The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Found a next in my pond this morning - looks like they're breeding.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

My lad has just WhatsApped the family group as his plane took off for LA. Only 24 hour delay which given the circumstances isn't bad.

The reaction to the LHR problem is beyond hysterical. People need to get a grip. The BBC, who I usually strongly support, are being utterly ridiculous in their effort to turn this into a national disgrace. LHR uses enough power to supply a small city. Do we need to build them a spare power station?

The LHR CEO was on the Beeb this morning. He pointed out it's like a motorway crash, sometimes closure is the only option. The M6 around Preston is frequently closed and often subject to delays up to 60 minutes. I don't hear anyone calling for a spare motorway just in case things go badly.......

Rant over. 🤣

I agree

it is a risk v. effect calculation
If Heathrow asked the government for millions to build a new sub-station there would be an outcry

basically - I can;t remember a substation blowing up like that - ever before

so the chances of it happening are so remote that it is not worth investing in a Plan B
What the did do was invest in backup for the safety critical systems
so no-one died and no-one was likely to die
so air traffic control as operational to the level is needed to be

people could be evacuated if necessary

so - appropriate investment based on the risks of it happening

WHich reminds me - I must cancel the house insurance for if an asteroid hit the house

 

[mistyoptic]

I agree

it is a risk v. effect calculation
If Heathrow asked the government for millions to build a new sub-station there would be an outcry

basically - I can;t remember a substation blowing up like that - ever before

so the chances of it happening are so remote that it is not worth investing in a Plan B
What the did do was invest in backup for the safety critical systems
so no-one died and no-one was likely to die
so air traffic control as operational to the level is needed to be

people could be evacuated if necessary

so - appropriate investment based on the risks of it happening

WHich reminds me - I must cancel the house insurance for if an asteroid hit the house

Maybe it should be a wake up call not to enlarge the risk of chaos with a third runway but instead expand a different airport. Hey, we could even build a high speed rail link to connect it to the capital.

Oh, hang on…

I’ll stop now before I get banished

 

[classic33]

I agree

it is a risk v. effect calculation
If Heathrow asked the government for millions to build a new sub-station there would be an outcry

basically - I can;t remember a substation blowing up like that - ever before

so the chances of it happening are so remote that it is not worth investing in a Plan B
What the did do was invest in backup for the safety critical systems
so no-one died and no-one was likely to die
so air traffic control as operational to the level is needed to be

people could be evacuated if necessary

so - appropriate investment based on the risks of it happening

WHich reminds me - I must cancel the house insurance for if an asteroid hit the house

2024 YR4
https://www.science.org/content/article/heads-asteroid-possibly-collision-course

I wouldn't be so quick with that.
Although there was confusion over the date

https://gizmodo.com/nasa-makes-big-...ollision-course-with-earth-in-2032-2000566411

 

[welsh dragon]

Phew it's hot here. Overcast but muggy.

 

[PaulSB]

Found a next in my pond this morning - looks like they're breeding.

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That'll be the small lesser spotted slightly crested next

 

[Tenkaykev]

Back from a very interesting parkrun at Roberts Park. It was their 170th parkrun so they celebrated with a 1970's theme.
Shorts won the day ☀️

 

[PaulSB]

Red rain warning!

Saharan dust storm head our way.

Been and gone here. Time to wash the car.

 

[welsh dragon]

I have been blacking my wood burner. It's a messy job

 

[Mo1959]

I have been lazy. Still sitting in my pjs watching the athletics. I suspect I may just continue my lazy day. It’s very seldom I don’t get out so I suppose it’s nice to have a day off occasionally.

The only problem is I sleep even more poorly than usual if I don’t get out.

 

[postman]

I might go to Aldi this afternoon,i fancy a can or two of Hobgoblin Ruby Red Ale.

 

[classic33]

Been and gone here. Time to wash the car.

More due with the next shower of rain.

 

[classic33]

That'll be the small lesser spotted slightly crested next

It's got better at hiding than over nexts?

 

[BoldonLad]

Good morning all from Chase farm hospital.
My new knee is fitted and at the moment is a bit sore, the painkillers have worn off over night and the nurse is doing the rounds with the meds as we speak.
X-rays and then the people who torture you, sorry physiotherapists are come to see me.
Enjoy your day everyone.

Good news. Hope you recover quickly, and, are soon out and about.

 

[simongt]

they celebrated with a 1970's theme.

Back from a 70s weekend at 'Butlin's' Skegness and fancy dress was very much in the fore.
However, not much had a 70s flavour and those who were had certainly put on a kilo or three since the last time they'd worn those outfits , but folk were having fun - !
One thing that we did wonder at was a couple in their sixties on the next table who, during a noisy concert; the Glitter Band, were more interested in watching a footie match on a tablet - !
And they couldn't have heard it; no earphones, so we did wonder what was the point - !