The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[Dave7]

@Dirk
Just got this off Google.
Double Dutch to me but then again most things are.

Yes, you can get Planet Rock using playback options through the Planet Rock website, its mobile app, or by linking your device via technologies like Chromecast or AirPlay to a compatible speaker or device.

 

[PeteXXX]

I've just been to the Post Office to send my HGV medical forms & expiring license to DVLA, tracked & signed for.

£5:60p

🤯

 

[Baldy]

I've just been to the Post Office to send my HGV medical forms & expiring license to DVLA, tracked & signed for.

£5:60p

🤯

When I retired two years ago I let the HGV part lapse. After 65 they make you get an annual medical. Not covered by NHS, so you have to go private. Then there's the CPC units. Unless you're working for a large firm you have to pay for them as well. Not to mention the cost of actually renewing the licence. Is it any wonder there's a shortage of drivers. I really don't miss it.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Off to hospital this morning for very painful bone marrow biopsy. ☹️

I've mentioned it before but when I was having my bone marrow biopsies the lads at work generously offered to fit a diamond cutter to the core drill we used at work🙂
Hope it goes well 👍

 

[Drago]

Morning

Morning Jon.

 

[Drago]

Morning all

Listening to @Drago on Planet Rock.
Decent selection 'Chopper'- is replay available, as I missed a lot of it.

Off to Minehead on the train this morning.

I think you can re-listen to the show on the website or app.

 

[Dave7]

I think you can re-listen to the show on the website or app.

See my post above

 

[PeteXXX]

When I retired two years ago I let the HGV part lapse. After 65 they make you get an annual medical. Not covered by NHS, so you have to go private. Then there's the CPC units. Unless you're working for a large firm you have to pay for them as well. Not to mention the cost of actually renewing the licence. Is it any wonder there's a shortage of drivers. I really don't miss it.

My annual medical (£45) & CPC (£?) is paid for by the company..
I'll have to sneak an extra 15 minutes on a shift to get my postage back... Allegedly 😉

 

[numbnuts]

According to Garmin I had 6hr 11mins sleep last night
it didn't feel like it, I wonder how accurate that can be ?

 

[Drago]

5hr39m according to Garmin for me last night, but it seemed a good night's kip to me.

 

[PeteXXX]

I don't have a Garmin but I slept quite well thank you very much.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Wandered into Wilko whilst waiting for some photos to be printed. I believe that they're now owned by Home Bargains or some such. Loved the cut price offers on display 😁

 

[Mo1959]

Another wander done around the town. It’s very muggy . Bring back the cold, crisp days.

 

[ktmbiker58]

I had a good long ride planned for today but the manageress was not good so I couldn't afford to be away in case I was needed - no matter, fired up the Wahoo Kickr Bike and Zwift to ride up the climb "La Laguna Negra" which was 9.8km with 510m (1,673ft in proper money) thats an average 5.6% with sections well into double figures. Took me an hour, produced quite a lot of sweat and could do with a nap but I've settled for a cuppa and Viennese whirl (several) plus the manageress is much better now so winning all round