. We would go back in a few days, pull the paper out and collect the pennies.
A similar practice is still carried out on the Metro Ticket machines in our area. The Machines work with Card or Cash, and, if you use cash, give change. Children(?) stuff paper in the "change" slot.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
You would love the little place in the village I grew up in. Fantastic meals too.Sadly we don't have many 'proper' country pubs near to me as I really enjoy a Guinness near an open fire with just the sound of chatter and laughter and no piped-in music, large screen tv or tracksuits in sight
http://www.thekirkstyleinn.co.uk/
Any gamblers on here ??
I have never had a bet in my life and wouldn't know how to do it BUT.......
looking at today's footy games I decided to stick a fiver on an accumulator of 4 games.
I had to get someone to do it for me.
So far......1st game (Southampton Vs Sheffield) its going well.
I have never had a bet in my life and wouldn't know how to do it BUT.......
looking at today's footy games I decided to stick a fiver on an accumulator of 4 games.
I had to get someone to do it for me.
So far......1st game (Southampton Vs Sheffield) its going well.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
I don't have a problem with precise times, but, personally, I tend to "approximate".
Mrs @BoldonLad, and, at least one of her brothers, precise time fans. For example, when discussing how long it would take to (say) walk to a give place, not too far away, Mrs @BoldonLad, or her brother would quote (say) 28 minutes, whereas, I would just opt for half an hour.
If my previous experience of NHS appointment times to go by, I would be amazed if such a precise appointment time is adhered to, but, good luck
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Any gamblers on here ??
I have never had a bet in my life and wouldn't know how to do it BUT.......
looking at today's footy games I decided to stick a fiver on an accumulator of 4 games.
I had to get someone to do it for me.
So far......1st game (Southampton Vs Sheffield) its going well.
No, not a Gambler (other than Lotto), would have no idea ho to actually place a bet.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Yes, Happy Birthday, Dave.
I already measure my rides in km so I hope that I can manage well over another 15 years of 'riding my age'
I suppose that it will soon be time to get up (!) but it isn't exactly a tempting prospect - I checked the weather a while back and it supports my hypothesis that we are going to have one of those lonnnnnnng dreary mild wet winters. I hate them. So... I am thinking of using my old laptop to play YouTube videos in front of me when I use my turbo trainer instead of going out on my bike. I found lots of videos of sunny club runs in places like Australia, to uplifting soundtrack music. Exercising to that is much more tempting than slogging up and down a soaking A646 in traffic.
I already measure my rides in km so I hope that I can manage well over another 15 years of 'riding my age'
I suppose that it will soon be time to get up (!) but it isn't exactly a tempting prospect - I checked the weather a while back and it supports my hypothesis that we are going to have one of those lonnnnnnng dreary mild wet winters. I hate them. So... I am thinking of using my old laptop to play YouTube videos in front of me when I use my turbo trainer instead of going out on my bike. I found lots of videos of sunny club runs in places like Australia, to uplifting soundtrack music. Exercising to that is much more tempting than slogging up and down a soaking A646 in traffic.
What is the point of this stupid system!? I used to have regular blood tests. The anticoagulation clinic would work out what dose I needed and send details to my doctor, who would write the prescription. Now, the clinic send me a letter with the dose update. I have to log on with the GP practice and type in the dose. They send it to the pharmacy after a GP has checked it. What is the point of involving me as an extra step in the process, where errors can be introduced?
I remember being a small child, when we didn't have a phone in the house. My mum used to go to the phone box at the local shops if she needed to make a call. I was once standing with her while she phoned somebody and I soon got bored. I absent-mindedly poked a finger into the back of the phone wiring cabinet and must have made contact with the ringing circuit which carries a high enough voltage to give a very nasty shock. Many tears flowed...
Juan Kog
permanently grumpy
🤔 Trying to think of a witty quip that the mods won’t ban , .... no given up.I was a prison officer. I could have locked myself up!
Lovely.. I don't really drink much as I've always suffered from headaches even after a relatively small amount but just can't resist 1 or 2 if I come across the ideal winter setting when out for walk, or even when on a ride.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I gave up drink years ago as it just doesn’t agree with me at all. Could feel the headache starting before I even finished the first drink. Don’t even like the taste anyway so never touch it now. Always felt you had to take one to be sociable, but happy with fresh orange or a coke now.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
What’s that on the left? Cauliflower in cheese sauce?
Swede and cauliflower cheese.
