The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

I wouldn't know, I was never a licencing officer.

 

[Elybazza61]

Stokes Tomato Ketchup is the favourite of mine, BH prefers Brown Sauce and we both occasionally have sweet chilli sauce.

Cool and overcast this morning but sunny and warm now.

Did some watering with the cans as the hose pipe ban is in force and then out early-ish for a 83k ride before it got too hot.

Apparently there are strong signs of cooler and above average rainfall towards the end of July*, just right for the school holidays !

*According to Weatherman Liam from Channel 4 on his Instagram post.

 

[numbnuts]

I've made some scones, I haven't any clotted cream, so it will be butter and strawberry jam

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Been for a mooch around town with Mrs SD - had a few things to do and lumped them into a proper pensioner high-activity day! 25.5°C.

Grandson (23) has Devil's Itch - extreme reaction to too much sun, down in the SE. Possibly self-inflicted rather than innocent victim.

Coffee price rise shock - we usually pay around £7 for two coffees. Today: 1 large latte and 1 std iced Americano was £8.50! Scandalous!

Be careful in the sun and avoid Devil's Itch, all.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I wouldn't know, I was never a licencing officer.

Ah, I thought you guys enforced licensing law, too.

 

[Dave7]

Ive just looked in the mirror and saw grey hair, wrinkles and aging eyes.
I thought "damn, they dont make mirrors like they used to".

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I read that online and thought there was a fair amount of BS in the article, imo.

I have heard about some private schools where the "presents" are a status symbol to the parents and they compete to give the best

This was from a private school close to the first one that I taught in

Some of the ex-teachers from there worked at ours and confirmed this was common there

things like expensive wine and spirits - even though most school say "no alcohol"

I went to a private school - although MANY years ago and I remember nothing like that in those days!!

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Ive just looked in the mirror and saw grey hair, wrinkles and aging eyes.
I thought "damn, they dont make mirrors like they used to".

I avoid them

every time I try to look in one this old bald fat guy jumps in front of me!!

 

[Drago]

I look in the mirror...

 

[numbnuts]

Ive just looked in the mirror and saw grey hair, wrinkles and aging eyes.
I thought "damn, they dont make mirrors like they used to".

When I look in the mirror all I see is gray hair, gray beard and sad eyes.

 

[Dave7]

My grandson has gone into town to meet some mates so as to watch the match in a pub.
I imagine the atmosphere will be electric, especially if we win.
My neighbour is coming over and we will watch it in peace.
My local where I have my pub lunch has massive screens so I could walk there but I would rather watch in comfort.

 

[numbnuts]

I don't do football

 

[Drago]

Ah, I thought you guys enforced licensing law, too.

Back in sepia days then local beat bobbies did it, but by the time I got my truncheon in '91 they had a handful of specialist bobbies thet did notching else. I tagged along on a few visits as muscle but never got involved in prosecutions or enforcement.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Watching the match at home

 

[Dirk]

I don't do football

#metoo