The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

My question is.......why have dogs if you cant control them ?

That's a good question!

Bruce is a paragon of good behaviour on and off the lead, and word obediant. No problems.

Geddy is largely good, following Bruce's example as he does, but is still only a puppy despite his size, and can sometimes get a bit over excited. That being the case I keep in on a harness attached to my waist so even hands-free he isn't going to jump up to say "hello" to everyone.

The only thing I have to watch is is people want to pet them. Geddy is fine, rolls on his back and laps it up, but Bruce can be protective of me and doesn't like people leaning over him, so I advise them to squat down to dog level and I approach them.

Knowing your dogs behaviour and being able to control them under all circumstances is simple basic stuff. Having said that, I see plenty of twots with no dogs misbehaving in public, spitting, openly smoking the ganga, riding illegal E scooters, etc, so it's clearly a problem of human bellendery.

 

[Drago]

I'm still 9 years from my state pension, but it's only minor compoared to my existing provision. I won't even notice when it rolls around, will just flow into the savings to pay for call girls and crack cocaine.

Did I just say that out loud?

 

[PeteXXX]

Dog's been walked 🐶
Hoovering has been hoovered... slight Freddie Mercury impressions today 🕺

 

[Dave7]

I was just reading about an Arab billionaire that made his fortune from the dairy business.
He has died and the funeral of Milk Sheikh is taking place next week.

 

[Dave7]

You're a wealth of knowledge Dave.
I bow to you.

I am just a man, you dont need to bow to me, no really you dont.

 

[Dave7]

I'm still 9 years from my state pension, but it's only minor compoared to my existing provision. I won't even notice when it rolls around, will just flow into the savings to pay for call girls and crack cocaine.

Did I just say that out loud?

Your secret is safe with us lot.

 

[PaulSB]

I intended to mention this yesterday. Local to us, three or four miles as the crow flies, is Brindle distillery. Aside from making brilliant gin they run a great bar, put on events and over ten years has become a real community asset.

The owners decided to close last night. I applaud them for supporting their staff. This was a part of the announcement they would close for one of their potentially biggest trading nights of the year.

There are some very unpleasant people in our society. This is a great shame.

"At our screening of Saturday's quarter-final, while many of you helped create the warm, friendly atmosphere we're known for, there were times when the evening fell short of the positive experience we strive to create.

Despite the fantastic efforts of our hard-working team, some members of staff experienced behaviour that was disrespectful and not in keeping with the values we stand for. There were also instances where our distillery and farm premises were not treated with the care and consideration we expect.

As a result, we've made the difficult decision not to show Wednesday's England v Argentina semi-final at Cuckoo. This will allow our staff to have a well-earned evening off to enjoy the match with their own families and friends."

 

[PeteXXX]

Excellent news! My bus to swimming is running late... I'll be able to use my ol farts bus pass 👌

 

[BoldonLad]

I've just realised. 10 years this month sinde I retired! Officially I ended in October, but was signed off on the ick in July.

19 years for me, 14 of which I have been in receipt of State Pension. I reckon I have broken even on my Private and Company Pension Contributions by now. But, most of all, I have been free to do as I please, well, maybe not the last 2-3 years. 😊

 

[Drago]

The objective is to spank the pension for longer than we paid in to them.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning, I've been shopping
It was warm last night 26c in my bedroom so didn't sleep very well
we have 29c at the moment

 

[numbnuts]

The objective is to spank the pension for longer than we paid in to them.

I'm doing that, been retired for 37 years now......and I only worked for 22
but financially I have paid the price.
I came into this world with nothing and I'll leave with nothing

 

[Mo1959]

Sun has almost broken through now and it's around 18 degrees at the moment......still quite pleasant.

Just wandered along to Aldi as I like their rustic wholemeal bread as it has much less nasty additives compared to most supermarket breads. I noticed their ribeyes looked nice and not too expensive so got one of them plus an onion and sweet potato bhaji thing to nuke for lunch.