The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Chicken Balti and rice for tea while watching Pointless. A new series at last. Richard Osman has left and it’s Sally Lyndsey assisting. It’s just her second show and just getting into the swing of things. Always weird with a change of presenter. I will watch The Coroner and Whitechapel this evening.

Any good?
How has the local population changed over the series, and are they as deadly as murder she wrote!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Went for a ride this afternoon - which is good as I haven;t been well enough to go out much recently

Did manage a few miles yesterday with a 'wellness course' in the middle courtesy of the GP due to a failed blood test

both times I needed to wear gloves due to cold

looks like winter is on its way!!

 

[classic33]

Went for a ride this afternoon - which is good as I haven;t been well enough to go out much recently

Did manage a few miles yesterday with a 'wellness course' in the middle courtesy of the GP due to a failed blood test

both times I needed to wear gloves due to cold

looks like winter is on its way!!

Well if all you were wearing was a pair of gloves, why are you surprised at being cold whilst cycling?

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Had my Covid booster yesterday morning.
Around 9pm I started to feel fatigued, so went to bed.
I had a dreadful night. Tossing and turning, aching all over, hot & cold flushes and a bit delirious. Felt like I'd had a week of Flu all rolled into one night when I woke up......and my arm hurts.
Feeling a bit better this morning, but feel like I've been through the wringer.
I didn't have any reaction to the previous 3 jabs.

The purchasers surveyor is turning up at 10 am and when he's finished we'll nip into Barnstaple to pick up my bike. Also got to buy a new shirt and tie for my nieces wedding in a couple of weeks.

 

[BoldonLad]

Morning all

Had my Covid booster yesterday morning.
Around 9pm I started to feel fatigued, so went to bed.
I had a dreadful night. Tossing and turning, aching all over, hot & cold flushes and a bit delirious. Felt like I'd had a week of Flu all rolled into one night, when I woke up......and my arm hurts.
Feeling a bit better this morning, but feel like I've been through the wringer.
I didn't have any reaction to the previous 3 jabs.

The purchasers surveyor is turning up at 10 am and when he's finished we'll nip into Barnstaple to pick up my bike. Also got to buy a new shirt and tie for my nieces wedding in a couple of weeks.

Well, that has cheered me up. I am due booster at 08:20. No re-action to previous Covid jabs (is it 3, or, 4 so far?). Listening to you, I am expecting the worst. Plus, I may have to drive to Windsor (320 miles), later today.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooooooeeeeee. Calm and dry here.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. It’s and not due to clear for a couple of hours yet. Maybe not as heavy as it was so might have a short walk.

Enjoyed my telly last night. Tonight will be catch up on Doc Martin then watch All Creatures Great and Small.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks.

 

[Dirk]

Well, that has cheered me up. I am due booster at 08:20. No re-action to previous Covid jabs (is it 3, or, 4 so far?). Listening to you, I am expecting the worst. Plus, I may have to drive to Windsor (320 miles), later today.

MrsD had her booster at the same time.
She's OK. Just a bit tired.

 

[PaulSB]

Good day. It is a stunningly beautiful morning in Richmondshire. This is where we are staying, Richmond, North Yorkshire. The sky was a glorious pink about an hour ago and the town is bathed in brilliant autumn sunshine.

Slept till 6.40am after a day of moderate/tough walking around the Langthwaite area along the Arkle beck and up and over Fremington edge. Wonderful. Finished off with an excellent pint of Black Sheep in the Red Lion in Langthwaite which was the heart of the flood devastation in 2019.

Today we are walking in Coverdale on a walk which looks at the area's dairying heritage. That's the great thing about this walking festival. Each walk has a theme and has a knowledgeable leader who provides 2-3 minute snippets of information at stops along the way.

Yesterday's was about flood management initiatives in Swaledale. Very interesting.

Take care folks.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all.
MrsP says it's time to take the summer duvet, 4.5 tog, off of the bed and get the autumn one out of the box.10 tog, and onto the bed. Both duvets join together for the winter.
A nice long walk this morning around Trent Park with Millie this morning, it's about 7 miles all the way around, with brunch at the cafe before coming home.
I hit a pothole on my touring bike and the rear wheel is now out of shape. I will try to true it, but it might be a job for the LBS. It's not pringled, so it is probably salvageable.
Enjoy your day everyone

 

[mikeIow]

I was switched to Octopus energy when my supplier went bust. I’ve been very impressed with their ethos and easy to understand explanation of the underlying issues. Their communications are first class as well, everything out in the open. I don’t have a direct debit, they’re happy with that, though they do encourage me to set one up. I pay my bill monthly by transferring an amount that includes the cost of the fuel that I’ve actually used, plus an additional amount to build a buffer for winter. That way they have no access to my bank account should they or their billing system “ go rogue “
They also have a scheme where if you recommend someone to switch to them you each receive £50.

Have you heard of the Direct Debit Guarantee?

if you or the billing organisation has made an error in the payment of a direct debit, you (the bank or building society) must pay the customer a full and immediate refund.​

I wouldn’t worry about that: do you manage without any direct debits?
Save yourself the time, let them do it.
Today is mostly wrestling an old dishwasher to see if we can lift into the boot for a scheduled tip run. Then some more gardening followed by a pub quiz later: I’m hoping for a ‘not last’ position by the end of the evening 🤣

 

[Tenkaykev]

Have you heard of the Direct Debit Guarantee?

if you or the billing organisation has made an error in the payment of a direct debit, you (the bank or building society) must pay the customer a full and immediate refund.​

I wouldn’t worry about that: do you manage without any direct debits?
Save yourself the time, let them do it.
Today is mostly wrestling an old dishwasher to see if we can lift into the boot for a scheduled tip run. Then some more gardening followed by a pub quiz later: I’m hoping for a ‘not last’ position by the end of the evening 🤣

I’ve nothing against Direct Debits as such. I’m aware of the Direct Debit “ guarantee “ Though that is ambiguous in that the the billing company can argue that their system says that the amount is correct leaving the money in their coffers while the issue is resolved. I’m quite happy to take my monthly readings and submit them online, there’s a really straightforward web page to do so, ( plus each time you submit a reading you get a “ spin” on a roulette style wheel where you can “ win” money off your bill. )
Works for me.

 

[gavroche]

Morning. It’s and not due to clear for a couple of hours yet. Maybe not as heavy as it was so might have a short walk.

Enjoyed my telly last night. Tonight will be catch up on Doc Martin then watch All Creatures Great and Small.

Mo, does your TV ever have time to cool off?

 

[Mo1959]

Mo, does your TV ever have time to cool off?

Just an evening watcher. I never watch daytime telly unless it’s something really special.