The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Bungalow has been hoovered including getting the skinny fluffy thing down behind the radiators plus some nooks & crannies that the big hoover can't get into.

Dog's been walked, too 🐶

Who's a good boy then ?
I have showered and have washed the bedding. That is now in the dryer.
I am now chilling while watching the cleaner do her stuff.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning been busy making six chicken, mushroom and veg pies.
Had a crappy nights sleep again, I'll have to go to see my doctor, that's if I can get passed
the security guard at reception and pass the twenty questions on what's wrong with me, without
giving her a sargastic answer

 

[PeteXXX]

My alarm is set for 02:00 for the next two days ☹️

 

[Mo1959]

More roadworks in our street. It seems utility services seem incapable of talking to each other. The whole town is a disaster at the moment with road works and temporary traffic lights.

Just had a sandwich for lunch with a cuppa. I might have another wander soon as it’s nice out and quite warm now.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Bungalow has been hoovered including getting the skinny fluffy thing down behind the radiators plus some nooks & crannies that the big hoover can't get into.

Dog's been walked, too 🐶

Speaking of radiators, with the heating season approaching I have been topping up my loft insulation and decided to put insulation behing the radiators that are mounted on external walls. I've done this in the past using a " Blue Peter " type approach of aluminium foil stuck to cardboard and slotted onto the radiator mounts. This time I purchased some magnetic strips from Screwfix. They went on remarkably easily and I used our thin yellow behind the radiator cleaning thingumajig to make sure they were in good contact.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/warmroom-195mm-x-500mm-radiator-heat-reflector-foil-6-pack/716py

 

[ktmbiker58]

Y fronts are back on and feeling fresh. Good for another month.

Excellent news - I hope you use the proper technique for determining freshness - throw them against the bedroom wall, if they stick turn them inside out or, if thats already been done, time for a fresh pair, when they finally fall off the wall they are officially deemed clean and ready for action again -

 

[ktmbiker58]

Good morning from a sunny but chilly Dorset. We have recently been adopted by a cat. It is obviously owned by someone as it is in good condition and looks well fed. The granddaughter named it " Ringo " when it first started visiting as it is mainly white with orange coloured rings on its tail. It visits a couple of times a day and is currently curled up on Mrs Tkk's chair. We have a large bag of Whiskas cat food that we use to feed the hedgehogs, it seems happy with that.

Congratulations! You have officially been adopted

 

[welsh dragon]

I have returned from another jaunt to Dolgellau, up the Bwlch, saw some jets whizz past. Dropped the bins girlfriend off for her driving lesson, walked 4 or 5 miles altogether along the Mawdach trail, picked her back up, the another 20 mile drive back into Powys and home. I am glad to be home I must admit.

Chicken tonight

 

[PeteXXX]

Pleasant swim this afternoon.. ¾km today 🏊

 

[Exlaser2]

Afternoon all . Nothing much to report , still boat hunting , seen two didn’t make an offer . There is one more for sale at the moment but it’s at Exmouth . The pictures he sent look like it could be a posable but the trouble is it’s a four hundred mile round trip from Coventry and that’s a long way to go if I don’t buy it . Think I will wait for something more local .
In other news, still not losing weight and still not doing much cycling. Mrs exlaser says the two things are connected .
That couldn’t possibly be true could it ? 😂😀😀

 

[Binky]

Afternoon.
Got my ride in this morning, 40 miles with 3000ft of climbing in beautiful sunshine. I did though question my clothing choice soon after setting off as it was a chilly breeze but was OK in bib shorts and summer jersey. I suspect though it won't be long before arm warmers are in use at the start at least.

 

[Dave7]

My pockets are lighter .
New specs....£450
2 X fillings..... £80.
New clock etc for boiler.....£135
Not finished yet though!!!

 

[Mo1959]

Gosh, the living room is getting hot with the sun coming in, but they are still digging up the pavement outside so not sure I want to listen to the racket.

 

[BoldonLad]

My pockets are lighter .
New specs....£450
2 X fillings..... £80.
New clock etc for boiler.....£135
Not finished yet though!!!

£450! What are they made of, I paid £200 for two pairs, thought that was pricey.

 

[Drago]

They can kiss my hairy arriss. I'll nefer carry an ID card.