The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

I don't have a passport. Never had one, no real intention of getting one.

Me neither. Many years ago I actually applied for one thinking I might use it and never did. I won't bother again.

Just been out giving the car a wash. Doesn't take long when it's only a titchy little Toyota Aygo.

 

[classic33]

Right - so - dry but looks windy based on the trees at the back

builder have just arrived (10:40 ish) as they have only a few bits left to do - today is the last days except for a few bits that have to wait a while (like cleaning up the flags which has to wait until the skip goes)

so after today we will have our house back

does turn ou that the steam cleaner for the floors does not actually emit any steam - so cleaning the new tiled floors was not working too well

SWMBO was saying it was working fine - but turns out that it only worked if it went over a wet patch from something else - after which it was simply a damp rag being rubbed over the floor
which was fine for getting the dust up (which was the important bit after the work being done) but is naff all use wor actually cleaning the floor!

so I have a job do do!

Oh - and getting ears syringed this afternoon

Steam cleaned maybe?

 

[pawl]

Right - so - dry but looks windy based on the trees at the back

builder have just arrived (10:40 ish) as they have only a few bits left to do - today is the last days except for a few bits that have to wait a while (like cleaning up the flags which has to wait until the skip goes)

so after today we will have our house back

does turn ou that the steam cleaner for the floors does not actually emit any steam - so cleaning the new tiled floors was not working too well

SWMBO was saying it was working fine - but turns out that it only worked if it went over a wet patch from something else - after which it was simply a damp rag being rubbed over the floor
which was fine for getting the dust up (which was the important bit after the work being done) but is naff all use wor actually cleaning the floor!

so I have a job do do!

Oh - and getting ears syringed this afternoon

Are surgery has actually stopped syringing ears I had mine done Had to use a softener for a week.To remove the wax a small vibrating tool is applied to the ear which loosens the wax.

Apparently inserting a syringe has in some instances caused damage to the ear drum

 

[PaulSB]

My mother used to spend evenings putting warm olive oil in her ears to soften wax. Can't recall how she got it out.

 

[welsh dragon]

Just had a delivery from DPD. This time they didn't drive down the drive.

 

[BoldonLad]

Good morning. Sunshine, grey spells and perhaps a shower or two today. It's Tuesday and small person has just gone out swimming with Nana.

Regrettably I've just had a row with a neighbour. Someone was dropping a dog, unknown to me, at her house. We frequently get parents dropping kids at school who park in a manner that blocks access to our house. This happens perhaps every other week. The person dropping the dog had completely blocked our access. I'd just spent 90 minutes in rush hour traffic collecting the small one to get home only to find I can't get to my house. Nearest space is perhaps 300 yards away on a road meaning I can't get granddaughter out of the car. I lost my temper, shouldn't have done but did.

Without knowing all of the details, why is dropping a dog off deemed an an acceptable reason to block your access? The implication is that the dog's well-being is more important than your granddaughter's well being? Seem to me that you were quite justified.

 

[PaulSB]

Without knowing all of the details, why is dropping a dog off deemed an an acceptable reason to block your access? The implication is that the dog's well-being is more important than your granddaughter's well being? Seem to me that you were quite justified.

Yes, that is my view. A dog can get out of any car door. My granddaughter only by the nearside rear passenger which means I need a gap to do this. That or get out the offside with the door open into the road etc. which is dangerous.

This was at 9.00am. The school run with parents dumping cars everywhere is a big issue. When on my bike I've had two try to force me off the road. It goes on and on. Yesterday I stood at the top of our road waiting for a cycle buddy. Three of the mothers who stopped at the T-junction had a phone in the right hand, the wheel in the left. Drives me insane.

Rant over.

I don't feel it excuses me losing my cool though. I shouldn't have done and I've been to apologise. Only the neighbour's father was in so I'll go back tonight.

 

[BoldonLad]

Yes, that is my view. A dog can get out of any car door. My granddaughter only by the nearside rear passenger which means I need a gap to do this. That or get out the offside with the door open into the road etc. which is dangerous.

This was at 9.00am. The school run with parents dumping cars everywhere is a big issue. When on my bike I've had two try to force me off the road. It goes on and on. Yesterday I stood at the top of our road waiting for a cycle buddy. Three of the mothers who stopped at the T-junction had a phone in the right hand, the wheel in the left. Drives me insane.

Rant over.

I don't feel it excuses me losing my cool though. I shouldn't have done and I've been to apologise. Only the neighbour's father was in so I'll go back tonight.

You are a more tolerant man than me, I would have been videoing and reporting.

 

[numbnuts]

I've been feeling tired all day, did a few chores this morning, nothing too strenuous, had lunch and then had a lie down.
Someone knocked the door, but I could not be arsed to answer it, later open the door and there was a parcel from Amazon.
Think I'll have an early night, see if that will help, knowing my luck I'll be counting sheep

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Lazy day today.

Treated myself to a new and very light windproof jacket for walking in.

Managed to book a parking space near Old Trafford next week for our (Chelsea) match against them.

Sorted out restaurant bookings for imminent short break.

Having a late one tonight.

That's all folks.

 

[welsh dragon]

Yes, that is my view. A dog can get out of any car door. My granddaughter only by the nearside rear passenger which means I need a gap to do this. That or get out the offside with the door open into the road etc. which is dangerous.

This was at 9.00am. The school run with parents dumping cars everywhere is a big issue. When on my bike I've had two try to force me off the road. It goes on and on. Yesterday I stood at the top of our road waiting for a cycle buddy. Three of the mothers who stopped at the T-junction had a phone in the right hand, the wheel in the left. Drives me insane.

Rant over.

I don't feel it excuses me losing my cool though. I shouldn't have done and I've been to apologise. Only the neighbour's father was in so I'll go back tonight.

I wouldn't, but that's just me.

 

[PaulSB]

It's been a day of discussing holidays, playing with small one and trying to keep on top of the house. Small one had her first tantrum for me. Terrible twos and all that. She was clearly tired and frustrated so I left her to it. When she finished we sat down with some milk, she snuggled and fell asleep. I always enjoy that.

I've booked a holiday. Thursday we head up to the Lakes for a couple of days walking with friends, then a week on Arran from where I hope we can get to Oban to see one of my oldest friends, next across to Edinburgh to meet up with more friends for a couple of days and to see The Boss. Mr Springsteen will be in town. I am very excited. Just hope I can get hold of my old friend, I've phoned several times but no answer, sent a text today and phoned again but no luck. I am beginning to worry.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It's been a day of discussing holidays, playing with small one and trying to keep on top of the house. Small one had her first tantrum for me. Terrible twos and all that. She was clearly tired and frustrated so I left her to it. When she finished we sat down with some milk, she snuggled and fell asleep. I always enjoy that.

I've booked a holiday. Thursday we head up to the Lakes for a couple of days walking with friends, then a week on Arran from where I hope we can get to Oban to see one of my oldest friends, next across to Edinburgh to meet up with more friends for a couple of days and to see The Boss. Mr Springsteen will be in town. I am very excited. Just hope I can get hold of my old friend, I've phoned several times but no answer, sent a text today and phoned again but no luck. I am beginning to worry.

We saw a tantrum from our 15 month old grandson on Sunday, he'd got hold of my Good Ladies phone, when it was taken off him he sat there and howled, but after a while his Dad picked him up he went to sleep.

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.

 

[classic33]

Night Johnboy.

Night GranMa