Mo1959
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The Retirement Thread
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classic33
Leg End Member
They have got louder, 150db is considered quiet nowadays.Like Classic, we were on the front line last night. Am I getting old or are they really getting louder.
There used to be a pub about 1/2 mile away (still there but closed down) and we could see their display. Now we just get the noise.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Well - I'm up
Last night was the normal noisy - turns out that we can;t see the local firework display from the back windows - we were hoping we could see them so we could invite the grandkids round next year - the boys don't like loud noises (one SEN and the other only 2)
Also - SWMBO can;t walk far enought to get from the car parks to the display site which would make it difficult
Anyway Met Office say it will be misty and drizzle until about lunchtime - so planning an early lunch followed by a ride
Last night was the normal noisy - turns out that we can;t see the local firework display from the back windows - we were hoping we could see them so we could invite the grandkids round next year - the boys don't like loud noises (one SEN and the other only 2)
Also - SWMBO can;t walk far enought to get from the car parks to the display site which would make it difficult
Anyway Met Office say it will be misty and drizzle until about lunchtime - so planning an early lunch followed by a ride
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
Like Classic, we were on the front line last night. Am I getting old or are they really getting louder
There used to be a pub about 1/2 mile away (still there but closed down) and we could see their display. Now we just get the noise.
Going back more years than I care to remember.me and a mate both being tight gits would ride out to a local high spot and watch the firework displays Good view over north west Leicestershire p😊😊😊
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
Haven’t seen one of those for years They used to be quite common in gift shops.
Good morning all.
We have had torrential rain all night and all morning. Lightning, thunder so loud it sounded like we had been nuked. The storm was right on top of us.
The dog has been out for a paddle across the fields. The stream is overflowing and there is much running water down the hill.
A day to stay indoors I think.
We have had torrential rain all night and all morning. Lightning, thunder so loud it sounded like we had been nuked. The storm was right on top of us.
The dog has been out for a paddle across the fields. The stream is overflowing and there is much running water down the hill.
A day to stay indoors I think.
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
at 64, as I approach retirement age at 66, it comes up in a few conversations at work. Despite quite bad OA I still love my work but do feel fairly knackered at the end of the day...but equally do seriously consider working on till maybe 67, 68...for mental health reasons rather than financial, I don't have any notable hobbies and can't stand having nothing to do, it sends me stir crazy, I actually get agitated, tense, its not good for me.
Talking to a guy slightly younger than me...he intends, all things being well, to work till about 70. Phhhh, thats a push, even for me.
Retirement is often seen as a celebration, freedom...but not by all. Are we that unusual?
Talking to a guy slightly younger than me...he intends, all things being well, to work till about 70. Phhhh, thats a push, even for me.
Retirement is often seen as a celebration, freedom...but not by all. Are we that unusual?
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I have been clearing out my drawers 
. I was looking on the Internet at some new underwear and found loads in the drawer that I didn't even know I had. Some still had the tags on them. So no new underwear for me.
. I was looking on the Internet at some new underwear and found loads in the drawer that I didn't even know I had. Some still had the tags on them. So no new underwear for me.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Maybe if I was enjoying my job I would have felt differently, but mine was stressing me out so would rather sit and watch paint dry than cope with feeling like that again.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
There was no way I could have carried on as a teacher much longer - things were changing and I was 'encouraged' to move on
I became an IT Technician in schools - which I loved and could have carried on for many more years but the Head of the school left and the new one just didn;t like me so all the joy and sense of purpose went
She was very dis-respectful and often just ignored me
And that day a letter came from my old pension scheme encouraging me to find out how much I would get if I retired - which turned out to be more than I was getting for actually working!
I never intended to actually retire but it sort of worked out that way and now I can't see going back to work unless forced to do so by finances
Of course cycling has helped a lot
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Fish burger today. Mo was talking about fish finger burgers the other day and I quite fancy one.
