The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, carer here at half six, not the regular one, she's got a weekend off, I've been out to the bin, its cold and dry but too dark to to see anything else, ironing this morning, rugby to watch and listen to this afternoon and F1 this evening.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Off out doggie walking this morning, then finding somewhere for lunch.
All of the parking machines were down yesterday so I was eventually forced to download the Just Parking app. Bit of a faff, but it seems to work well.
Been trying to book a Covid booster for the past 2 weeks but all the nearest centres are 40 miles away.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've been looking at my memories on facebook this morning and 6 years ago I posted,

"They thought it might be all over, it will be by Christmas, in three week time I'll be 64 and only twelve months till I officially retire. This morning I dropped my notice on the gaffers desk, I'm Finishing early, the Friday before Christmas"

So at Xmas it will be six years since I retired.

 

[Dirk]

I meant these two steam engines. View attachment 618408

They're not 'steam engines' - they're technically 'traction engines'.

 

[Drago]

I have belatedly risen!

 

[Juan Kog]

They're not 'steam engines' - they're technically 'traction engines'.

But they are powered by a steam engine .

 

[welsh dragon]

I am here ( just). I stayed in bed as it was nice and warm

Dry here (at the moment) with only a slight breeze. The weather is set to get colder here tomorrow though.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

How do you drink it eg neat or long. If long, what with ?
I enjoy the occasional g&t before a meal but never thought about it as a "stand alone" drink.

With Fevertree tonic, 50:50

 

[Drago]

Going to take the puppy for a short walk and give my car a clean.

 

[pawl]

Dull dark and dismal at the moment Just the sort o f conditions that inspires me to go for a ride,I don’t think 🧐 😠😠😠

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, bright and breezy here.
Yesterday I discovered that when ordering (presumably small) things from John Lewis I can have them delivered to the local Co-op. Very handy. I think they might also offer the same for Amazon purchases too.

 

[Dave7]

With Fevertree tonic, 50:50

So I assume you think Fevertree is worth the cost.
I have only ever used bog standard stuff.

 

[Drago]

Im full of oaty bar and coffee and cwnt be arsed to move.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

So I assume you think Fevertree is worth the cost.
I have only ever used bog standard stuff.

Yes we much prefer it to the Schweppes stuff.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

But they are powered by a steam engine .

Yes, a traction engine powered by a steam engine.