The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Good evening all. Just back from a couple of days in liverpool. We did all the usual tourist things down on the old dockside.
Albert Dock* is where the restaurants are, and the Maritime and liverpool museums are worth visiting.
We did the Ferry across the Mersey, well you have to really.
Plus we visited the Anglican Cathedral and the more modern Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral.
Today I took the Mersey Rail, Wirral line out to West Kirby which was a pleasant surprise. The tide was out when after a short walk I got to the beach and marina.
Ther were no problems with the train service to and from liverpool.
Our accommodation was an eight bed apartment on Hardman street, more or less right in the centre. A good couple of days were had, with plenty of walking around.
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Also where the harbour scenes from Captain America were shot. Not that they seem to promote it that much.

 

[12boy]

Classic 33...not so much West Side Story but rather what Spanish I recall.

 

[classic33]

Classic 33...not so much West Side Story but rather what Spanish I recall.

Your Spanish is better than mine.

 

[PaulSB]

Done my blood pressure reading for the seven days the average was 130/66 sent it to the surgery see what happens now

That's good. Mine is usually around those figures as well.

 

[PaulSB]

I’ve capitulated and put the heating on

This year I didn't even bother having the discussion. I never win so just turned it on!

 

[ColinJ]

Oops, it is now a baking 19.5 degrees in here - I'll turn the convector heater down a notch! I've only got it on the 0.75 kW setting and the thermostat is cutting in and out so probably averaging around 0.5 kW. That's not too bad - less than £1.50/day. I think it is more like £4/day once the central heating is on instead.

 

[classic33]

It'll be a milder than average winter, with snow more likely in February "22 than December '21.

 

[ColinJ]

It'll be a milder than average winter, with snow more likely in February "22 than December '21.

I should be able to afford my heating bill then because my pension will have started! I have enough premium bonds left to sell to cover the bill before that.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

We started putting the heating on for an hour a few days ago
the house then seems to hold onto it for the rest of the evening at the moment


I have given up and been wearing jeans for 2 days - shorts are on standby just in case

clearly - from the photos - @Drago has his own leg warming system!!!

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks Put the heater on for the first time as its a bit parky, only have a supersur type gas fire but keeps the cabin surprisingly warm. Having lost the use of the car will have to fetch gas bottles in a wheel barrow from the farm shop! I like winter but with the cold my arthritis makes itself known in knee's ,wrist, hands..ho hum...joy of aging
Pic is a winter dawn on the Black Isle

 

[12boy]

Since there is a 4hr O2 tank l took Mrs 12 up to Bear Trap Meadow to view the Aspens change on Sunday and Monday and took a few pics. Due to Covid the annual July Bluegrass festival was not held so the meadow was in pretty good shape. Going up on the mountain is something she's missed a lot but now wth the O2 she can breathe ok. It was very good for her.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Forecast looks sheet. May be another day of bass practice and reading. Maybe find a fillum on Sky pox orifice.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I was in no hurry to get up as it’s chucking it down. It might ease a bit by lunchtime. I love my early exercise before breakfast but don’t fancy going out in this.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning from a rainy Barnet.
Dog walking duties first, then a few domestics and then a bimble out on the bike to pick some stuff up from the shops that I have ordered and is now in.
Our neighbour, who has been plagued by wasps for some weeks has tracked the nest down, and it is under our eaves on the side of our kitchen facing their garden. So that will have to be dealt with.🐝🐝🐝
Another busy day in paradise

 

[welsh dragon]

I should be able to afford my heating bill then because my pension will have started! I have enough premium bonds left to sell to cover the bill before that.

Have you already applied for it? Some people have been waiting months for the for the first payment to be made.