The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Just poured myself a beer!!!


I don't drink much these days - but tonight is a special night so stuff it!!

Just poured myself the last of my Islay peated whisky, didn't realise it had got so low😮. A precautionary measure as my throat is starting to feel sore so hopefully the anaesthetic and antiseptic properties will nip any potential lurgy in the bud.

 

[PaulSB]

I've given in. Heating now on.

First time this winter?

 

[PaulSB]

@PaulSB I see Rovers are at home tomorrow. Will you be there?

if so, wear a blue and white scarf so we can all recognise you.

We will be there. We are ALWAYS there come rain, hail, sun, shite footie, great footie......we are Rovers 🤣🤣 Dear Lord it's tough sometimes............

The scarf probably won't be needed......the way crowds are going it'll only be me and my lads there!!! ☹️🤣🤣

 

[PaulSB]

May I go first. Happy and Healthy New Year to you all..........this is a magnificent thread.......🥂

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Just poured myself the last of my Islay peated whisky, didn't realise it had got so low😮. A precautionary measure as my throat is starting to feel sore so hopefully the anaesthetic and antiseptic properties will nip any potential lurgy in the bud.

Good excuse - I will save it for later

I have found the bottle of nice whiskey SWMBO's son bought me last Christmas

he's a good lad!

This year's is stored safely

 

[Gunk]

Happy New Year, hope you all have a very healthy and prosperous 2026

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Probably a good time


Happy New Year everyone

Hope everyone has a good one and a good 2026!!

 

[BoldonLad]

Just poured myself the last of my Islay peated whisky, didn't realise it had got so low😮. A precautionary measure as my throat is starting to feel sore so hopefully the anaesthetic and antiseptic properties will nip any potential lurgy in the bud.

Very wise. Good to see you are taking sensible steps to prevent you from overburdening the NHS. They do say, prevention is better than cure. Perhaps Islay should be available on prescription 😂

 

[BoldonLad]

I am just off to open a bottle of red, no doubt, followed by a brandy or two, so, whilst I can still type, Happy New Year to you all. 😂

 

[Dirk]

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Makes no difference to me - it's just another day, like Christmas.

 

[Paulus]

I'll probably be in bed at the bewitching hour,
I have just opened a bottle of Argentinian Malbec, so I'll wish you all a happy new year. .

 

[Dave7]

I'll probably be in bed at the bewitching hour,
I have just opened a bottle of Argentinian Malbec, so I'll wish you all a happy new year. .

Argentinian Malbec is slurpingly lovely.

 

[Dave7]

Just had a doze.
I will be in bed at a sensible time so take this opportunity to wish all on here a good and healthy new year.

 

[Jenkins]

One month to go and I'll be able to post on this thread
One year early but had enough of commuting and working on shoot bikes .
Plenty of stuff to do (garden,house and re-jigging the shed) and obviously more time for riding!
Only down side is a bit(actually a lot) less cash for stuff although we have hit the charity shops over the last few weeks and scored some quality clothing; specifically Welsh and Japanese made jeans, vintage Levi's,Paul Smith and some quality winter shirt/jackets, so clothing bill will be low.

I've been eligible to post on this thread for exactly 22 months as of today, but I still consider myself too young

 

[Mike Ayling]

Get a stronger prodding stick, less chance you'll break it.

Perhaps an electric one.