The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Currently waiting on a set of 3 being delivered to comply with the upcoming new regulations up here. Nice of the government to tell us we must have them but no thought for the poor buggers who can’t afford them. £170 for the set as they have to be wireless. I can afford it but there will be many who can’t. No word of any assistance for them so far. I wasn’t going to bother, but no doubt if you had a fire the insurance wouldn’t pay up.

Really? Every house in Scotland has to fit smoke detectors? When did this happen?

 

[PaulSB]

Good day people. Looks reasonable outside. Looking out of the window I'm wondering if the leaves are staying on the trees longer than usual?

Today? Mundane I feel is the word. Housework, ALDI dash and other chores. Still some ironing to do so I will breakfast and then start with the iron.

I'm getting boosted this evening. 7.00pm

Exciting day ahead. 🙂

 

[Deleted member 1258]

This came up on my memories on Facebook from 2019, a bit claggy under foot but it was an excellent morning out on my bike, 56 miles over to Middleton Hall.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Really? Every house in Scotland has to fit smoke detectors? When did this happen?

https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

 

[Dave7]

I'm quite partial to the occasional half of ale.

Yea, followed by 3 pints.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning . A yucky day here. Dingy, damp and misty.

Stay safe peeps

 

[PaulSB]

https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

Thanks, very interesting to read. A good thing to see a government reacting to a disaster and taking steps to try and prevent a recurrence but it needs to be underwritten with help for those on low incomes etc. Enforcement seems to be very difficult and I'd guess is more likely to come from insurance companies than the authorities. Failure to comply with the law negates the cover?

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Just over 12 weeks to go now until my state pension starts... Not that I have been counting down since 76 weeks to go!

I take it that you have already applied for it? It's not automatically paid when you reach state pension age.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Important news.......I went all night without a bog visit .
I am under orders to make a corned beef hash today.....whatever can encourage her to eat is good for me.
Onwards and upwards.

 

[Salad Dodger]

Good morning, world!

Its overcast but dry on Planet Thanet this morning. Its going to be a busy day!

We will amble into town this morning, for Mrs Salad to get her flu jab.

This afternoon, it's band practice, where I shall be playing bass guitar, and trying to keep the other band members from coming to blows about new song choices, and what key to play them in. Since I am equally rubbish in all keys, it makes no difference to me!

Finally, we shall be going to the theatre tonight for some culture. We are going to see The Full Monty, so that should be a giggle!

Stay safe, everyone.....

 

[Dave7]

Mo.....I also watched the final part of The Tower.
I was disappointed in some ways as all the "badies" got away with their dirty deeds.
I like to see "badies" get their comeuppance.

 

[Mo1959]

Really? Every house in Scotland has to fit smoke detectors? When did this happen?

https://www.gov.scot/publications/fire-and-smoke-alarms-in-scottish-homes/

 

[Mo1959]

Sorry, just noticed Kev had posted the link already.


Lovely hilly walk done this morning. I left a bit too early and could barely see where I was going at the start but it was worth it to see the spectacular sky.

Not so nice looking the other way.

 

[Dave7]

NumbNuts......interesting that you say you have never had a brolly (assuming you are serious).
Aged 16 it was part of our normal dress wear. Still amazes me when I see teenagers in the pouring rain, getting soaked when a brolly costs so little.