The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

Hard boiled ??

Soft boiled?

 

[BoldonLad]

Sod it........it's only money. I have just pre ordered the new iPhone 14.

I wish I had your will-power and self discipline

 

[BoldonLad]

Yes, same here.

Just volunteered to help Mrs SD with the two-stop weekly shop as it is chucking it down but my offer was rejected as I "get in the way".

Well done

 

[BoldonLad]

Off to watch the Tour of Britain start at West Bridgford! Decided the Spa tourer wasn't quite appropriate, extract and fettle the Freewheel Rapide. Hmmm, that rear tyre looks a bit er, tired. Never mind, it'll be OK, surely. No it damn well wasn't! Two km from home, an almighty bang. Irreparable, and Mrs Poacher is away at our sister-in-law's. Nowt for it but to trudge back home - no time to get another bike out and make the start, so TV coverage for me. But what new horror is this? The TV is stuck on the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) and refuses to respond to the remote! Had to unplug the TV for a while before powering it back up, which did the trick. Time to settle down with a coffee and recognise familiar roads, instead of the laudable intention of getting off my fat backside and getting some much needed exercise.

Nice to see you are a qualified Electronics Engineer

 

[Mo1959]

RIP HM

 

[Paulus]

It looks like the news of HM's death was kept quiet for a while. The news is saying she died this afternoon.
The Queen is dead, Long live the King.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Soft boiled?

With soldiers.

 

[welsh dragon]

Just read this. Sad news.

 

[Dave7]

Just read this. Sad news.

I am far from being a royalist but, yes, I find it sad.
I clearly remember lining the streets while her coronation procession went by. Think I was 5 years old.

 

[PaulSB]

It doesn't matter, any of those will do.

Correct.

 

[PaulSB]

Hard boiled ??

Yes, but not on toast. Essential part of a good kedgeree or picnic.........I do love an egg and tomato sandwich. The one's my mother made were mmmmmmm

Soft boiled?

Yes, with toast of course

 

[PaulSB]

It looks like the news of HM's death was kept quiet for a while. The news is saying she died this afternoon.
The Queen is dead, Long live the King.

My wife was saying this around 4.00pm. Her thought being nothing would be said until all the family were at Balmoral. Huw's black tie was a giveaway as well. It's a sad day and I know millions will be upset so I hope they aren't hit too hard by this news. Her family will be just as upset as mine will be when their mother passes, this is the sadness I see.

 

[pawl]

Sad news I hope those making those comments are removing them which I doubt . Perhaps they will perhaps show a little remorse for there inappropriate comments

Iwas thinking’ about the Queen.The two things that came to mind was frail looking lady sitting alone at her husbands funeral.The Queen and Paddington Bear discussing marmalade sandwiches.Her lovely smile.

 

[Paulus]

It is always sad when someone dies, but for many of us an historical day as a new monarch comes to the throne, the first in many of ours lifetime.
I am not a royalist, but a sad day for Britain.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I am far from being a royalist but, yes, I find it sad.
I clearly remember lining the streets while her coronation procession went by. Think I was 5 years old.

I'm also no royalist but it is always sad when someone passes away, regardless of social status.