The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Back to haggis.

This is one of the elderly residents in one of the local care homes doing the address.

 

[classic33]

Back to haggis.

This is one of the elderly residents in one of the local care homes doing the address.

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Spare a thought for those in Europe who are haggisless tonight due to them being banned.

 

[classic33]

Methinks Mo thinks I jest!
Haggis 'illegal' in Europe after Brexit export restrictions spark Burns Night shortages

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/haggis-illegal-mainland-europe-after-23377353

 

[GM]

It'll have gone cold!

Reheating in the same dish will result in a burnt in dish. Reheating in another, smaller, dish will result in extra washing up.

That's going to be my lunch tomorrow, might add some beans and heated in the microwave in a small bowl. Dishwasher does the dishes. Very rare I waste food!

 

[classic33]

That's going to be my lunch tomorrow, might add some beans and heated in the microwave in a small bowl. Dishwasher does the dishes. Very rare I waste food!

Good to hear that last part.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It's a common tactic. Take a small amount with the hope it won't be spotted and then follow up with the big hit. If the £0.22p went through successfully the scammer knows it's a live account.

This is the second time this has happened, both times for a very small amount.

The first time was an absolute disaster. Couldn't have been worse. Mrs P and I worked through the credit card statement together.........

Mrs P found out how much I'd spent on carbon wheels.

I had my bank account hacked a few years ago, thats what happened with mine, a couple of small transactions to test the water, HSBC were on the ball, soon had it sorted, and got my money back, Chain Reaction Cycles got hacked and thats where they got my details from.

 

[classic33]

I had my bank account hacked a few years ago, thats what happened with mine, a couple of small transactions to test the water, HSBC were on the ball, soon had it sorted, and got my money back, Chain Reaction Cycles got hacked and thats where they got my details from.

It's when the ATM keeps your card, and you go inside to report it, only to be taken to one side and be told that your account is now empty having used it earlier that day to make a payment.

The person taking the payment, over the phone, had done the same to a few people on his last day at work.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

This is the remainder of our Shepherds pie, 3 of us couldn't quite manage all of it....

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No problem - normally happens with us

I normally have it the day after with chips and sprouts - or broad beans - or peads
just put a few mm of water in the bottom (stop sniggering at the back!!!!) and cover securely with foil - then put in the oven on 180 for about 30 mins

meanwhile oven can also to the oven chips and veg can be done on the hob


meanwhile I do something disgusting for my wife - which probably includes cheese - yuck

 

[numbnuts]

Looks like I'm on the night shift

 

[classic33]

Looks like I'm on the night shift

Don't be sad,
Don't be blue,
There's more awake,
Just like you.

 

[12boy]

My vacuum wasn't sucking up as it should, so replaced the belt and got a long stick with a sock on it to purge the hoses of large wads of doghair and other gross stuff. Seems to work ok now. Cost $4.39 with tax for the belt. Had a nice walk and a trip to the grocery store, too. Not a bad day.

 

[ColinJ]

Chain Reaction Cycles got hacked and thats where they got my details from.

I think that might have been what happened to me too!

My vacuum wasn't sucking up as it should, so replaced the belt and got a long stick with a sock on it to purge the hoses of large wads of doghair and other gross stuff. Seems to work ok now. Cost $4.39 with tax for the belt. Had a nice walk and a trip to the grocery store, too. Not a bad day.

What is it with vacuum cleaners and dog hair...? My sister normally comes up here with her Border Terrier 2 or 3 times a year but because of Covid-19 it is 2019 since their last visit. I have changed the bag a couple of times since then but the room STILL stinks of dog every time I use the vac!

Time for me to turn in...

 

[Mo1959]

It's snowing Hopefully just a shower as I need winter to be over as soon as possible. Yes, I know still another month to go but hoping it goes as quick as this month. Then when spring arrives it can slow down again so it lasts much longer!

 

[PaulSB]

Test amount?
Used to be just a penny, now usually 25p.

Another card in circulation.

Not from our house. We have a card each and both are in the house. I've only had this card a matter of weeks as it was a replacement in December for the one which was due to expire in January.

 

[PaulSB]

Good day and I hope it will be for all of you. It's 2⁰C and the ground is dry. Forecast is wet, wet, wet BUT a window of opportunity between 09.00-11.00.

Tuesday is housework day but I shall ignore this till later. If dry at 9.00 I'll bob out for very local hill training - 4.3 mile circuit which starts at the top of my road. Easy dash for home if conditions change.

After giving my views on holiday chalets I need to check the bank accounts again and do the basic housework tidying.