The Retirement Thread

[gavroche]

Salut tout le monde. Amazon has just been and delivered the solar lights for the back garden. I now have the front, back and side all covered by solar security lights and cameras.
Mrs G is at the opticians at the moment for her annual eye test. I also asked to request an hearing test as the TV seem to go louder and louder when she has it on.
No ride today as the weather is not playing ball.

 

[PaulSB]

Wasn't aware you could do that.
Sounds a bit scary to me.....too many 'what iffs'

Works very well for me Dave. I've been doing it for two years or more.

 

[numbnuts]

It looks like the rain has stopped, so may go for a walk......it will start again when just down the road

 

[numbnuts]

It looks like the rain has stopped, so may go for a walk......it will start again when just down the road

Well it didn't rain

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Wasn't aware you could do that.
Sounds a bit scary to me.....too many 'what iffs'

I’m not sure it’s any scarier than the plastic credit card itself. It needs your fingerprint or face id to use it, it doesn’t have the three digit CVV number displayed and usable, and you are perhaps more likely to quickly notice if your phone goes missing than you would your credit card.

 

[Dirk]

Went up on the Mendips this morning and had a walk around Stockhill Woods before lunching at the Queen Victoria Inn at Priddy.
Their pies are worth a detour!

The Butcombe 'Rare Breeds' slipped down a treat, as well.

Got back to the van and managed to get the awning down in the dry.
Moving on to Exmoor tomorrow morning.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Had a text earlier today from the GP surgery regarding a booster jab. I’ve booked it for Thursday morning and am planning to walk there ( 4-5 miles depending on route )
Might need to rehydrate afterwards so my homeward journey will be via the local pub 🍺💉

 

[Dave7]

Went up on the Mendips this morning and had a walk around Stockhill Woods before lunching at the Queen Victoria Inn at Priddy.
Their pies are worth a detour!

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The Butcombe 'Rare Breeds' slipped down a treat, as well.

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Got back to the van and managed to get the awning down in the dry.
Moving on to Exmoor tomorrow morning.

MrsD says she could kill for mashed potatoes with gravy n peas......not bothered about the pie.
The beer looks nice and has a decent head.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Still damp here this afternoon, rain has stopped though, with nothing to do this afternoon I've been cleaning kitchen cupboards, some of which haven't been cleaned for a very long time, in the back of one cupboard I found something from my childhood, a 1950's egg cup, I think we all had one.

 

[12boy]

I am 1/2 way through my 2 weeks of limited activity due to my laser vein procedure. I can and should walk and now can add in a little core work and a pushup or two. The waist high compression hose is annoying as hell although its great for miniskirts, but, alas, l have none. We were to get 12 inches of snow from 3 am this morning until the wee hours tonight but it is downgraded to rain only. I will be running errands during the 4 hours Mrs 12 is at the oncology place getting chemo, various shots and schooling on a new series of chemo that begins today. A lot easier to do in the rain than horizontal snow.The chemo can make her ravenous so perhaps we will dine out this evening.
All that is left in the garden are carrots and chard. After my vein restrictions lift I can wrassle my rototiller into my van and till the garden. Perhaps even a pickup load or two of sheep dung will be tilled in too. I also need to get up on my roof and clear the gutters of debris but the ladder is too heavy until next week. having a fear of heights, the 2 story drop to the driveway intimidates the hell out of me, but it needs doing.
My daughter in law has apparently inherited a cubic yard of ammunition and
3 shotguns
3 revolvers,
3 automatic pistols
2 9mm carbines
2 .223 AR15 assault rifles
A child size 22 single shot rifle
A takeapart 22 survival rifle
And a pair of semi auto 22 rifles. And a gunsafe in which to keep them.
I guess her dad was concerned about home invasions and god knows what else. This kind of gun ownership is common in this country and many have much more. At least the shotguns are good for hunting but the rifles are too small a caliber for deer and larger. I used to enjoy shooting guns, but now archery is more appealing.
Be safe and well and appreciate the gun control in the UK.

 

[welsh dragon]

 

[classic33]

I am 1/2 way through my 2 weeks of limited activity due to my laser vein procedure. I can and should walk and now can add in a little core work and a pushup or two. The waist high compression hose is annoying as hell although its great for miniskirts, but, alas, l have none. We were to get 12 inches of snow from 3 am this morning until the wee hours tonight but it is downgraded to rain only. I will be running errands during the 4 hours Mrs 12 is at the oncology place getting chemo, various shots and schooling on a new series of chemo that begins today. A lot easier to do in the rain than horizontal snow.The chemo can make her ravenous so perhaps we will dine out this evening.
All that is left in the garden are carrots and chard. After my vein restrictions lift I can wrassle my rototiller into my van and till the garden. Perhaps even a pickup load or two of sheep dung will be tilled in too. I also need to get up on my roof and clear the gutters of debris but the ladder is too heavy until next week. having a fear of heights, the 2 story drop to the driveway intimidates the hell out of me, but it needs doing.
My daughter in law has apparently inherited a cubic yard of ammunition and
3 shotguns
3 revolvers,
3 automatic pistols
2 9mm carbines
2 .223 AR15 assault rifles
A child size 22 single shot rifle
A takeapart 22 survival rifle
And a pair of semi auto 22 rifles. And a gunsafe in which to keep them.
I guess her dad was concerned about home invasions and god knows what else. This kind of gun ownership is common in this country and many have much more. At least the shotguns are good for hunting but the rifles are too small a caliber for deer and larger. I used to enjoy shooting guns, but now archery is more appealing.
Be safe and well and appreciate the gun control in the UK.

Enjoy the "dine out" if you end up going out.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I am 1/2 way through my 2 weeks of limited activity due to my laser vein procedure. I can and should walk and now can add in a little core work and a pushup or two. The waist high compression hose is annoying as hell although its great for miniskirts, but, alas, l have none. We were to get 12 inches of snow from 3 am this morning until the wee hours tonight but it is downgraded to rain only. I will be running errands during the 4 hours Mrs 12 is at the oncology place getting chemo, various shots and schooling on a new series of chemo that begins today. A lot easier to do in the rain than horizontal snow.The chemo can make her ravenous so perhaps we will dine out this evening.
All that is left in the garden are carrots and chard. After my vein restrictions lift I can wrassle my rototiller into my van and till the garden. Perhaps even a pickup load or two of sheep dung will be tilled in too. I also need to get up on my roof and clear the gutters of debris but the ladder is too heavy until next week. having a fear of heights, the 2 story drop to the driveway intimidates the hell out of me, but it needs doing.
My daughter in law has apparently inherited a cubic yard of ammunition and
3 shotguns
3 revolvers,
3 automatic pistols
2 9mm carbines
2 .223 AR15 assault rifles
A child size 22 single shot rifle
A takeapart 22 survival rifle
And a pair of semi auto 22 rifles. And a gunsafe in which to keep them.
I guess her dad was concerned about home invasions and god knows what else. This kind of gun ownership is common in this country and many have much more. At least the shotguns are good for hunting but the rifles are too small a caliber for deer and larger. I used to enjoy shooting guns, but now archery is more appealing.
Be safe and well and appreciate the gun control in the UK.

Here in the UK you'd be up in court for owning an arsenal like that, and you'd probably attract the attention of the anti terrorist police.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Here in the UK you'd be up in court for owning an arsenal like that, and you'd probably attract the attention of the anti terrorist police.

Agreed, thank heavens !

 

[classic33]

Agreed, thank heavens !

You want him arresting, on the night he dines out!