The Retirement Thread

[SpokeyDokey]

Cold & wet.

Up stupid early (for me) as I am off to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for my monthly check-up. Made bearable by the lovely staff & the friendly atmosphere they create.

Have a good day, all.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
The rain hasn't started yet, but is due to carry on all day.
So, I will be getting the buses as I have a few errands to run, and I don't feel like getting wet on the bike today.

 

[Drago]

Dogs walked. Listened to some Gordon Lightfoot on the way round.

Rain keeping me confined to barracks, which is fine with me. Ive a few bits of parish council admin and some minor odd jobs to catch up on so the time will be spent profitably.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Today I shall be going to Taunton for some bits and pieces.
Walking the hound on the way back and then lunching at the Star.

 

[Mo1959]

Glad I nipped out early as the rain has arrived as forecast. Just walked around the town, had a soak in the tub when I got back, stuck the pjs back on, had porridge and now sat at the PC.

 

[Drago]

and now sat at the PC.

On his lap? Careful of his truncheon!

 

[Exlaser2]

Up early as I had the switch on the power again this morning . Somewhere on the socket circuit I’ve got a fault that’s tripping the RCD.
First on Sunday evening then again about 4 am on Monday morning . I checked around yesterday , unplugged a couple of things that might have been the problem but it’s tripped again at about the same time this morning.
It’s the time between it tripping thats annoying as it’s taking so long to rule things out . Oh well I will keep trying to find the problem for the next week, If in havnt found the problem by then, does anyone know a good electrician? 😂😀.
Seriously though I might have to resort to that because my house has old wiring so I don’t know if this problem is an appliance/socket issue or it’s a wiring issue. 🙁.

 

[Mo1959]

On his lap? Careful of his truncheon!

Seeing as how you like Scotland and your camper van, if you use Youtube this guy is quite good to follow. He's having problems with his van just now but hoping to get it back on the road next week. Some of the places he visits are interesting.


https://www.youtube.com/@scottishmaninavan

 

[Oldhippy]

Still not getting notifications but nothing on accidental ignore. No clue.

 

[Mike Ayling]

Income Tax Returns for the year ending 30 June 2026 for myself and Mary have taken a lot of my time today.
About another half days work needed.
Must be lodged by 31 October or I will have the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation on my case.

 

[PeteXXX]

Got the dog walked before rain started.. 👍
No-one likes the smell of wet dog in the morning.....
It's now precipipiddling it down and it's set in for the day, I believe ☔

 

[PeteXXX]

Time for a bit of admin before I start on the loft 😑

 

[Dave7]

Morning all, off to see a show at The Brindley Theatre this evening in Runcorn.

We had some good evenings at the Brindley, its a really good theatre.
Enjoy.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all. Wet and set to stay wet all day. And its very dark out there.
My sleep pattern has really changed recently. Was in bed at 23.15 last night and apart from a pee break slept till 08.30 which is crazy.
I will nip to Aldi for some bits and then to HomeBargains for bird food and hopefully coffee pods......if they dont have the CPs it will mean calling into Iceland who always have them.
Have a good day peeps.

 

[Elybazza61]

Breakfast ( peanut butter and marmite on toast) and one coffee downed and watched a bit of NFL highlights on YouTube.

Got a Zwift session in yesterday so will either be an admin/indoor stuff day or some gardening (greenhouse needs clearing out ) depending on the weather.

Oh and will be having chip butty for lunch when the chippy van gets here.