The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Better safe than sorry Mo.

I think so. I’m terrified of falling again. I think another injury would finish my days of serious exercise completely. Got to look after the body these days.

 

[PaulSB]

Hmmm. Wonder if I should walk. Local page has people saying there’s black ice under the snow! That’s what hurt my wrist last winter when I fell. I just can’t risk any more injuries.

If you don't feel comfortable with the idea then stay safe and warm.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A bit blowy here, local parkrun is cancelled. Mrs Tenkaykev is checking the trains to see if hers will be running. I’m planning a lazy day as last nights visit to Eight Arch tap room got a bit sociable 🍺🍺
Stay safe folks ☕️👍

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. It is calm now. Was a bit hairy last night with the wind. No sbow as we had rain all night.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Mo1959]

I see it’s another God awful night of tv. Saturdays have to be the worst of the lot. I will need to see what I can find on catch up or Amazon Prime. Might get back into Bosch. Think I only started series 6 ages ago and it’s on to 7 now. Been so long I will start on the first episode again.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all, its a bit cold and blowy, we also have a dusting of snow.We were thinking of going out to lunch later but I think thats likely to be canelled.

 

[Mo1959]

Almost forgot I have the exercise bike. As much as I detest it, I think I might give it a whirl.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Almost forgot I have the exercise bike. As much as I detest it, I think I might give it a whirl.

So you'll be imitating a hamster later.

 

[welsh dragon]

First reports from the local page is lots of trees down across roads m roads shut. Trains not running and lots of debris on the roads.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Hatches well and truly battened down.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Phew! What a night!
Woken around 1am by the sound of our black wheelie bin being blown over. Drifted back to sleep, only to be woken up again by the doorbell ringing (power cut). Fell asleep again only to be woken up at 0245 by a loud Crash! Bang! Wallop! Got up to investigate and found a ridge tile had blown off the roof, tumbled down it and smashed outside our bedroom window. Hey ho! Nothing I can do about it at this time of the morning - so back to sleep. One hour later the dog wants to go out for a wee. I got up and let her out the back - only to see our fence swaying back and forth. Hour later, door bell rings again (another power cut). Finally got up at 6.30.......and yes.......the fence has fallen. Oh, and my wheelie bin has disappeared.
So, today, instead of going to the Christmas Pannier market in South Molton as planned, I shall be sorting out a roofer, a fencer, trying to trace my wheelie bin. I'll then have a nap to catch up on my sleep.
Last night was the icing on the cake. So far this week my CH boiler has played up, a light fitting in the bathroom has packed up and I've got a slow puncture on the car.
On the positive side - we've worked out that when MrsD gets her State pension, we'll be able to save a grand a month.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning all

Phew! What a night!
Woken around 1am by the sound of our black wheelie bin being blown over. Drifted back to sleep, only to be woken up again by the doorbell ringing (power cut). Fell asleep again only to be woken up at 0245 by a loud Crash! Bang! Wallop! Got up to investigate and found a ridge tile had blown off the roof, tumbled down it and smashed outside our bedroom window. Hey ho! Nothing I can do about it at this time of the morning - so back to sleep. One hour later the dog wants to go out for a wee. I got up and let her out the back - only to see our fence swaying back and forth. Hour later, door bell rings again (another power cut). Finally got up at 6.30.......and yes.......the fence has fallen. Oh, and my wheelie bin has disappeared.
So, today, instead of going to the Christmas Pannier market in South Molton as planned, I shall be sorting out a roofer, a fencer, trying to trace my wheelie bin. I'll then have a nap to catch up on my sleep.
Last night was the icing on the cake. So far this week my CH boiler has played up, a light fitting in the bathroom has packed up and I've got a slow puncture on the car.
On the positive side - we've worked out that when MrsD gets her State pension, we'll be able to save a grand a month.

Hope you get things back in order.

I cent wait to get my pension.

 

[Juan Kog]

Hmmm. Wonder if I should walk. Local page has people saying there’s black ice under the snow! That’s what hurt my wrist last winter when I fell. I just can’t risk any more injuries.

I think so. I’m terrified of falling again. I think another injury would finish my days of serious exercise completely. Got to look after the body these days.

Another reason to lie low . Your on the most wanted list after yesterdays audacious raid on your local co-op store .

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, bright and cold here. No snow, surfaces look dry, trees and fences look ok.

 

[welsh dragon]

We seem to have survived unscathed here. None of my trees are down ( not that I can see anyway) Mr WD will have a look at the top field later. My bins are all Intact and no garden furniture has gone walkies.