The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Porridge is horrible, the foul taking sputum of Lucifer. And I say that as a Scotsman!

 

[Dirk]

Porridge is horrible, the foul taking sputum of Lucifer. And I say that as a Scotsman!

I have porridge with prunes for breakfast most mornings...

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Porridge is horrible, the foul taking sputum of Lucifer. And I say that as a Scotsman!

You are suffering from a lack of sugar!

 

[Paulus]

I have porridge with prunes for breakfast most mornings...

Similar here, not prunes but blueberries, strawberries or some other berries to hand.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Similar here, not prunes but blueberries, strawberries or some other berries to hand.

me too - frozen fruit defrosted in the microwave then some oats dumped on top with some milk
then 3 minutes and done
(plus sugar clearly!)

 

[Sterlo]

Sounds nice
But I don't see the point in "instant" porridge - I just lob some in a bowl and stick it in the microwave for 3 minutes
can;t see the point in paying extra for porridge that takes 1 minute less

maybe just me?

anyway - I'm up and awake - ish
Dentist today - I have a check up on the NHS (sort of - why do I have to pay for nhs anyway?? - but lets not get all NACA)
but my wife has had to go private as she has moved house an also not been for over 10 years (phobia)

then theatre tonight - some sort of concert thingy - probably with dinner before
will be interesting because it is in the new Shakespeare theatre in Prescot - where my wife grew up and lived until she moved here a few years ago


Oh - and i have

Must read things twice, I thought it said Shakespeare with Prescott, the thought of John Prescott performing Hamlet brought me out in a cold sweat.

T,be, or not t'be, that is t'question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or just go and punch the bugger.

 

[welsh dragon]

I have returned. Shopping done.

My car is making a noise. I think it's the exhaust. That will cost me more money I daresay.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Tenkaykev has just got back from a 10k run - nominative determinism in action 😉

 

[numbnuts]

I have returned. Shopping done.

My car is making a noise. I think it's the exhaust. That will cost me more money I daresay.

Oh dear, a a pop in bangen spits a tubeen

 

[numbnuts]

Someone reported this on facebook, It's just up the road from me
I've reported it to the council.......not holding my breath, but I may buy a little boat 🚣‍♂️

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just had an email from LNER with a voucher for a free Greggs breakfast deal consisting of a breakfast roll and cup of coffee, takeaway only. I've never visited a Greggs, there's a few around but the one they opened locally closed after a few months ( there are a couple of independent bakers plus a few café / coffee shops that are thriving, so perhaps the competition was too much ) Might be tempted if see one in passing.

 

[pawl]

Someone reported this on facebook, It's just up the road from me
I've reported it to the council.......not holding my breath, but I may buy a little boat 🚣‍♂️
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If the current rain continues you may need a bigger boat⛴🛳🚢⚓️

 

[Exlaser2]

Cardiff?

I think they are nearer to Shrewsbury/ Telford than Cardiff . 😀

Certainly time wise . 😀

 

[BoldonLad]

Just had an email from LNER with a voucher for a free Greggs breakfast deal consisting of a breakfast roll and cup of coffee, takeaway only. I've never visited a Greggs, there's a few around but the one they opened locally closed after a few months ( there are a couple of independent bakers plus a few café / coffee shops that are thriving, so perhaps the competition was too much ) Might be tempted if see one in passing.

I am surprised you didn't seize the opportunity when you were visiting Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Greggs are everywhere in this area.

 

[welsh dragon]

We had ham sandwiches and cheese and onion crisps.