The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

That's one thing that has never tempted me, apart from sporting stuff like the Olympics, Wimbledon and Tour de France. Even then, if the weather is nice, I am inclined not to bother.

Same here Mo,
We have a Telly but watch very little apart from our addiction to University Challenge and Only Connect. ( I get the very occasional answer correct , though Mrs Tenkay is a bit of a brain box.
We both love the TDF and were fortunate in that our Daughter in Leeds lives close to the route of Le Grand Depart so we watched a couple of stages zoom by :-)
I tend to doze off if I watch it live on the telly so we watch the Channel 4 coverage a day behind. That way we get to fast forward the interminable Ad breaks.

 

[Mo1959]

My Good Lady has the day time telly on constantly, I can hear it in the back ground all the time I'm in, I have no interest in it, if I want to listen to music I have to use headphones.

She's not in the best of health though is she? Must be good to pass the time for her.

 

[Dirk]

Constant rumbling of thunder at the moment but no rain.

 

[Mo1959]

We have a Telly but watch very little apart from our addiction to University Challenge and Only Connect. ( I get the very occasional answer correct , though Mrs Tenkay is a bit of a brain box.

I get the odd answer on University Challenge but I find Only Connect really difficult......just doesn't suit my brain I think!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Hi all - first time poster!

I've been lurking for a while and have been cycling for about six weeks. Starting to get into a groove.

Took my pension last year (56) and now only do a few days consultancy work (about 20 a year!)

How do you while away those lazy days?

- Some days are better than others. The lockdown was a pain as I had loads of plans that we had to put on hold. I'm into photography and now cycling. However, part of the retirement plan was that we downsized so now I've got loads of DIY to do.

How do you cope financially?

- We will have to be careful but will cope. Major capital expenses are a killer.

When did you retire? - Last year at 56.

Is retirement what you expected?

- The winter was awful and I did find it hard to get through. As I said earlier lots of plans that Covid scuppered. I'm treating retirement as a long term plan. Potentially retired for a long term so I can change my plans as I go along.
- Finding fellow retirees with similar hobbies has been hander than I thought.


How long did you take to adjust? - About 20 minutes. Seriously the thought of going back into full time employment gives me the "fear"

Welcome aboard @El_Catrine !
I’m quite new to this game too, stopped working last year, started posting here a few weeks ago.
I watch lots of daytime tv but not in the daytime.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hi all - first time poster!

I've been lurking for a while and have been cycling for about six weeks. Starting to get into a groove.

Took my pension last year (56) and now only do a few days consultancy work (about 20 a year!)

How do you while away those lazy days?

- Some days are better than others. The lockdown was a pain as I had loads of plans that we had to put on hold. I'm into photography and now cycling. However, part of the retirement plan was that we downsized so now I've got loads of DIY to do.

How do you cope financially?

- We will have to be careful but will cope. Major capital expenses are a killer.

When did you retire? - Last year at 56.

Is retirement what you expected?

- The winter was awful and I did find it hard to get through. As I said earlier lots of plans that Covid scuppered. I'm treating retirement as a long term plan. Potentially retired for a long term so I can change my plans as I go along.
- Finding fellow retirees with similar hobbies has been hander than I thought.


How long did you take to adjust? - About 20 minutes. Seriously the thought of going back into full time employment gives me the "fear"

I have been a dosser for some time. I mess around, cycle and generally put up with the rabble on this thread. They are a motley crew that's for sure.

 

[GM]

Did it require much effort on his part?

....Not much, a wise decision!

 

[numbnuts]

Hi all - first time poster!

I've been lurking for a while and have been cycling for about six weeks. Starting to get into a groove.

Took my pension last year (56) and now only do a few days consultancy work (about 20 a year!)

How do you while away those lazy days?

- Some days are better than others. The lockdown was a pain as I had loads of plans that we had to put on hold. I'm into photography and now cycling. However, part of the retirement plan was that we downsized so now I've got loads of DIY to do.

How do you cope financially?

- We will have to be careful but will cope. Major capital expenses are a killer.

When did you retire? - Last year at 56.

Is retirement what you expected?

- The winter was awful and I did find it hard to get through. As I said earlier lots of plans that Covid scuppered. I'm treating retirement as a long term plan. Potentially retired for a long term so I can change my plans as I go along.
- Finding fellow retirees with similar hobbies has been hander than I thought.


How long did you take to adjust? - About 20 minutes. Seriously the thought of going back into full time employment gives me the "fear"

Hi and I've been retired for 31 years and so far it's been OK.

 

[Mo1959]

I’m having a mug of tea for a change. Haven’t had tea for months. Usually coffee or Barleycup for my hot drinks. They say a hot cup of tea is actually supposed to cool you down in the heat. I shall see.

 

[numbnuts]

Constant rumbling of thunder at the moment but no rain.

Just seen that on the lightening website, it's moving north the Welsh Dragon Land

 

[welsh dragon]

Just seen that on the lightening website, it's moving north the Welsh Dragon Land

Ooh. Lovely. Bring it on.

 

[Mo1959]

Just seen that on the lightening website, it's moving north the Welsh Dragon Land

It wouldn’t dare!

 

[GM]

Hi all - first time poster!

I've been lurking for a while and have been cycling for about six weeks. Starting to get into a groove.

Took my pension last year (56) and now only do a few days consultancy work (about 20 a year!)

How do you while away those lazy days?

- Some days are better than others. The lockdown was a pain as I had loads of plans that we had to put on hold. I'm into photography and now cycling. However, part of the retirement plan was that we downsized so now I've got loads of DIY to do.

How do you cope financially?

- We will have to be careful but will cope. Major capital expenses are a killer.

When did you retire? - Last year at 56.

Is retirement what you expected?

- The winter was awful and I did find it hard to get through. As I said earlier lots of plans that Covid scuppered. I'm treating retirement as a long term plan. Potentially retired for a long term so I can change my plans as I go along.
- Finding fellow retirees with similar hobbies has been hander than I thought.


How long did you take to adjust? - About 20 minutes. Seriously the thought of going back into full time employment gives me the "fear"

I was a workaholic until I saw the light at 68, now the thought of w**k sends shivers down my spine. You'll cope fine I'm sure!

 

[Mo1959]

I was a workaholic until I saw the light at 68, now the thought of w**k sends shivers down my spine. You'll cope fine I'm sure!

I’ve never been a workaholic! In fact, if truth be told, I am a lazy beggar.......the most effort I put into anything is my cycling!

 

[GM]

Same here Mo,
We have a Telly but watch very little apart from our addiction to University Challenge and Only Connect. ( I get the very occasional answer correct , though Mrs Tenkay is a bit of a brain box.
We both love the TDF and were fortunate in that our Daughter in Leeds lives close to the route of Le Grand Depart so we watched a couple of stages zoom by :-)
I tend to doze off if I watch it live on the telly so we watch the Channel 4 coverage a day behind. That way we get to fast forward the interminable Ad breaks.

Countdown is my daytime TV, very tempted to be a contestant, but SWMBO has given me strict orders not to even think about it!