The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Not in @Mo1959 s mind it doesn't

My geography knowledge isn't great so I wouldn't know if it looked like Texas or not

 

[oldwheels]

Good morning peeps.
I say, it was jolly dark when I got up at 0600. Still is in fact.

A question for you.
What is your view on exterior christmas lights ??
The neighbour opposite has festooned the front garden with strings of very bright multi coloured ones that, literally, flash on/off x times per second. They were left on all night.......not sure if that will be regular.
Fortunately we have decent blinds plus thick curtains. We normally just use the blinds but now have to pull the curtains.
Personally I would not dream of deliberately doing anything that could affect neighbours.
Not sure whether to say something or just pull curtains and let it be.

I have the same but just let it be as otherwise they are good neighbours.

 

[Dave7]

My niece and nephew are getting heehaw after disowning me following me telling my brother what I thought of him a year ago. He already got the house they are in bought for them by my dad and step mum....paid a small amount back and got let off with paying any more. Sat back and watched me struggle with helping the folks out for their final years without a single offer of help and after still being generous (or a mug) and letting him take on dad's house which he built himself and was very proud of so I decided to let my brother take it on to keep it in the family so he got much more of the inheritance than I did. Barely got a thanks and last year at Christmas, on the first anniversary of losing dad, they were in Crieff and didn't even look in to see me. Left on my own on Christmas with nothing but sad memories. He got a stinking email from me and within hours I was unfriended on Facebook and we have had no contact since. Truth obviously hurt!

Very sad that Mo but I imagine a common happening.
As you may recall I have PoA for the auntie and waiting for the doggy doo dahs to hit the fan when the will** is read. Even MrsD who is next of kin has no idea what's in it as I really believe in confidential meaning confidential.
**she is 95, getting over a broken hip, got Covid in hospital BUT I have a feeling she will outlive me.

 

[Dave7]

My geography knowledge isn't great so I wouldn't know if it looked like Texas or not

Not a willy on this occasion then Mo?

 

[welsh dragon]

I will be wild camping, so no toilet rolls 😱. At the moment I’m searching for a very long extension cable so I can use my microwave.

Use it in place of toilet paper?

 

[Dirk]

Off to the docs at 10.15 for BP check.
Doggie walking afterwards.

 

[welsh dragon]

I am getting nervous now. I hope Jake passes his test today.

 

[Dave7]

I have the same but just let it be as otherwise they are good neighbours.

Yes.....I can pull the blinds and sleep (though they still woke me at 0500).
They are new(ish) neighboughrs and pleasant. Sleeping dogs and all that.

 

[Mo1959]

I am getting nervous now. I hope Jake passes his test today.

What time is his test?

 

[welsh dragon]

What time is his test?

Not sure. Thinks it's around 2.15 in bala.

 

[Juan Kog]

My niece and nephew are getting heehaw after disowning me following me telling my brother what I thought of him a year ago. He already got the house they are in bought for them by my dad and step mum....paid a small amount back and got let off with paying any more. Sat back and watched me struggle with helping the folks out for their final years without a single offer of help and after still being generous (or a mug) and letting him take on dad's house which he built himself and was very proud of so I decided to let my brother take it on to keep it in the family so he got much more of the inheritance than I did. Barely got a thanks and last year at Christmas, on the first anniversary of losing dad, they were in Crieff and didn't even look in to see me. Left on my own on Christmas with nothing but sad memories. He got a stinking email from me and within hours I was unfriended on Facebook and we have had no contact since. Truth obviously hurt!

Hi Mo just read your post , I very sorry if my attempt at humour reminded you of your family rift . On a lighter note , you could use your new bike as an alternative to a Christmas tree lights tinsel etc ,keeping it shiny and new till the spring.

 

[Dave7]

Not sure. Thinks it's around 2.15 in bala.

Blimey..... he will get wet then

 

[welsh dragon]

I have been clearing stuff out. Old DVD's that will never be watched. Old books ajd general crap and detritus. Getting (forcing) Mr WD to move stuff for me.

 

[classic33]

Good morning all. Sky is clear, 5⁰C and promising to be a good day.

Terrible night's sleep and body feels like it's been hit by a runaway train - at least twice. Meeting a buddy for a ride at 9.30 so must dash to do my morning stretches and get ready.

I know some good lights. If we ride by I'll grab a pic.

Be good and if you can't well don't get caught!!!!

Told you to go to sleep, but no...

 

[Mo1959]

Hi Mo just read your post , I very sorry if my attempt at humour reminded you of your family rift . On a lighter note , you could use your new bike as an alternative to a Christmas tree lights tinsel etc ,keeping it shiny and new till the spring.

I suspect that’s what I will do. I hate taking a new bike out on filthy roads for its first jaunt so quite happy to wait. I will hopefully keep walking and running for the next couple of months if the legs don’t pack in!