The Retirement Thread

[BoldonLad]

To me it starts in Winchester.

Interesting you should say that, but, in fact, "the South" starts at Middlesborough 😊

 

[BoldonLad]

Had mine earlier this year. Not sure if they stop when I reach 70. Must check. I think once you're over 70 the government couldn't care less if you die anyway as you are no longer productive.


Just checked, it's 74.

That prompted me to check my OAP Bus Pass, expires 2029, so, I had better make the best of it, before I am "terminated" 😂

 

[tarric]

Parked up in Craigellachie, choice of establishments for my refreshments tonight, just depends if I want to dress up or not. The weathers a balmy 23 at the moment but thunder storms predicted for tonight.

 

[tarric]

Interesting you should say that, but, in fact, "the South" starts at Middlesborough 😊

Really, to me the south is anywhere south of of an imaginary line between Dundee and Fort William, and the north starts on an imaginary line between Golspie and Ullapool.

 

[numbnuts]

Interesting you should say that, but, in fact, "the South" starts at Middlesborough 😊

If I go any farther south I'll get me feet wet

 

[PeteXXX]

Not sure where else to put these pics but they might just be of interest to some here 🙋‍♂️
Shop front (ex filling station) in Castleton. Photo'd through a window, hence the quality.

 

[gavroche]

I'm 75.............this must be my last one

Does that mean you can't get bowel cancer when you are over 75?
Or does it mean you don't matter after that?
It is still 33 degrees in the sun here so there is no point in having a shower yet.
I will have one just before going to bed.

 

[Paulus]

Dental check all OK, no treatment needed. I have booked to see the hygienist in a couple of weeks time.
I cycled to and from the dentist, it's only 2 miles and a bit each way, boy was I sweating when I got home, It's uphill all the way.

 

[Dirk]

Apparently, Merryfield in Somerset is the hottest place in the UK today at 36.7C.
One upside is that the tarmac is melting and filling the potholes. 🤣

 

[Elybazza61]

Patches and sealant turned up but I was already fettling the Stayer All Road; re-routed some Di2 cables and re-positioned the Supernova front light using a mix of Suoernova mounts and bolts ,much neater than having a mount bracket and I can still fit the Garmin battery pack.



Also amazing how much stuff is needed to move a light and some cables



Had burger(with a milk bun from the bakery) and fries (done in the air frier) ,will have a decaf coffee and the odd biscuit later.

Oh and still hot although there is quite a stiff breeze but it's hotter now than it has been all day.

 

[numbnuts]

Does that mean you can't get bowel cancer when you are over 75?
Or does it mean you don't matter after that?
It is still 33 degrees in the sun here so there is no point in having a shower yet.
I will have one just before going to bed.

I googled - Why, well what they are saying that Bowel Cancer takes a long time to develope
so if your all clear at 74 the lightly chance of you getting is is low, but you can still get the poo sticks
and test after 74 if you call the NHS.

 

[Tenkaykev]

My DIY chilled coffee was a complete success, and I have just guzzled half a bottle of Grahams Kefir which was on yellow sticker in M+S. The Kefir tasted a little sour so I added some Canadian maple syrup to sweeten it up a bit. Waiting for the sun to drop a bit lower before heading out to top up the hedgehog food and water.

 

[welsh dragon]

My poor hanging baskets have taken a real bashing in thus heat. Even though we watered them well they have wilted. Hopefully they will pick up again after another dousing of water