The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

On the Internet there are always "other versions"

And exactly how do you know that ?

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. A glorious sunny day in Lancashire. Another ridiculously busy retiree day. Been on the go since 6.00; that's the problem with not being at home, stuff doesn't get done. Anyway.

Next up Mrs P has a treatment day. I'm popping to a garden centre for potting compost and something to grow my tomatoes in. I want to find a peat based compost for the tomatoes. I'm 100% for all environmental efforts but.. .......last year I went all out on peat free. Despite being a Levington brand it was without doubt the worst compost I have ever seen. I'm serious about this and I worked in horticulture for 44 years, the last 20+ with one of the best peat-free growers in the UK. My 2024 tomatoes were an utter failure. The compost was 100% to blame.

Once home a lot of potting up to do, grass to cut, etc. Also need to press my suit and iron a shirt. We're at a wedding tomorrow.

 

[Dave7]

I have a tree surgeon here today.
Outside my East facing fence there are a bunch of trees that block my sunlight much of the day.
It is council land but they say as they didn't plant them its not their responsibility blah blah blah.
So I am paying a guy to take them down.
I am sure the council will soon realise the trees really are their property and the sh*t will hit the fan.....but hey ho.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

And exactly how do you know that ?

I read some of your conversations on this forum????

 

[welsh dragon]

I have been doing some more tidying of my workroom. Getting rid of more stuff that I don't have any need for anymore. Stuff I have never used and stuff I will never use. I am making sure Mr WD hasn't seen what I've been doing .

 

[numbnuts]

There's a whole lot of drilling and screwing going on in the block this morning, that's the worse part of living in a flat

 

[welsh dragon]

Egg on toast today.

 

[Paulus]

I have a tree surgeon here today.
Outside my East facing fence there are a bunch of trees that block my sunlight much of the day.
It is council land but they say as they didn't plant them its not their responsibility blah blah blah.
So I am paying a guy to take them down.
I am sure the council will soon realise the trees really are their property and the sh*t will hit the fan.....but hey ho.

Not 500 year old Oaks are they? It could get you in some bother.

 

[Dave7]

Not 500 year old Oaks are they? It could get you in some bother.

no, they are 30 year old Elder trees......they are a real nuisance.

 

[PaulSB]

The trouble with garden centres is they are full of old people.........just saying........

 

[PaulSB]

You are in position one in this queue. Please wait to be connected. 14 minutes and 42 seconds...........it's only a hotel reception desk.....

My inclusive minutes and life are ebbing a way.

 

[PaulSB]

20.35 and hanging up. I'll stay somewhere else.

 

[numbnuts]

Fish and mushy peas, I passed on the chips, but I did have apple pie and custard.

Still no @Drago

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Fish and mushy peas, I passed on the chips, but I did have apple pie and custard.

Still no @Drago

Hmm - I'm starting to worry about @Drago
anyone know if he is OK??

 

[rustybolts]

There's a whole lot of drilling and screwing going on in the block this morning, that's the worse part of living in a flat

maybe its an orgy ? knock the door and try and get it