The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Another pleasant day on planet earth
This morning is 'look after aunty' morning. I really do not object as a) I do have the time and b) she has been very generous over the years. Today is financial affairs day. Stuck in her ways she will not allow us to arrange DD for her pensions so they must be collected from the Post Office and taken to the bank. We have explaine the dangers but she wont budge......hey ho grin & bear etc
Have a nice day everyone.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, emulsioning day today, I've also got a couple of edges to tidy and a door that needs a second coat of paint.

 

[Dave7]

At first glance I read that as " I take just one tab of acid", and thought that's a pretty hard core way of getting through the current situation 😁

Not a bad idea Kev......I will give that serious thought

 

[PaulSB]

I am in a similar situation but of a less serious nature. I take just one tab for acid reflux.
I phoned the Dr Friday evening to hear the message which tells me what to do. The message basically says "we are closed, phone back on Tuesday".
I phoned back as requested only to hear a complex message which (I think) told me go to thier web site BUT didnt tell me what that site is.
I am 73 and not tech savvy......god knows how older people will go on

Our practice introduced online ordering. After two failures the pharmacist told me to go back to the usual method of emailing him direct. I do this on the Monday of the week I need the meds and collect Thursday.

 

[PaulSB]

Mornin' all.
I remember when drawing the curtain to bright sunshine used to lift the spirits; a longer ride was in prospect. But now ...

Yeah I remember those.

The escape committee are planning a long ride to Gilsland when this is over. One of our number retired to there so we thought we'd ride up to see him.

I know, I know why would you retire and leave glorious Lancashire? 🤔

 

[Dave7]

Morning all on a bright and sunny day. My new growing house is being delivered today, it's big enough for 10 tomato and or pepper plants.

We have never grown tomatoes as holidays etc would prevent watering.
As holidays are out this year I wouldn't mind having a try.
We have a conservatory plus a pagoda type thingy with a roof.
I assume a basic grow bag would suffice ???
Now, where can I buy tomato plants ???

 

[IaninSheffield]

I know, I know why would you retire and leave glorious Lancashire? 🤔

Must. Not. Bite.
Must. Not. Bite.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. Brrrrr. Chilly here. I have to pick Mr WD tablets up. Let's hope they manage to A. Not to have lost his prescription. B. Have the tablets

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm a silly old sod, because we're camped in the back of the through lounge amidst a pile of furniture I've got the clock off the mantle piece on the computer table, I keep finding myself peering round the clock to read the time off the computer.

 

[Drago]

Blimey, t'was frosty out. The middle of April and still getting overnight frost. Seems the frost season is now 7.5 months long in the UK.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning. Brrrrr. Chilly here. I have to pick Mr WD tablets up. Let's hope they manage to A. Not to have lost his prescription. B. Have the tablets

Another misreading on my part, I got all excited about WD40 being available in tablet form and thought they'd be a bit more practical that having grease nipples fitted to my knees 😊🏃

 

[Dirk]

Blimey, t'was frosty out. The middle of April and still getting overnight frost. Seems the frost season is now 7.5 months long in the UK.

Morning all

My part of Devon can't be in the UK then.
We rarely get frosts and I haven't seen snow on the ground for a good 5 years.

 

[GM]

Morning all. Thanks for reminding me to order my repeat prescription, I do it through Patient Access online it's so easy!

Looks like it's going to be a nice day here in the capital, so more gardening. Thinking of breaking the rules and going out on the summer bike this afternoon only local though, there's enough hills here for a good workout

 

[Mo1959]

Lovely but chilly 6.8 miles done.

Knocked on Mr Mole's door but he wasn't in!

 

[Dirk]

Today I shall mostly be painting my garden wall.