The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

 

[Mo1959]

Back from my hilly willy walk. Gosh, autumn is back with a bang. Heck of a lot colder. Not complaining though as I prefer it and the forecast is actually looking really good apart from the cold winds.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I've just managed to renew my Garden Waste Collection service for next year. The cost has risen to £65, the fortnightly collections start in February and finishes the first week in December. It's a large green bin, and I know some of our neighbours share theirs and we let our neighbours know if we've got room in ours should they need it.

 

[Mo1959]

I've just managed to renew my Garden Waste Collection service for next year. The cost has risen to £65, the fortnightly collections start in February and finishes the first week in December. It's a large green bin, and I know some of our neighbours share theirs and we let our neighbours know if we've got room in ours should they need it.

Gosh, I thought our £45 was dear.

 

[Paulus]

Gosh, I thought our £45 was dear.

It's £70 down here.
Runs from January to late November.

 

[Mo1959]

It's £70 down here.
Runs from January to late November.

Wow. Just logged into the council website and it's actually £40 here and valid from 1st April to 31st March so a full year.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good lord. That's expensive. I'm glad we can just throw anything on the compost heap.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
No rain yet, but it's on it's way.
We should be able to get out with the dog for a long walk which includes walking up to the market via the fields, then I think MrsP wants to visit a few shops whilst I will go to the dog friendly cafe for tea and bacon sandwiches.

You have a dog that enjoys tea and bacon sandwiches.....😀

 

[numbnuts]

I don't need a "Garden Waste Collection service" .....so not being able to sit outside in the garden on a nice sunny day has saved me money so it seems suntans cost money in more ways than one.

 

[Dave7]

Late on duty, letter of apology is in the post.
I rely on the light (fading dark) to wake me around 0600........ today it was really dark and I slept till 0700.
I decided on an Aldi dash while my legs were ok.......hardly anyone in there.
Green Bins
Our jumps up each year, this year was £38 so it could be anything this year.

 

[Dave7]

Car Insurance.
Just got my renewal 😳.
I have been with Hastings a few years now and increases have been acceptable. This one is nearly DOUBLE.....
I plan to phone them and tell them they have one chance.....see what they say.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Back from my training run, it wasn't too bad as the plan called for a series of one minute efforts at target pace followed by one minute walk / jog recovery. You get an " execution score " according to how closely you have stuck to the target pace, I scored a massive 5% 😁

 

[Paulus]

You have a dog that enjoys tea and bacon sandwiches.....😀

What dog wouldn't eat a bacon sandwich. Millie does drink cold tea from a saucer when we are out.😁

 

[Dave7]

What dog wouldn't eat a bacon sandwich. Millie does drink cold tea from a saucer when we are out.😁

Clever dog that 🙂

 

[Dave7]

CAR INSURANCE.....
sorted.
Still way more than last year but with everything thats gone on I couldn't be arsed with all the hassle.
It hurts to pay it but hopefully by next year my head will be clearer.