Tea? (Part 3)

[Fubar]

Back at my desk after a morning of learning - not quite as daunting as I was expecting, though the Finance section starts in a couple of weeks...

It's bright and sunny here in Edinburgh, if still a little cold - unfortunately due to the sun the blinds are closed so I can't report on the state of Arthur's Seat today @Bobby Mhor !!

 

[SteCenturion]

Unfortunately, I packed in work a couple of years before I could retire on reserved rights at 55 and lost a whopping 38% of my pension so living on a very low income, but as it was my choice to do so, I am not entitled to any help. Suppose I should really look for a part time job but I am becoming so used to all this leisure time it will be hard. I get by most months if I'm careful.

Sorry to hear that, can't be nice to keep a very tight reign on the pennies.

I have already decided that (as long as I am not made unemployed) I won't work past 60, even though i won't get a state pension 'till i am 67 then i will have to live much more frugally.

Any disabilities in the household ?

You would be surprised at what the Government & Europe are throwing at reducing carbon footprints, not everyone who can, claims so you may have some luck, it's worth a go.

 

[SteCenturion]

Back at my desk after a morning of learning - not quite as daunting as I was expecting, though the Finance section starts in a couple of weeks...

It's bright and sunny here in Edinburgh, if still a little cold - unfortunately due to the sun the blinds are closed so I can't report on the state of Arthur's Seat today @Bobby Mhor !!

What are you hoping to qualify for @Fubar ?

Career change or enhancement ?

 

[Fubar]

What are you hoping to qualify for @Fubar ?

Career change or enhancement ?

It's a Masters in Health Administration - I already work for the NHS but it was recommended to me to "enhance" my career prospects. At the middle level I am at it's difficult to progress without one, plus I'm not a clinician so that tends to work against you. I went straight to work from school so never did the Uni thing, there are lots of bright young things on the course but they don't have a speck of experience - still not decided if that's a good or bad thing.

 

[Arjimlad]

Good afternoon, I managed to stir myself off my chair and get out for a lunchtime stroll just now, in the sunshine. A bit chilly but a gorgeous day & well worth the effort. A twinpack of Belgian buns somehow made its way back to the office with me, too. Ten minutes of lunch break left before work resumes.

@Fubar Bon Courage for your adult learning, I hope your experience helps rather than hinders !

 

[Saluki]

Home again after a quick 5 miler to the hospital and then off dog walking (bike in car, we drove to the hound).

Bloody Hell! @Packrat has actually been to the tea thread. I know for a fact that he hates tea and only drinks coffee. I'll have to bloomin' behave if Packrat is going to be joining this thread Boo hiss.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Well I thoroughly enjoyed my morning installing the metal paving system.
ill be setting the slabs on them tomorrow.

 

[Arjimlad]

What is a metal paving system ? Sounds rather like the cheesegrater bridge in Bristol which is slippery for cycling.

 

[IDMark2]

I blogged a bit, now I'm off, inspired by @Arjimlad having a walk in the sun I'm going to do just that too. See you all later

 

[172traindriver]

It took a good ten mins to get into my car this morning, all the doors were frozen up, so just lubed up the door seals with Vaseline, should be a bit easier tomorrow Also treated her to new wiper blades. Looking forward to the spring.

Beware, you will have Mr C on here saying this is just the beginning. It will get worse and he told us so!

 

[172traindriver]

I've decided it's the turbo again as its looking dodgy out there albeit bright and sunny.

It's well icy out there

 

[172traindriver]

Why's my name in black?

Singled out for special treatment

 

[172traindriver]

Good guys wear black (or a spacing issue).

Many other reasons

 

[172traindriver]

It's not that cold!

What you gonna do when it reaches double figures below 0?

Tell us its coming

 

[SteCenturion]

It's well icy out there

We had a very small snow fall saturday but it didn't stick, i was hoping we might have a big snow dump so that me & junior could go sledging (not calling a batsman's wife rude names).

- 5°C predicted tonight but nothing like the - 13°C predicted for SporranHaggisBuckieLand