The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

I've got a smart meter now they can switch me off when ever they like

 

[Dave7]

Friends and family, who's had wok done recently? who knows someone who can do the job? local community web sites like this one? https://nextdoor.co.uk/

Looks good that, thanks

 

[classic33]

@Dave7, what about the Yellow Pages and Thompson Local?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just realised we haven't heard from Dirk since Saturday.

 

[Dave7]

@Dave7, what about the Yellow Pages and Thompson Local?

May have to try that if other options fail

 

[Dave7]

I've just realised we haven't heard from Dirk since Saturday.

Maybe he has eaten too many pub meals and finally burst

 

[Exlaser2]

Perhaps he is having a lay down in a darkened room after spending too much time with estate agents. 😀😀

 

[Dave7]

Expensive day today.
Car has been in to get engine warning lights sorted. Turned out to be what are called ports on the exhaust. Got away with 80 quid when we expected 170.

Central heating........
Needs a new rad'. Another one needs new valves. Gas fire needs a service and finally boiler needs a service.
All in all its a sort of day.

 

[Paulus]

Had to call the plumber we use, fortunately he is very reliable. The mixer unit on the shower seems to be stuck, and even on very hot setting, the temperature is luke warm.
He mentioned something about the cartridge sticking??
Says he can come Monday as he has a couple of other jobs in our area.

 

[numbnuts]

From twitter

I have been invited to the Midnights by Taylor Swift secret sessions on the same day I’m supposed to get married. if anyone wants to go take my place for FREE it’s going to be at the St Jude’s Church his name is Morgan he’s 6’5 super nice guy

 

[BoldonLad]

Bonjour. On the way home from Sunderland, first to near Stoke to pick up the car and then home . Can't wait to see Molly again.
I must say how very friendly everybody was on our 3 day ride. It is true what they say about Northeners, they are a friendly and warm welcoming bunch.

I was too modest to mention that, but, since you have mentioned it, yes, we are

 

[numbnuts]

I've used .49p worth of gas and electric today
Yet I've paid .67p on standing charge

 

[classic33]

I've used .49p worth of gas and electric today
Yet I've paid .67p on standing charge

What's it cost to bake a batch of mince pies?

 

[Dave7]

What's it cost to bake a batch of mince pies?

Depends whether he buys the mince or nicks it from the corner shop

 

[classic33]

Depends whether he buys the mince or nicks it from the corner shop

Would he bother nicking them from a shop, I thought the homemade variety were miles better.