The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

Bugger - why do we get old take care Dave

It beats the alternative though, which, as Blondie put it, would be Die Young, Stay Pretty!

Still, it isn't great, is it? Best wishes to both Daves and their wives, and anybody else on here who is having a tough time.

Better news... I finally got a message from my GP inviting me for my Covid jab. I am booked in for Monday.

 

[numbnuts]

One of those donut things

Haven't they got jam in the middle

 

[Deleted member 1258]

One of those donut things

You could try growing your own

 

[Mo1959]

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Working my way through a bag of liquorice allsorts this afternoon and the bags full of these little black things, looks like Berty Bassetts taken a dump in my bag of sweets, I haven't a clue what they are and they taste vile.

Looks like sheep poo!

 

[ColinJ]

Looks like sheep poo!

I was thinking roe deer, or VERY large rats!

 

[PaulSB]

Things are coming to a head with MrsD.
I managed to get her into the bath (no way she can stand for a shower)......then she couldn't get out. I was on the verge of 999 then fortunately her sister came round and we managed to get her out and into bed.
Phoned 111.
Waiting for the Doctor now for a home visit.
Myself, I see hospital looming.

I hate to read this Dave. I have my fingers crossed for you both. Take good note of Exlaser's excellent advice a bit earlier

 

[Tenkaykev]

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Working my way through a bag of liquorice allsorts this afternoon and the bags full of these little black things, looks like Berty Bassetts taken a dump in my bag of sweets, I haven't a clue what they are and they taste vile.

There's only a very small amount of liquorice in liquorice allsorts. There's an ingredient in liquorice that lowers the body's potassium levels and in sufficient amounts cause heart arrhythmia.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

There's only a very small amount of liquorice in liquorice allsorts. There's an ingredient in liquorice that lowers the body's potassium levels and in sufficient amounts cause heart arrhythmia.

Yes, I know about that, I'm just curious about the little black blobs, I haven't seen them before.

 

[Drago]

Spent much of the day in the studio laying down bass tracks to Learn to Fly and Sunshine of Your Love. I'm particularly proud of how the latter came out. Our vocalist is laying down his vocals over the weekend then we're done.

It's amazing really. What ive done at home in a few hours took Brian Wilson weeks to do in the mid 60's. Not only that, I can send it instantly and without any loss of quality to anyone on the planet with a halfway decent internet connection. Amazing times.

 

[Mo1959]

Spent much of the day in the studio laying down bass tracks

I keep reading that as brass tacks

Just watching Pointless then no doubt the doom and gloom that is the news. Can’t see anything I fancy later. Even the old Lewis is one I’ve possibly seen twice. Might have to find something on Prime.

 

[Paulus]

I keep reading that as brass tacks

Just watching Pointless then no doubt the doom and gloom that is the news. Can’t see anything I fancy later. Even the old Lewis is one I’ve possibly seen twice. Might have to find something on Prime.

Give 'The Terror' a go. Based on a true story from 1845. BBC2. First three episodes are on the iplayer.

 

[Drago]

It's official - I'm buff!

I volunteered yesterday to assist with the covid testing at the school where Mrs D works, and several of the ladies have today told Mrs D that they ar surprised how buff I am.

 

[PaulSB]

I've sorted out my seeds for sowing tomorrow which is going to make me busy. Forecast has a possibility of snow ❄🌨 so no cycling.

I've also been through some old paperwork. It was drummed in to me one should keep tax records forever. I think seven years is the legal need. Anyway I've just binned P60s, P11Ds, Coding Notices and Tax Calculations for the period 1980-2013.

It's possible I took this a little too seriously.........🤔

 

[Mo1959]

It's official - I'm buff!

I volunteered yesterday to assist with the covid testing at the school where Mrs D works, and several of the ladies have today told Mrs D that they ar surprised how buff I am.

Is it this one?


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Blind_School

 

[PaulSB]

Give 'The Terror' a go. Based on a true story from 1845. BBC2. First three episodes are on the iplayer.

Yes, I'll second this. Excellent so far. I hadn't realised it's based on fact. None of them seem to have adequate clothing. Mrs P feels they should have frostbitten ears.