The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

These dark mornings creep in quickly don't they.......wasn't long ago I was getting up at 0530 in Broad daylight.
No real plans here......I will see what the say brings.

Who says?

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. An absolutely gorgeous morning here but a real nip in the air. Perfect for me and really enjoyed my walk. I did two loops of the riverside trail and a loop around the park so 7.5 miles.

Looking forward to my breakfast now.

 

[Dave7]

Who says?

Edited now

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. You can tell summer is coming to the end and autumn is slowly creeping in and will push summer out of the way in 7 days time. The air is cooler and the grass is always wet first thing in the morning. Soon I will need to clear the decking of all the summer furniture ( benches, table and chairs) , ready for a hard, cold winter or just a long, mild winter.
I need to paint a few fences too so today may be the day.................or maybe another day ?
A few things to do and lots of time to do it so why rush it?
I have just finished my porridge, coffee and croissant and will take Molly for a walk next.

 

[Dave7]

Just reading on google that "they" (government) are planning to attack the "bank of mum and dad" by lowering the amount you can leave your kids without inheritance tax.
Thats after Charlie inherited £600 million TAX FREE as, in the 90s, there was a law passed to protect the wealth of the royals.
To say it p*sses me off is putting it mildly.

 

[classic33]

Morning all



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Off to Watchet this morning to the new house to measure things up and have a good chin wag with the vendors.
Meeting up with our best mates who are coming from Minehead on the steam train and then we'll have lunch in the Bell.
We're stopping overnight at their place.

You will have included in your list of requirements for any new house a nearby, decent chip shop.

 

[classic33]

Good morning from a grey and damp Barnet.
Today will be a domestics type of day, with a bimble out on the bike to the local shops for some fruit and vegetables and the local butcher.

How are you going to carry the local butcher back on the bike.
And is buying a local butcher a frequent event round those parts?

 

[welsh dragon]

Another gorgeous day for us. The sun is shining and it's warm but not too warm.

Another load of washing done and on the line as well.

No idea what we are having to eat today.

And my smilies are suddenly back so horrah

 

[Dirk]

You will have included in your list of requirements for any new house a nearby, decent chip shop.

Of course!
Local Co-op, Spar & Chippie about half a mile away.

 

[gavroche]

Just a quick correction to my previous post: summer finishes officially on 23rd September so make the most of the few sunny days left for this year.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Not been well for the last few weeks - tummy not right - you REALLY don't need the details!

But today I managed to get out on my bike - thought I would try in the mroning as I wanted to watch the ceremony with The Queen this afternoon

Whew - really was not sure I would make it - thank $deity for ebikes so I could put the assist level up to Tour (i.3. 2nd bottom - I normally ride in Eco or Off) and made it round
But I have not felt so worn out for years - and it was only my normaly 20 miles ride with most of the short cuts as well!

still - fresh air and extra blood circulating should help clear things up

I hope!

 

[Paulus]

I've had an industrious afternoon in the kitchen.
I've made a large pot of vegetable soup, whilst roasting a large chicken at the same time. As the oven was on, I also made a cottage pie with cabbage, broccoli and carrots.
I have enough food to last quite a few days.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Sprint practice!

 

[classic33]

Sprint practice!

It's had enough and wants to see the world.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Another chilly start up here. Jacket definitely required.

It’s nearly light so I’ll get a walk after my cuppa.