The Retirement Thread

[ebikeerwidnes]

They can be a tad unforgiving for the first 10 years or so. After that, they are fine and dandy.

Even if you wash them???

I would like to point out that I didn;t say that

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm used to shopping around each renewal, but this year my existing company surprised me with a renewal that was actually a few shekels lower than last year. So, for the first time in decades I'm with the same firm two years running.

I've been with Hastings direct for a while now, every year its the same dance, they quote high on the renewal then match what ever quote I find online, though this year the renewal quote was the highest so far and I wasn't sure they would play ball but they did. I shall have to have a look at putting myself in a position where I can make one payment and not pay in instalments and save even more money on it, their charge and interest this year are the highest its ever been.

 

[gavroche]

I had a good natter with my friend and although Llandudno is only 8 kms away from my house I managed to cover 48 kms !!

 

[Drago]

I've been with Hastings direct for a while now, every year its the same dance, they quote high on the renewal then match what ever quote I find online, though this year the renewal quote was the highest so far and I wasn't sure they would play ball but they did. I shall have to have a look at putting myself in a position where I can make one payment and not pay in instalments and save even more money on it, their charge and interest this year are the highest its ever been.

Ah, that's where we differ. I never negotiate - if theyre not prepared to automatically give me their best price when they send the renewal then I take my business elsewhere.

When I call to tell them I will not be renewing they give it the old, "ooh, let's see what we can do for you Mr Farquhar." My response is invariably, "you had your chance."

 

[welsh dragon]

Even if you wash them???

I would like to point out that I didn;t say that

Wash them? They have to be washed every year. Using an old machine and a mangle is the best way.

 

[Drago]

I use a cold chisel and a wire brush to clean my Y fronts.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all. Up at stupidO'clock again.
I am getting closer to the end of this incessant paperwork. My fault but for months I couldn't get my head around it....so mine and the aunties kept mounting up.
I am pondering whether to put a lamb curry in the slow cooker but that means a trip to the butchers. Decisions ehh.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning,
Off to collect grandson this morning. His mums bringing him from Leeds so we'll meet up in London. He's here for a week then back to Leeds for a couple of days before heading to San Sebastián for a fortnight, back to Leeds then off to Washington state for another couple of weeks. Quite a busy lad!

 

[classic33]

Morning all. Up at stupidO'clock again.
I am getting closer to the end of this incessant paperwork. My fault but for months I couldn't get my head around it....so mine and the aunties kept mounting up.
I am pondering whether to put a lamb curry in the slow cooker but that means a trip to the butchers. Decisions ehh.

I'd go to the butchers first.
You can get the meat required, put it in the slow cooker and have it ready to eat when you've finished the paperwork. You can't go to the butchers while you do the paperwork.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Shopping this morning in readiness for our week away from Friday.
It'll be the first time we've used the caravan for very nearly a year!
Not going far, just a meet up with friends on the Somerset / Wiltshire border - should be fun.

 

[Dave7]

I'd go to the butchers first.
You can get the meat required, put it in the slow cooker and have it ready to eat when you've finished the paperwork. You can't go to the butchers while you do the paperwork.

I fear I confused things🙂.
The curry is to be divided into 3? and put in the freezer**.
I am being taken out for a Chinese tomorrow so that is taken care of.
**I may keep one portion out to eat on Friday/Saturday.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, its bright and sunny, the washings out and I've got yoga today, I haven't been for a couple of weeks so I might ache in strange places later.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
A clear sunny sky to start the day.
A few domestics to do, and a long walk with the dog first off.
Then out on the bike to the local market for some fruit and vegetables.
As I have to pass the Mitre on the way home I may just divert in there for an ale or two.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooowew.had a horrible nights sleep, then dell asleep for a couple of hours and now I feel even worse.

8 deg here and we are expecting rain at some point today.

Stay safe peeps