The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Stick to the storytelling side of things.

Riverdance it is then.

..........and you know what?........I look pretty damn good in black tights........not forgetting the little black number as well 🤣

Bib longs tonight

 

[Dirk]

Five quid more than we won on the post code lottery yesterday.

25 quid more than I won with 100K of PBs.

 

[welsh dragon]

Five quid more than we won on the post code lottery yesterday.

I didn't win anything on the PB's but I did win £10 on the postcode lottery

 

[BoldonLad]

I am with TSB. Bloody awful. Just to access so as to check my account I need......
My password
Memorable word (they then request a random mix of letters from that).
They then text me a number and give me so many seconds to type that in**
**so if I am trying to log in ON THE PHONE and they text me ON THE PHONE how do I get that and type it in🥺

On my phone, the texted number pops up at top of screen for a few seconds. I have to memorize it, then type it in. Not too bad for say a 5 digit number, but, some sites use 8 digit numbers! Poorly thought out by some pizza eating IT nerd in a darkened room.

 

[pawl]

Talking of warm cardigans, on my 50th birthday my daughters got me a cardigan and a pair of slippers. At the time I said " if you ever see me wearing a Cardy and slippers in a non ironic way, put a round in the back of my head "
I can see the practicality and functionality of them now, but I'd be very very nervous if I was wearing them when my daughter visited 😁

Start worrying when they start buying you items of clothing with Velcro fastening.

Oops I’ve just thought my cycling shoes and water proof jacket have Velcro fastenings

 

[numbnuts]

Start worrying when they start buying you items of clothing with Velcro fastening.

Oops I’ve just thought my cycling shoes and water proof jacket have Velcro fastenings

Be more worried if you underwear has Velcro fastening

 

[PaulSB]

Speaking of wins. No extra sprinkles with the PBs this month but Mrs P won the lottery. £70.......I'd guess that represents a return of minus 1000%

🥺

 

[Poacher]

First auction of the year at my local auctioneers, and they have an unusually large number of old paintings and drawings, some dating back to the 17th century. I have an inclination to attend in person, but in the meantime I'll pop along to the viewing day. Many are sure to be out of my price range, but I took a fancy to this rather monochrome looking watercolour from about 1800, with no estimate (doesn't necessarily mean that it has no or low reserve, though). Mrs Poacher has vetoed it for some arbitrary reason! What do you think? I'm looking for support here! Any tips?

https://www.arthurjohnson.co.uk/cat...the-saturday-auctions-7th-january-2023-lot-7/

 

[bobzmyunkle]

Talking of warm cardigans, on my 50th birthday my daughters got me a cardigan and a pair of slippers. At the time I said " if you ever see me wearing a Cardy and slippers in a non ironic way, put a round in the back of my head "
I can see the practicality and functionality of them now, but I'd be very very nervous if I was wearing them when my daughter visited 😁

I'd still refuse a cardigan, but I've given up my 'slippers are for old folk' stance since gas prices went up.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I'd still refuse a cardigan, but I've given up my 'slippers are for old folk' stance since gas prices went up.

I'm wearing my Bridgedale wooly hiking socks around the house. I've also got a couple of merino " Buff " style neck warmers which are remarkably effective at keeping me feeling warm.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Apparently someone has won £1,221,799 on the Lottery!!!!



Thing is - it might me me!!!


well - I suppose the chances would be better if I had bought a ticket

but as it doesn't increase the odds by a significant extent I generally don't bother
but the odds are - effectively - the same in reality


so
IT COULD BE ME


or not

still - there is always next months PBs

 

[SpokeyDokey]

First auction of the year at my local auctioneers, and they have an unusually large number of old paintings and drawings, some dating back to the 17th century. I have an inclination to attend in person, but in the meantime I'll pop along to the viewing day. Many are sure to be out of my price range, but I took a fancy to this rather monochrome looking watercolour from about 1800, with no estimate (doesn't necessarily mean that it has no or low reserve, though). Mrs Poacher has vetoed it for some arbitrary reason! What do you think? I'm looking for support here! Any tips?
View attachment 673571

https://www.arthurjohnson.co.uk/cat...the-saturday-auctions-7th-january-2023-lot-7/

Utterly hideous. Mrs P has my support.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I'd still refuse a cardigan, but I've given up my 'slippers are for old folk' stance since gas prices went up.

No to either.

Cardys are a monstrosity full stop & I hate anything on my feet other than socks indoors.

 

[classic33]

First auction of the year at my local auctioneers, and they have an unusually large number of old paintings and drawings, some dating back to the 17th century. I have an inclination to attend in person, but in the meantime I'll pop along to the viewing day. Many are sure to be out of my price range, but I took a fancy to this rather monochrome looking watercolour from about 1800, with no estimate (doesn't necessarily mean that it has no or low reserve, though). Mrs Poacher has vetoed it for some arbitrary reason! What do you think? I'm looking for support here! Any tips?
View attachment 673571

https://www.arthurjohnson.co.uk/cat...the-saturday-auctions-7th-january-2023-lot-7/

No suitable frame?

 

[classic33]

No to either.

Cardys are a monstrosity full stop & I hate anything on my feet other than socks indoors.

Why are you using a cardie/cardy on your feet?