The Retirement Thread

[Rockster57]

I've been retired since 2011. Previous to that I used to laugh scornfully at those who retired before me and claimed they were so busy they didn't know how they ever found the time to work! Well I'm not laughing now! It's true! Just where the time goes beats me! To be fair, I have taken up a part-time occupation working just 3 days a week. However, I have been furloughed more or less for the whole duration but that hasn't seemed to have bestowed me with much in the way of leisure time!

There's an often quoted saying that "work expands in direct proportion to the time available to perform it in". I reckon that's probably true with regards to me. I suppose I need to sharpen up with my time management if i want to enjoy my retirement more! Doh!

 

[12boy]

If politicians were merely idiots that might be manageable, but I've read most successful ones are sociopaths. Tuck Frump!
Got back from our trip just after sunset. There was a 30 mile stretch with a horizontal blizzard which is what happens with 45 mph crosswinds. The rest was dry with 45 mph crosswinds and 70 mph gusts. The highway police had a string of semis and other high profile vehicles lined up on the highway frontage road for 5 or 6 miles because they couldn't safely use the highway with wind that strong. Must have seen a dozen tipped trailers and semis on the highway anyway.
Mrs 12 wasn't feeling well for this return trip, but she toughed it out. She hates scary roads and it's even worse when queasiness and stomach cramps are added. Mighty nice when we saw our little town's lights telling us we were almost there. Be safe and well.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Rained constantly from yesterday lunchtime and only went off in the middle of the night so Lord knows what state the roads are in now. Had thought about an early bimble but there's still more rain due soon.

 

[screenman]

Morning all, I spent all of yesterday on the sofa reading and watching tv, not sure what today had planned. Still a bit wheezy and with that slight cough so still waiting, hopefully it is nothing to worry about as we have been careful in regards to doing what we can to prevent catching the virus.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning! It's blowing a hoolie, only a small hoolie really but windy all the same. Meeting a friend for a ride at 10.00. I'm not filled with enthusiasm but she works, lives alone and has no one else to get out with. I know she'll stay in all day if I bail out so........

What else? Chorley cases have dropped from 1988 on the 5th to 887, down by 1101. Excellent news.

Nothing else on the agenda. I did the minor odds and sods yesterday. If it's dry I'll potter on the allotment this afternoon and finish clearing the last weedy spot.

Cleaning out and painting the garage is starting to get even closer as I look for stuff to do! 😳

 

[PaulSB]

Morning all, I spent all of yesterday on the sofa reading and watching tv, not sure what today had planned. Still a bit wheezy and with that slight cough so still waiting, hopefully it is nothing to worry about as we have been careful in regards to doing what we can to prevent catching the virus.

I've had several occasions when I've felt sniffly and had a very slight sore throat or cough. The sort of thing we ignore under most circumstances. I think we only notice because of Covid-19. Mrs P asks how this happens if I'm being careful? It's a good point.

As for the sofa thing. Yesterday I mooched about till 11.00, did minor stuff till 3.00, then watched TV or read till going to bed at 10.00. This isn't me, I don't do sitting around, it's just getting so difficult to find things to do.

I don't have any particular worries, it must be terrible for those who do. Which is why I'll go riding at 10.00........

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Blowing a hoolie here as well and really heavy rain. A day for slobbing and drinking I think.

Stay safe folks

 

[welsh dragon]

If politicians were merely idiots that might be manageable, but I've read most successful ones are sociopaths. Tuck Frump!
Got back from our trip just after sunset. There was a 30 mile stretch with a horizontal blizzard which is what happens with 45 mph crosswinds. The rest was dry with 45 mph crosswinds and 70 mph gusts. The highway police had a string of semis and other high profile vehicles lined up on the highway frontage road for 5 or 6 miles because they couldn't safely use the highway with wind that strong. Must have seen a dozen tipped trailers and semis on the highway anyway.
Mrs 12 wasn't feeling well for this return trip, but she toughed it out. She hates scary roads and it's even worse when queasiness and stomach cramps are added. Mighty nice when we saw our little town's lights telling us we were almost there. Be safe and well.

Ole Trump isn't giving up without a fight is he? He is making himself look even more of an idiot than he already was.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,
Woken by rain in the night, it's stopped for a while but the wind is fierce.
A little bit of conduit work today, then I might tackle the drawer with the usb cable infestation. It started with just one or two, but theres dozens of the blighters now.
Have a lovely peaceful day folks ☔☔☕☕

 

[PaulSB]

Ole Trump isn't giving up without a fight is he? He is making himself look even more of an idiot than he already was.

........and that takes some doing I think there's going to be BIG trouble before this is done.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Wet and windy here, but there looks like there will be a lull around 10am - 12am, so I'll get out for a walk then.
@12boy - I think 'semi' has a different meaning in Americaland.
The image conjured up by 'highway police with semis' is entirely different on this side of the pond. Sounds like the Village People.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning, what time is it? Oh, I've overslept.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow retirees.
Raining heavily here, it woke us up at 6.30.
The second mug of tea is being sipped now
No real plans for today as the weather is going to be rubbish all day.
The usual paddle across the field and wood with the dog, and then maybe sort the freezer out, ther is a lot of stuff in there, but we don't really know what.
I will get on the turbo for a session later on to give the legs a workout.
Another day in paradise.
Stay safe everyone.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning! It's blowing a hoolie, only a small hoolie really but windy all the same. Meeting a friend for a ride at 10.00. I'm not filled with enthusiasm but she works, lives alone and has no one else to get out with. I know she'll stay in all day if I bail out so........

What else? Chorley cases have dropped from 1988 on the 5th to 887, down by 1101. Excellent news.

Nothing else on the agenda. I did the minor odds and sods yesterday. If it's dry I'll potter on the allotment this afternoon and finish clearing the last weedy spot.

Cleaning out and painting the garage is starting to get even closer as I look for stuff to do! 😳

I've started tidying up the bathroom

 

[Drago]

I have risen!