The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

I can see the appeal in the summer, but NOT at this time of year!


It was white everywhere here when I woke up on Sunday, and today (Monday), but the forecast is for light rain overnight and temperatures of about 8 degrees, so I reckon most of the snow and ice might have gone by lunchtime Tuesday.

White mornings these last three, do I hear four?
Not got above 5 degrees yet, and the wind is rising slightly. Also coming from a different direction to recent days/nights.

 

[PaulSB]

Wandered up to the shops to get a few things, but specifically one of those tubs of " Double Chocolate Bites " that M+S do. They're a particular favourite of Mrs Tenkaykev. I noticed there was an unopened tub of them in the cupboard last night so I thought I'd try one. Next time I looked I'd snaffled the lot. Needless to say, when I went in to M+S the shelves were bare. If she does notice that they're missing before I get a chance to replace them I'll be in the mire. I could always tell here there was a product recall so I had to throw them out, I'm sure she'll believe me 🤔

Ah ha! Glad you've fessed up to this........I thought it was only me who does it.

 

[PaulSB]

Well I'm fed up with feeling shite. At least four days now of cold symptoms, four negative lateral flow tests, both Mrs P and I are convinced it's only a cold. However I'm going for a PCR test later today, I would have gone yesterday but all the local test centres were closed by the time I decided to get one.

Granddaughter comes on Tuesdays and I mustn't get close to her as regardless of what I have I shouldn't risk passing it on. I think this means I'll have to stay out of her sight today. She's only one and won't understand why granddad won't hold or play with her.

No 2 son's birthday tomorrow and we are due at his house at 2.00pm for a party. Two of the residents are clinically vulnerable meaning I need a negative PCR before I can go.

 

[Drago]

I have risen! 1st!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Back to overcast and mild with rain due later. At least it’s safe underfoot I suppose.

 

[Dave7]

I wish a good morning to all .
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin.
It's definitely slightly warmer today, which is welcome.
I will try an 0800 Aldi dash**.......there are just enough enough items we need to make it worthwhile. I can walk to the Spar but everything is considerably more expensive.
** mask is already in my jacket pocket

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Popped into big M+S in Poole yesterday on my way to meet Mrs Tenkaykev off her train. Got the replacement chocolate so all is well. M+S have announced that they’re closing the shop in the shopping centre which is a major blow to the centre of Poole. The main High Street is bisected by a railway line which interrupts the flow of shoppers up and down the High Street every time a train passes. ( great if you’re a kid though ) The Council have been talking about a solution for as long as I can remember, with a new “ consultation “ every few years, nothing gets done and meanwhile the heart of the town withers away.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Good morning all, and happy St Andrew’s Day 🇷🇺

Had my booster yesterday afternoon, feeling a bit rough this morning. A day of rest and paracetamol in prospect.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Warmer and wetter here. The mist is more like that misty rain .

And it's a tad breezy as well.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Mo1959]

I am back. 5 miles consisting of a mile walk to warm up, then 3 miles jogged and another mile to cool down.

Mild and overcast with a bit of drizzle at one point and more to come later. As much as I don't like the wet stuff, it's nice knowing it's safe underfoot and not slippy.

Claire reminded me there's an old Dalgliesh to watch on tv tonight so something to look forward to. 😊

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks drizzly pizzly out there boo.. really want to get a ride in to continue my leg strengthening momentum...hope it brightens up. Lots of geese have been going over, i like watching them as they always seem purposeful/positive and theres a feeling of timelessness that the natural world will endure [regardless of what the silly human race gets up to].

 

[Mo1959]

Morning folks drizzly pizzly out there boo.. really want to get a ride in to continue my leg strengthening momentum...hope it brightens up. Lots of geese have been going over, i like watching them as they always seem purposeful/positive and theres a feeling of timelessness that the natural world will endure [regardless of what the silly human race gets up to].
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Totally agree.........it's the love of the outdoors and nature that keeps me sane in this mad world!

 

[welsh dragon]

We don't get geese here for some reason. I have never seen one in these parts.

 

[Mo1959]

We don't get geese here for some reason. I have never seen one in these parts.

Gosh, I thought they were everywhere. Not enough water near you? Sometimes when I've been out cycling, it can be quite spectacular to see literally hundreds stopped to rest and feed in a field.