The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

My prescription for Xarelto has been approved by ins. already. Amazing.

Excellent news!

Colin J...what are the wiggly white lines on the street? Are they guides for drunken motorists to follow?

Ha ha! They are for the (in this case, light-controlled) pedestrian crossing.

This is the official word from our 'Highway Code'...

The approach to, and exit from, a pedestrian crossing is marked with zigzag lines. It also means that you must not park on them or overtake the leading vehicle when approaching the crossing. Parking here would block the view for pedestrians and the approaching traffic.

 

[classic33]

My prescription for Xarelto has been approved by ins. already. Amazing.
Colin J...what are the wiggly white lines on the street? Are they guides for drunken motorists to follow?

In a sobriety test, where they've to follow the "straight" line on the floor.

 

[12boy]

Here is a Sego lily from a walk recently. It is the state flower of Utah, but it grows here too.

 

[classic33]

Here is a Sego lily from a walk recently. It is the state flower of Utah, but it grows here too.

They, Utahan's, don't mind you growing their State Flower?

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees, a deep sleep but now it’s just after four a.m. and I’m wide awake. It’s probably down to the disruption to my usual routine with my gallivanting up to Brum. It’s strange how a couple of days spent catching up with family can be so cathartic, in a really positive way, and I’m determined to visit again without the multi year gap. I was going to say that my early start today meant that I was “ Up before Mo”, but that sounded a bit like I’d been convicted of a misdemeanour 🤔
Stay safe folks 👍

 

[PaulSB]

Can’t say I have. When is it?

Sunday June 20th.........today being Friday June 18th............just saying.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Nice again but a tad fresh at the moment. Might just have a walk, grab milk on the way home then go round for the rest of the shopping later. May or may not have a bimble later. I find it harder to find the mojo if I don’t just go first thing. Big mug of coffee first before I move though.

Have a good day all.

 

[Drago]

Like Putin's anger levels when president Bidet disses him, I have risen! Tea anyone? One polonium or two?

 

[rustybolts]

Washing on line , banana and coffee consumed , now off for a 50k spin on backroads

 

[Dave7]

Sunday.

I have a card from my son. In large letters it says EMERGENCY DAD JOKES followed by 20 of the most corny jokes you could think of.
He also sent me what seems like a bottle of something......I will resist opening that till Sunday.
Daughter is getting me some slippers. Much need as my big toe is literally poking out of these

 

[Dave7]

Good day all.
Another early night last night. Woke for a pee at 0415 but managed to doze again till 0530.
Peculiar. At 0600 in the conservatory, jacket off and window open. Now the window is closed and my jacket is back on .
Some dark washing to do plus a trip to the pharmacy and then sooo much paperwork to sort. Wish I had never heard of Power of Attorney..........if anyone ever asks you the answer is NOOOO!!!

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. 'Tis a beautiful day out there. I have been awake and contemplating for a while. Not sure what I've been contemplating but it's quite relaxing.

Today is a Walking Day! We're heading to Ramsbottom to walk a loop including Holcombe Hill where Peel Tower or the Peel Monument - take your choice - stands. It's a memorial to Sir Robert Peel who was born in Bury.

More famously Ramsbottom is home of The Rake a brutal climb famous amongst the cycling community. I will have the opportunity to mention this a few times.

The original hill climbs on The Rake were measured by who could ride the furthest up it.

Time to make the picnic.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I have a card from my son. In large letters it says EMERGENCY DAD JOKES followed by 20 of the most corny jokes you could think of.
He also sent me what seems like a bottle of something......I will resist opening that till Sunday.
Daughter is getting me some slippers. Much need as my big toe is literally poking out of these

I have a card on the mantle piece.

 

[Dave7]

I have a card on the mantle piece.

Same card ??