The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Anyone going to any events at the commonwealth games?
I have tickets for the track cycling, which is nowhere near to Birmingham, but the Lea Valley Velodrome in london.
MrsP and my son are going to the swimming events in Brum, and my lad is going to some of the athletic and squash events up there.

I shall avoid Brum at all costs. I only go if I don't have any choice.

 

[Dirk]

I shall avoid Brum at all costs. I only go if I don't have any choice.

Me too.
Much like London, it wouldn't bother me if I never went to either of them ever again.

 

[Mo1959]

May she has gone off that particular brand of food. Try a different one and mix it with some mackerel from a tin.

I’ve tried most things including salmon and bits of chicken slices that she normally likes. I’ve just ordered some jars of soft baby food It’s just organic chicken and rice. Nice and soft with no added nasties. Clutching at straws.

 

[classic33]

One of Mad O'Rourke's establishments, no doubt.
He owned several pubs around the area. Made his fortune, sold up and buggered off back to Ireland.

What's wrong with that?

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeee. Looks like I am first today. Calm here and will be a nice day I think.

Stays safe peeps

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. I'm thwarted, once again I have been thwarted. This I think is the fourth morning running I've got up with a plan for an early couple of hours on the allotment to find it's either rained or is raining. It's July! The driest July in England for a century with 24% of average rainfall...................well I can tell you where that 24% is falling! GRRRRRRRRRR........................

Anyway, how are we all? Not sure where the time has gone the last few days. Tried to do lots of stuff but been frustrated at every turn. Out for a ride this morning but start delayed till 10.00am as one of the ladies has an HRT appointment and we can't go too far as one of the pensioners may have to get home for his mother being discharged from hospital........................once round the car park and we all go home then!!!

I will do the ironing next. Catch up later, I hope, if my world slows down for a bit.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, early carer again, up at six, my Good Lady ain't impressed.

 

[welsh dragon]

The windowsill in my kitchen is dry. After lunch today I will put another coat of paint on and that will be another job done and dusted.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
We are meeting up with our son for a late breakfast after walking the dog. There are several good cafes within walking distance.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Yay it's Fish Friday!
Taking the (free) bus to Barnstaple and dining at Wetherspoons today.
How pensionerish is that?!

What's wrong with that?

Did I say there was anthing wrong with that?

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour.
Monthly shopping day today so off Aldi we will go later.
My wife suggested we take a bus to somewhere one day for a day out ( free bus passes) but are dogs allowed on buses as we don't want to leave Molly on her own all day?
Nice and sunny again today.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Bonjour.
Monthly shopping day today so off Aldi we will go later.
My wife suggested we take a bus to somewhere one day for a day out ( free bus passes) but are dogs allowed on buses as we don't want to leave Molly on her own all day?
Nice and sunny again today.

They allow dogs on our local busses ( accompanied by a paying passenger of course! )

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Its that wonderful day when I go to vist the auntie and sort her finances out 😊.....just can't wait.
She is 97 and stone deaf so I do sympathise.
But you know the situation.
She has carers 4 times a day.
A niece spends 5+ hours with her twice a week.
I visit every week.
MrsD phones every day
BUT.......
she complains that she never sees anyone

 

[welsh dragon]

Bonjour.
Monthly shopping day today so off Aldi we will go later.
My wife suggested we take a bus to somewhere one day for a day out ( free bus passes) but are dogs allowed on buses as we don't want to leave Molly on her own all day?
Nice and sunny again today.

Yes you can take a dog on the bus

 

[Paulus]

Yes you can take a dog on the bus

Some bus companies charge for dogs, some don't.
The last time I used a bus from Swanage to Poole, your local bus company @Tenkaykev they didnt charge. But up in North Norfolk they did.