The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Onto important things
I have just put a chicken casserole in the slow cooker.
Now, I always google it thinking I may see something different to add.
In this one I have put
One chicken breast.
Carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, garlic, ginger, chicken stock plus some pepper and Hendos relish.
What made me laugh is the bbc recipe page which says "preparation time 10 minutes". ha bloody ha......it takes me that long to peel the carrots and potatoes
I will let you know how it turns out.

 

[PaulSB]

Oh yes prep times. Don't get me started on that one. Ten minutes? What am I? A wizard? Takes me ten minutes to find the friggin' potato peeler.

 

[numbnuts]

Hi again

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Just had a short turbo session while Mrs Tenkay headed up to get the newspaper and Radio Times. It's just above freezing but she said the walk down the hill was into a biting wind and it almost made her cry
Speaking of the weather, we walked to one of the local schools and met up with our daughter and granddaughter yesterday, our daughter had to pop in to the school to collect some paperwork and flow testing kits prior to starting work there. While mum was inside we went exploring with Willow who is now three and a half, I said to her "it's very cold Willow" and she casually said "yes, that wind's picking up" She's obviously heard someone using the expression but I was a bit taken aback and I burst out laughing.
The meet up with family yesterday really lifted our spirits
]Have a peaceful day folks

 

[GM]

It's difficult at the moment to say the least. For our 40th wedding anniversary I organised a surprise online party. Many of our closest friends live very local so I had a rather special chocolate cake made and bought miniature bottles of prosecco. I arranged a Zoom meeting, delivered cake and prosecco to people's doors on the day.

Told Mrs P the kids would be online at 7.00pm but she didn't know everyone else would be there. Even had folk on from the States. Worked very well.

If you have friends too far away but want to invite them simply ask they have their own drink available for a toast. I think it's simple, fun and thoughtful.........

........cheap as well!!!!!

Thanks for that idea! ... Our daughter is arranging something like a video messaging thing with everybody she knows, also a celebrity chef take away, that fishy one near where Dirk lives!

Before all the lock down business we were hoping to do a surprise weekend away with a few relatives, like what she planned for my 70th the other year, but that's definitely a no no. So it's back to the drawing board!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just got the bucket out of the shed to wash my Eastway. and the sponge is frozen to the bottom of the bucket, I'm now waiting for the sponge to defrost before washing the bike.

 

[oldwheels]

Sad day. My polytunnel has finally decided it is time to give up. The wind has split it right up the centre and from my kitchen window I can see bits flying around. It must be at least 20 years old so done well to last as long. Now only used at a stick shed and storage for lawnmowers. Not sure what to do but may just put a cover over and leave the ends open. Need to wait till the wind dies down tho'. It is a fair size at 5 meters long so need to call in some asistance.

 

[welsh dragon]

It's snowing here now and its starting to stick.

 

[Dirk]

Rarely see them here......a few years ago we got the odd ones but alas no more.

Common as muck 'ere.
Field Fare pie is a local delicacy.

 

[Juan Kog]

It's difficult at the moment to say the least. For our 40th wedding anniversary I organised a surprise online party. Many of our closest friends live very local so I had a rather special chocolate cake made and bought miniature bottles of prosecco. I arranged a Zoom meeting, delivered cake and prosecco to people's doors on the day.

Told Mrs P the kids would be online at 7.00pm but she didn't know everyone else would be there. Even had folk on from the States. Worked very well.

If you have friends too far away but want to invite them simply ask they have their own drink available for a toast. I think it's simple, fun and thoughtful.........

........cheap as well!!!!!

All I have to say is wool dryer BALLS. For some one I only know via the forum you really irritate me , all I can manage is a card , even that Mrs JK now follows me in the shop to make sure I choose one she likes.
I have never forgot an anniversary because ours was 2 days after my parents, so Mrs JK would say “ don’t forget to get your mum and Dad’s card “ what a great reminder.
Our first wedding anniversary coincided with a club hostel weekend, we’ll come on I couldn’t let the guys down could I .

 

[Dirk]

..... also a celebrity chef take away, that fishy one near where Dirk lives!

Who dat den?

 

[PaulSB]

All I have to say is wool dryer BALLS. For some one I only know via the forum you really irritate me , all I can manage is a card , even that Mrs JK now follows me in the shop to make sure I choose one she likes.
I have never forgot an anniversary because ours was 2 days after my parents, so Mrs JK would say “ don’t forget to get your mum and Dad’s card “ what a great reminder.
Our first wedding anniversary coincided with a club hostel weekend, we’ll come on I couldn’t let the guys down could I .

You didn't ask her along???

I'm on the Fred Whitton this year, offered Mrs P a weekend in the Lakes. Smiles all round. 👏

 

[Juan Kog]

You didn't ask her along???

I'm on the Fred Whitton this year, offered Mrs P a weekend in the Lakes. Smiles all round. 👏

Mrs JK had met some of my club mates , that would have been her worst nightmare. .

 

[Dave7]

Just been for a walk. That wind is biting. "Only" minus 2...... gawd knows how Mo, Oldwheels and 12 boys go on......I HATE IT!!!
I increased the length of my jogging today, still baby jogs but better.

 

[welsh dragon]

And even more snow