The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

This is Paul's broom. My mate Trigger has advised on the repair.........

 

[Gunk]

Mixed emotions today, thought a lot about my late Father today who died in 2023, but enjoyed the day as my kids really spoilt me, and spent the morning in the Cotswolds with a good pal of mine on the motorbikes, so although tinged with a bit of sadness, a nice day.

 

[Dave7]

This is Paul's broom. My mate Trigger has advised on the repair.........

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Paul.
Change of subject.
You have our young left back, Owen Beck.
What do you think of hum ?
Your manager seems to rate him.

 

[PaulSB]

Paul.
Change of subject.
You have our young left back, Owen Beck.
What do you think of hum ?
Your manager seems to rate him.

I rate him as well. He is solid defensively, good intelligent positional play and has a great attitude. I can't recall any glaring errors during his time at Ewood. In my view his best contribution to a game is when he's going forward. I wonder if his long-term future is as a defensive leftside midfielder. He played a few games in this position, in front of Harry Pickering. He can really pick out a pass and create opportunities. I remember him more from those matches than when he played left back.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I managed a long lie.

It appears to be overcast and breezy so should be pleasant for a walk. There’s a chance of showers though. Since I am usually a rain magnet it will probably come on 5 minutes after I set off.

 

[Mo1959]

Oops, I read my watch wrong. I see it’s only just gone 6 and not 7 as I thought.

 

[PeteXXX]

Morning campers 👋

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. A beautiful bright and breezy morning. My buddies are gravelling today. I'm envious. #2SP collection at 8.15. I don't have my usual enthusiasm for this. I am sure though this will have changed by the time I pick her up.

Yesterday was strange. My lad invited both sets of grandparents for lunch. His partner has a complex family situation, mother married twice, father married three times and a variety of siblings. Yesterday we had biological father with #3 wife. Talk about competitive. Within 10 minutes I realised he saw this as a "who's the best granddad" thing. #3 wife, who I'm told has no interest in children, was similar. Mrs P and I both sat back and took no part in the competition.

The one occasion I interacted with #2SP her other grandfather pushed in within 30 seconds. I found that strange. After they had gone #2SP came over and climbed onto my lap. That meant a lot. Usually when I'm at her house it's to collect her for childminding. As we stood by our car, Mum holding her, #2 put out her arms and lent forward as if to say OK, I'm ready to go.

Enough of my musings. I feel a bit groggy. Mrs P has appeared very early which means I can use the shower without waking her.

Manchester here I come.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeee. 12 deg here. And its shopping day for us, so a trip to the metropolis is in store.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dave7]

I rate him as well. He is solid defensively, good intelligent positional play and has a great attitude. I can't recall any glaring errors during his time at Ewood. In my view his best contribution to a game is when he's going forward. I wonder if his long-term future is as a defensive leftside midfielder. He played a few games in this position, in front of Harry Pickering. He can really pick out a pass and create opportunities. I remember him more from those matches than when he played left back.

Thanks.
There are lots of rumours about Robertson going if Kirkez arrives from Bournemouth and we will need a good replacement/stand in.
We have Tsimikas, a nice guy who gives all but sadly never good enough to be 2nd choice if we are to compete at the highest level.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning. A beautiful bright and breezy morning. My buddies are gravelling today. I'm envious. #2SP collection at 8.15. I don't have my usual enthusiasm for this. I am sure though this will have changed by the time I pick her up.

Yesterday was strange. My lad invited both sets of grandparents for lunch. His partner has a complex family situation, mother married twice, father married three times and a variety of siblings. Yesterday we had biological father with #3 wife. Talk about competitive. Within 10 minutes I realised he saw this as a "who's the best granddad" thing. #3 wife, who I'm told has no interest in children, was similar. Mrs P and I both sat back and took no part in the competition.

The one occasion I interacted with #2SP her other grandfather pushed in within 30 seconds. I found that strange. After they had gone #2SP came over and climbed onto my lap. That meant a lot. Usually when I'm house it's to collect her for childminding. As we stood by our car, Mum holding her, #2 put out her arms and lent forward as if to say OK, I'm ready to go.

Enough of my musings. I feel a bit groggy. Mrs P has appeared very early which means I can use the shower without waking her.

Manchester here I come.

Inlaws are strange aren't they.
Sue and I got/get on well with my SiL's Mum ( his Dad was out of the picture).

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks. Due to various commitments our " Second Friday " group will be meeting today, a Monday. Train to Weymouth and an amble around a couple of hostelries before lunch at " Roma " an excellent Turkish restaurant.
Daughter No 1 called yesterday for a natter, her and her chap are heading down to the " End of the Road " festival at the Larmer Tree near Salisbury. I looked at the line up and recognised none of the acts.
The weekend coincides with her 50th birthday. We're about 15 miles from Salisbury so hopefully we’ll meet up as we've yet to meet her new chap.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all..
A good sleep was had.
Lovely day but strangely 2 hours rain forecast at lunch time......I just can't see that happening.

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm hearing thoughts of a visit to Hamtun town centre this morning..
Gives me a chance to pop into the opticians to get my specs readjusted as the pads are sticking into the side of my nose. 👓