The Retirement Thread

[Exlaser2]

In mundane news . I have bought new trainers 😂
It was my first time in Coventry city centre in a couple of years . Very impressed with the council improvements ( most of them were done for the city of culture event ) . But god there is a lot of empty shops , sign of the times . 😕

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just back from a walk to Wimborne via the Red Brick Road and the Heath. Saw cows grazing on the heath, they're left to roam at will and kept an eye on by volunteer heath wardens. The temperature has dropped, I could feel my hands tingling.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Earlier in the year the large M&S store in the Dolphin Centre Poole closed its doors. Wandering past on Tuesday I saw a public notice on the window about an application for a Music and Alcohol licence. My hopes were raised for a decent pub / music bar but alas and alack that's not to be. The premises have been acquired by a franchise " Putt Putt Noodle " which is a sort of Asian themed indoor crazy golf with booze and noodles. Not my sort of thing, but I do hope that it's successful, the centre of Poole is getting quite tired and drab. That's not helped by the High Street being dissected by the London to Weymouth railway line ( though it's great for kids to watch the trains )

 

[classic33]

Just back from a walk to Wimborne via the Red Brick Road and the Heath. Saw cows grazing on the heath, they're left to roam at will and kept an eye on by volunteer heath wardens. The temperature has dropped, I could feel my hands tingling.

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Don't think that one is a cow by the way.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Don't think that one is a cow by the way.

I didn't pay enough attention 🐂 🐄

 

[Exlaser2]

Evening all.
I’ve just clicked onto fb and one of the sites I follow is a cycling cafe stop one.
The latest new cafe to pop up is The Crieff Food Co. So as we have a local , @Mo1959 what is it like ?😀😀😀

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeeee. It'd a tad chilly here at the moment. A bit Brrrrrrr.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

First?
Yay it's Fish Friday
Table booked at SQ for lunch.
Spent most of yesterday afternoon wading through documents my solicitor had sent through. At least there's signs of movement with the house purchase.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning from a misty murky Coventry.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees.
Chilly fingers on yesterday’s walk, it takes a while to acclimatise as the temperatures slowly drop. At the beginning of the month I fitted energy monitoring plugs to several devices, interesting to see how much each have used ( tumble dryer, TV, laptop, laser printer )
Have a peaceful day folks ☕️👍☀️

 

[mikeIow]

Never equate quiet with mundane! I love knowing you’re out and about when I’m only considering getting out of bed 🤪
Todays excitement….a US pal, following news of the Queens passing, spotted news of the UK paper banknotes expiring tomorrow…..& consequently posted me his last 2 x £20notes to use up.
Obviously I will PayPal him the requisite amount, less postage and packing (& beer) 🤣🍻

So, that exchange rate 😱
£40 on PayPal would only get him $40.52😳
We chatted on WhatsApp, and agreed he would play the money markets: I will post him £40 in valid polymer notes for his next UK adventure in years to come…..

Todays adventure is heading to Cirencester en famille for a wedding.
Ought to be exciting, but it is the one relative who never joins in with family things (never responded to invite for our offsprings 18th, 21st parties, etc), so we don’t really know the partner, & it is a little hard to get thrilled for them (we will try!).
We are staying over, so a look around the town tomorrow should be interesting, not really been there before 👍

 

[welsh dragon]

I think it's time to dig out my winter thermal bloomers

 

[Exlaser2]

I think it's time to dig out my winter thermal bloomers

To wear or insulate your house with ? 😂😂😂😂

Sorry WD , i just couldnt resist it .😀😊

PS Morning all .

 

[Tenkaykev]

I think it's time to dig out my winter thermal bloomers

You could get some Merino sheep for Mr WD to raise, then you could make your own winter bloomers !

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Out really early this morning as there’s heavy rain due anytime now. It was drizzly and breezy but pleasant enough. I’ve been walking a lot this month for the silly Strava challenge but not doing it again for a while. I need to cut back a bit and want to concentrate more on trying some gentle jogs instead.

I’ve not been very impressed with my OMM Kamleika jacket and been finding it cold and yet clammy and not as waterproof as claimed and have since read reviews from others saying they think their standards have dropped so DPD is due later today with a Ronhill Tech goretex shakedry jacket. Slightly cheaper than Gore wear but still bloody expensive but gets great reviews. Found one on Start Fitness reduced from £239 to £179.