The Retirement Thread

[jongooligan]

Cool, cloudy and windy in Berwick. Mrs jg + two of my sisters + three dogs are away to Lindisfarne today. I'm taking my bike for a poke around the Tweed valley.

 

[172traindriver]

Good morning, cool and cloudy here, washing out, breakfast eaten and we're of to the club this afternoon.

Clear the money out again then

 

[172traindriver]

Good morning. . Another cold start to the day here as well. . Frost on the ground

No doubt you are still hiding under the quilt
Riding when the sun warms things up?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Clear the money out again then

Unfortunetly we're going through a lean patch so no chance of that happening.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

That was an interesting ten minutes, Tomatorite tomato food, the lid is meant to be child proof, and it's almost pensioner proof as well, it seems to involve a press a squeeze and a twist to get it off, at least I got it off in the end, the last one I had I destroyed the top getting it off.

 

[PaulSB]

That was an interesting ten minutes, Tomatorite tomato food, the lid is meant to be child proof, and it's almost pensioner proof as well, it seems to involve a press a squeeze and a twist to get it off, at least I got it off in the end, the last one I had I destroyed the top getting it off.

Had that problem with the oil filler cap on Mrs P's car. Could I get it off - 20 minutes struggle.

Mrs P said the warning light was on. I checked the dipstick - nothing. Took 3 litres to top up. I despair.

Grey, mild but chilly wind.

Already done loads of small stuff. I feel fully recovered and want to drive. I was given no advice on this. I informed the DVLA but have discovered I didn't need to. Information on the DVLA website says no need to inform DVLA and can drive "after recovery." Phoned DVLA who say I should speak to GP or consultant!!!

Nightmare.

 

[172traindriver]

Unfortunetly we're going through a lean patch so no chance of that happening.

Things could change today, remain positive

 

[172traindriver]

That was an interesting ten minutes, Tomatorite tomato food, the lid is meant to be child proof, and it's almost pensioner proof as well, it seems to involve a press a squeeze and a twist to get it off, at least I got it off in the end, the last one I had I destroyed the top getting it off.

Get a child to do it next time

 

[classic33]

Morning all, a bit of a grey start to the day here. MrsP is out all day so I am on my own with the dog and the 3 cats. I think a long walk with the dog followed by a pint or two in the Mitre at lunchtime is in order. I will then have the hard job of deciding what to have for dinner tonight. Curry maybe?

You need a "Peggy Gordon" moment.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Get a child to do it next time

 

[Dirk]

Beautiful morning. Went out on the Dawes whilst Mrs D went for a haircut.
15.5 miles and 1100 ft of climbing in an hour. Phew!
I really need to get my climbing legs back - been too lazy this winter!

 

[GM]

Just found out that my ex work mate's missus has committed suicide aged 59.
She suffered from depression for years and couldn't cope with the fact that he is suffering from terminal prostate cancer which had spread to his liver and brain.
She overdosed on his opiate pain killers.
Life can be a bitch!
Enjoy it while you can.

Sorry to read that, Like others have said, that must be just awful.

 

[Dirk]

Sorry to read that, Like others have said, that must be just awful.

It was my ex work mates birthday yesterday. He was 66 and only has a couple of weeks left.

 

[172traindriver]

It was my ex work mates birthday yesterday. He was 66 and only has a couple of weeks left.

So sad to hear

 

[welsh dragon]

It was my ex work mates birthday yesterday. He was 66 and only has a couple of weeks left.

Terrible news. Another good reason for taking early retirement if you can. Too many people retire only to not live long enough to enjoy that time.