The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

In case you dont know....electric fires are governed to a maximum 2.0 kw**. My previous one that died was 1.8 and this 2.0 makes a noticeable difference.
**the choice for them is quite limited.

I've mentioned before but when we had the flame effect gas hearth removed I purchased a electric flame effect stove from Screwfix for £70 just as a temporary measure to fit in the gap. Over a year later and it's still there. I noticed that it has two power levels 800w and 1600w. We put the flame effect on in the evenings with the heat side switched off at this time of year as it looks cosy and has a psychological warming effect. 🔥

 

[Dave7]

I've mentioned before but when we had the flame effect gas hearth removed I purchased a electric flame effect stove from Screwfix for £70 just as a temporary measure to fit in the gap. Over a year later and it's still there. I noticed that it has two power levels 800w and 1600w. We put the flame effect on in the evenings with the heat side switched off at this time of year as it looks cosy and has a psychological warming effect. 🔥

My previous one was a cheapie from Aldi. Sounds similar to yours. I got a 2nd one (same model) for the conservatory and thats still going.

 

[Tenkaykev]

My previous one was a cheapie from Aldi. Sounds similar to yours. I got a 2nd one (same model) for the conservatory and thats still going.

I was planning on getting something a bit more upmarket that fitted the space better but couldn't find anything that would fit without some faffing around. As we don't use the heating aspect I I wondered if I could find a suitable sized high definition TV and just have a flaming coals screensaver running on it 🤔. Ah well, there's always next year to sort it out 😁

 

[Tenkaykev]

My previous one was a cheapie from Aldi. Sounds similar to yours. I got a 2nd one (same model) for the conservatory and thats still going.

The chimney also acted as an amplifier when the wind got up, or if a pigeon decided to perch on the top of the chimney cap going coo, coo, incessantly ☹️. When the hearth came out I stuffed a pillow case with loft insulation and wedged it up the chimney just above the fireplace opening. I also put a couple of pieces of electrical trunking as a path for ventilation.

 

[Drago]

Pleasant snooze cuddled up to Brucie.

 

[Drago]

I've mentioned before but when we had the flame effect gas hearth removed I purchased a electric flame effect stove from Screwfix for £70 just as a temporary measure to fit in the gap. Over a year later and it's still there. I noticed that it has two power levels 800w and 1600w. We put the flame effect on in the evenings with the heat side switched off at this time of year as it looks cosy and has a psychological warming effect. 🔥

Daughter #1 has a giant tv built into a recession in a stone wall and it has a pleasant wood fire flame display thingy.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Been keeping an eye on the trees over the back fence

some have been swaying a LOT but nothing seems to be in trouble

shame - if one of the sycamore trees fell over - without hurting anyone or breaking fences
then ti would make life a lot easier in terms of little spinny things

good thing is that a LOT of leave had dropped but have all gone somewhere else - main road is covered with them!

So - thanks Dave - I asked and you obeyed were a great bloke and did it!!!

 

[Tenkaykev]

An early night last night as granddaughter and Mrs Tkk were tired out from travelling. Having decided on the spare bedroom granddaughter had brushed her teeth and clambered into bed and it was down to granddad to read a bedroom story. I'd got up to chapter two of " The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark " when I suddenly became aware of laughter. I opened my eyes to see Mrs Tkk in the doorway, and granddaughter lying beside me both convulsed with laughter as granddad had fallen fast asleep reading the story 😁

 

[PeteXXX]

Happily, no ill effects from the flu jab yesterday afternoon. Not even a sore spot at the injection point.
I've not had any problems before but you never know!

 

[PeteXXX]

An early night last night as granddaughter and Mrs Tkk were tired out from travelling. Having decided on the spare bedroom granddaughter had brushed her teeth and clambered into bed and it was down to granddad to read a bedroom story. I'd got up to chapter two of " The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark " when I suddenly became aware of laughter. I opened my eyes to see Mrs Tkk in the doorway, and granddaughter lying beside me both convulsed with laughter as granddad had fallen fast asleep reading the story 😁

Have you got 'We're all going on a bear hunt'? Brilliant fun to read and act out with kids ☺️

 

[Tenkaykev]

Have you got 'We're all going on a bear hunt'? Brilliant fun to read and act out with kids ☺️

One of my favourites. We were both enacting it on our walk up to the shops earlier 😁