The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Good morning. There seems to be dissent in the ranks already. A tad cool here this morning, in fact a bit Brrrrrr

One must have decorum or it will end in chaos, does one agree.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[aferris2]

Ahem, if you would be so good as to look at the post before yours

Beaten by seconds I think. Never mind, I'm going to be busy today. Got a little holiday to prepare for.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning world

I could have been first but decided to give someone else the chance. Spent the last hour reading the paper online. This has not set up a good day.

Mainly I will be ironing, allotmenting and probably start logging up for the winter. I'm in a chainsaw frame of mind this morning.

 

[welsh dragon]

One must have decorum or it will end in chaos, does one agree.

Ooooh. Get you

 

[PaulSB]

Oh yes, the weather. Light grey clouds, some sunshine and gentle breeze. I'll be happy with that.

 

[PaulSB]

One must have decorum or it will end in chaos, does one agree.

Mmmmmm........not dissimilar to my feelings after reading the papers.

 

[welsh dragon]

So it 06.45. What is everyone up to?
Mo has just got back from her 10 nile run.
Drago is polishing his large barrel.
Welshie is trying to fit her bloomers into her new mangle.
I am enjoying a coffee before trying to sweet talk a golf ball to go straight .
At least the rain has stopped. It was heavy for most of yesterday.

I don't need a new mangle. The old one is still going strong. It's only 90 years old for goodness sake.

 

[PaulSB]

DVLA
Would anyone like a rant?? Huh? Go on. You know you would. It'll be fun.

My licence should have been returned +/- August 3rd. I no longer have a drain in my head - I may send a photograph.

Submitted my application early June. 6 weeks is the stated time to process licence applications.

It took 7 weeks to write to my consultant. He replied in two weeks.

Yesterday's excuse was "We are reliant on others replying to us quickly" WHAT???? "You are now on the highest priority." Me "What does this mean in terms of time?" DVLA "I can't tell you that sir."

I put in a written complaint. The stated time for a response is ten days. Anyone want to guess?

@welsh dragon if I send you some weedkiller, sugar and a barrel could you mix together and drop it in Swansea for me??

 

[classic33]

Good morning world

I could have been first but decided to give someone else the chance. Spent the last hour reading the paper online. This has not set up a good day.

Mainly I will be ironing, allotmenting and probably start logging up for the winter. I'm in a chainsaw frame of mind this morning.

You're not in Texas, you know!

 

[PaulSB]

You're not in Texas, you know!

True but I may catch a train to Swansea..........

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Muttley walked, contemplating a cup of Clooneys.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning, decidedly autumnal when I put the washing out this morning at seven O Clock,, sun shinning brightly though wet under foot from last nights rain, today we're on a wrinkly's coach trip, a short one to a garden centre just the other side of Stratford On Avon, lunch and a wander round.

 

[Dirk]

Morning campers.
Today, the Geriatric Gypos will be bimbling up the M5 to our next site near Dursley.
We've got a bit of tarmac left over from another job, if anyone needs a drive doing on our way up, sor.

 

[PaulSB]

Hmmmmm......senior moment. Beat this.

I want to make porridge. Add water. Get milk jug from fridge. Empty. Get milk bottle from backyard. Add a little to porridge and refill milk jug.

Go to sink. Wash bottle. Turn round to put milk jug back in fridge. No milk in jug. Clean empty bottle but no milk. Only one explanation.

I blame the DVLA for EVERYTHING that goes wrong in my life