Good morning folks. Mrs TKK and I have entered our local 1/4 Marathon. It's been going for 38 years and is held on New Year's Day. We're both following a Garmin Coach training plan which is great for motivation. I'm just off out to do today's workout which is " Stride Repeats " 😮
The Retirement Thread
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Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
- Location
- East Riding of Yorkshire
Annoyed of East Yorkshire here. Just got my car insurance renewal through, up from £261 to £416!!! Had a no fault accident last November, fully settled by third party, now I'm paying for it. Done a quick comparison search and I can get it down to just over £300. I'm going to get in touch with insurers to see if they'll knock anything off, otherwise it's goodbye. End of rant. 
Good morning all, it's a cloudy start to the day here in Barnet.
MrsP is off to the wildlife centre for the morning, so I'll be out with the dog.
I got the grass cut yesterday, but with the warm weather it definitely won't be the last time.
MrsP is off to the wildlife centre for the morning, so I'll be out with the dog.
I got the grass cut yesterday, but with the warm weather it definitely won't be the last time.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Hill walk done and home just as it’s getting dull. Don’t think the rain is far away.
First morning I’ve had to close most of the windows and put an extra jumper on.
First morning I’ve had to close most of the windows and put an extra jumper on.
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Its lucky that all households can afford to contribute.
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
Annoyed of East Yorkshire here. Just got my car insurance renewal through, up from £261 to £416!!! Had a no fault accident last November, fully settled by third party, now I'm paying for it. Done a quick comparison search and I can get it down to just over £300. I'm going to get in touch with insurers to see if they'll knock anything off, otherwise it's goodbye. End of rant.
L V put mine up by £195 Had a look on the Carole Nash site a company I know from my motorcycle days . Got my car insurance down for the same premium down £295 same cover as previous LV.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Hello
I'm still catching up with missed cycling races from our holiday - currently on stage 7 of the Tour of Britain than I am out of recordings
Just realised that it is Thursday and I hadn't put the bin out - Recycling today so garden bin as well
Just missed the garden on which doesn;t matter as it is almost empty but the recycling one is full and now out and waiting
raining - so plans for a ride are paused
why does it always rain when I have no plans that can interfer with a ride??
yesterday would have been great but we had Dr appointment first thing then had to go up and grandkid-sit in the afternoon!!!
Oh - and starting to get annoyed with grandkid-sitting
The grandkids are fine - middle one is difficult (Special needs) but we know him so can deal with it
but we keep getting "Oh - can you pick $theircousin up while you are there"
which is OK but it is becoming expected - and he is not used to having to do what he is told - I think he is an OK kid just isn't used to boundaries being enforced
But it is the "OH Mike'll pick him up and look after him for a while - he won;t mind" that is a bit grating!
luckily the oldest grandkid will be leaving that school to go to "Big School" next year so the annoyance has a termination date
but I would not be surprised if I get asked to pick him up after that anyway!
I'm still catching up with missed cycling races from our holiday - currently on stage 7 of the Tour of Britain than I am out of recordings
Just realised that it is Thursday and I hadn't put the bin out - Recycling today so garden bin as well
Just missed the garden on which doesn;t matter as it is almost empty but the recycling one is full and now out and waiting
raining - so plans for a ride are paused
why does it always rain when I have no plans that can interfer with a ride??
yesterday would have been great but we had Dr appointment first thing then had to go up and grandkid-sit in the afternoon!!!
Oh - and starting to get annoyed with grandkid-sitting
The grandkids are fine - middle one is difficult (Special needs) but we know him so can deal with it
but we keep getting "Oh - can you pick $theircousin up while you are there"
which is OK but it is becoming expected - and he is not used to having to do what he is told - I think he is an OK kid just isn't used to boundaries being enforced
But it is the "OH Mike'll pick him up and look after him for a while - he won;t mind" that is a bit grating!
luckily the oldest grandkid will be leaving that school to go to "Big School" next year so the annoyance has a termination date
but I would not be surprised if I get asked to pick him up after that anyway!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
It can be a tad annoying when parents expect grandparents to pick kids up or look after them at the drop of a hat. I feel your pain.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I am beginning to hate painting. 
I am beginning to hate painting.
Yes, I much prefer Totness.
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
I am beginning to hate painting.
You ARE Banksy and I claim my £5!!!
I am beginning to hate painting.
Brixham is better.
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Car passed it MOT, we're now in Jubilee Junction having lunch.
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