The Retirement Thread

[BoldonLad]

They are saying that Friday will be the hottest day ever. Ever hotter than the record set in 1976.

I am scheduled to spend Friday afternoon in the garden of one of my drinking pals. There are five of us scheduled to be there, beer and sandwiches will be consumed. It is a hard life.

 

[BoldonLad]

Just had my House (Contents and Buildings) Insurance renewal notice.

It has doubled!

Don't know what that is about, we have not claimed in the past 30 years, and, as far as I can see, nothing has changed from last year, so, how can they justify doubling the premium?

Comparison site for me I think.

 

[gavroche]

Good evening from Bordeaux.
Today we drove across to Arcachon on the coast, 30miles or so, and then went to the spectacular Dunes du Pilat.
Some sand dunes are these.
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[mikeIow]

Just had my House (Contents and Buildings) Insurance renewal notice.

It has doubled!

Don't know what that is about, we have not claimed in the past 30 years, and, as far as I can see, nothing has changed from last year, so, how can they justify doubling the premium?

Comparison site for me I think.

Ours had gone up 30%.
Went via Top£Back…found similar (good enough!) for 20% less than last year’s, plus some cash back later 😇👍
Almost always worth checking and changing car and house insurance these days….

 

[PaulSB]

I can't sleep!

We moved down to Cumbria. We're staying at a very good B&B about 2 miles from Wigton. A good 8 mile walk yesterday part of which was beside the Eden River which is tidal at this point. It was low tide. Suddenly heard the sound of rushing water. It was a tidal bore, never seen this before and it was quite a sight.

The channel, which is wide and deep, went from being complete low water to full in 20 minutes at most.

 

[ColinJ]

I can't sleep!

We moved down to Cumbria. We're staying at a very good B&B about 2 miles from Wigton. A good 8 mile walk yesterday part of which was beside the Eden River which is tidal at this point. It was low tide. Suddenly heard the sound of rushing water. It was a tidal bore, never seen this before and it was quite a sight.

The channel, which is wide and deep, went from being complete low water to full in 20 minutes at most.

Given where you have just returned from, you might enjoy watching this - Falls of Lora (under Connel Bridge) at Spring Tide...

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Up early as usual. I really must force myself out for a bimble or I would be as well to get rid of the bikes. Just not enjoying it the way I used to

 

[numbnuts]

I'm awake too

 

[Dave7]

I'm awake too

Me too. Been up since 0530

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooeeeee. Been awake for ages. Can't sleep when I go to bed, but I can fall asleep in the chair by 10 pm

Going to be another gorgeous day for us.

Stay safe peeps

 

[welsh dragon]

Another gem from my Facebook page.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, off out to town shopping later.

 

[Paulus]

Bonjour from Bordeaux.
Today is going to be a hot one. Forecast for 38c
I see it's going to be a bit warm at home the next couple of days.
One more day of sightseeing, then back on the TGV and Eurostar tomorrow.
Have fun everyone.

 

[Mo1959]

I am back. Just 22 miles, but I did quite enjoy it once I got going. Nice to get out before the traffic picks up and the breeze has been picking up as the day goes on too.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello people. I got back to sleep till 7ish. I'm now patiently waiting for 7.50 so I can put the kettle on - this is the downside to waking first in a B&B.

Today we will pack up, head to a little village called Caldbeck to start a walk and then drive back to Lancashire this evening. Its been a good break.