classic33
Leg End Member
Reduced to a Ceremonial County on the 1st April 1974. Not a real county since.
The Retirement Thread
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PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
£25!
Should have gone to bed earlier.
Should have gone to bed earlier.
classic33
Leg End Member
Would that have increased your prize money?
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
£0 - maybe I should have done too!
12boy
Guru
- Location
- Casper WY USA
Uh
Thankee kindly for you responses. A little clarification....
I have a 92 Toyota Previa, a 94 Toyota pick up, a 2003 Honda Element and a 2010 Honda CRV. I also have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra hatchback which my son is buying from me but due to Covid hasn't paid this year. The only reason I have the pickup and the Previa is they are worth nothing and they are useful for hauling stuff. In fact I took the Previa to the mechanic cause the battery was dying and he told me it's really ok, but since 3/2017 you've only driven 1500 miles so it's not getting charged.. My insurance was for the first four. We pay for license plate which I guess are a car tax. I pay about 8500 in federal income tax,1200 properly tax and 7% sales tax. My wife has a part of Medicare which costs her 140/ mo, but covers the medical copays. Her cancer meds and treatment are expensive, probably 300k per year but the insurance and Medicare cover all but a few hundred year for prescription copays. My copays are maybe 500/yr. I wish we had an NHS in this country. Rather taxes went more for that and less for the military.
Bottom line is expenses aren't wildly different from me to you, but Casper isn't very expensive. My son was renting a 2 bedroom house in Boulder CO where the rent was 2500/mo for a house that would sell for 1,500,000 on the market but Boulder is expensive. I imagine there are plenty of similar stories in the UK.
Always wondered how much it costs to live in other places and I do appreciate your responses. I get the sense most of you live in little towns based on your photos, mainly, which make it seem all that gorgeous country is not far from the front door.
Thankee kindly for you responses. A little clarification....
I have a 92 Toyota Previa, a 94 Toyota pick up, a 2003 Honda Element and a 2010 Honda CRV. I also have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra hatchback which my son is buying from me but due to Covid hasn't paid this year. The only reason I have the pickup and the Previa is they are worth nothing and they are useful for hauling stuff. In fact I took the Previa to the mechanic cause the battery was dying and he told me it's really ok, but since 3/2017 you've only driven 1500 miles so it's not getting charged.. My insurance was for the first four. We pay for license plate which I guess are a car tax. I pay about 8500 in federal income tax,1200 properly tax and 7% sales tax. My wife has a part of Medicare which costs her 140/ mo, but covers the medical copays. Her cancer meds and treatment are expensive, probably 300k per year but the insurance and Medicare cover all but a few hundred year for prescription copays. My copays are maybe 500/yr. I wish we had an NHS in this country. Rather taxes went more for that and less for the military.
Bottom line is expenses aren't wildly different from me to you, but Casper isn't very expensive. My son was renting a 2 bedroom house in Boulder CO where the rent was 2500/mo for a house that would sell for 1,500,000 on the market but Boulder is expensive. I imagine there are plenty of similar stories in the UK.
Always wondered how much it costs to live in other places and I do appreciate your responses. I get the sense most of you live in little towns based on your photos, mainly, which make it seem all that gorgeous country is not far from the front door.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Had a very lazy day yesterday so better make the most of today as the weekend is to be constant rain.
Think I'll just walk just now, have breakfast and wait till the commuter traffic and schools go in then maybe get a little spin after that.
Think I'll just walk just now, have breakfast and wait till the commuter traffic and schools go in then maybe get a little spin after that.
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Morning it's just another day
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
That's how I usually feel too. My days can sometimes feel a bit like Groundhog Day. Sometimes I am perfectly content with my little routine, and other times I read what others are up to and think I need to do something more exciting!
Morning all, shooting went great yesterday at my age getting better as I am at shooting in anything for that matter is a bonus. Swim this morning, couple of dents and a glass repair for some pals then get one of the cars ready for sale, busy day I expect which I will enjoy.
Good morning all fellow virus dodgers.
Ernie has failed me this month.
It is raining nicely outside. The cats don't look pleased.
It will be Tomato soup making today as I have a glut of ripe ones. I will make a big batch and freeze most of it for future usage. There are still several pounds of green ones left to ripen off, which may not happen now, in that case they will be made into green tomato chutney .
I am hoping to get out for a ride later as there are a few bits of shopping I need, I will need my waterproof jacket for the first time in ages.
Another day in paradise.
Stay safe and sensible everyone
Ernie has failed me this month.
It is raining nicely outside. The cats don't look pleased.
It will be Tomato soup making today as I have a glut of ripe ones. I will make a big batch and freeze most of it for future usage. There are still several pounds of green ones left to ripen off, which may not happen now, in that case they will be made into green tomato chutney .
I am hoping to get out for a ride later as there are a few bits of shopping I need, I will need my waterproof jacket for the first time in ages.
Another day in paradise.
Stay safe and sensible everyone
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I have risen!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I completely get this. I put it out of my mind as much as possible but I know if I took cycling out of my week I'd spend my time watching TV and doing jigsaws.That's how I usually feel too. My days can sometimes feel a bit like Groundhog Day. Sometimes I am perfectly content with my little routine, and other times I read what others are up to and think I need to do something more exciting!
Said this to a friend recently. His response was "Yes, I'm the same."
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Hello people. Looks OK outside which is good as we have a 7 mile walk with friends today. Possibly illegal. I'm really not sure. I forgot to buy fresh rolls and a treat for our picnic. I see a storm brewing.
Need to make the most of today as tomorrow looks diabolical.
Cleaned my beloved Cervelo yesterday, she shines and sparkles like new. Managed to polish out a couple of scratches. Friends smile quietly when they see me doing this, well take the piss actually, but five weeks worth of crap just fell away with good hot soapy wash. Regular thorough cleaning has real benefits.
I've got a 30mm tyre on the front. This is a revelation. BIG improvement in comfort over 28s. LBS loaned me a wheel. They fitted new bearings last week, the mechanic forgot to put the sleeve back in, now he's rebuilding the hub!!!!
If/when I get a gravel bike it's going to be 30s possibly 32s.
Need to make the most of today as tomorrow looks diabolical.
Cleaned my beloved Cervelo yesterday, she shines and sparkles like new. Managed to polish out a couple of scratches. Friends smile quietly when they see me doing this, well take the piss actually, but five weeks worth of crap just fell away with good hot soapy wash. Regular thorough cleaning has real benefits.
I've got a 30mm tyre on the front. This is a revelation. BIG improvement in comfort over 28s. LBS loaned me a wheel. They fitted new bearings last week, the mechanic forgot to put the sleeve back in, now he's rebuilding the hub!!!!
If/when I get a gravel bike it's going to be 30s possibly 32s.
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Good morning people
