The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/02/heres-how-the-new-york-times-changed-wordle/

Thanks, this is interesting. I had read it was possible to discover the word lists but didn't/don't understand how other than they're in the code.

Astonished to read Americans consider "wench," "lynch," and "slave" to be offensive words. I know we're not controversial in here but that's PC gone crazy. I smiled at the removal of "fibre" as a foreign spelling. That's a big hint for us.

Now we're going to the States in October. Suggestions on how I should refer to Mrs P would be welcome.

 

[Mo1959]

Thanks, this is interesting. I had read it was possible to discover the word lists but didn't/don't understand how other than they're in the code.

Astonished to read Americans consider "wench," "lynch," and "slave" to be offensive words. I know we're not controversial in here but that's PC gone crazy. I smiled at the removal of "fibre" as a foreign spelling. That's a big hint for us.

Now we're going to the States in October. Suggestions on how I should refer to Mrs P would be welcome.

I'm thoroughly sick of this PC gone mad world to be honest and that's all I will say on the matter too.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning people, wordle in five this morning, its to do with boat building I think, I was doing it at four this morning which didn't help, our hospital bed is playing up at the moment, yoga later and some housework to do.

It's widespread but I think one would need to know what it is. I didn't until I was told many years ago.

 

[PaulSB]

I’ve been listening to the “ Something Rhymes with Purple” podcasts on my daily walks. A lot of “ americanisms” are the original English , for example “ Fall “ for autumn ( from “ fall of the leaf “) was in common usage until being replaced by Autumn from the French. It was a fashion thing, with the upper classes thinking “ Autumn “ sounded more sophisticated 🤔

.........and of course we were correct!!!! 🤣

 

[welsh dragon]

The wind has dropped a bit but its gone really dark. I think we are in for a very rainy wet day again.

 

[BoldonLad]

Thanks, this is interesting. I had read it was possible to discover the word lists but didn't/don't understand how other than they're in the code.

Astonished to read Americans consider "wench," "lynch," and "slave" to be offensive words. I know we're not controversial in here but that's PC gone crazy. I smiled at the removal of "fibre" as a foreign spelling. That's a big hint for us.

Now we're going to the States in October. Suggestions on how I should refer to Mrs P would be welcome.

I find "the Boss" is usually accurate, although, not always well received

 

[classic33]

Morning all

No car until Friday so it's Shanks' Pony for me.
Off down to the village for some shopping this morning.
Still no sign of @Drago ?
I do worry when folk just suddenly stop posting. At our age, you never know what has happened, do you?

On yer bike!

I believe that today this would be suitable for you.

View: https://m.facebook.com/richiekavanaghmusician/videos/our-anniversary-is-today-by-richie-kavanagh/611178396340638/


Enjoy the day.

 

[welsh dragon]

And it's raining now. Snorkel and flippers time

Fish and mushy peas for us today

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well, Wordle was spoilt for me today by posts in this thread.

I am familiar with the word but would not have got it in the 3 I did or maybe even 6 without the hints dropped in here.

I have counted it as null and void in my competition with Mrs SD and she has voided her 6 as well to keep things even.

Grrrrr!

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. I have just noticed that one seagull used one window pane as a toilet. Must go and clean it as it doesn't look attractive.
I will be going to my stepson's after to let his two dogs out. Of course, Molly is coming with me, after all, they are her brothers. He lives about 1.5 mile away so a nice little walk for both of us.
Windy today but no rain.

 

[Dave7]

ITS OFFICIAL............I turn 75 today.
Nothing planned until Sunday when there will be 14 family/friends at the pub for lunch. Should be enjoyable (apart from me paying )
Most/maybe all will be coming back to ours after the meal

 

[Tenkaykev]

ITS OFFICIAL............I turn 75 today.
Nothing planned until Sunday when there will be 14 family/friends at the pub for lunch. Should be enjoyable (apart from me paying )

Congratulations Dave, only another 25 to go for your Telegram 👍😎🎂
Have a great dal

 

[pawl]

Congratulations Dave.Enjoy the day

 

[GM]

ITS OFFICIAL............I turn 75 today.
Nothing planned until Sunday when there will be 14 family/friends at the pub for lunch. Should be enjoyable (apart from me paying )
Most/maybe all will be coming back to ours after the meal

Happy birthday Dave, have a good 'un

 

[pawl]

35 mins on the turb.Accompanied by Status Quo greatest hits.
Thought it was about time I got back into something cycling 🚴‍♀️ related I have only been out cycling twice this year Had planned to go out on the bike today but with the strength of the wind I would have probably spent more time picking myself out of the ditches i