The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

I have just enjoyed MrsDs fresh melons for breakfast.

Let me rephrase that.
MrsD just handed me a bowl of fresh melon.......very nice.

 

[gavroche]

I must admit that porridge by itself is very bland and tasteless, hence the honey. It is even worse when cooked with water only, absolutely horrible.

 

[Dave7]

I must admit that porridge by itself is very bland and tasteless, hence the honey. It is even worse when cooked with water only, absolutely horrible.

We have the packet type. Mix with milk, 2 minutes in the micro wave......good to go.
Added bonus...... you don't need to steam clean a pan

 

[welsh dragon]

We have the packet type. Mix with milk, 2 minutes in the micro wave......good to go.
Added bonus...... you don't need to steam clean a pan

That's what MR WD has as well

 

[pawl]

Yes but you have to remember to look at the copy.

First you have to remember where you put the dammed certificate never.mind when it’s due Some of us have a problem remembering what day it is.If I park on any car park larger than ten cars I have trouble finding the car again Multi story car parks are a nightmare 😜😜😜

 

[postman]

Well i can't waste anymore time on here.Mrs P has put me in for an Iron Man over 70's competition.Got to go.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Well that was a pleasant surprise!
Mrs Tenkay and I went for a walk around the grounds of a nearby country park. The forecast was torrential rain and high winds. Instead the sky cleared to a clear blue with a few fluffy white clouds and a gentle breeze.
It's still bright and sunny and pleasently warm 🌞👍
About 10k in distance🚶‍♀️

 

[ColinJ]

Why not just write important things to remember in a diary?

I had a reminder that 'gas guy' was coming early yesterday so set alarms. (If I need an alarm I always double up for security! )

Today's reminder is to order another 4 weeks worth of Warfarin.

Looking ahead I see a reminder about my next blood test.

 

[PaulSB]

I must admit that porridge by itself is very bland and tasteless, hence the honey. It is even worse when cooked with water only, absolutely horrible.

Always make mine with all water. 40g oats and 280ml water. Yoghurt and honey does the trick.

 

[Dirk]

I like Marmite in my porridge.

 

[BoldonLad]

Funny how the older you get yourself, you no longer consider people in their 80's to be that old!

Shortly before the first Covid lock-down, I had gone to the pub to meet one of my drinking pals.

I am 73, my drinking pal is 80.

When I got there, my pal's son (James, a child of 48, same age as my oldest son), was there too.

He started telling me about a mutual acquaintance, who had died recently.

The conversation included: "well, he was 83, and had a good innings".

My answer was "James, at your side of the table, 83 may be a good innings, but, at THIS side of the table, 83 is a young chap"

 

[Paulus]

I like Marmite in my porridge.

That is something I shall try.

 

[welsh dragon]

I tend to use my calendar on my tablet now. I put reminders for when the main bin is being emptied, places and times I am going out etc. Then I get a reminder. A bell goes off on my tablet and it tells me what I wanted to remember.

 

[PaulSB]

Why not just write important things to remember in a diary?

I had a reminder that 'gas guy' was coming early yesterday so set alarms. (If I need an alarm I always double up for security! )

Today's reminder is to order another 4 weeks worth of Warfarin.

Looking ahead I see a reminder about my next blood test.

Yep. I have everything set for reminders in my calendar, take meds, order meds, TV licence, insurances etc. Works very well. The MOT one I like as an extra.

I find tasks is very useful as well. The way they constantly pop up pushes me to do stuff. I've got three outstanding plus two for today...........

.........now I need to get my kit on for a 12.00 meet. Currently it's This is to help a friend, I really do not want to in the

 

[BoldonLad]

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

Thank you, have not heard of that one, I shall check it out.