The Retirement Thread

[rustybolts]

Second again. Lol.

Still a tad gusty out there but it’s dry. Suppose it’ll be yet another groundhog day for me.

Got stuck a bit in the groundhog mode myself and didn't like it , took a couple of days away from internet , TV , phone , radio etc and it seems to help me as I was forced to find different things to do . I did listen to some old CDs though !

 

[Sterlo]

I bought a BaByliss MEN Japanese Steel digital hair clipper when the pandemic kicked off and have been cutting my own hair since. I have a full head of hair and with the aid of a mirror and a few Youtube videos have been very successful. Even my son ( who is a hair guru according to himself ) grudgingly had to admit it looks pretty ok. Its much easier than you would think provided the clipper comes with a series of clip on combs that regulate the depth of cut

Been doing mine for over 30 years, started in the late 80's to cut out a perm (I know, I know!) and been doing it ever since, must have save thousands during that time. I think I've only been through about 6 sets of clippers, using them every 2-3 weeks. If you look after them it's surprising how long they last. They easily pay for themselves within a few months and you can cut your hair whenever you feel like it.

 

[Drago]

Ironing done, thank f***.

 

[Dave7]

I ain't got a clothes horse or a tumble dryer

Or a bin

 

[ColinJ]

I try not to use it unless I have to because of the cost of electricity especially now.

If you get your gas AND electricity from British Gas AND you are pretty skint then get yourself to their Warm Home Discount page HERE ASAP to claim £140 off your winter bill. I think numbers are limited so don't delay.

With what is happening in the gas market at the moment I reckon there is a chance of the discount being boosted this winter.

 

[Dave7]

Did the Aldi run and was back by 0840.
A good shop and got everything we needed.
@Dirk I even got clotted cream. Yesterday I picked up some luxury scones........guess what we are having for brunch .
Later I will be on sausage, beans and chips

 

[ColinJ]

PS Other energy suppliers may offer the discounts too.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

PS Other energy suppliers may offer the discounts too.

Yes, we're with OVO and we get it.

 

[welsh dragon]

If you get your gas AND electricity from British Gas AND you are pretty skint then get yourself to their Warm Home Discount page HERE ASAP to claim £140 off your winter bill. I think numbers are limited so don't delay.

With what is happening in the gas market at the moment I reckon there is a chance of the discount being boosted this winter.

Thanks for that, but we don't have a gas supply here. Too rural for gas pipes and the distances make it hugely expensive so it's a nada

 

[Mo1959]

Thanks for that, but we don't have a gas supply here. Too rural for gas pipes and the distances make it hugely expensive so it's a nada

I don't have gas either. It's in the street and the majority have it, but I've never bothered. They way things are going, renewable electricity might be the main supplier going forward anyway? .....or these heat pumps they keep pushing, but which I believe are horrendously expensive to run?

 

[welsh dragon]

I don't have gas either. It's in the street and the majority have it, but I've never bothered. They way things are going, renewable electricity might be the main supplier going forward anyway? .....or these heat pumps they keep pushing, but which I believe are horrendously expensive to run?

They are expensive to buy and don't provide a lot of bang for your buck so to speak.

Only 1 or 2 manufacturers make decent ones and they are really expensive. They are trying to flog cheaper inferior ones that are quite honestly shoot for want of a better word

 

[numbnuts]

I have gas

 

[Mo1959]

I have gas

Wow..........something numbnuts actually has!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Just seen my first geese of the winter, a skein of about 70 over the house 😍

 

[Dave7]

Wow..........something numbnuts actually has!

He means he farts a lot