The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Good morning from Surrey. It's greyish light outside, there's a lot of traffic and has been since about 5.30! Weather looks set fair.

My only task today is to catch the train to Manchester and then drive home.

The school reunion went very, very well. 10 out of a class of 22/23 turned up. Impressive. We met at 1.30pm and the manager explained the bar closes early on Sundays. It was 10.15pm!!!! The time flew by. Conversation flowed for hours and I can honestly say one wouldn't know 49 years has passed since we last all met.

Learned some sad things; one guy died ten years ago, twins who were brilliant at school got through university and then crashed out ending up with very severe mental health issues. Apparently they were never brilliant but under huge parental pressure. Another lost a daughter at a very young age.

Two of the most interesting and rounded people to talk to had been the quietest at school and on the edge of the social group in our school days. One of the wildest has become the epitome of Surrey golf club man........ couldn't quite believe it.

Sadly one lad who I had been great friends with seemed to me to be a little vacant, concentrating hard on chit chat, struggled with the menu, a distant slightly puzzled air around him. I fear the worst there.

Tremendous to look back on our youth, remember some glory days, our prowess on the football field - five of us were the backbone of the under 15s and then 1st XI - how folk have lived their lives, highs and lows.

I have to say though some people who live in the south-east don't get what the north is about.

A good day. I'd do it again.

Sounds good Paul and I am glad you had a GOOD reunion. When I hear of these I fear the worst but you had a good one.

 

[PaulSB]

Oh yes........I met a Man Utd season ticket holder..........so it's true then!!!! 🤣

Several Spurs lads but we'll let them off.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Nothing to report - just checking in.
Lazy day today.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all, another frosty start to the day here.
I'll be out with the dog soon, and then today's job is to replace a wooden fence post that has rotted. It is only held upright by the fence panel attached to it. It does wobble about quite a bit, and I fear that a windy day will bring the lot down. Digging out the stump might be a bit of a faff though. Then I have a metal post holder to drive into the ground for the post to sit in.

Also I have just booked my booster jab for the 17th of November.

Another busy day in paradise

 

[Deleted member 1258]

good morning folks, its bright and still today, I might go out for a bimble later.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. It's cold and misty here
I have to post something in town and pick up Mr WD meds. Then it's a lazy day reading for me.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, a bright start here.

 

[welsh dragon]

This was on my Facebook page this morning.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

From my Facebook page this morning.

 

[Salad Dodger]

Good morning, world.
Its a chilly but sunny start here in Planet Thanet.
Mrs Salad has been on early morning rodent patrol (evidence in the kitchen on Saturday of an unwanted visitor) but there is no sign of further intrusion.
Today, I will mainly be chauferring Mrs S to a hairdressing appointment. I also need to dust off my electric guitar, ready to play down the pub tonight to accompany a singing group.
Have a good day, everybody!

 

[Chief Broom]

Looks much better out there morning folks i'll be out for a spin today. Ive had a bit of a gear selection problem..a bit sticky between 5-6th and 6th to 7th. Well i read up on it with my maintenance book and made a few tweeks, changes perfectly now with the bike upside down i hope its the same in motion!

 

[welsh dragon]

It is now

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I was in around 5.30 but nobody was about.......strange that! Lol. I let Drago think he was first again.

Managed the hilly walk today but, as is often the case, I met the lady I often see with her dog and stopped for a chat and got frozen. I always seem to meet her on the summit so stand in the cold breeze and get chilled and never manage to warm up again on the descent. Enjoyed it though.

Porridge finished so time for a big mug of something now and all my supplements that seem to do bugger all!

 

[Mo1959]

I need to stop putting stuff I buy away somewhere and not manage to find it again! I quite like elastic laces in my trainers as it feels comfier on my feet and was going to look out a pair to put in my newest shoes and can't find the bleeding things. Definitely ordered from Amazon a few weeks ago. I have ordered more so will find them on my next check no doubt.