The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
All the usual stuff to do today, then a bimble out on the bike, and then a meeting of the escape committee this afternoon in the Mitre
Sounds like a plan for the day

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, carer's not here yet, my Good Ladies still asleep, the house is in darkness apart from the kitchen, I'm sat in the front of the lounge typing on my tablet as my Good Ladies sleeps in the back. Shopping and chores day today.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all
Busy day today, most importantly hopefully a visit from British Gas. No time slot given, just a blanket anytime between 8 and 6.
Also expecting deliveries from the Wine Society, a local farm shop, and ready meals from Parsley Box. Never tried Parsley Box before, just trying them out with an introductory offer.

Will you let me know what you think of the Parsley Box meals. We eat some ready meals and are aware this will become more regular.
So far I have found Asda the best @3 for £5.00

 

[Dave7]

Morning everyone
It was a good idea Dirk had to start this section.......I enjoy reading what everyone is doing PLUS we can all get some good advice.
Anyway..........
Slept well till 0600 then dozed till 0700. It was still black outside.
Our daughter is taking MrsD to the BIG M&S. Nice to see her getting out even if it is in the wheelchair.
And its raining which its not supposed to do.
Have a nice day all.

 

[GM]

Morning all... Up early to drop Mrs GM off at her favourite hairdressers at Muswell Hill, women and there hair

Good luck with British Gas Flick, hope it's better than our booking with them last week 5.50pm they turned up!

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Cold and bleh again. I stayed in bed keeping warm.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Yay! It's Fish Friday!
We shall be partaking of a small fish & chips on Minehead prom at lunchtime with our best mates.
Had a good look around Porlock yesterday. We could live on the Doverhay side.
A close inspection of Dunster is on the cards this morning, followed by a trip to LIDL to stock up.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Will you let me know what you think of the Parsley Box meals. We eat some ready meals and are aware this will become more regular.
So far I have found Asda the best @3 for £5.00

Will do, but they won’t be competing with supermarkets on price. They are mostly between £3.50 and £4.50 for one serving. Even if we like them we will just be seeing them as an occasional something different for a change.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Had a good look around Porlock yesterday. We could live on the Doverhay side.

...googles Man from Porlock...
https://atkinsbookshelf.wordpress.com/2016/11/30/who-is-the-person-from-porlock/

 

[numbnuts]

I'm up again at a more sensible time

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks weather looks much better this morning so will be going for a spin. I hope the cows dont get in the way especially bulls, last year there was a huge black bull which i always avoided when walking the dog...it wasnt particularly thick set but was like a 'stretch' cow about 2 friesians long!
Not many pheasants up here but quite a lot of partridges, the chicks in spring are incredibly cute!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning folks weather looks much better this morning so will be going for a spin. I hope the cows dont get in the way especially bulls, last year there was a huge black bull which i always avoided when walking the dog...it wasnt particularly thick set but was like a 'stretch' cow about 2 friesians long!
Not many pheasants up here but quite a lot of partridges, the chicks in spring are incredibly cute!
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They are nice little birds.........and don't seem as thick as their larger cousins!

 

[pawl]

Will you let me know what you think of the Parsley Box meals. We eat some ready meals and are aware this will become more regular.
So far I have found Asda the best @3 for £5.00

Have a look at the Charlie Bingham rang of ready meals. Ocado and Tesco both stock the range They come in one and two person meals Not perhaps the cheapest around but good quality Mrs p bought me a few to keep me going while she was in hospital.Just noticed Mrs d is having a visit to M&S they do the above range.

Ocado do the deliveries of M&S foods
Good look.


Edit Just had a Charlie Bigham Chicken Au Gratin.Plenty for two and very tasty.

 

[BoldonLad]

Will do, but they won’t be competing with supermarkets on price. They are mostly between £3.50 and £4.50 for one serving. Even if we like them we will just be seeing them as an occasional something different for a change.

We have tried them. Be interested to hear what you think. I will not colour your judgement with my verdict.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Not many pheasants up here but quite a lot of partridges, the chicks in spring are incredibly cute!
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Once came across a family of ptarmigan chicks on Bynack Mor, no photo’s I’m afraid but they were seriously cute.