The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
Wordle done in 5 today.
All the usual things to do today, bank holidays don't really mean much to retirees, as most days are like holidays.
Hoping to get out on the bike again today, MrsP is off with a couple friends to the garden exhibition at Knebworth house, so that gives me time.
Enjoy whatever you're up to today.

 

[PaulSB]

Morning. A bit overcast with some rain due mid to late morning so better get out soon and get a decent walk while it’s dry.

Wordle in 4. I enjoyed Grace last night and there’s another next Sunday.

I think I watched that, not sure but possibly did..................in between periods of being asleep and having cushions thrown at me with "Why don't you go to bed?"

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all.
Wordle done in 5 today.
All the usual things to do today, bank holidays don't really mean much to retirees, as most days are like holidays.
Hoping to get out on the bike again today, MrsP is off with a couple friends to the garden exhibition at Knebworth house, so that gives me time.
Enjoy whatever you're up to today.

I don't envy MrsP.......I gave up going out on bank holidays many years ago.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning, dull and grey here so not too exciting for the bank holiday. Are we all looking forward to a day off, chance to catch up with life, perhaps have a little outing or potter in the garden or maybe tackle some of those long put off jobs around the house?......................oh, hang on, every day's a holiday for us!!

I've spent the last 45 minutes tidying and generally preparing for the arrival of the small one. I will collect her at 8.30, Mrs P will collect her parents at the same time and deliver them to Burnley station for their train to York. I will bring the small one home as we start two days of child minding and of course the sleepover.

My tomatoes are spot on for being planted up in the greenhouse today and after yesterday's rain the ground is perfect for sowing. Hopefully I can squeeze that in during the day otherwise I will be occupied with the Wonky Donky, Thomas the Tank Engine, Teletubbies, Duplo, various books and rolling around on the floor..................................

I was going to post a YouTube of I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor but it's probably not appropriate..........................................

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Dull overcast and misty here. It's supposed to be 4 deg warmer today.


I was to hot in bed last night so I got up early

Stay safe peeps

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, dull and overcast, washday Monday is well under way, one machine load done and on the line, second load in the machine, strange morning, I was awake at half four, got out for a P, then went back to bed and slept till quarter past seven, that doesn't normally happen. Some DIY today if I can be bothered, new legs to fit to a kitchen cabinet, I brought the new ones weeks ago but haven't got round to the job yet.

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks cool and murky but hopefully will brighten up. Got another lot of tomatoes up and growing and the survivors of the first sowing in my mini greenhouse/hot bed together with some chillies.
Got given a huge TV which is just too much...it dominates the room like some Orwellian big brother screen i appreciate the thought but will have to tactfully decline and give it back.
Pics- Herring gulls on the roof

 

[Dave7]

We have just enjoyed a milk shake with banana and Cornish clotted ice cream. Health be damned......if it helps MrsD put weight on plus gives me some energy we will accept that.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning again. Just back a hilly 6.6 mile wander. Bit overcast here with some rain due soon. Hopefully keep the visitors away!

I might wander round for some shopping soon. Only one ready meal left......that won't do!

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Last full day in the van today, final leg back home tomorrow.
Found out that a guy who used to passenger occasionally for me 25+ years ago, lives near to the site we're on. Found his phone number - wonders of the internet - and arranged to meet up this morning. Should be fun.
Will drop in on the way for shopping.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Kitchen cabinet emptied and out, its upside down in the middle of the kitchen. When I had it out so the plumber could sort the leaky stopcock I found out the kitchen fitters hadn't bolted the feet on, I did it myself whilst it was out then found that the cabinet didn't line up with the rest of them, when I tried adjusting the feet on a couple of them the adjusters were jammed so I'm replacing them. I've just been down the corner shop for our papers, which normally takes a couple of minutes, and bumped into a neighbour and it ended up taking half an hour to fetch them.

 

[BoldonLad]

Morning all

Last full day in the van today, final leg back home tomorrow.
Found out that a guy who used to passenger occasionally for me 25+ years ago, lives near to the site we're on. Found his phone number - wonders of the internet - and arranged to meet up this morning. Should be fun.
Will drop in on the way for shopping.

Us too. I am prevaricating over heading directly home, or, making a detour to Clitheroe area. The objective being to have a look at Ribble's range of Electric bikes. I did promise Mrs @BoldonLad we would get electric bikes when we were 75. Well, that milestone arrived for Mrs @BoldonLad last January, and, arrives for me in October. We don't want anything heavy, with suspension and all that (many of them are 25kg plus), but, something which will just give us a little "boost". I suppose we could always resort to drugs

 

[Dirk]

Found a piccie of me and Kenny at the Shell Hairpin, Oulton Park in 1995.
Be good to catch up on old times.

 

[PaulSB]

Us too. I am prevaricating over heading directly home, or, making a detour to Clitheroe area. The objective being to have a look at Ribble's range of Electric bikes. I did promise Mrs @BoldonLad we would get electric bikes when we were 75. Well, that milestone arrived for Mrs @BoldonLad last January, and, arrives for me in October. We don't want anything heavy, with suspension and all that (many of them are 25kg plus), but, something which will just give us a little "boost". I suppose we could always resort to drugs

Bikes would be cheaper and more fun......

 

[PaulSB]

Small person is occupied and I have coffee. A question then as I've a bit of a dilemma on car insurance. Usually I shop around every year and last time went with Saga......I know.

The renewals have arrived (previous cost in brackets) for Fiat 500 on 19 plate £178.28 (£170.40) and Hyundai i30 on 15 plate £190.34 (£179.80). Last year the cost was the best I could find with a reliable insurer and the increases are very reasonable.

So do I spend time shopping around? Will I really find anything better. I dread having to do it.