The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

I just stepped into the dark side of the forum, a thread about shellfish non sales to the EU is turning vindictive and nasty already.

 

[classic33]

Temperature was 6.5C when I got up but a cold, wet and miserable day and feels much colder due to the northerly wind.
We have had no streetlights now for several nights. Very odd looking out after dark as it is pitch black.
Surprised nothing has appeared on a FB page so it must be a forbidden subject. It might frighten a tourist since the place is now run for the tourists and not for those who actually live here.
I once went for a walk with no torch on a nice starry night up Loch Shin in Sutherland. Seemed ok at first but then I realised I could see nothing, not even a hand in front of my face. Dark skies for sure and I had to go very slowly and carefully back to the camp site as I could not see where I was putting my feet.
Nowadays there are lights everywhere and true darkness is something very rarely encountered.

You can't beat a walk in the dark with no lights. You'd be surprised just how much you can see when your eyes adjust to the lower light level.

Even better when you can see a light in front of you, and you're moving slightly quicker than it.

 

[classic33]

I have to admit my error. I have signed up to TikTok. It's rather addictive I am afraid. Theres a lot of garbage, but some of it is really really funny.

Why, and how, did you sign up to a clock!!

 

[BoldonLad]

He also owned the Glenborrodale Castle Hotel up Loch Sunart. We used to pop in for coffee when sailing in company on social occasions. Never met the man but the hotel was ok even with scruff off yachts.

He bought the company I worked for. It was back in his America’s Cup Challenge days. Met him a couple of times. He seemed ok. Liked to play the “I started with nothing” card. But, his “nothing” was a few steps up the money pole than my (childhood) “nothing”.

 

[welsh dragon]

I just stepped into the dark side of the forum, a thread about shellfish non sales to the EU is turning vindictive and nasty already.

I see the one and only person I have on ignore has been making stupid comments. Can't see the comments, just that a member I am ignoring has posted comments. My life is complete.

 

[BoldonLad]

I see the one and only person I have on ignore has been making stupid comments. Can't see the comments, just that a member I am ignoring has posted comments. My life is complete.

How about running a sweepstake on who it is?

 

[welsh dragon]

Ooh. How lucky is that. Got my washing in 10 minutes ago and the heavens have just opened.

 

[welsh dragon]

How about running a sweepstake on who it is?

My lips are sealed

 

[Dave7]

How about running a sweepstake on who it is?

Is it someone that muddies the water ??

 

[oldwheels]

You can't beat a walk in the dark with no lights. You'd be surprised just how much you can see when your eyes adjust to the lower light level.

Even better when you can see a light in front of you, and you're moving slightly quicker than it.

There is dark and really dark. Walking in the dark is not normally a problem for me but on that occasion it was darker than anything I had experienced before.

 

[rustybolts]

Just Googled it. It says it’s an app used by young people! Are you sure you’re allowed to use it?

Mo , maybe it also caters for the young at heart ! was Trump trying to ban it ? maybe he'll be trying to sign up for it now

 

[classic33]

Is it someone that muddies the water ??

Camra

 

[Tenkaykev]

Mo , maybe it also caters for the young at heart ! was Trump trying to ban it ? maybe he'll be trying to sign up for it now

My grandson posts me the occasional “ TikTok” that he’s created. Definitely a “ Youf “ thing

 

[12boy]

Good news, Daves. I am glad for both your wives. My grandad at age 90 told me he'd just been to see his Dr to have his sex drive lowered. The Dr said most older guys want it increased, what gives? Grandad replied his problem was it only existed in his head.
Drago, I hope the Dr visit helps.
It will be 16C today followed by a mini blizzard tonight. Springtime in the Rockies. My neighbor and I are to visit a river site this afternoon to see if its possible to camp in my sheepherder wagon for a few days there.
Off for a ride after breakfast.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Is it someone that muddies the water ??

I suspect it is.