The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

I do have a Times quick crossword puzzle book with me but am stuck on one puzzle. I might try and solve the last few clues of that one before before lights out.

No Metros here and I'm not making the journey to get one. Exeter or Tiverton would probably be the nearest places to get them,

Try any of the buses!

 

[Drago]

Like stink lines from a cartoon turd, I have risen!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Another wet start here but still very mild.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all.
I really tried to sleep in this morning** but no use......after lying awake for a while I got up at 0630. MrsD thinks I am mad.
Anyway, I am pleasantly surprised and pleased to say I have had no reaction to the flu jab.
**first day for a while that I have no running around to do or any shopping to do.......hence my failed attempt to sleep in.

 

[Dave7]

I do have a Times quick crossword puzzle book with me but am stuck on one puzzle. I might try and solve the last few clues of that one before before lights out.

Serious question.
I am not a crossword type person.
Q. You say you are "stuck on one puzzle" and "will try and solve the last few clues".
I would have thought you either know the answer or you don't........or do those cryptic thingies work differently ?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, mouths a little sore this morning but otherwise I feel OK, I enjoyed my breakfast, cornflakes with dried mixed fruit and chopped nuts, I didn't eat much yesterday, carer here at a civilized time, she's got the weekend off so tomorrow and Sunday, who knows what time they'll be here.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Dull and overcast here. Nothing else to report.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A decent nights sleep in our own bed after a couple of nights on a hotel bed ( Hypnos ) which was very comfortable but not our familiar bed.
Mrs Tenkaykev is off to a Walk Leaders meeting this morning, the first face to face meeting since Covid, previously they’ve been held on Zoom. That means I have to get the shopping, I got told off last time when I returned from “ big Tesco “ with a nice bottle of single malt that was on offer, but minus a couple of items that I should have got.
Have a peaceful day folks 👍

 

[Paulus]

Good morning from a damp Barnet.
Dog walking, a ride out on the bike and a meeting of the escape is todays agenda.
Another busy day.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Yay......'tis Fish Friday!
But we had fish last night......so....it's Pasty Friday instead.

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks Weather is ok with little wind. Think i'll take a ride down the A9 today, i have a mini rear light flasher which i might put on or maybe wear the Sam Browne or both. I do wonder that a driver who cant see a rider without any hi-viz aids should be on the road at all. 99% of cars seem to put their lights on with the slightest level of light dimness even when you can see another vehicle perfectly a mile in the distance....whats that about?
Re-cryptic crosswords, heres the shortest clue ive ever come across- GEG 9,3

 

[ColinJ]

Serious question.
I am not a crossword type person.
Q. You say you are "stuck on one puzzle" and "will try and solve the last few clues".
I would have thought you either know the answer or you don't........or do those cryptic thingies work differently ?

Differently!

Some need to be worked out. Anagrams, for example. You have to realise that is what the clue is about, and you then have to find the answer.

Others are just a bit odd and take some finding.

Here is one from the Metro a few days ago:

Very good workers do - and very bad ones! (7, 6)

Spoiler: Answer

Deserve notice

That was fairly easy. It took me about 15 seconds to solve. Some are baffling. I have seen some that I didn't even understand when I looked up the answer! I haven't got time to find one now (must get ready for my ride or I will be coming back down tiny lanes in the dark with pathetic lights on the bike!). I will post a fiendish one later.

Have a nice day y'all, and catch you anon!

 

[Sterlo]

Morning folks Weather is ok with little wind. Think i'll take a ride down the A9 today, i have a mini rear light flasher which i might put on or maybe wear the Sam Browne or both. I do wonder that a driver who cant see a rider without any hi-viz aids should be on the road at all. 99% of cars seem to put their lights on with the slightest level of light dimness even when you can see another vehicle perfectly a mile in the distance....whats that about?
Re-cryptic crosswords, heres the shortest clue ive ever come across- GEG 9,3

I think you have to blame auto headlights. Mine seem to come on at the drop of a hat, even when it's quite bright then seem to wait when it's darker.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all

Yay......'tis Fish Friday!
But we had fish last night......so....it's Pasty Friday instead.

Is that not a hanging offence .
Public flogging at least.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Is that not a hanging offence .
Public flogging at least.

We always have fish Saturday.