The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

You'll have finished cleaning though!

Don't be sad, Don't be blue,
Welshie may be wetter than you.

Although I like your senses of humour
Does that mean Welshie has soggy bloomers.
(It nearly rhymed )

 

[Dave7]

Like all quality consultants I can only offer advice, implementation is the producer's responsibility.

We all saw the photos of your baby.......

hhmmm

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I had lunch out today courtesy of the Eat Out To help Out scheme, a pork and stuffing batch with a cup of coffee at Live laugh and Love Food in Beake Avenue, cost me £2.50 instead of £5. I've been talking to my Good Lady this afternoon, they've moved her to a ward where there's a phone signal, the position still the same, she's in for tests, but at least I know she's OK, and thats done wonders for my stress levels. She had problems walking to the car when we left the club Monday evening, me and her Brother had to almost lift her into the car, but she seemed OK when we got back to our house then fell in the bedroom when she went to bed, she didn't hurt herself but I couldn't pick her up and had to call an ambulance and have the two ambulance Ladies pick her up, they did some checks and weren't happy with some of the results and took her in.

 

[Dave7]

I had lunch out today courtesy of the Eat Out To help Out scheme, a pork and stuffing batch with a cup of coffee at Live laugh and Love Food in Beake Avenue, cost me £2.50 instead of £5. I've been talking to my Good Lady this afternoon, they've moved her to a ward where there's a phone signal, the position still the same, she's in for tests but at least I know she's OK, and thats done wonders for my stress levels. She had problems walking to the car when we left the club Monday evening, me and her Brother had to almost lift her into the car, but she seemed OK when we got back to our house then fell in the bedroom when she went to bed, she didn't hurt herself but I couldn't pick her up and had to call an ambulance and have the two ambulance Ladies pick her up, they did some checks and weren't happy with some of the results and took her in.

A worrying few days for you.
Me and MrsD send our thoughts and best wishes.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

A worrying few days for you.
Me and MrsD send our thoughts and best wishes.

Thank you

 

[rustybolts]

I had lunch out today courtesy of the Eat Out To help Out scheme, a pork and stuffing batch with a cup of coffee at Live laugh and Love Food in Beake Avenue, cost me £2.50 instead of £5. I've been talking to my Good Lady this afternoon, they've moved her to a ward where there's a phone signal, the position still the same, she's in for tests, but at least I know she's OK, and thats done wonders for my stress levels. She had problems walking to the car when we left the club Monday evening, me and her Brother had to almost lift her into the car, but she seemed OK when we got back to our house then fell in the bedroom when she went to bed, she didn't hurt herself but I couldn't pick her up and had to call an ambulance and have the two ambulance Ladies pick her up, they did some checks and weren't happy with some of the results and took her in.

Best wishes , hope your good lady will be well very soon

 

[cougie uk]

Hilly 100k done today. Obviously it was windy but for once almost a favourable wind on the way home.
Caught in a shower about 2 miles from home but it was warm anyway.

I don't normally ride in km but somehow 100k seems a note round figure than 63 miles.

I'll probably have burnt out by the eof next week. Should I be pacing myself ?

Oh good to see that traffic is lighter in the week. Never thought of that before.

Must alter my Garmin route too. It sent me down a ridiculously hilly road and the only way out was also steeeep. Probably user error.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

My PBs last year returned 2%.
Since june this year when I upped my stake to the maximum, I have had £125 return in two months. So at the present time I think is 0.25%, but that is only over two months.
Only time will tell if the percentage increases.

Obviously unpredictable but in the past year 1.5% or thereabouts. In the past been up to 4% when a couple of bigger wins and there is always the hope of a biggy.

Thanks to you both.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Best wishes , hope your good lady will be well very soon

Thank You

 

[PaulSB]

If you don't mind me asking - what are your PB's returning in % terms?

When we held the maximum, £100k, the return was 1.9%. All our wins were £25 or £50 with one £100. We did win every single month, just a question of how much.

The return is better than the bank but not as good as other investments we have so I moved a big chunk out of PBs. We keep our cash savings in PBs, it's safe, the bank rate is rubbish and I might win enough to buy you all new bikes.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Another belated check in from me, good evening all ! Enjoyed another favourite walk today, along the coast path between Findhorn and Roseisle. On the way back called in at the most excellent whisky and gin shop at Logie Steading near Forres. I went for a Tomintoul and a Glenallachie, Mrs F went for gins from Ullapool and Carrbridge. This is in fact the first shop other than a supermarket that I’ve visited since February. Still not braving any cafes or restaurants though.

 

[Dave7]

Another belated check in from me, good evening all ! Enjoyed another favourite walk today, along the coast path between Findhorn and Roseisle. On the way back called in at the most excellent whisky and gin shop at Logie Steading near Forres. I went for a Tomintoul and a Glenallachie, Mrs F went for gins from Ullapool and Carrbridge. This is in fact the first shop other than a supermarket that I’ve visited since February. Still not braving any cafes or restaurants though.

TBH I have never heard of those whiskies.
Edit @Flick of the Elbow
Just googled Glenallachie. Sounds nice. Which type did you go for.
The 12 year old sounds lovely.

 

[pawl]

I had lunch out today courtesy of the Eat Out To help Out scheme, a pork and stuffing batch with a cup of coffee at Live laugh and Love Food in Beake Avenue, cost me £2.50 instead of £5. I've been talking to my Good Lady this afternoon, they've moved her to a ward where there's a phone signal, the position still the same, she's in for tests, but at least I know she's OK, and thats done wonders for my stress levels. She had problems walking to the car when we left the club Monday evening, me and her Brother had to almost lift her into the car, but she seemed OK when we got back to our house then fell in the bedroom when she went to bed, she didn't hurt herself but I couldn't pick her up and had to call an ambulance and have the two ambulance Ladies pick her up, they did some checks and weren't happy with some of the results and took her in.

Good to here that you are now able to speak with MrsDave.Good you now have contact.

 

[classic33]

Another belated check in from me, good evening all ! Enjoyed another favourite walk today, along the coast path between Findhorn and Roseisle. On the way back called in at the most excellent whisky and gin shop at Logie Steading near Forres. I went for a Tomintoul and a Glenallachie, Mrs F went for gins from Ullapool and Carrbridge. This is in fact the first shop other than a supermarket that I’ve visited since February. Still not braving any cafes or restaurants though.

Forget the shopping, did the squirrels have another go at your nuts?

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

TBH I have never heard of those whiskies.
Edit @Flick of the Elbow
Just googled Glenallachie. Sounds nice. Which type did you go for.
The 12 year old sounds lovely.

Yes, bought the 12 yo. I’ve had it before, it’s very pleasant. Have just started on the Tomintoul, a cheap and cheerful 10 yo, I can report it’s very drinkable