PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Sorry.....she is 97 and only deals in cash
It's OK, I can collect mine and will deliver to @BoldonLad for say 20%?
The Retirement Thread
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It's OK, I can collect mine and will deliver to @BoldonLad for say 20%?
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I go to a Turkish barber, the real deal not one that just happens to be owned by a Turk. I don't know why but barbering in Turkey seems to be a cultural thing - a haircut and shave will also include a head and shoulder massage.
We don't get the massage in Chorley. I have very little hair but my guy takes 30-35 minutes to cut hair, beard, eyebrows, flame ears, etc. and hotel towels. It's so relaxing I did once fall asleep.........as he reminded me today.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Its started raining here.
classic33
Leg End Member
It'll turn to snow overnight.
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Deleted member 1258
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Good evening all.
We've been over to Amersham to see our son's house that he has moved into last week with his girlfriend. Very nice it is too.
We walked into town, a 15 minute walk, and down I went on a bit of black ice. Man down, I shouted as I bounced around a pole from a roadsign
.
Nothing broken or bruised fortunately.
I still tend to bounce well at the moment.
A fine lunch was had afterwards.
We've been over to Amersham to see our son's house that he has moved into last week with his girlfriend. Very nice it is too.
We walked into town, a 15 minute walk, and down I went on a bit of black ice. Man down, I shouted as I bounced around a pole from a roadsign
.Nothing broken or bruised fortunately.
I still tend to bounce well at the moment. A fine lunch was had afterwards.
12boy
Guru
- Location
- Casper WY USA
Yes Mo, the snow does raise the walking effort.
As far as retirement goes, here's my perspective..
When I was employed my focus was on meeting timelines and efficiency. Now I no longer think only about what is the most cost effective, efficient and most timely way to do something but also what is the healthiest or most enjoyable thing to do. Instead of being clock driven I try to live on Indian time.....the scheduled time can often be replaced by " I will do it when it feels right to do it" When it feels right is often driven in turn by different values than I had working.
As far as retirement goes, here's my perspective..
When I was employed my focus was on meeting timelines and efficiency. Now I no longer think only about what is the most cost effective, efficient and most timely way to do something but also what is the healthiest or most enjoyable thing to do. Instead of being clock driven I try to live on Indian time.....the scheduled time can often be replaced by " I will do it when it feels right to do it" When it feels right is often driven in turn by different values than I had working.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Yesterday’s snow has had a shower of rain on top then frozen. I think I’ll have to reluctantly stay indoors.
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Deleted member 1258
Guest
Good morning from a cold and frosty Coventry, house was down to fifteen degrees this morning the coldest its been so far, and we've had a very heavy frost.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Coooooeeee. 0 deg here. We still have snow on the ground and its raining as well. All we need is for it to freeze again and it will be like an ice rink.
Stay safe peeps
Stay safe peeps
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I can see the ice shining on the road in Iain over the roads van lights. Looks well dodgy.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
@AlanW BoldonLad mentioned the u3a and it would be very worthwhile considering. It's likely there will be one or more within easy reach of you. A couple of things to mention, it is now known as the u3a because the earlier name, University of the Third Age, gave the impression it's all about learning and education. You will find there are wide variety of u3as across the country, some have been established a long time and could have 1000 - 1500 members. Others are more recently established and smaller.
I'm treasurer for our local u3a. Our group was only established three years ago and we are young as an organisation, in our outlook and our members attitudes to life. The impression I've gained of the longer established u3as is they can be quite staid and a bit cliquey. I'd encourage you to look around and see if there's a group which suits you. It's a great way to meet new people and develop new interests.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good morning. -1⁰C and looks like snow plus we've a strong breeze getting up. Good news! The shower waste is no longer frozen, so now the question is do I risk a shower?
Today I've odds and sods to do but only two important things. Choose a present for my best friend and a visit to a local charity. The cycle club supports a local charity which provides end of life care to children. This is always a very, very hard visit, one I'd prefer to avoid if I'm honest but that's the wrong thing to do. We can't hide from life.
Weather warning for rain, sleet and snow from 12.00.........that's going to be lethal at the forecast 0⁰.
Today I've odds and sods to do but only two important things. Choose a present for my best friend and a visit to a local charity. The cycle club supports a local charity which provides end of life care to children. This is always a very, very hard visit, one I'd prefer to avoid if I'm honest but that's the wrong thing to do. We can't hide from life.
Weather warning for rain, sleet and snow from 12.00.........that's going to be lethal at the forecast 0⁰.
