The Retirement Thread

[screenman]

I had 4 teeth out when I was 24 since then I reckon by having fewer teeth it has saved me £297.35 in toothpaste and £198.23 in toothbrushes.

 

[Drago]

When I was 15 the dentist, who i'm sure is paid by the tooth, reckoned my lower jaw was over crowded so elected to remove 2 teeth. I didn't get a say in it. These were the days where the dentist would do it himself rather than send you to a dental Hospital with proper anaesthetists etc. anyway, he gassed me but I was still aware and felt the whole thing. It was chuffing horrific.

Unsurprisingly, other than the Army where I had no choice, I've not been to a dentist since. I brush 3 times a day and i'm really rigorous about it in order to remain out of the dentists chair. Funnily enough, my teeth have been fine ever since.

 

[GM]

Morning all.... Yea, have it out Dave, you could always have one of those super duper screw in teeth later!

@IaninSheffield I had to google Double Entendre Bingo. Is that the Scott Mills, Radio 1 the one you mean, looks like a good laugh!

 

[Paulus]

I had 4 teeth out when I was 24 since then I reckon by having fewer teeth it has saved me £297.35 in toothpaste and £198.23 in toothbrushes.

Every cloud and all that.

 

[classic33]

I have now been advised that the emergency dental people are willing to extract the tooth but not to refix the crown. Seems bl**dy stupid to me if a 5 minute job can save the tooth they won't do it but they are willing to pull it out.
What I want is for someone to look at it and say a) we can re-fix it or b) it has to come out..............I have no problem with that. I just don't want to have it out if its not needed.
On a positive note
I have just found out that I can purchase a wireless charging pad for my phone. Not sure how it works but I have got a mate to order one for me off Amazon. Hopefully that will be resolved.

Thank Nikola Tesla for that bit of kit.
Died: 7 January 1943

 

[Dirk]

Just back from LIDL.
'Twas eerily quiet in there. Wish it was always like that.
MrsD treated herself to a couple of white chocolate lambs, so I bought a litre bottle of Scotch to compensate.

 

[Archie_tect]

Just back from LIDL.
'Twas eerily quiet in there. Wish it was always like that.
MrsD treated herself to a couple of white chocolate lambs, so I bought a litre bottle of Scotch to compensate.

You resisted the MIG welder, trumpet and diving suit this week Dirk?

 

[pawl]

Went to Fosse Park this morning Queued for ten minutes.let me and Mrs P in together.

First time we have ventured out since lock down as can’t get slots for home delivery’s

 

[pawl]

Wet wet wet here Off to Marks And Sparks to get some meat .Curry and fruit.

 

[pawl]

Good morning fellow retirees,
A bit different looking out of the window this morning ☔☔
Just given the bin lads a thumbs up as they're working their way along the road. Quite a few of the wheelie bins have rainbows and thank you signs attached from the local kids/families.
Let's hope they're remembered and rewarded once this is all passed.

Have a lovely day folks,
☔🚶🏃🚲🙏

Quick go and see if there are pots of gold under the rainbow 🌈

 

[IaninSheffield]

Morning all fellow retirees, the rain has finally turned up, the cats do not look impressed.
The usual things to do today like walking the dog and domestics. Nothing exciting or taxing.
I'm going to cook a roast dinner today, I know it's not Sunday, or is it? Loin of pork, so there will be a nice bit of crackling.

Sounds like the 🐱🐱 and 🐶🐶 will be affecting the 🐱🐱 and 🐶🐶

 

[classic33]

Wet wet wet here Off to Marks And Sparks to get some meat .Curry and fruit.

Not Westlife!

 

[IaninSheffield]

@IaninSheffield I had to google Double Entendre Bingo. Is that the Scott Mills, Radio 1 the one you mean, looks like a good laugh!

I wasn't aware there was such a show, but I'm grateful to you for pointing it out. That should keep me amused for an hour or two.
I was thinking more about the innuendo, intended and otherwise, that <ahem> occasionally arises on the thread. (Sometimes wonder if I haven't fallen asleep and awoken in an alternative 'Up Pompei' or 'Are You Being Served' universe!)

 

[pawl]

Not Westlife!

Spot on You see what I did

 

[IaninSheffield]

I had to google Double Entendre Bingo. Is that the Scott Mills, Radio 1 the one you mean, looks like a good laugh!

That should keep me amused for an hour or two

Oh dear no. Just had a listen. It seems to be aimed at folks half a third of my age. The last time i listened to R1, DLT and Kid Jensen were around. Not that it was any better in those days!

Jees, I'm starting to sound like Waldorf or Statler!