The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Not done much today, finished clearing out my car and removing the roof rack.
Had a courtesy call from the AA to see if I was OK I told them I was “moby dick”, he suddenly turned into a doctor and said “I think you will be OK tomorrow”.
He is going to chase up the insurance company and should get a reply by mid-day on Monday, but he think the car is a write off and it will be a cash offer only.
Didn't sleep very good last night thinking how I would manage without a car ?
Do I buy a cheap car out of my savings, which ain't a lot ?
Should I use some on my disability pension to pay for a loan it's £200 per month I could use 1/2 or 2/3 of that, but I would have that hanging around my neck for 5 years, will I be alive in 5 years time ?
Questions questions and no answers ................
PS some "good news" makes a change.....my hearing aids are very good

Hope the car news will be as good as can be expected, when you get it.

 

[Paulus]

My first car was a 1967 Ford Anglia super 123E, the 1200 version. OYV 481F. Originally it was the duck egg green colour, but I resprayed it green Jade metallic with diamond white stripes and roof.

 

[gavroche]

Greetings every one. The journey to Blackpool yesterday was a nightmare with heavy rain and traffic. Also , halfway through, the in board sat nav decided to stop working so had to use Waze on my phone to finish the journey. Today, sat nav is working again!
We are staying in a luxury appartment in Cleveleys, on the seafront, and it is absolutely beautiful, I mean the appartment and also the surroundings.
We went to Blackpool today and I am still not impressed, still a sh****le, apart from the beach which is lovely and luckily, the weather was fine.
Going home tomorrow but another visit to Blackpool first for the grand children who are having a wonderful time.
Our grandson's ex-girlfriend ( the mother of our grand children) is treating us to Sunday lunch in the cafe she owns before we go home.
Speak to you all when back in Wales.

 

[classic33]

My first car was a 1967 Ford Anglia super 123E, the 1200 version. OYV 481F. Originally it was the duck egg green colour, but I resprayed it green Jade metallic with diamond white stripes and roof.
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I've news for you, there's no MOT and a few years VED owing. Hope you can explain why you never bothered!

 

[classic33]

Greetings every one. The journey to Blackpool yesterday was a nightmare with heavy rain and traffic. Also , halfway through, the in board sat nav decided to stop working so had to use Waze on my phone to finish the journey. Today, sat nav is working again!
We are staying in a luxury appartment in Cleveleys, on the seafront, and it is absolutely beautiful, I mean the appartment and also the surroundings.
We went to Blackpool today and I am still not impressed, still a sh****le, apart from the beach which is lovely and luckily, the weather was fine.
Going home tomorrow but another visit to Blackpool first for the grand children who are having a wonderful time.
Our grandson's ex-girlfriend ( the mother of our grand children) is treating us to Sunday lunch in the cafe she owns before we go home.
Speak to you all when back in Wales.

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[ColinJ]

I had a nice walk today! It was very pleasant during some sunny spells in sheltered spots, but a bit chilly when standing around in the wind.

It was only about 15 km (9.5 miles) but a good stroll, taking the local hills that we tackled into account.

I feel miscellaneous aches and pains which I would not have got from doing a harder journey by bike, but I have not been doing hilly walks recently and my body has obviously lost some walking fitness.

 

[Paulus]

I've news for you, there's no MOT and a few years VED owing. Hope you can explain why you never bothered!
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Goodness me, it's still going.

 

[Paulus]

Goodness me, it's still going.

Or not officially scrapped.

 

[classic33]

Goodness me, it's still going.

Or not officially scrapped.

You might need to work on your reasons for not getting it MOT'd and not paying your VED, if they're the best you can come up with.

 

[Dave7]

My first car was a 1967 Ford Anglia super 123E, the 1200 version. OYV 481F. Originally it was the duck egg green colour, but I resprayed it green Jade metallic with diamond white stripes and roof.
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That does look nice.

 

[Paulus]

You might need to work on your reasons for not getting it MOT'd and not paying your VED, if they're the best you can come up with.

I sold it in 1981, honest Guv.

 

[Drago]

Well, today I acquired 3 x early 50's Suffolk lawn mowers, 2 x Colt Super's and a Punch. They all appear largely complete.

Theure a freevie, but with a catch. I have to try and restore two of them, using the 3rd for any necessary spares if required. I then get to keep one, and the other goes to its original owner. Done some Googlingm and as much as it pains me to admit it the subj3ct of vintage lawn mowers is surprisingly interesting.

 

[classic33]

Well, today I acquired 3 x early 50's Suffolk lawn mowers, 2 x Colt Super's and a Punch. They all appear largely complete.

Theure a freevie, but with a catch. I have to try and restore two of them, using the 3rd for any necessary spares if required. I then get to keep one, and the other goes to its original owner. Done some Googlingm and as much as it pains me to admit it the subj3ct of vintage lawn mowers is surprisingly interesting.

What's the betting that the same part, available from the donor machine, will be required for the other two.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Or not officially scrapped.

Might be in a museum somewhere, or rotting in a field.

 

[ColinJ]

On the return leg of today's walk we wandered down Cross Stone Rd, an elevated lane with fantastic views across the Calder Valley. We took an interest in a fantastic modernised stone property, which (according to its datestones) dates back to the early 1700s. It has an immaculate lawn and someone commented on how much mowing it must take; about 2 seconds later a robo-mower whirred into sight! It was patrolling the lawn and keeping it trimmed to perfection.

Nice view, if you can afford it!