The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Was the Jail Ale pictured before the pie not for that? The combination looked

Starters.

 

[PaulSB]

I got the nickname when I started work as an apprentice on the railways in 1974.
There was a kids cartoon show called Paulus the wood gnome. One of the other apprentices started to call me that, it stuck and I am still called it now by retired and present drivers who knew me..😊

That's it. I'd forgotten!!!

 

[screenman]

Which one did you buy? I'm still contemplating this.

Pecham.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Different spelling. Yes I used to cycle from Dingwall to Maryburgh and continue down the back road as well as the path which starts at Maryburgh.
If you fancy a stiffish climb try from Dingwall off the Strathhpeffer road just before the level crossing up to Knockbain.

Thanks, will bear it in mind.
Also, I’ve now added Maryburgh/Conon Bridge to the “Possible Places to Retire To” List, seem to tick a lot of boxes

 

[Paulus]

That's it. I'd forgotten!!!

View: https://youtu.be/lqJcXSYG2-s

 

[oldwheels]

Thanks, will bear it in mind.
Also, I’ve now added Maryburgh/Conon Bridge to the “Possible Places to Retire To” List, seem to tick a lot of boxes

One advantage of these places is that you have a good cycle path into Dingwall for major shopping and also roads into the Black Isle. I fancied Dingwall myself but now on my own I have lost the urge to move too far.
The old Evanton Road from Dingwall which used to be good for cycling is now a rat run on my last few visits.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

View: https://youtu.be/lqJcXSYG2-s

It sounds like its being voiced by the Goons.

 

[Dirk]

Thanks, will bear it in mind.
Also, I’ve now added Maryburgh/Conon Bridge to the “Possible Places to Retire To” List, seem to tick a lot of boxes

Are you in this thread under false pretences?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It sounds like its being voiced by the Goons.

https://wiki2.org/en/Paulus_the_Woodgnome

 

[screenman]

Are you in this thread under false pretences?

Ban him, chuck him out, banish him to the politics section.

 

[Juan Kog]

View attachment 551540

Awning erected single handed in 8m46s.
Not bad after 3 pints of Jail Ale.

RESPECT , 3 pints and a pub lunch .If that was me ,sod the awning, must have little lie-down.

 

[Paulus]

Ban him, chuck him out, banish him to the politics section.

Or Milton Keynes

 

[Tenkaykev]

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Thanks, will bear it in mind.
Also, I’ve now added Maryburgh/Conon Bridge to the “Possible Places to Retire To” List, seem to tick a lot of boxes

Mrs Tenkay keeps dropping hints about moving to Edinburgh. It's a lovely city, we visit often as we have a daughter who lives there.
I don't really want to move as I think it's a " Rose tinted glasses" sort of situation where you fail to appreciate the things around you due to over familiarity.
It's great to visit and explore the City and surrounding countryside, then there's the catching up with friends, dining out, visiting our favourite bars and tap rooms etc. Living there would soon become a lot more mundane and I'm sure it would quite quickly be regretted.

 

[screenman]

Or Milton Keynes

Now come on that is a tad to harsh.

 

[Dave7]

It was raining when we turned up.
Going to put the awning up when we get back from the pub.......should be a larf!
Can recommend the pies at the Blacksmiths Arms.
Small portion - £6.25.
View attachment 551533

That has MrsDs nod of approval.