The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

I have tea, and Jessie two toys is sitting on my lap.

I once knew a call girl called Jessie two toys.........could it be the same girl ?

 

[Dave7]

A beautiful start weather wise which is strange as the forecast is for constant rain.
My Bro and SiL are coming later (lunch time). They have been very good to me since I got Covid and Sue died. To get here their journey is a ball ache but they visit as often as possible.
We were due to go for a pub meal but when I told them I had made this chilli they opted for that. They both have BIG appetites so most, maybe all the chilli will be gone.

 

[Drago]

Looks like spring may have arrived just in time for summer.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, dull here but forecast to hit 15° this afternoon. Sadly, not to last.

Favourite headline of the morning, Yousaf Only Yourself To Blame

 

[screenman]

Morning all, bright and chilly outside today, warming up later. No real plans for the day so if anything exciting does happen I will keep you all updated, have fun.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

The parts to finish the Bantam engine should arrive this morning, so I might have a morning in the workshop.
Just got the top end and the generator/ignition system to install.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I was up early as usual. Out the door at 5.45 for a 6.7 mile walk/jog. It was dry to start but I got caught in quite heavy rain for the last couple of miles. It’s much milder though so at least it was warm rain.

 

[Dave7]

@screenman you don't know the meaning of the word exciting!!! I, on the other hand have just been to Aldi.....now that is real excitement.
I needed nan bread to go with the chilli and rice so decided to go there and stock up on a few things.
Splashed out on what looks like some good wine........ I normally pay 5 quid max but pushed the boat out and paid £6.50. Call me Mr extravagant if you wish.

 

[screenman]

@screenman you don't know the meaning of the word exciting!!! I, on the other hand have just been to Aldi.....now that is real excitement.
I needed nan bread to go with the chilli and rice so decided to go there and stock up on a few things.
Splashed out on what looks like some good wine........ I normally pay 5 quid max but pushed the boat out and paid £6.50. Call me Mr extravagant if you wish.

I bought a bottle of Lidl organic Pinot for £6.49 I thought I was buying a £3.99 one, it was nice but not worth the extra to my untrained palate.

 

[Dave7]

I bought a bottle of Lidl organic Pinot for £6.49 I thought I was buying a £3.99 one, it was nice but not worth the extra to my untrained palate.

That is where we differ as my trained palate has taught me to be a connoisseur of fine wine...... 5 quid a bottle is nothing to me.

 

[welsh dragon]

That is where we differ as my trained palate has taught me to be a connoisseur of fine wine...... 5 quid a bottle is nothing to me.

What a spendthrift you are.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

That is where we differ as my trained palate has taught me to be a connoisseur of fine wine...... 5 quid a bottle is nothing to me.

I used to drink too much wine - and it tended to be the "less than £5" ones

but I mostly gave up a while ago and now only drink any about once a month, if that

so now I generally have a couple of bottle in - from the "around £7" sort of price - and mostly from offers

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

A parcel arrived this morning
I vaguely remember my wife saying something about a place to keep her jewellery rather than it being on several hangers and in a few drawers around the place

anyway - this was it
I remember it being something to hang on the back of a door and opening up
but this is about 4 1/2 foot long with 2 sides to it


So - I need some advise - does this mean that she thinks I need to buy her more jewellery so it doesn;t look so empty???

 

[welsh dragon]

A parcel arrived this morning
I vaguely remember my wife saying something about a place to keep her jewellery rather than it being on several hangers and in a few drawers around the place

anyway - this was it
I remember it being something to hang on the back of a door and opening up
but this is about 4 1/2 foot long with 2 sides to it


So - I need some advise - does this mean that she thinks I need to buy her more jewellery so it doesn;t look so empty???

That or she didn't realise just how big it was going to be. I would say the latter.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Been out for a little ride, a loop of the Dalmeny estate touching South Queensferry. Two cruise ships at anchor. Strong southerly wind, up to 14° now.