The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

I just scraped the wordle, did it in 6, it wasn't a word I'm familiar with.

Same for me. I was left with two options and three moves but I have never heard either of the options used.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just heard a very loud aircraft approaching so popped out into the garden to take a look. It was a military craft, quite squat, what was interesting though was that the propellers were mounted on nacelles at the ends of the wings and appeared to be pointing upwards despite the craft going forwards. We're used to Chinooks but not seen this craft before. Are we about to invade Wales / IOW ?😉

A bit of googling would suggest that the craft was an Osprey Tilt Rotor. First time I'd seen one, looked very compact and stealthy, if a bit loud!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Just heard a very loud aircraft approaching so popped out into the garden to take a look. It was a military craft, quite squat, what was interesting though was that the propellers were mounted on nacelles at the ends of the wings and appeared to be pointing upwards despite the craft going forwards. We're used to Chinooks but not seen this craft before. Are we about to invade Wales / IOW ?😉

 

[ColinJ]

COVID REPORT!

I had a surprise visit by my pal from Hebden Bridge. She felt like she needed some exercise so she walked over for a socially distanced coffee in my back yard. She has now gone off to do her shopping then catch the train or bus home.

I said that I would take another test on Tuesday afternoon. If I am clear then she will come over on Wednesday for our weekly 'tea and TV' night. If I am still positive we will wait another week.

I very much feel similar to being half recovered from a normal cold now. The first night with this bug was pretty horrid, but after that it hasn't been as bad as many colds that I have had in the past.

I can't exert myself yet though or the illness gives me a slap. Yesterday, I forgot that I am ill and ran upstairs for my phone - I felt sick by the time I got to the first floor landing!

 

[Tenkaykev]

That's the one 👍

 

[Deleted member 1258]

That's the one 👍

I've never seen them before, they look like clever pieces of kit, I would imagine very vulnerable to enemy fire when taking off.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I've never seen them before, they look like clever pieces of kit, I would imagine very vulnerable to enemy fire when taking off.

Indeed, it was as loud as a Chinook on approach, and quite low, but with a different sound. That's what made me go outside to take a look. There's a marine base in Poole so I'm assuming it was coming from there and perhaps heading out over the Harbour for some more swimming lessons for the passengers

 

[ColinJ]

Are the kits like scratchcards? A certain percentage will turn positive come what may?

Apparently, false positives are rare... (false negatives, less so)

 

[Mo1959]

I had a little siesta to give the back a rest. Stuck the womens rugby on. Haven’t really watched it before. It’s not bad and Scotland currently in the lead.

I might have an evening walk for a change since it’s lighter for longer now and the telly is rubbish this evening.

 

[welsh dragon]

I had a little siesta to give the back a rest. Stuck the womens rugby on. Haven’t really watched it before. It’s not bad and Scotland currently in the lead.

I might have an evening walk for a change since it’s lighter for longer now and the telly is rubbish this evening.

Women's rugby is getting better and better all the time.

 

[ColinJ]

 

[Dirk]

Dropped into the Three Kings at Hanley Castle for a drink at lunchtime.
Proper old school pub. No food except bar snacks, roaring log fire, lots of locals, been in the same family for generations and all the beer is 3 quid a pint. 5 real ales and 2 proper ciders on tap. No lager.

 

[PaulSB]

Dropped into the Three Kings at Hanley Castle for a drink at lunchtime.
Proper old school pub. No food except bar snacks, roaring log fire, lots of locals, been in the same family for generations and all the beer is 3 quid a pint. 5 real ales and 2 proper ciders on tap. No lager.
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Remember it well from my college days in Pershore just short of 50 years ago

 

[Mo1959]

Evening walk done for a change. I really must do that more often now that it is light longer. I think everyone must have been indoors watching the usual drivel that’s on telly on a Saturday. It was so calm and peaceful. Only a couple of dog walkers and a lady running.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Just heard a very loud aircraft approaching so popped out into the garden to take a look. It was a military craft, quite squat, what was interesting though was that the propellers were mounted on nacelles at the ends of the wings and appeared to be pointing upwards despite the craft going forwards. We're used to Chinooks but not seen this craft before. Are we about to invade Wales / IOW ?😉

Yup - fed up of the damn Celtics so we're taking over


Oh - sorry - we did that a few hundred years ago


anyway - sounds like an Osprey - US Marines vertical take off type thingy
very expensive

but anyway - lock up your daughters - especially if they suddenly want to go for a walk when you live near an airbase
(not that my Mum ever did anything like that during the war - no no not at all - never - and nor did her friend
clearly)