The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Supposed to be headed this way. The weather, not the race.

Hope not.

 

[classic33]

Hope not.

Too warm for you?

 

[Mo1959]

Too warm for you?

Yep. Haven’t enjoyed the heat this year as it’s mostly been humid. Little autumnal nip first thing this morning was quite pleasant for a change.

 

[classic33]

Yep. Haven’t enjoyed the heat this year as it’s mostly been humid. Little autumnal nip first thing this morning was quite pleasant for a change.

And when it starts snowing, it'll be too cold!

 

[PaulSB]

Supposed to be headed this way. The weather, not the race.

Mrs P just asked "Where's our heatwave?"

I've suggested given the fires sweeping Europe today's temperature was very acceptable.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

In the 40’s I believe? Sounds madness to cycle in that!

Sicily on the news the other day, 48.7 degree's, far too hot, even for me.

 

[PaulSB]

£150m
That's One hundred and Fifty million pounds!

£150,000,000!

The Guardian is reporting Man City are ready to pay this amount for Harry Kane. Crazy, absolutely feckin' crazy. I gave up on the PL years ago........how right I was to do so.

 

[classic33]

Mrs P just asked "Where's our heatwave?"

I've suggested given the fires sweeping Europe today's temperature was very acceptable.

Ask her if she knows what day it is tomorrow!

 

[PaulSB]

Ask her if she knows what day it is tomorrow!

I'll mention it!

I've read any month which starts on a Sunday always has a Friday 13th in it.

 

[classic33]

I'll mention it!

I've read any month which starts on a Sunday always has a Friday 13th in it.

It's International Left Handers Day!

 

[mikeIow]

No thanks. I detest big cities. Only times I have been in Glasgow was for the odd motor show at the SECC and to run the Glasgow Half Marathon a few times.

Glasgow is lovely!
DD coming to the end of a year there….the West End has a nice vibe, the botanical gardens a delight, the Kelvingrove Museum rather special, & the Transport Museum has loads to see….what’s not to like!

I thought Rooney retired from playing when he got the Manager's job at Derby?

Or am I missing something here???

I thought so too…

 

[rustybolts]

Been a while now. I know he was having a few health worries. Hope all is ok.

Best wishes to Drago , keep well lad

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

3 - 1 now. Oh well. Looks like it’s all over.

In the Reporting Scotland pre-match interviews my eye was drawn to the very Russian looking Imperial eagle emblem on the St Johnstone kit. A little googling this morning has been most educational, that’s quite some coat of arms that Perth has there 😍

https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/wiki/Perth_(Scotland)

The arms were registered in 1673.

Perth, the former Capital of Scotland, is a Royal Burgh of King David I dating from between 1124 and 1127.

The arms use the red and silver colours of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of "the Fair City of Perth". They show the Holy Lamb who is always associated with the Saint (John I :29) carrying a St. Andrew's flag.

The arms are set within a Royal tressure, a special mark of Royal favour. There is on record a 1378 impression of a Burgh seal which shows the arms, with the tressure, virtually as used today.

The shield has for bearer a double-headed eagle, which is thought to be a Roman eagle and to recall that there was once an important Roman settlement called "Bertha" in the vicinity of Perth.

The Latin motto "For King, law and people" is mentioned as being a favourite one of William the Silent, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), and as there were many trading links between Perth and the Netherlands, it may have been adopted by the town in the latter part of the sixteenth century, in admiration of the struggle the Prince was waging to free his country from Spanish occupation.

I love this sort of thing 😍

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
I have to take my good lady to Halton hospital. She found a 'lump' where she had the mastectomy. Doctor says chances are it's scar tissue but wants her in to check it out........I will report back later.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Should have got up earlier. It’s started drizzling now. Oh well. Should still manage a walk after my coffee. I don’t think it will get any heavier.