The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Well I'm up and about and grumpy as I've been awake since 3.00am. Can't sleep a wink but I do now feel knackered so I'll try to doze for a couple of hours. Only thing I have on for today is a bike ride. I've heard of a new cafe which I might take folk to for a coffee. I have to leave my village at 8.45 to reach the meet point. This is the same time as the school run comes down into the village. People driving in park on the left so leaving the village it is my right of way. Parents of the new intake seem intent on delivering their progeny to the school gate rather than parking about five minutes WALK away!!!!

My approach is to assert my right of way. Last week I had a standoff with a woman driving an enormous Range Rover. She eventually reversed up to a parking slot. This after I pointed out it was my right of way, she suggested I move on to the narrow pavement full of kids and their parents. I told her pedestrians have right of way over cyclists so I couldn't do this and that cyclists have priority over drivers plus it was my legal right of way. She wasn't happy.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I was in no rush to get up as it was raining earlier. Looks like it’s easing off now. Have to take Molly round to the vet nurse for a final check at 8.45 to make sure her mouth has healed ok. There’s dissolving stitches in the gums but I think they should disappear soon if they haven’t already. I can’t quite see myself.

The Queen’s death has made me feel quite somber even although I am not really a Royalist. I think it is because she has been there throughout the vast majority if not all our lives.

 

[Dave7]

I have crawled out of bed .
As I have said, I am no royalist but have/had the greatest respect for the queen. I just hope we don't get it 24/7 to the point it takes over everything.
Radio 2 is reflecting that with some tasteful music but I detest the sanctimonious voice of the presenter (and guests).

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooooooooeeeeeee. Calm and damp here.


Stay safe peeps

 

[Dave7]

I can’t quite see myself.

Try looking in the mirror

 

[Mo1959]

I have crawled out of bed .
As I have said, I am no royalist but have/had the greatest respect for the queen. I just hope we don't get it 24/7 to the point it takes over everything.
Radio 2 is reflecting that with some tasteful music but I detest the sanctimonious voice of the presenter (and guests).

Yes, sadly the BBC in particular like to go on and on and on about anything newsworthy. Whatever happened to quiet respect

 

[Dave7]

Coooooooooooeeeeeee. Calm and damp here.


Stay safe peeps

What are you doing up? Its only 0720

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Decision made yesterday. Offer accepted on our place and all parties informed. Waiting for phone call from our estate agents to confirm that we can proceed on the Watchet property. One step closer to moving. MrsD's getting excited.
Yay! Tis Fish Friday. Our best mates are coming over from Minehead at lunchtime and we are dining out at SQ in the village.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, carers not due till ten this morning, so I'm sat here on my tablet in the front of our lounge whilst my Good Lady sleeps in the back, and it looks like my early trip to Tesco's in cancelled.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
A bright blue sky, I went for a run yesterday and the day before so I’ll probably just go for a walk. Mrs Tenkaykev has started back at the gym, she doesn’t bother during the school holidays as it gets too busy.
Have a peaceful day 👍☕️☀️

 

[Mo1959]

Poor Molly isn't finished with the vet yet. Another check up next Friday as there's still a gap in the gum where the stitches are and a bit of food keeps gathering. They are not overly concerned but just want to keep an eye on it.

Breakfast for me now.

 

[gavroche]

Good morning. What a night it has been with the so heavy rain that even Molly got scared by it and crawled into our bed for comfort.
The washing was also still on the line and is dripping wet this morning so I hope the sun will come out later to dry it all as I really don't want to use the tumble dryer.
Have a good day everyone.

 

[Dirk]

Phew!
Our offer has been accepted at Watchet and everything is now GO!
Been down to village to see estate agents and solicitors to put everything in place.
Only downside is that I shall shortly be down 450K. But what the Hell.....it's only money!
With a bit of luck and a following wind, we should be moved by the end of October.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I’ve been in an altercation at the bus stop, I got so incensed that I went to the pub to wait for the following bus 🤬

 

[Mo1959]

I’ve been in an altercation at the bus stop, I got so incensed that I went to the pub to wait for the following bus 🤬

You sound like me. Normally quite mild mannered until someone rattles my cage and I’m afraid I can let rip with the best of them!