The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

@Mo1959 - I answered your insurance query in the thread. In case you've already read it I've just made a change. I wasn't clear on cost. Current cover was £199, the next 12 months quoted at £231. For £32 it hardly seems worth the research effort but I will spend an hour or two on it - a benefit of retirement and having the time.

 

[screenman]

Good morning everyone. Still blowing an absolute hoolie outside, +/- 45mph I'd estimate. Forecast is to drop to 22 and only 16 at our cafe destination!!!! Decision to be taken at 8.00 but I can see this wind completely dampening my already waning enthusiasm. This lockdown business keeps getting harder.

A few small jobs need doing on the allotment. If Mrs P decides on paint colour I can emulsion.

I think a doze is now in order.

Today I'm one year older - 66. Did we all feel it was unimaginable in the heady days of youth?

Happy birthday.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow members.
Another day in paradise beckons.
The decorating is done so today will be dog walking, gardening and the generally messing about.
It is still quite breezy but if I can muster the enthusiasm I might go out for a while on the bike.

 

[FrankCrank]

They do say exercising first thing before you have eaten is supposed to help burn off the fat better. I think it does, but you have to be careful not to work at too high an intensity or you can run out of steam! Plus, if you're like me and put off going out till later, apart from the weather often getting worse, the enthusiasm can sometimes disappear too.

Wise words Mo. Heat and humidity are the energy sappers out here, so gotta be a bit wily with exercise plan.

 

[welsh dragon]

Happy birthday @PaulSB . No way could I imagine being this age when I was 20.

The horrible wind has died down but it is still rather cool and yucky.

Off to so my shopping this morning in the great Metropolis.

Stay safe folks

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, another bright and breezy one.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning everyone. Still blowing an absolute hoolie outside, +/- 45mph I'd estimate. Forecast is to drop to 22 and only 16 at our cafe destination!!!! Decision to be taken at 8.00 but I can see this wind completely dampening my already waning enthusiasm. This lockdown business keeps getting harder.

A few small jobs need doing on the allotment. If Mrs P decides on paint colour I can emulsion.

I think a doze is now in order.

Today I'm one year older - 66. Did we all feel it was unimaginable in the heady days of youth?

Happy birthday.

 

[Drago]

Happy birthday @PaulSB Well into carpet slipper and werthers originals territory there.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Happy birthday @PaulSB
Can we imagine being this age when we were younger?
I couldn't imagine being 30 when I was 20!
Hitching up in a couple of hours and off to Dunster. Pics to follow when we're set up.

 

[Mo1959]

Good morning everyone. Still blowing an absolute hoolie outside, +/- 45mph I'd estimate. Forecast is to drop to 22 and only 16 at our cafe destination!!!! Decision to be taken at 8.00 but I can see this wind completely dampening my already waning enthusiasm. This lockdown business keeps getting harder.

A few small jobs need doing on the allotment. If Mrs P decides on paint colour I can emulsion.

I think a doze is now in order.

Today I'm one year older - 66. Did we all feel it was unimaginable in the heady days of youth?

Happy Birthday 🎂

 

[Mo1959]

@Mo1959 - I answered your insurance query in the thread. In case you've already read it I've just made a change. I wasn't clear on cost. Current cover was £199, the next 12 months quoted at £231. For £32 it hardly seems worth the research effort but I will spend an hour or two on it - a benefit of retirement and having the time.

Haven't looked yet. Given that I don't even have contents insurance my bikes definitely aren't covered at the moment anyway! What I've saved on insurance would probably buy me a new bike anyway.

 

[Dave7]

Off with the caravan at 9am tomorrow morning.
Only going about 40 miles across Exmoor to a nice little site near Dunster.
The weather forecast is looking good for the next couple of weeks.
We are then moving on for another week to Frome to meet up with bestest mates and then having a final week in the Blackdown Hills.
Can't wait!

Dont forget our stick of rock. Its got to be big enough foe us all to have a chunk.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,

Happy birthday to @PaulSB 🎂🎉

Not a lot planned for the day apart from the turbo.
I've just finished a book written by an American neurologist, recalling some of the more unusual cases he encountered during his working life. A fascinating read, a blend of detective work and human drama.

Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚲🚶🏃‍♂️🏊🌞

 

[screenman]

Happy birthday @PaulSB . No way could I imagine being this age when I was 20.

The horrible wind has died down but it is still rather cool and yucky.

Off to so my shopping this morning in the great Metropolis.

Stay safe folks

Where is Metropolis to you Welshie, we cannot wait to get back over your side of the country.