The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

How'd do you rate your chances?

If they take a lot of notice of the public reaction - very poor, since I didn't have any backing music, rushed the lyrics, and sang out of tune... It sounds bad!

As a marketing idea, I think it was pretty good, but it was the jingle that they were supposed to be looking for, NOT an idea for a marketing campaign. I'm hoping that they like the idea behind the poor jingle, and understand that the jingle can be greatly improved by the pros in the studio. In that case, a modest chance of success.

I knew when I entered the 4 competitions that I won that my ideas were pretty good. I just 'knew' that I was in with a good chance.

PS If I did win, I would effectively be able to officially retire as soon as the prize money was in the bank, since it would be enough to plug the small financial hole that needs to be filled until I get my state pension.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Not sure what the point of getting up is as it’s pouring and has been most of the night. I think it’s finally to start improving towards the end of the week. Been pretty lethargic lately anyway so I should maybe take the chance of a few days without any exercise apart from walking and recharge the battery.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Clear sky, sunny, breezy and 7⁰C. 😳 7⁰C really. Friend of mine isn't riding today because he can't be bothered getting winter kit out. I have some sympathy with this. However I'll set out on the Monday Meander at 9.00.

Been up for an hour but feel quite rested. Not much else to do other than cycle club admin and check when to sow Kale and Leeks to overwinter.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow early risers.
It has been raining overnight, quite heavily, the rain beating on the window woke us up around 3am.
As with most places we will get more rain later.
I am hoping to get out on the bike later this morning as I need to get to the local grocers for fresh fruit and vegetables.

It will be a soggy walk with the dog shortly, welly boots at the ready.

Stay safe everyone.

 

[Mo1959]

6 degrees and still raining. Been some spring! I suppose I better get out for a wander and get some air.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks.

 

[Drago]

I habe risen!

 

[Dave7]

A groggy hello from Warrington.
I slept heavy last night. Woke for a pee at 0500 then went back to bed till 0600.
It was cold (that's the weather Classic, not my pee). Put the heating on.
Sun is out, blue sky, looks lovely.
Not sure what to do today. I am still adjusting to doing things without MrsD so have to get my head around it.

I enjoy watching football and recorded Match of The Day so plan to slob out and watch that.........last game of the season so its extended (bit too much tbh) but I will suffer it.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning from a hot balmy Powys where we have temps of 6 deg. This global warming malarkey is too much. Back on with my thermal bloomers I think.

I wonder how long the rain will hold off. We had heavy rain most of the night.

Stay safe folks.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Overnight rain has stopped at last and the sun looks like making an appearance today.
Currently pitched up about 4 miles East of Burnham on Sea, on a nice little off grid site.
Off to Highbridge Caravans for a mooch around, then lunch at the Red Cow.

 

[Lee_M]

Morning all.

Woken to sunny weather, but apparently it's going to rain in the next hour.

This morning will be taken up by brewing a turbo cider which should take about 20 minutes, as I don't have the fortitude to spend 5 hours brewing a beer, particularly with my back as it currently is.
Did at least get a back brace from Amazon yesterday so hope that will help.

 

[Salad Dodger]

Good morning, world.

Today in Planet Thanet has dawned rather cloudy, and there is currently some light rain falling.

This afternoon we have a band practice, and I hope the weather brightens because we have a photographer attending. Note to self: wear a clean shirt and take some glasses that don't go dark in the sun!

This evening, weather permitting, we may try to get a few of our Monday night singing group from the pub to meet up in a garden. However, the forecast does not look encouraging, so it may have to be a(nother) Zoom meeting.....

 

[Deleted member 1258]

 

[rustybolts]

Morning. Not sure what the point of getting up is as it’s pouring and has been most of the night. I think it’s finally to start improving towards the end of the week. Been pretty lethargic lately anyway so I should maybe take the chance of a few days without any exercise apart from walking and recharge the battery.

My Mrs was lethargic , stopped cycling and walking for a week then did some "Yoga with Adriene" on YouTube and it did her the world of good. She reckoned she had a bit of burnt out syndrome but she's back cycling n walking now and doing a bit of Toutube Yoga also