The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Buddy has just messaged. Meeting at 12.00. Sun is out but still blowing a hoolie...............................

I've spent the last two hours updating my password manager and deleting all the personal stuff I've managed to save with Google. Geeez it's scary and still have more to do.

 

[GM]

Morning all...Another question for @screenman about your garage that I've been admiring on another thread. What hooks do you have for hanging the bikes on, and do they damage the wheel?

@12boy is a semi the same as a Bobtail?

In other news it's sad about old Des, another great entertainer in the sky!

 

[screenman]

@screenman . was it you who was painting garage floor, a few weeks ago?

If yes, may I ask, which product you used?, and, are you happy with the results?

I do mine twice a year and use Gliddens I am very pleased with it, lighter use it would last longer.

 

[Paulus]

Did you sign up for the service?

The garage has our email, so automatically send us a reminder. No signing up necessary.

 

[screenman]

Morning all...Another question for @screenman about your garage that I've been admiring on another thread. What hooks do you have for hanging the bikes on, and do they damage the wheel?

@12boy is a semi the same as a Bobtail?

In other news it's sad about old Des, another great entertainer in the sky!

Something like this https://www.toolstation.com/heavy-duty-tool-holder/p70335 the back wheel needs to be clear of the ground when hanging up, never had any damage done at all.

 

[Paulus]

It's lovely, and keeps you fuelled for several hours. Afraid I am a heathen and like a bit of sugar or honey in it too though.

I have porridge with some honey and some fresh berries when in season, or frozen berries if not.

 

[Dave7]

Porridge is like wallpaper glue. Freaking horrible

And when did you last eat wall paper glue ??

 

[GM]

Just saw this on my FB, made me chuckle and I fell for it...

VERY INTERESTING FACTS ! !
Dead Penguins - I never knew this!
Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica ?
Where do they go?
Wonder no more ! ! !
It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintain a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life.
If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into, and buried.
The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:
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"Freeze a jolly good fellow."
"Freeze a jolly good fellow."
You really didn't believe that I know anything about penguins, did you?
It's so easy to fool OLD people.
I am sorry, an urge came over me that made me do it!!!
Oh quit whining I fell for it, too

 

[Dave7]

I have porridge with some honey and some fresh berries when in season, or frozen berries if not.

We buy a bag of frozen blueberries from Costco and just defrost as required. Honey added.....very nice

 

[welsh dragon]

Just saw this on my FB, made me chuckle and I fell for it...

VERY INTERESTING FACTS ! !
Dead Penguins - I never knew this!
Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica ?
Where do they go?
Wonder no more ! ! !
It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintain a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life.
If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into, and buried.
The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:
scroll down
.
.
.
.
"Freeze a jolly good fellow."
"Freeze a jolly good fellow."
You really didn't believe that I know anything about penguins, did you?
It's so easy to fool OLD people.
I am sorry, an urge came over me that made me do it!!!
Oh quit whining I fell for it, too View attachment 558251

 

[pawl]

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.

Is that even possible?

 

[PaulSB]

Porridge is like wallpaper glue. Freaking horrible

Just had a nice bowlful, creamy and filling with a spoon each of yoghurt and honey. Yummmmmmmm.......

 

[welsh dragon]

Just had a nice bowlful, creamy and filling with a spoon each of yoghurt and honey. Yummmmmmmm.......

Bleh

 

[PaulSB]

Just saw this on my FB, made me chuckle and I fell for it...

VERY INTERESTING FACTS ! !
Dead Penguins - I never knew this!
Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica ?
Where do they go?
Wonder no more ! ! !
It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life. The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintain a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life.
If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into, and buried.
The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:
scroll down
.
.
.
.
"Freeze a jolly good fellow."
"Freeze a jolly good fellow."
You really didn't believe that I know anything about penguins, did you?
It's so easy to fool OLD people.
I am sorry, an urge came over me that made me do it!!!
Oh quit whining I fell for it, too View attachment 558251

Brilliant. I've pinched it already. 😄😄😄

 

[pawl]

I get notified when the MOT's due on my car

https://www.gov.uk/mot-reminder

I do the same.