The Retirement Thread

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, a bit brighter than the last few days, much cooler too.

 

[welsh dragon]

Thought I should have a five minute break and check you're all behaving well. Seems OK at the moment.

Five days ago the energy company gave us smart meters and yet another electronic gizmo to sit on the windowsill.

They promised it would help us save money. Yeah!!! Rock on Tommy. We've saved a fortune so far............not a single unit of gas or electric consumed in five days........that's what the gizmo says.

I'm with bulb and they keep sending me emails saying they are in my area and are installing smart meters righto, just jog on by matey

 

[welsh dragon]

I need to go to London in 2023 to renew my passport, so can I book my train ticket now to get it cheaper?
I only go there once every 10 years as I can't stand the place.

Can't you do it online nowadays?

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning people. It's wet and grey. I don't enjoy November.

Today is a small person day so shortly I must jump in the car to go and collect my granddaughter. Mrs P is out this afternoon meaning only one responsible (?) adult (?) is available for this task.

Tonight the mighty Rovers take on Morecambe FC. Along with two sons I will be worshipping in the temple that is Ewood Park. First time the three of us have gone together in two years. Really looking forward to the match. But Morecambe? How did we fall so far? It's a long, long story which I can bore you with if you wish?????? 🤔🤔

Time to go.

 

[PaulSB]

Can't you do it online nowadays?

Yes, that's what crossed my mind as well.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,
A leisurely cycle into Poole on the Brommies, I just knew that having four of them was eminently sensible as daughter and grandson were able to accompany us. Lunch on the quay followed by grandson wanting to challenge granddad to a race on the way home ( we had a headwind and he’s too young to understand slipstreaming, every time he looked over his shoulder I’d just smile and give him a thumbs up, he’d pedal furiously trying to get away, rinse and repeat )
Off to the Black Bear in Wool today for our monthly get together. Weather looks promising.
Stay safe folks ☀️😎👍

 

[welsh dragon]

Some of the old duffers on here don't even amble. They just sort of shuffle along a bit.

 

[PaulSB]

Assuming you have a Fridge and Freezer running.... I would suggest.... the Gizmo is not working

You know that's a possibility. I'm wondering how long to wait before I tell someone.

I read the old meters before they were taken out, reported those readings and the engineer left a form confirming these. Think I'll continue to read the meters monthly but out of sheer badness not tell the supplier. Then sit back and see what happens.

I was happy to have these meters. Are previous gas meter was outside and in winter was difficult to read due to condensation inside the screen. Plus the sad old guy in me has a vague interest in watching the gizmo thingy.

 

[Mo1959]

Oh for feck's sake. Just looking at the TV listings and we have a celebrity cooking programme on both BBC and ITV. Can't stand all that guff.......and I doubt I would even recognise the so called celebrities. It must be popular or presumably they wouldn't keep churning this dross out

Never mind there's cricket on BBC 2. Can't wait..............not!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, its cool cloudy and grey this morning, I've got a line full of sheets out, and I had a rough night last night, didn't sleep much.

 

[Mo1959]

Good morning folks, its cool cloudy and grey this morning, I've got a line full of sheets out, and I had a rough night last night, didn't sleep much.

Must be something in the air. Welshie and moi didn't sleep well either.

 

[gavroche]

Can't you do it online nowadays?

I will need to check on that . Obviously my present passport is now 8 years old and I had to go to the French embassy in London so they could update it with eye recognition. It would be a great help, money saving and a lot less hassle if I can do it on line.

 

[Mo1959]

I will need to check on that . Obviously my present passport is now 8 years old and I had to go to the French embassy in London so they could update it with eye recognition. It would be a great help, money saving and a lot less hassle if I can do it on line.

Someone on my Facebook page has just done hers online and even taken her own pic against a white background using her phone. Seems the way to do it these days. Not that I would know as I don't possess a passport. Lol

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Must be something in the air. Welshie and moi didn't sleep well either.

My dud hip was the main culprit, woke me up in the early hours complaining I was laying on it, once I was awake I had to go for a p and then I couldn't settle, once I did settle it wasn't for long as I started to feel hungry , the good thing was that the carer wasn't here till seven.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Oh for feck's sake. Just looking at the TV listings and we have a celebrity cooking programme on both BBC and ITV. Can't stand all that guff.......and I doubt I would even recognise the so called celebrities. It must be popular or presumably they wouldn't keep churning this dross out

Never mind there's cricket on BBC 2. Can't wait..............not!

There’s the Tour of Denmark on GCN/Eurosport.