The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Too many obscure tangents even for me.

East o'Pennines were always cotton. Liverpool being the main port of importation of cotton from America.

 

[PaulSB]

Good Evening. Happy New Year from a mild and sunny Lancashire day. Mr and Mrs P stayed up till 12.10 last night. I felt hungover despite only having one drink. The lack of sleep I think.

We went to watch Rovers today. It was dire. Absolutely dire. That's about it for today.

A little story. On our trip to see the Enormous Crocodile Nana and #1SP are discussing baby Jesus being born in a stable. "How did baby Jesus get out of Mary's tummy?" This is the point when Paul is very happy he's married to a retired midwife. I now have an age appropriate response lodged in my brain should this ever come up for me!!!!

 

[PaulSB]

I've still got just over 6 years until I get my state pension, so very much a junior to most on here.

We're going to need a section for age appropriate posts at this rate 🤣🤣

 

[PaulSB]

When I'm out in the Peak District, I use my mobile for my route but it's downloaded so no signal is required. I also print the route & have a powerbank to recharge phone if necessary.
I also have a whistle & bright lights that can flash.
Appropriate clothing & footwear is worn too, with an emergency waterproof poncho.
I can't understand people who don't realise just how quickly conditions can change!

Both Mrs P and I have day packs which are always packed with whistle, survival bag, basic first aid kit, compass, walking poles, waterproofs and I carry a knife. There's never a need to remember these things. If the weather is good we take the waterproofs out rather than having to remember to pack them.

Navigation is with a map and notes with the phone used to pinpoint our location if we're unsure.

 

[PaulSB]

We will all have to tread carefully around Chorley Paul. He is at the match and his team are already losing nil 2.

Yes, he's a bit twitchy. In my younger days I'd have been on my feet hurling abuse at the feckin' idiot who's our head coach. Today I'm just resigned to what I think is coming.........

 

[classic33]

Yes, he's a bit twitchy. In my younger days I'd have been on my feet hurling abuse at the feckin' idiot who's our head coach. Today I'm just resigned to what I think is coming.........

You're gonna get a phonecall!

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.

 

[gavroche]

Heavy rain and wind here and we have washing on the line.
Mrs G says it will go in the washing machine for spining in the morning.
Blood test in the morning as part of my 6 monthly check up for prostate and cholesterol.

 

[PeteXXX]

<yawn>

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Another cold one. Around freezing but with a strong icy wind making it feel colder. I will brave it after a browse and cuppa.