The Retirement Thread

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, grey and damp here, outside temp is I understand quite mild but chilly inside.
Yesterday I remembered that the towel radiators in the bathrooms have electric elements in them too, so at least that dried the towels out. I also remembered that the rarely used dishwasher heats its own water so that was put into use. Mrs F used the oven to make a casserole so that spilled out a bit of heat too. She’s planning to make the Christmas cake later in the week for the same reason. Thank heavens when we put in the downstairs bathroom we had it fitted with an electric shower, so at least we can warm ourselves up under that.

 

[numbnuts]

I'm up too, nothing else to report

 

[Chief Broom]

Good morning all, grey and damp here, outside temp is I understand quite mild but chilly inside.
Yesterday I remembered that the towel radiators in the bathrooms have electric elements in them too, so at least that dried the towels out. I also remembered that the rarely used dishwasher heats its own water so that was put into use. Mrs F used the oven to make a casserole so that spilled out a bit of heat too. She’s planning to make the Christmas cake later in the week for the same reason. Thank heavens when we put in the downstairs bathroom we had it fitted with an electric shower, so at least we can warm ourselves up under that.

Would it be worth getting a gas supersur type heater for a bit of warmth? can keep it for a standby for such eventualities
Morning folks i hope i can go out for a ride today as it was absolute **** yesterday! I suppose a rest day is ok but not having a car im limited and cant get to my favourite bird watching locations.......yep ive admitted it! im a bird watcher Think everyone is really its just a question of degree!

pic is a Hoopoe at Loch Fleet taken a couple of years ago

 

[Dave7]

G'day cobbers of the retired kind.
I was a naughty boy and slept till 0800.
Off to the dentist early afternoon WHOOPEE . Its a filling to the bottom back tooth.....just can't wait.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Would it be worth getting a gas supersur type heater for a bit of warmth? can keep it for a standby for such eventualities
Morning folks i hope i can go out for a ride today as it was absolute **** yesterday! I suppose a rest day is ok but not having a car im limited and cant get to my favourite bird watching locations.......yep ive admitted it! im a bird watcher Think everyone is really its just a question of degree!

pic is a Hoopoe at Loch Fleet taken a couple of years ago

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Yes it might come to that. But the boiler is only 12 years old and has never had any faults found in its annual servicing so hopefully it’s just some aspect of the electrics that’s gone and can be easily replaced.
And yes, I too love my birdwatching, have done ever since my Dad introduced me to it in the 70’s. I think of my Dad every time I see a collared dove, in the 50’s he made a special journey from home in Birmingham to Cley in Norfolk just to see one, a newly appearing rarity at the time

 

[Mo1959]

I am back. Just over 6 miles done. Up the hill again but it's so murky here that visibility was only a few hundred yards so couldn't see much. Enjoyed it though, especially as I was having one of the increasingly rare days when the legs felt a bit stronger.

Special K this morning for a change.

 

[BoldonLad]

I set myself a challenge, for October, to cycle 150 miles in the course of the month. Not difficult, I thought, only an average of 5 miles a day, with a day off. But, that doesn't allow for "things which have to be done", and, I have fallen behind. Squeezed in just under 7 miles, before breakfast this morning, so, I am currently 9 miles behind where I should be, at this stage of the month.

 

[ColinJ]

As usual, I am more tired now (10:07) than I was when I went to sleep (04:20-ish)! I woke up 'early' to check the weather since the forecast for later was bad. It is currently dry but I am sure that it will be raining soon. If I can clear my head quickly enough I will dash out on my singlespeed bike to pick up a pre-deluge Metro.

I am surprised that none of you are interested in the grand prize! I had a late night chat with Classic about it but he wasn't interested. They must be paying you too much in your pensions!

Now, can I wake up enough to be safe on a bike?

 

[pawl]

Just taken the car for its service.Much delayed due to the frequency of hospital visits.

 

[classic33]

As usual, I am more tired now (10:07) than I was when I went to sleep (04:20-ish)! I woke up 'early' to check the weather since the forecast for later was bad. It is currently dry but I am sure that it will be raining soon. If I can clear my head quickly enough I will dash out on my singlespeed bike to pick up a pre-deluge Metro.

I am surprised that none of you are interested in the grand prize! I had a late night chat with Classic about it but he wasn't interested. They must be paying you too much in your pensions!

Now, can I wake up enough to be safe on a bike?

I'm not greedy, I'll take £999 of it. Leave some for someone else.

 

[numbnuts]

Just got this email

 

[Dave7]

Gardners have been. They do a good job.
MrsDs bush has been trimmed and looks very nice

 

[Tenkaykev]

A short walk to stretch the legs. Popped in to M+S to get a few things and hadn't realised that Mondays would be so busy with lots of older folk. Rain arrived as forecast but it was just a fine refreshing mist. Mrs Tenkaykev has a new gadget for the kitchen arriving today, a small pressure cooker. We have a full sized one already so that will be making its way to the Charity shop.
Have a peaceful day folks 👍

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

This you after a previous night out?
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Sort of - I did it the other way round

i.e. left the car at the pub last night (no taxis available when we went out!) and I went up on the ebike to get it this morning
however - I opted for a different solution to the problem than the guy in the photo - I took the folding ebike and folded it up and put it in the boot
so - very similar to the photo - just reversed so the car carries the bike

I find it better that way in case it rains!!!

 

[numbnuts]

We have that fine drizzle you know the one that really wets you