The Retirement Thread

[Mart44]

Good morning - It's dull this morning with a few spots of rain. I won't be doing very much. This afternoon will see the usual family visitors I suppose. I might watch the men's tennis final, although I haven't been so interested in the tennis this year.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Morning all.
Once again knackered after yesterdays battle with the Lilly roots .
But onwards and upwards (hopefully).
My day looks good.
Just enjoyed a coffee as tea just wouldnt do the trick today.
10.30 = a nice 20 mile ride. Have to say, I am pleased that my 72 year old legs are up for it after yesterday.
This afternoon will be tv sport. As @dave r says.... so much to choose from. We WILL watch Wimbledon AND we have strawberries & cream PLUS a decent bottle of Champas to wash it down.
Life is 'ard innit.

The problem is that my Good Lady will want to watch Wimbledon and I'll want to watch F1, a sensible compromise will be needed to maintain marital harmony, the cricket won't be a problem, I'll just switch to the radio for that.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Been out for 32 miles while it was still lovely and fresh........and peaceful.

Just plonked myself down with my porridge now. I suspect the afternoon will be Wimbledon watching. Think I would like Federer to win.

 

[Drago]

Now stuffed full of fry up and excellent hotel coffee. Round to the old fellers in a bit, then off for a flight in his plane.

 

[Dave7]

The problem is that my Good Lady will want to watch Wimbledon and I'll want to watch F1, a sensible compromise will be needed to maintain marital harmony, the cricket won't be a problem, I'll just switch to the radio for that.

We have the answer to that
In the main lounge we have Virgin
In the rear lounge we have terrestial.
However we both want to watch the tennis.

 

[Mo1959]

Now stuffed full of dry up and excellent hotel coffee. Round to the old fellers in a bit, then off for a flight in his plane. View attachment 475385

Oooo. Nice!

I have never flown in my life and the thought of going in an airliner with its claustrophobic little windows scares the shoot out of me, but I think I could maybe talk myself into going in something like that where I can see all round me.

 

[Drago]

You take a virgin up the rear lounge? It's all very risque in the Dave7 household!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

We have the answer to that
In the main lounge we have Virgin
In the rear lounge we have terrestial.
However we both want to watch the tennis.

We only have one TV in the house, Freeview.

 

[Drago]

We only have one TV in the house, Freeview.

In our house we call that a "window".

 

[Dave7]

Oooo. Nice!

I have never flown in my life and the thought of going in an airliner with its claustrophobic little windows scares the shoot out of me, but I think I could maybe talk myself into going in something like that where I can see all round me.

I did a solo parachute jump out of a small 6 seater plane. As you suggest its totally different to being in the big ones.

 

[Dave7]

You take a virgin up the rear lounge? It's all very risque in the Dave7 household!

Mrs D is aware of it and has no objections, apart from the cost.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all, we are sitting in a Lido on the shoreline of Lake Como. The water is coolish but very refreshing. The wedding yesterday was a lavish affair but was really wonderful to be invited. Back home tomorrow evening to whatever form of reality awaits.

 

[classic33]

Morning all, we are sitting in a Lido on the shoreline of Lake Como. The water is coolish but very refreshing. The wedding yesterday was a lavish affair but was really wonderful to be invited. Back home tomorrow evening to whatever form of reality awaits. View attachment 475402

French air traffic control could leave you stuck there.

 

[Dave7]

Managed to get my 20 in. Kept up a reasonable pace (for me) but found it hard work against the wind.
Now for an afternoon of tv sport. Watching tdf at the moment but will switch to tennis shortly. Golf is on later but so is the WC cricket. Most people cant handle these difficult decisions

 

[Dave7]

We only have one TV in the house, Freeview.

TBH I am thinking of going that way. I enjoy my sport, particularly football but we both tend to read more than watch tv and I begrudge the money that Sky/Virgin charge for the amount I watch it.