The Retirement Thread
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12boy
Guru
- Location
- Casper WY USA
ColinJ, I believe the phone I had ( a Google Pixel) and its protective case were the culprit. I have a Samsung S21 and a different case. My sis has been better about wearing her hearing aids and having good batteries as well.
It is still windy here. My weather app says anything below 24 mph steady is breezy and above is windy. 90% of the time the prevailing breeze is west or southwest, the east or noreast reserved for storms and precip. I try to plan my rides going into the wind but inevitably have to climb up against a headwind. Being a lazy guy, I like to get the hard part out of the way and float lightly along, like thistledown on the way home.
I also enjoy this thread muchly, not only for the cameradery, but also for the peek into how other English speaking people live and think. Lots of similarities but lots of differences as well. I particularly like your sense of humor and food descriptions.
It wil be a fairly idle day here. Not much on the proverbial plate except a call with the sons and also one with my brother in law and his wife who live in Oaxaca, Mexico. When I was in college Oaxaca had a rep for really good pot, although the stuff you can legally buy in Colorado now is 20 times stronger.
Be well and safe and may your buzz be unharshed.
It is still windy here. My weather app says anything below 24 mph steady is breezy and above is windy. 90% of the time the prevailing breeze is west or southwest, the east or noreast reserved for storms and precip. I try to plan my rides going into the wind but inevitably have to climb up against a headwind. Being a lazy guy, I like to get the hard part out of the way and float lightly along, like thistledown on the way home.
I also enjoy this thread muchly, not only for the cameradery, but also for the peek into how other English speaking people live and think. Lots of similarities but lots of differences as well. I particularly like your sense of humor and food descriptions.
It wil be a fairly idle day here. Not much on the proverbial plate except a call with the sons and also one with my brother in law and his wife who live in Oaxaca, Mexico. When I was in college Oaxaca had a rep for really good pot, although the stuff you can legally buy in Colorado now is 20 times stronger.
Be well and safe and may your buzz be unharshed.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Ah, I've had experience of dodgy phone cases too.
One of my friends sometimes accidentally blocks the microphone on her phone with a finger.
Having a working hearing aid would definitely help!
I will see how much improvement can be made in my hearing by getting my ears dewaxed. I think I would be able to manage another 2 or 3 years with unblocked ears.
woodbutchmaster
Veteran
Deja vu has struck ...l am making a batch of mince pies and this time last year l was doing much the same , 12 months ago , where the hell did that year go 
Steady on Dirk! You do realise how many “ empty calories “ a packet of crisps contains. Best stick to Ale and pasties.Back home from the White Lion, packet of crisps and 4 pints of Otter Ale consumed.
Tucking in to a Warren's pasty now.
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
The mince pies you ate, time flys by at our age get use to itDeja vu has struck ...l am making a batch of mince pies and this time last year l was doing much the same , 12 months ago , where the hell did that year go
'Fraid not - had fish and chips on Wednesday at Wetherspoons.
woodbutchmaster
Veteran
One of life's little ironies , the closer you get to the grave the faster time seems to go by, yet when you are young and have your whole life ahead of you time seems to stand still . Or perhaps with the arrogance of youth , time is of no consequence . Either scenario is an illusion 💤The mince pies you ate, time flys by at our age get use to it
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
Im having my ears un bunged a week today Have been treating my ears with Otex to soften the wax.Will have been using it for three weeks come next Friday. Here’s hoping the wax has softened sufficiently
Good afternoon all.
It's raining,, but very mild out.
Mince pies and sausage rolls have been baked the kitchen does smell nice.
Have a merry Christmas, those of you who go for it,
And for those who don't, enjoy the day however you choose.
It's raining,, but very mild out.
Mince pies and sausage rolls have been baked
the kitchen does smell nice.Have a merry Christmas, those of you who go for it,
And for those who don't, enjoy the day however you choose.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
I am currently enjoying what, for me, will be the best part of Christmas. Mrs @BoldonLad and daughters 2 & 3 at Church. Daughters 1 & 4 at work. Me, peace and quiet, with a chunk of fruit cake and a bottle of sherry.
It won’t last (the peace and quiet)
It won’t last (the peace and quiet)
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Just made a loaf...Man can't live on bread alone, no it need butter and jam 
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Lifes like a toilet roll, the closer to the end you get the faster it goes.
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
I am currently enjoying what, for me, will be the best part of Christmas. Mrs @BoldonLad and daughters 2 & 3 at Church. Daughters 1 & 4 at work. Me, peace and quiet, with a chunk of fruit cake and a bottle of sherry.
It won’t last (the peace and quiet)
Bet the sherry won’t either Enjoy
