Mundane News

[tyred]

Proof that I was a good boy and obeyed the dismount signs in the garden.

 

[Reynard]

Time to feed the cat, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[Jenkins]

Some very lake like fields seen through the train windows on the trip home - a very strange contrast with the sunny day that it turned out to be. Due to acting as a taxi driver on Wednesday, I'm having to work a Monday next week for the first time in many months.

 

[gbb]

I can't remember (or, even if I could) what the benefits of deferring the state pension is. I did that and I think I get a certain percentage more.
You can claim and still work. It makes no difference apart from getting clobbered on tax. (State Pension is paid in full but the amount is added to your income and popped onto your tax code.)
This information might be either wrong or out of date but that's what happened with me.

A quick read tells me you effectively get 10. something percent more deferring each year.
No point in taking it the first year to lose 40% I think.
I don't see me working more than 16 months, so defer I will till I'm 67. Doesn't bother me, I don't have any great hobbies and do generally enjoy and being motivated by work. Health is generally good barring arthritis.

 

[Reynard]

A large plate of triple-cooked chips for supper.

My desire to throw things has diminished, but I am still mightily peeved.

 

[johnnyb47]

I gave the lawn a quick cut this afternoon as it looking a little scruffy.

 

[Reynard]

I am watching MOTD

 

[PeteXXX]

I'm nearly up. Washing machine was set on timer to take advantage of night time leccy and is churning away in the background.

 

[johnnyb47]

Just enjoying a steaming bowl of porridge at work

 

[Illaveago]

There may be a tool to repair the card reader pin in situ. A small steel tube from a home store for DIY or hobby should do the trick.

It's not bent but has been pushed down. I thought of using thin long nosed pliers but the gap between each pin is very small.

 

[biggs682]

First cuppa went down well
A nice sunrise at the bottom of the road

 

[Illaveago]

I can't remember (or, even if I could) what the benefits of deferring the state pension is. I did that and I think I get a certain percentage more.
You can claim and still work. It makes no difference apart from getting clobbered on tax. (State Pension is paid in full but the amount is added to your income and popped onto your tax code.)
This information might be either wrong or out of date but that's what happened with me.

Have you been Fujitsued?

 

[Illaveago]

Morning.
Another grey day here.
Our back garden path and lawn had a large puddle on them , it amused Georgie he seemed to be looking for fish. He took the opportunity to have a drink. It's strange how cats will go to such lengths to drink water in strange places. Our old pair of cats used to sit in the bath waiting for the mysterious fountain to provide a trickle of water.

 

[PeteXXX]

Have you been Fujitsued?

Me no understand 🤷‍♂️

 

[biggs682]

We had a quick rain shower and all the blue bits in the sky have gone.