The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

I have to force myself to drink water too. I prefer it slightly warm so usually fill a glass two thirds with cold then top up from the kettle

Interesting how different we all are. IMO hot drinks should be hot, and everything else should be chilled, ideally to near freezing point!

I bought a stainless steel drinking bottle from Aldi. I keep it in the fridge with tap water in it. I used to use one of my cycling bottles but the water always had a plastic taste.

I think I will buy some better cycling bottles now I have some cash to spare. Insulated and taste-free is what I will look for.

Happy Birthday again Claire. Enjoy your pension

Seconded/thirded/whatever-the-count-is-ed!

Can't remember when I last used notes

I very rarely use them now but my local takeaway only accepts cash. I rarely buy takeaways these days. I used to buy one a week when I first moved here but I am being more careful with my diet now so more like 4 or 5 times a year.

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I was thinking about 10 bob notes the other day. I remember being taken to the fair in the Abbey fields in Kenilworth when I would have been about 6 years old. At that time rides would have cost about 3d or 6d. My dad gave me a 10s note and told me to go off and enjoy myself while he strolled round with my mum. Most parents these days probably wouldn't dream of doing that, especially with kids not having phones!

 

[Dave7]

There are people on here that remember white five pound notes 😂😂😂😀

There are people here that remember farthings and threepenny bits.

 

[Mo1959]

There are people here that remember farthings and threepenny bits.

I thought the three penny bit was a lovely little coin. My pocket money was a half crown.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

There are people here that remember farthings and threepenny bits.

We've still got some in a drawer somewhere.

 

[Dave7]

I thought the three penny bit was a lovely little coin. My pocket money was a half crown.

Your family must have been rich.
My pocket money was 9 pence. 6d to get into the picture house and 3d for a bag of sweets.

 

[Exlaser2]

There are people here that remember farthings and threepenny bits.

Let’s be honest there are people on here that learn to ride on penny - farthings 😂😂😀

 

[welsh dragon]

I used to get a threpenny bit after church in Sunday's to spend in the sweet shop. It was always a case of quantity not quality when it came to it.

 

[welsh dragon]

Now the sun has decided to show itself. It will start going dark again soon. It's a bit late now.

 

[12boy]

I must also join the throng wishing Welshie joy today.
4-5 inches of wet snow last night and it will be mostly melted by tonight. 16.7 C by Thursday.
B well and safe.

 

[numbnuts]

Your family must have been rich.
My pocket money was 9 pence. 6d to get into the picture house and 3d for a bag of sweets.

You got pocket money I didn't even have pockets
the only money I had was from my paper round 12/6p

 

[welsh dragon]

I must also join the throng wishing Welshie joy today.
4-5 inches of wet snow last night and it will be mostly melted by tonight. 16.7 C by Thursday.
B well and safe.

Thank you.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got sixpence a week pocket money and had to save half of it so I could buy presents and cards for birthdays and Xmas, when I got my paper round I was paid fifteen shillings a week and had to give my Mum five shillings a week board.

 

[Mo1959]

Another gentle stroll done since it was so nice. That’s me done for the day. Hopefully all the fresh air will help me sleep tonight.

 

[classic33]

You got pocket money I didn't even have pockets
the only money I had was from my paper round 12/6p

Where'd you keep the money as you walked home?

 

[Paulus]

I've got a thruppeny bit also.