The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Rain eased off so went my riverside trail walk. Two thirds of the way round the rain came back on heavy so my top half stayed dry with my Kamleika jacket on, but the bottom half got wet as I didn't bother with the overtrousers. I have plenty gear anyway, so the odd soaking doesn't really matter too much.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Ofgem moved us to British Gas following the collapse of People's Energy. We were on £83/month and I'm expecting to go to +/-£130 when BG eventually send the details.

Mrs P likes to live at 21+C, I prefer 17-18C. I can often be found in shorts and T-shirt around the house in the winter months. Simply too hot.

We've gone from £79 to £143. Previously when we had our daughter and granddaughter living with us the heating was on permanently. Once they moved to their own place we put the heating back on a timed schedule and turned the stat down. This reduced the monthly Direct Debit to £59 until our last renewal a couple of months ago where it went up to £79.
I'm pretty " switched on " ( pardon the pun ) to energy efficiencies and reducing usage while still feeling comfortable.

 

[Dave7]

Once, sometimes twice, a week, its the way I've always done it, most days a wash down in front of the sink is enough.

I enjoy a good wash in cold water as it wakes me up as much as a shower does.
Cannot recall when I last had a bath though.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Rain eased off so went my riverside trail walk. Two thirds of the way round the rain came back on heavy so my top half stayed dry with my Kamleika jacket on, but the bottom half got wet as I didn't bother with the overtrousers. I have plenty gear anyway, so the odd soaking doesn't really matter too much.

I love my OMM Kamlieka. I've had several waterproof jackets over the years but the OMM jacket wins hands down for effectiveness and comfort when exercising ( apart from soggy wrists )

 

[Mo1959]

I love my OMM Kamlieka. I've had several waterproof jackets over the years but the OMM jacket wins hands down for effectiveness and comfort when exercising ( apart from soggy wrists )

Yep. I was actually looking at another one in a different colour. Sheer extravagance so not sure.

 

[Juan Kog]

Paulus talking of meeting former colleagues reminded me , watching local TV news 2 nights ago interviews with drivers in petrol queues . I said to Mrs Jk I know him it’s………..erm……..Allan . On the next days bike ride I remembered his surname . Boss is up must make tea .

 

[numbnuts]

Ironing done and bedding in the washer, breakfast next, just a fried egg on toast today

 

[welsh dragon]

I like a temperature of around 21 deg.

 

[Mo1959]

Sod it. Nae pockets in a shroud as I like to say. I have ordered the nice blue one.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Yep. I was actually looking at another one in a different colour. Sheer extravagance so not sure.

Well, they do a fully zipped version, ( the type I have ) and also a partially zipped version.
I've posted this photo before, a gloriously sunny day near Corfe Castle, the " Bad Cow " relay race. The baton being a small rubber squeaky toy cow. My leg of the relay? it p*ssed down almost all the way round.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Weel - looks like it is the time of year when I need to plan a ride around the weather rather than when I feel like it.

Except that today the Met Office says it will be bright and dry all day
but the weather radar says there is a load of rain and stuff coming over - and it was chucking it down just before

Hmmm
Probably wait and do some phoning and see what happens!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Sod it. Nae pockets in a shroud as I like to say. I have ordered the nice blue one.

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That is a fabulous looking jacket Mo! It's the same colour that Mrs Tenkaykev favours. Can you point me at the shop please?

 

[Mo1959]

That is a fabulous looking jacket Mo! It's the same colour that Mrs Tenkaykev favours. Can you point me at the shop please?

I got it from Wiggle. Normally £190 but £167 with my loyalty discount. It was the only place I could find that colour. Sportshoes might have it cheaper but just in purple.


https://www.wiggle.co.uk/omm-womens-kamleika-jacket-1

 

[Dave7]

Aldi dash completed and back home for 0830......if I get there as it opens there are only ever 5 or 6 people in.

EGGS. (AS IN HENS EGGS)
I got some from the farm shop t'ther day and just 1 of them was pure white..
I can't recall if or when I have seen one before.
I googled it and found 3 things.
1. There are various opinions as to why eggs are brown, speckled or white.
2. Colour makes no difference to quality.
3. Wbite are apparently making a 'comeback' and Tesco are selling boxes of white eggs.

 

[Drago]

Flu jab later. I qualify at the Doc's, but cos I volunteer at the school with covid testing they count me as a staff member, so I get it there and get it early.