The Retirement Thread

[oldwheels]

Reporting back. I got to Aldi for the 07.30 over 70s slot. The Aldi girl outside challenged me saying "you are never 70".............I said "that's very nice to hear but I'm 73". Fortunately I had my driving licence to prove it. I was pleased but also felt a bit of a fraud.

Sanitised everything and took it to the aunty. On the way I stopped at the butchers to a) get us some burgers etc. for our planned BBQ plus some sausages for the aunty. 10.15 and it wasn't open but I could see people inside so I phoned them.............."oh, we're closed today". I said "you have a large sign outside which clearly says you are open today". He said "it's bank holiday so we're closed"...........no BBQ for us then

No need for me to go shopping. The local Glengorm Estate are delivering orders on Saturday for burgers and sausages from local beef. Good job I have plenty of freezer space.

 

[Dave7]

And mothers and grandmothers?

I am sure Paulus was not excluding them...........its just a turn of phrase as the men were 'literally' front line.
MrsDs mother worked in the munitions factory which I am sure was extremely dangerous for several reasons.
My father was a conscientious objector and chose to go to prison rather than take up arms. That took a type of courage so different to those that fought as he obviously went through a difficult time being locked up as a C.O.

 

[Mo1959]

26 mile breezy bimble on the hybrid done. Will enjoy my lunch once I've freshened up. Few others out and about and a fair bit of traffic.

 

[welsh dragon]

Just back from a bimble. Very quiet roads here, probably the least amount of traffic I have seen since the lockdown started.

 

[numbnuts]

I managed an hour on the turbo

 

[GM]

Its the devils drink..............give me a nice whisky any day.
Although I confess to enjoying a pre-dinner g&t.

Whisky and Brandy are two spirits that I wish i could drink. When I was a foolish 18 year old, I remember going to a party and drinking a whole bottle of Johnny Walker. It must have put me off for life, I was ill for days after. Wifey likes a drop of Bushmills now and again, been to the factory got the T-shirt and cap!

 

[Drago]

I am sure Paulus was not excluding them...........its just a turn of phrase as the men were 'literally' front line.
MrsDs mother worked in the munitions factory which I am sure was extremely dangerous for several reasons.
My father was a conscientious objector and chose to go to prison rather than take up arms. That took a type of courage so different to those that fought as he obviously went through a difficult time being locked up as a C.O.

That's backfired a bit in the US. The equality lot are demanding women be allowed in front line military units and roles. Fair enough.

The government have responded by allowing this, and adding that if it is equality they want then the law will be re-written so in the event America ever goes to war and introduces the draft again then women as well as men will be drafted. "No need to thank us..." is what those clamouring for this particular piece of gender equality have not been saying.

 

[BoldonLad]

Whisky and Brandy are two spirits that I wish i could drink. When I was a foolish 18 year old, I remember going to a party and drinking a whole bottle of Johnny Walker. It must have put me off for life, I was ill for days after. Wifey likes a drop of Bushmills now and again, been to the factory got the T-shirt and cap!

Similar youthful experience here. I cannot even stand the smell of whiskey. Now, Brandy, I economised on as a youth, so, I can still enjoy a measure or two of that!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just climbed off the turbo, day 19 of my virtual LeJog. I'll be passing Manchester tomorrow.

The route I'm following gives a total distance of 1613 Km, so far I've covered 674 Km so quite a way to go with some big lumps ahead.
Some days I'll just gaze at my avatar as it inches its way along the map on the screen, other day's I'll listen to my " Learn French with Paul Noble" audiobook, but the most enjoyable is catching up on some fascinating and informative episodes of the "Naked Scientists" Podcasts.

I've also been pondering about Covid 19. I remember reading about villages that escaped the ravages of the Great Plague. I expect that with modern society being so mobile the chances of an area remaining free of the virus are negligible, with the exception of Ambridge of course

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Before or after the walk?

Before.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Got a 6 mile walk in early today. Might do another shortie in a while.

Debating whether or not to kick off our usual all night party for two, which we do every Saturday, tonight and go right through until Sunday morning. Last time we did this was about 8 weeks back and we were knackered for a few days afterwards - was good fun though.

We like Gin too.

 

[welsh dragon]

Seems restrictions here in Wales will be eased slightly from Monday.

 

[Dirk]

Glorious Devon sunshine here today.
More gardening done, more beer drunk.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just wandered back indoors to get out of the sun.
I was sitting in a camping chair reading my book with the sound of Gracie Fields and George Formby drifting across from a neighbours garden.

 

[Paulus]

And mothers and grandmothers?

Not meant in any sexiest terms, as my Dad's older sister drove lorries pulling anti aircraft guns around the London area.