The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Hell no. It took me decades to get away from the god awful place. I have no wish to go back thank you very much

South Midlands (if there is such a term) has some nice areas but as for the 'actual' midlands I am with you.

 

[gavroche]

South Midlands (if there is such a term) has some nice areas but as for the 'actual' midlands I am with you.

Wales is best: nice people, beautiful scenery and good weather all year round. 😄

 

[numbnuts]

🎵Wherever I lay my hat that's my home 🎵

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Tis Fish Friday
Going to pick some stuff up from the local garden centre first, then lunching in the Aggi.

Satellite delay here…..I don’t know any petrol mower that would tackle that: you need a strimmer or brush saw!

My Webbs petrol mower tackled it OK, but I had to do four cuts at lowering heights. It wouldn't have done it in one go.

Hell no. It took me decades to get away from the god awful place. I have no wish to go back thank you very much

Another escapee here. On our round England trip we just did, we spent some time near a couple of large towns. Enough to make me never want to live anywhere busy again.
My next move is likely to be onto Exmoor.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Its a bit busy out there, was out by eight to do the supermarket shop and queuing traffic everywhere, its normally nice and quiet at that time.

 

[Mo1959]

🎵Wherever I lay my hat that's my home 🎵

I don't have a hat.

Walk done and it mostly stayed dry apart from a few spells of drizzle. Very mild though. I hate damp, humid weather. Makes me feel lethargic.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I got caught out in what I really thought was a 50 mph zone. Went on a speed awareness course and actually found it really interesting and helpful.
I had to pay for the course which was the same as the fine but avoided the 3 points.

I went on one 7 or 8 years ago thinking it would be a waste of time.

However, I learnt a few things and, more importantly, it made me stop and think about how I drove.

On the other hand I was shocked at what some attendees didn't know.

 

[Dirk]

On the other hand I was shocked at what some attendees didn't know.

Like what?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Like what?

Simple observational stuff re parked cars where mothers and children were grouped nearby, change of road conditions eg dry to puddly, dark tunnels man-made and tree-lined, road signs for eg sharp bends - stuff like that.

 

[Dave7]

Just enjoyed crispy jacket potatoes with melty cheese and baked beans.....yummy

 

[numbnuts]

Done a lot today painted some parts on my trike that looked flakey, did some sewing and made 36 mince pies.
Got up this morning at 06:00 to put the old black bag out and the bloody binmen failed to pick them up, no doubt the foxes will rip them apart tonight.

 

[numbnuts]

Just enjoyed crispy jacket potatoes with melty cheese and baked beans.....yummy

I had fish with taste the different tartar sauce.....but I didn't it was just like any other tartar sauce

 

[welsh dragon]

We had lamb casserole .

It's still dull and rather damp here. I just watched the first episide of D.I. Ray. It's quite good

 

[numbnuts]

We had lamb casserole .

It's still dull and rather damp here. I just watched the first episide of D.I. Ray. It's quite good

We have 25c..... without the lamb casserole

 

[PaulSB]

I was like a fine vintage champagne 🍾 on the bike today....................lightly chilled. Geez it's got cold up here