The Retirement Thread
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Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Overcast and windy with a fair bit of rain to come. I might just about manage a walk before it arrives.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I have risen!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
WOW! That's expensive. I didn't know Scotland included water in the Council Tax charge. If this was our property*** we would be in Band H. Here, in sunny Chorley, we pay council tax of £2330 + water at £656 = £2986, nearly £2000 more in your part of Scotland. I can understand the justification for banding council tax but water? I'm not so sure. It should be based on usage not property value.
*** we're in a two bed cottage valued at +/- £325000
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Yes, I'll sit on the fence. I see both views. Thing is we only have bass from the sea so is there a need to distinguish between (freshwater) bass and sea bass? Not only is this a first world problem, it's a pensioner problem
A friend once said to me, "Never upset a retired person. They've got all the time in the world to complain."
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good morning. That's the world sorted out! A lovely cool morning here, the only downside is I've been awake since 3.00am. Why is it I can go for two or three weeks sleeping till 5.00 - 6.00am and suddenly for no good reason I start waking at 3.00am??? Another first world issue??
Well, today? Mrs P has her treatment and I have a session with my PT. I've asked her to discuss diet. I know I can do better but need a firm kick in the right direction. That aside I have many little errands to run/chores to do. I still have the allotment grass to cut, need to get a hair cut, do the u3a banking, buy some vegetables, visit B&Q.
I've had boiled eggs and toast for breakfast. Now this is a PROBLEM. A REAL problem. Paul is upset. Eggs. What is it with WHITE eggs? Why do I suddenly find white eggs all over the place as though it's something special. I want brown eggs and don't want to open every friggin' box until I find some. Mr Tesco, I'm talking to you! Really when and why have white eggs suddenly become a thing.
Think I'll bob off and be grumpy now.......
Well, today? Mrs P has her treatment and I have a session with my PT. I've asked her to discuss diet. I know I can do better but need a firm kick in the right direction. That aside I have many little errands to run/chores to do. I still have the allotment grass to cut, need to get a hair cut, do the u3a banking, buy some vegetables, visit B&Q.
I've had boiled eggs and toast for breakfast. Now this is a PROBLEM. A REAL problem. Paul is upset. Eggs. What is it with WHITE eggs? Why do I suddenly find white eggs all over the place as though it's something special. I want brown eggs and don't want to open every friggin' box until I find some. Mr Tesco, I'm talking to you! Really when and why have white eggs suddenly become a thing.
Think I'll bob off and be grumpy now.......
Good morning all.
Another sunny start to the day here, with temperatures due to get up to around 30⁰C later on.
MrsP is filling in for a few days where she used to work at the rehoming centre. The nurse there needs some time off, so super sub has been called in.
There might be a meeting of the escape committee this afternoon, but it's all a bit quiet so I'm not sure if there is or isn't.
Another sunny start to the day here, with temperatures due to get up to around 30⁰C later on.
MrsP is filling in for a few days where she used to work at the rehoming centre. The nurse there needs some time off, so super sub has been called in.
There might be a meeting of the escape committee this afternoon, but it's all a bit quiet so I'm not sure if there is or isn't.
Good morning. That's the world sorted out! A lovely cool morning here, the only downside is I've been awake since 3.00am. Why is it I can go for two or three weeks sleeping till 5.00 - 6.00am and suddenly for no good reason I start waking at 3.00am??? Another first world issue??
Well, today? Mrs P has her treatment and I have a session with my PT. I've asked her to discuss diet. I know I can do better but need a firm kick in the right direction. That aside I have many little errands to run/chores to do. I still have the allotment grass to cut, need to get a hair cut, do the u3a banking, buy some vegetables, visit B&Q.
I've had boiled eggs and toast for breakfast. Now this is a PROBLEM. A REAL problem. Paul is upset. Eggs. What is it with WHITE eggs? Why do I suddenly find white eggs all over the place as though it's something special. I want brown eggs and don't want to open every friggin' box until I find some. Mr Tesco, I'm talking to you! Really when and why have white eggs suddenly become a thing.
Think I'll bob off and be grumpy now.......
I can remember a time when nearly all eggs were white. Brown eggs were a special treat.
I presume, rightly or wrongly that it depends on the species of hen and the diet they are on.
Yes, I'll sit on the fence. I see both views. Thing is we only have bass from the sea so is there a need to distinguish between (freshwater) bass and sea bass? Not only is this a first world problem, it's a pensioner problem
Just to throw a spanner in the works the word Bass comes from middle english and means Perch though it's not related to the Bass family...
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Hmmm. We're probably of a similar age. I don't remember this but do recall a nice brown egg being a treat. Odd.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Cooooeee. Dry and calm here.
Pottering for me today.
Stay safe peeps
Pottering for me today.
Stay safe peeps
Mike Ayling
Guru
- Location
- Melbourne Downunda
When I was winding down my contract accounting jobs and thinking of retirement I joined my local St Vincent de Paul Conference. On Sunday at a Vinnies Festival Mass I was presented with a fifteen year service badge. Time flies.
Just dug this up.
I personally think brown eggs look nicer/firmer (in the shell) but the 'experts' say there is no difference.
No, there is no nutritional or taste difference between brown and white eggs. The color of the eggshell is determined by the breed of the hen, with white hens laying white eggs and brown hens laying brown eggs.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
I personally think brown eggs look nicer/firmer (in the shell) but the 'experts' say there is no difference.
No, there is no nutritional or taste difference between brown and white eggs. The color of the eggshell is determined by the breed of the hen, with white hens laying white eggs and brown hens laying brown eggs.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
- Breed determines color:
- Different breeds of chickens lay eggs with different shell colors.
- No nutritional difference: Both brown and white eggs contain the same nutritional value and have the same taste.
- No flavor difference: The color of the shell does not affect the taste of the egg.
- External factors: Factors like the hen's diet and environment can influence the egg's nutritional content and flavor, but these factors are not related to the shell color.
