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.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
It's cold, around 1⁰C, but i awake to a very light dusting of snow. It is so light it looks like a heavy frost.

 

[mikeIow]

A few of us are visiting pals in Reeth until Sunday.
Managed to clear some shed rubbish to almost fill their skip yesterday. Rewarded with a shortish walk with 2 pubs and they made a fabulous lamb dinner 💪
Today a couple of us plan a bit of a yomp. I believe something in the region of 10-12 miles 👍
Looks like we get the bus when it is around -3° with a real-feel of -10° 🥶
Might warm up to feel like a balmy -5° 😎
Are we totally bonkers?
Probably 🫣
I will be channelling my inner Mo 🤪
Got to earn tonight’s pub dinner somehow 🍻
Stay warm folks!

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
'Tis dark and cold brrrrh. Going to be a cold week.
We have a supermoon tonight and the sky should be clear, I look forward to (hopefully) seeing that.
I am going to get wrapped up and go fir a short stroll when it warms up to the giddy heights of 2°.

 

[PeteXXX]

0°c and clear skies, here in Norwich, with a massive looking moon!

 

[Dave7]

A few of us are visiting pals in Reeth until Sunday.
Managed to clear some shed rubbish to almost fill their skip yesterday. Rewarded with a shortish walk with 2 pubs and they made a fabulous lamb dinner 💪
Today a couple of us plan a bit of a yomp. I believe something in the region of 10-12 miles 👍
Looks like we get the bus when it is around -3° with a real-feel of -10° 🥶
Might warm up to feel like a balmy -5° 😎
Are we totally bonkers?
Probably 🫣
I will be channelling my inner Mo 🤪
Got to earn tonight’s pub dinner somehow 🍻
Stay warm folks!

She has a lot to answer for does that Mo woman.