The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Found this thread a while ago - I have lobbed a few comments at it but I thought I would introduce myself

I'm Mike

I have an ebike - and I don't care if it is cheating - I love it

Anway - I was in IT in a big company for 20 years - did very techy stuff but eventually got kicked out (sorry - my job got made redundant - which I reckon cost them a fortune!)

Then I accidentally became a teacher (long story) and taught IT in secondary schools for over 10 years
Then realised that I was living in the wrong place (i.e. 80 miles from my now wife)
sp I became an IT Technician in a variety of school - finally IT Tech in a local Primary school for 3-4 years

Then the Head Teacher left and the new one didn't thin she needed an IT Tech in the school - and planned to have me working as a full time teacher
She said that as I worked in the school I had to do what she said - it was already clear she didn't like me anyway
That evening I got home to find an annul letter from my old pension company - just a general overall summary - so the next day I rang them and got a quote of how much I would get if I retired early (58) - and did the same with my Teach Pension
Turned out that I would get £200 more per month of I retired that term than I was getting paid for working

Quickest resignation letter ever typed!!!

Anyway - got married a few months later and me and 'the wife' have been slobbing around happily ever since
except for me going out riding for a couple of hours whenever it ain't raining!!

Anyway - that's me


p.s. other sites have commented on my spelling and grammar - My spelling and grammar are fine - I was taught it at school
Typing - not so much
and I have a thing where if I see a misspelt word I can't see it - I can spell it fine - but I can't see what is wrong if I look at it

so apologies for any typing errors

 

[Dirk]

Of certifying legs!

Yep! She was a leg woman.

 

[Mo1959]

Watched the second episode of Roadkill. I’m enjoying it.

 

[classic33]

Yep! She was a leg woman.

Certified as well

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Watched the second episode of Roadkill. I’m enjoying it.

Yup - looking good!!!

annoyingly
I knew he was a great comedian
Then I saw him in House - and was amazed
Then I saw his band play a bit - WOW

He is no worse in this

 

[GM]

Yup - looking good!!!

annoyingly
I knew he was a great comedian
Then I saw him in House - and was amazed
Then I saw his band play a bit - WOW

He is no worse in this

I've been watching Roadkill as well, without spoilers a couple of scenes made me jump out the chair!

BTW

 

[rustybolts]

@Dirk
Just been watching the MotoGP racing.
Something that always puzzles me is.........when approaching a bend/corner why do they dangle a leg out ? The foot seems to graze the surface. What good can it do ?

Rossi initiated it , it is precautionary in case you lose the front and it acts as a brake supplement to slow the bike before cornering and to inspire confidence. Rossi has missed the last 2 Moto GPS as he has Covid. He fell in the last three races he competed in when he was in podium positions. Marc Marquez has missed most of the season with shoulder injury. Marquez has the ability to lift the bike when the front is lost. Remarkable to witness.

 

[PaulSB]

Watched the second episode of Roadkill. I’m enjoying it.

Yep, I looked forward to it all week. It's available on iPlayer and I'm so tempted to binge watch the whole series.

 

[PaulSB]

@ebikeerwidnes

As if my sleep pattern isn't bad enough changing the clocks always blows it apart for a week. Been awake since 3.20 'cos that's 4.20 in last week's time which is when I often wake.

Astonishingly quiet this morning. No wind, no rain, no traffic noise - any sensible person is asleep not driving a car.

Some bugger has changed the weather!!! It was meant to pee down all morning - 90% chance. Everyone said nope staying home. Now it's heavy rain at 06.00 and sunshine at 08.00.

I have a jigsaw to start........

 

[screenman]

Morning all, swimming this morning and a couple of dents to play with later so that make me a happy chappy.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Morning all, well that was an exciting end to the Giro ! 🥂
Interesting last climb on the Vuelta too, are they too going to make it all the way to the finish ?
Glad we have a rest day today to recover from all the double and triple headers of the last few days. Looking forward to a normal race calendar next year !
And in other news, it’s dark and wet just now but hopefully ok for a little pootle later.

 

[Mo1959]

Yep, I looked forward to it all week. It's available on iPlayer and I'm so tempted to binge watch the whole series.

Yes, they said that at the end. Tempting but I enjoy the anticipation of waiting till next Sunday too.

Heard the rain for a while but seems to be off now. Will have a walk to ease the legs after yesterday's run has left them a bit sore. At least the daylight should appear a bit earlier.

 

[Mo1959]

Another 4 parter starting tonight that will hopefully be good too.

https://www.tvguide.co.uk/detail/3899214/35508517/the-sister

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,
The sun is shining and the sky is blue 🙂
Must get out for a run while the going is good.
Enjoying la vuelta, we’re a day behind as we record the highlights on ITV4 so we can fast forward through the adverts. Have a lovely peaceful day folks.
🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊☀️