The Retirement Thread

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Mo1959

Legendary Member
Though I managed the Wordle in 6 I've failed on the Quordle, I got 3 out of the 4, I got down to needing the last word with 1 go left and guessed the wrong word, it was the first word that got me, it was one that I hadn't heard for years and had forgotten, I needed help online and it took too many goes.
I actually got the first word ok but failed on two others but I tried to rattle through it too quickly. Good fun though.
 

GM

Legendary Member
Morning all...We just had a power cut, only lasted for about 10 minutes but I've got reset all the clocks now. :angry:

Wordle in 3....I also like doing Worldle...

#Worldle #29 3/6 (100%)
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https://worldle.teuteuf.fr

@Chief Broom I think you were really lucky to get out of your cabin, your new home sounds much better. Hope the decorating goes well :okay:
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Back from my wander. What a difference 24 hours makes. Cold but absolutely gorgeous. Dry and no wind.

Out of curiosity I zoomed in on the route when I got back and gps is so accurate these days you can see where I walked a few feet up the banking to watch the birds on the little ponds.
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Duck for dinner tomorrow?
Wouldn't it have been easier/safer to stay on the path.
 

Chief Broom

Veteran
That’s good news. I’ve been putting off painting the lounge and kitchen but will crack on with it soon. I think it was on one of the sub forums here that paint was being discussed, and Leyland paints were being recommended, apparently it’s what a lot of professional painters use. Having previously purchased paint that was like water I’ll be looking for a high quality.

Morning all...We just had a power cut, only lasted for about 10 minutes but I've got reset all the clocks now. :angry:

Wordle in 3....I also like doing Worldle...

#Worldle #29 3/6 (100%)
🟩🟩🟨⬜⬜↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr

@Chief Broom I think you were really lucky to get out of your cabin, your new home sounds much better. Hope the decorating goes well :okay:
Thanks for the well wishes folks :okay: im certainly a happy bunny in my new place and the neighbours are friendly and quiet too! ^_^ Re- paint Up here its not a case of selecting the best quality its more like has the corner hardware shop actually got any :laugh: Ive finished up my tin of Dulux Apricot White and now have to wait until the shop orders some in so i can complete the wall.....they'll probably not or get Plum Surprise or summ'et....Ah well at least its fruity themed :laugh:
 
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Morning all...We just had a power cut, only lasted for about 10 minutes but I've got reset all the clocks now. :angry:

Wordle in 3....I also like doing Worldle...

#Worldle #29 3/6 (100%)
🟩🟩🟨⬜⬜↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟨↙️
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🎉
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr

@Chief Broom I think you were really lucky to get out of your cabin, your new home sounds much better. Hope the decorating goes well :okay:

If you like Wordle have a go at Quordle.

https://www.quordle.com/?mode=daily#/practice
 

ColinJ

Puzzle game procrastinator!
Though I managed the Wordle in 6 I've failed on the Quordle, I got 3 out of the 4, I got down to needing the last word with 1 go left and guessed the wrong word, it was the first word that got me, it was one that I hadn't heard for years and had forgotten, I needed help online and it took too many goes to get it.
When I got into doing cryptic crosswords I needed to check the odd word to see if it exists. I did some research and found the Chambers dictionary and thesaurus apps were highly recommended so I bought them for my phone. They are really good for crosswords and would be for Wordle too. I haven't yet tried to look up a word that the apps don't know.

For those who have never tried cryptics - it is often possible to deduce an answer without knowing the word. For example, one I just did... Sailor, unaccompanied, finds shellfish (7) I already had one letter from another answer --A---- I deduced that the word was ABALONE but I had never heard of it so I checked the dictionary app. Correct!

I only use the dictionary to find words if I am completely stuck on a crossword. Normally, I use it to check spellings or words I don't know.

It is snowing here today. It was unpleasant yesterday so I stayed in. I don't think the winds were strong enough to do much damage though. I will go out to the shops later and check around.

I spoke to my sister in Devon yesterday. She lost some roof tiles in the previous storm (Dudley) and they had been fixed. She didn't think there was more damage yesterday. When I go out later if the snow hasn't settled I will look up at my roof to see if it looks OK. (Just took a quick look out of the window and roof watch is postponed until Todmorden rootops are actually visible again rather than being carpets of snow!)

I am supposed to be travelling on Monday. I will have to make sure the trains are running properly. If not, I might delay by a day or two.

I am staying in bed a while longer until the heating has done its job. It is still a bit nippy in the house.
 

classic33

Leg End Member
Just over the top of the telephone pole, you can see the road.
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PaulSB

Squire
Look on the bright side, your team can't loose.
Given the conditions I'm half hoping it is called off. Trouble is if we don't play and win, QPR will go above us if they win. Winning is the only solution!

Sorry I probably bore you all half to death. Such is my life. Some of you probably wake up thinking "Oh God, it's Saturday. Paul will be over-excited. Again!" :laugh:
 
Hello all
miserably rainy out today - but not much wind

Only thing that has happened in the garden is that the blue recycling bin had moved over 1 foot away from the wall!!!!
Don't think I need to report that to the insurance.

quite lucky in that - I think we are a bit sheltered from the wind by the houses and the trees at the bottom of the garden
of course, if one of the trees had blown down that would cease to be an advantage!
 
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