The Retirement Thread

[Exlaser2]

Another visit to my friend to help out with a bit of DIY, saw three of the tortoises in their mini greenhouse. The smaller ones are " normal " size, the larger one is about 18" long .

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They look incredibly well looked after.
One of my wife’s friends has got a tortoise nearly as big as the large one . She was given it as a pet when she was about 5 . She is now 62.

 

[Tenkaykev]

They look incredibly well looked after.
One of my wife’s friends has got a tortoise nearly as big as the large one . She was given it as a pet when she was about 5 . She is now 62.

I think there are about a dozen all told. Some were donated when the original owners passed away, the tortoises having outlived them. The males and females are segregated with physical barriers, and tortoises can move quite quickly, a lot faster than you would think. Last year there was a new male donated, fascinating to watch the establishment of the dominant male, the crack crack crack as they " headbutted " each other, only withdrawing their heads back into the shells at the last moment. They are also very agile, being able to climb steps and thresholds.

 

[screenman]

Night Corona.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Sausage sandwich was had for dinner, I did not fancy cooking at past 9 o'clock at night, it has been a long day and I will be climbing the wooden stairs to bed soon, bungalow next year maybe.

Bungalows are brilliant. Our first and would not go back to a house. It's just lovely to have evrything on one deck.

In a way we have the best of both worlds as the plot runs steeply from left rear across to front right. So, although the living space is on one floor, the front of the bunglehouse (Mrs SD's name for it) is high in the air. And on one side we have underneath the living area a large garage, utility area, storage space, carport and a gym room. Works really well for us.

 

[classic33]

Well, I got another 35 mile plus walk yesterday. Get to the PC for exact distance.
Out at 0500, back in shortly after 2200 last night.
First flasher of the year seen on a local "A" road shortly before 0600 hours. Misty and slightly damp at the time, weather wise.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks, a bit of knee niggle woke me up so I decamped to the back bedroom to avoid disturbing Mrs Tkk. A walk to Wimborne this morning, or paint a door frame? Walk it is. Hopefully the weather will improve, I had to dig out my woolly hat yesterday 😮
Stay safe folks ☀️☕️👍

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

AC being fitted at the new Drago Towers today.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[numbnuts]

I have risen!

AC being fitted at the new Drago Towers today.

Alternating current - how terribly modern, will you be the first

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeee. 9 deg and really misty here.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dave7]

Good morning to all.
Yet another decent sleep.....this is (hopefully) becoming a habit .
Cleaner coming at 10.
I must go and get a card as my granddaughter is 21 on Monday....how is that possible

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, misty sun here, a substantial improvement on last two days. Still not warm though, a high of 10-12° forecast.
St Giles this morning, will pick up my ‘go to’ winter bike from repair shop on way home. I rarely attempt repairs myself, not with a very reliable repair shop walking distance away. Now that the roads are salt free it was time for a new chain etc.

 

[screenman]

I am considering getting out of bed, in fact I have been considering it for over an hour. Big plan for the day is a trip to a seamstress to get me new overalls shortened, life is exciting. Have fun.

 

[Tenkaykev]

As i was chatting to Mrs Tkk yesterday evening I noticed her laptop was open at the Kinetics website. Looks like the Rohloff Brommie conversion is imminent 😎

 

[Dave7]

I am considering getting out of bed, in fact I have been considering it for over an hour. Big plan for the day is a trip to a seamstress to get me new overalls shortened, life is exciting. Have fun.

Blimey, you sure know how to live the exciting life.