The Retirement Thread

[SpokeyDokey]

Good morning folks.
I'm after a bit of advice. Mrs Tenkaykev's hairdresser has recently started cutting mens hair, and I was " volunteered " to be a model for the apprentice to practice on. She did a smashing job, and despite the gentle banter from the ladies in the Salon I will certainly go back. I was quite taken aback, as when the apprentice got the mirror out to show the back of my head I could see that I was a lot thinner on top than I thought. ( perhaps it was the overhead spotlights ) I'm tempted to go back to No. 2 clippers, or perhaps shave my head. Opinions welcome, should I go " Full Yul " , wear a yarmulka, or leave be ?

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Same here - I have mine clipped down to 1.5 and will probably go to 1.0 soon. Scarey!

Edit: showed this to Mrs SD and she says go back to 2.0 asap. Will look miles better.

NB: a womens point of view is worth at least twice as much as a mans!!!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I keep my A1C in rhe pre-diabetic range with exercise and reducing carbs, especially processed food and sugars. No idea how accurate it is but I try to keep my body fat % below 14 and my muscle mass above 40. Recently I have been adding yoga from YouTube to the weights, biking, jogging and Nordic track I amuse myself with, although warmer months see a lot more biking than the winter.
I've mentioned my wife passing away from breast cancer last May after being diagnosed 12/16. I was greatly helped in my caregiver role by a lot of exercise.....I firmly believe that taking care of yourself is not optional if you need to care for someone else. Although loneliness is an issue, the idea of dating seems incredibly difficult. On the other hand, having physical and emotional contact with a woman sounds pretty good. I am thinking finding groups of people my age who enjoy hiking, biking and similar activities might allow me to get to know people who would be good company. Seniors around here seem to run to obesity and don't appear very healthy, so finding these folks may take a while.
Be safe and warm, unlike this guy.....

The carer needs looking after just as much as the person they're looking after, even if its only giving them some time to go for a coffee, or do a yoga class or some other hobby it all helps.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Morning all

I put 100K into the Premium Bonds last month.
They were entered into this month's draw and...........Nothing!
Money's going back into the building society as I'll need it soon for when we move house.

Coventry Buiding Society have a Limited Access Saver (Online) (6) with interest at 2.85% pa - Money Saving Expert say this is going to 3.25% on 6 Jan.

You are allowed 6 free withdrawals a year.

This is a variable interest rate account.

This is a limited issue a/c so won't be available too long.

We are going to use this as an overflow a/c. for everyday cashflow funding.

https://www.coventrybuildingsociety...ed_access/limited-access-saver-online-06.html

 

[Paulus]

I've just watched the first episode of Stonehouse on ITV. I thought it might be ok.
I was very mistaken. What a pile of poo.
A good cast, but a s**t story.

 

[classic33]

Coventry Buiding Society have a Limited Access Saver (Online) (6) with interest at 2.85% pa - Money Saving Expert say this is going to 3.25% on 6 Jan.

You are allowed 6 free withdrawals a year.

This is a variable interest rate account.

This is a limited issue a/c so won't be available too long.

We are going to use this as an overflow a/c. for everyday cashflow funding.

https://www.coventrybuildingsociety...ed_access/limited-access-saver-online-06.html

I can supply details for an overflow account if you really need/want one!

 

[BoldonLad]

I've just watched the first episode of Stonehouse on ITV. I thought it might be ok.
I was very mistaken. What a pile of poo.
A good cast, but a s**t story.

I have recorded that. I remember that when it actually happened

 

[welsh dragon]

I've just watched the first episode of Stonehouse on ITV. I thought it might be ok.
I was very mistaken. What a pile of poo.
A good cast, but a s**t story.

Glad I didn't bother with it

 

[numbnuts]

Glad I didn't bother with it

I'm glad I don't have a telly, it must be like owning a dog and barking yourself

 

[classic33]

I'm glad I don't have a telly, it must be like owning a dog and barking yourself

But just think, you're missing out on "will the neighbours find out?", will Jack be able to come home? Then the wait until the following night to find out if the neighbours did/didn't or that Jack could/couldn't!

 

[Exlaser2]

I've just watched the first episode of Stonehouse on ITV. I thought it might be ok.
I was very mistaken. What a pile of poo.
A good cast, but a s**t story.

To add a little balance . Everyone in the exlaser house hold really really liked it , even our daughter who knew nothing about the story . Though tonight’s last episode was a little weaker than the other two . 😀

 

[numbnuts]

 

[Dave7]

WoW.....up at 0630 and it was pitch black ☹

Phone is on 14% so must put it on charge.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. So much for milder. It is all sparkly again. Should be ok for walking though as it is a white frost so not as slippy as it is after it’s wet. It’s supposed to turn to rain by afternoon so I’d better make the most of it.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, bingo this afternoon, the first Thursday one of the year, out to lunch first.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all.
Today's mission is to help our son move his stuff out of storage and take it to his new place in Amersham.
Then, go to High Wycombe and pick up a table and chairs that he has bought from Faceache market place.
He should be picking the van up about 9 and getting to me shortly after.
Another busy day in paradise.