The Retirement Thread

[ebikeerwidnes]

Anyway - just remembered

We had a parcel delivered for next door - happens quite a lot as they are all working

anyway - she came round but I was tied up and couldn;t get down to answer in time

so I took it round a bit later

Really annoying that thye don;t have any kind or door device like a bell or knocker
nothing

so I end up knocking on the heavily double glazed door and - now the don;t have a dog anymore - have to hope she hears

the other way are even worse
they have one of those Ring doorbells - but never hear it as 'we can't hear it in the new extension'
WHAT
it is electronic and networked - how hard can it be?????

all nice people - but their door notification devices drive me mad!!!!

 

[Dirk]

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

You might get it for a snip.....

 

[Dave7]

Its now 0545 and I have been up since 0400. My legs were hurting and I had to get up to stretch them. I will listen to SoTS till 0800 then go back to bed.

 

[Tenkaykev]

It’s blowing a hoolie and peeing down, just in time for parkrun. The rain and wind will be coming in off the bay so it will be really refreshing on the more exposed parts of the course.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, blowing a hoolie and very damp, an ideal day for catching up with the ironing.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeeeee. 9 deg and of course.

Looks set in for the day.

I have a load of washing in the machine and will have to dry it on the clothes horse.

I see another slobbing day today

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Talked to estate agents and solicitor yesterday; all seems to be progressing properly on the moving front. Jeez, I'll be glad when it's all over!
Our mates from Minehead are coming for a stop over later on and I've booked a table at Hang Loose for Sunday lunch.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
It's windy and starting to rain.
Today we are meeting up for lunch with our son and daughter and their respective girlfriend and fiance.
I have to whizz up to the high road first thing and get my antibiotics that the dentist prescribed. My tooth is infected, but also needs some canal root treatment as the nerve is dying and needs to be removed. This will happen towards the end of the month.
Stay dry everyone

 

[PaulSB]

Only a very small one

Because of the cold..........................????

 

[PaulSB]

I know I don’t have a maternal bone in my body so possibly it’s just me that feels like this, but I find these photos quite creepy


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Good grief! Those are just so, what? I don't know. Horrible, absolutely horrid. I wonder if it's all photoshopped, my granddaughter never stayed still long enough............

 

[PaulSB]

It both amazes and amuses me that a simple item of clothing can invoke such strong reactions.


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Yes, since getting older I've found these comfortable and cosy. 👍

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Because of the cold..........................????

Does the cold make any difference?

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning world. Six o'clock I'm laid in bed feeling stiff and achey. Dancing is a good work out. Must go riding I think to myself but can I be arsed? By 6.45 I'm downstairs, coffee on the go, message a couple of people. "Is the club ride on?".................................20 minutes later replies come in which can be politely summarised as "Paul, have you looked out the window?"

Paul, has now looked out of the window. It's peeing down. Plan is to check the weather at 10.00 as the forecast promises sunshine by 11.00. Pigs anyone? Can they fly? I'll let you know later.

Yes, we did the Gay Gordons along with several other dances which I couldn't name. I only know Strip the Willow and I'm sure we didn't dance that one. A good time was had by all. Mrs P even persuaded one male friend to dance four times. His wife was astounded as he usually steadfastly refuses. I think Geoff knows only to well, just as I do, there is no point in arguing with Mrs P. Compliance is the order of the day.

I'll see what the day brings........................

 

[PaulSB]

Does the cold make any difference?

I've always found it a useful excuse................

 

[numbnuts]