The Retirement Thread

[Biker man]

Back from Exeter with good news. Daughter's mammogram is clear so hopefully, the cancer has gone. On the way back, they wanted to stop at the Range and Ikea . Boriiiiiiiing but I couldn't say no.
The trouble with Ikea is that once you are in, you have to go all the way round the one system before you can get out. They did buy a few things before heading back to Bideford.
At least I got the chance to drive my old Captur there and back which I enjoyed doing. Our daughter is very pleased with the car too, especially the fuel economy she gets compared to the Ford Fiesta she had before.
More driving tomorrow to near Stoke on Trent before heading home on Thursday.

Hope your daughter stays clear .

 

[Chief Broom]

Evening folks Theres a steady roar outside my cabin...cant tell which is the breakers on the shore and which is the wind, be glad when it quietens down. Hopefully the council will get me a place before my roof goes.
Quite like living here as its so peaceful, theres never any hassle from anything or anyone but its structurally knackered now and time to move on.

**ooh! Alien Covenant is on Channel 4 thats a cheery film, i'll watch that while the wind howls

 

[classic33]

I received my ten pound Xmas bonus in my state pension I’ll have to spend some time searching the online cycle stores to see what I can spend it on Our alternatively stock up on MARMITE

On offer at Tesco £2.50 a jar!

 

[Dave7]

On offer at Tesco £2.50 a jar!

In that case he can get 4 jars. That is nearly one weeks supply.

 

[classic33]

In that case he can get 4 jars. That is nearly one weeks supply.

That long!
I was thinking more along the two day mark.

 

[Dave7]

That long!
I was thinking more along the two day mark.

Now that imo would be greedy.

 

[classic33]

Now that imo would be greedy.

Nah, you were being more generous in your usage estimate.

 

[welsh dragon]

It's blowing a real hoolie here now and pouring down with rain.

 

[Dave7]

It's blowing a real hoolie here now and pouring down with rain.

Baton down the bloomers

 

[welsh dragon]

Baton down the bloomers

I've tied the legs tight. They ain't going anywhere

 

[classic33]

I've tied the legs tight. They ain't going anywhere

You hope.

 

[classic33]

Baton down the bloomers

She'll have them storm pegged.

 

[ColinJ]

Went shopping this morning and bought half a tank full of diesel, some groceries, a pair of jeans and a set of bluetooth ear buds.

What were the ear buds and what do you think of them? I am looking for some to ask Santa for but I think that anything really good is going to cost way too much.

If anybody can think of anything half decent for around £30, I'd be interested to hear about them. They should sound ok on music, but must be good for speech. I hate sibilance and boomy 'fake' bass.

I might just get some wired ones to get better quality for the money.

I already have a decent full-size pair of wired headphones. I want something smaller to use when travelling.

Most of the cheap (wired) ear buds I have tried sound really bad - usually no bass, and horribly shrill treble. Even worse no bass OR treble. Worst of the lot - no bass, no treble, distorted at low volume AND were uncomfortable!

 

[Drago]

I have risen! First!

Mini D isn't well, some kind of tummy bug saw her doing a technicolour yawn in the night, so she's at home with me today.

 

[Tenkaykev]

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What were the ear buds and what do you think of them? I am looking for some to ask Santa for but I think that anything really good is going to cost way too much.

If anybody can think of anything half decent for around £30, I'd be interested to hear about them. They should sound ok on music, but must be good for speech. I hate sibilance and boomy 'fake' bass.

I might just get some wired ones to get better quality for the money.

I already have a decent full-size pair of wired headphones. I want something smaller to use when travelling.

Most of the cheap (wired) ear buds I have tried sound really bad - usually no bass, and horribly shrill treble. Even worse no bass OR treble. Worst of the lot - no bass, no treble, distorted at low volume AND were uncomfortable!

Check out Soundcore by Anker on Amazon. About £35 quid, several models, and some have a £10 Voucher rebate applied at checkout if you tick the relevant box when ordering. I’ve had both the in ear “ button “ style, and the stalk type and they’re decent value for money
EDIT:
I paid about £50 for the “ Lifepro P2 “ and they’re excellent, they even do a hearing test via an app, and adjust themselves accordingly