The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Nice and dry today and sunny as well.

Sausage and mash today probably

 

[welsh dragon]

I'm not a big mash or potatoe in general eater, so for me sausage, egg and maybe a bit of bacon that has to be done today

 

[gbb]

Applied for my state pension Friday. I had intended working till 67 (my official pension was available at 66 but I feel fine and enjoy work) but my wife's medical circumstances dictate retiring is the right thing to do.
There will be no relaxing (insert headsmack emoji here), two grandkids keep you eternally busy.

Looking forward to getting into a new routine..

 

[Dave7]

I'm not a big mash or potatoe in general eater, so for me sausage, egg and maybe a bit of bacon that has to be done today

My problem now is not knowing if my daughter is cooking and including me.
I have a tin of beans n sausage plus some waffles that have been calling me for ages...... I may have a go at that.

 

[Dave7]

Applied for my state pension Friday. I had intended working till 67 (my official pension was available at 66 but I feel fine and enjoy work) but my wife's medical circumstances dictate retiring is the right thing to do.
There will be no relaxing (insert headsmack emoji here), two grandkids keep you eternally busy.

Looking forward to getting into a new routine..

How old are the grandkids?

 

[Poacher]

Morning folks looks like a nice day for a spin over to Loch Fleet sit on the bench and wee-oo at the widgeon they call back as oystercatchers do if you whistle at them [not many people know that probably because theyre in secure institutions]
Occasionally get a white tailed eagle arrive there and otters-always something to see.
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Absolutely love the pic of a Peregrine eyeing up a Curlew(?)!
What's that Otter eating? Butterfish?

 

[Drago]

Ironing done. Watched Finestkind on Paramount+ while doing the deed. Good fillum.

 

[numbnuts]

Been busy done ironing, changed bedding, wash bedding, made nine individual apple pies, one apple sponge pudding and two ham mushroom and spinach quiche's
Coulnd't have done all that two weeks ago so I must be getting better 🏋️‍♂️

 

[Chief Broom]

Absolutely love the pic of a Peregrine eyeing up a Curlew(?)!
What's that Otter eating? Butterfish?

Hi Poacher the Peregrine had a chase of some Redshanks but missed and perched on a rock, the Curlew is keeping a wary eye on it! The otter is munching an eel.
My thought for the day is ive never seen a road kill pine martin. Last time i rode to Loch Fleet on the A9 traffic passed in both directions but only when it was quiet did a pine martin decide to cross ahead of me, reckon theyre canny critters!
Think the otter below has got a butterfish in the Dornoch Firth

 

[Paulus]

I'm not a big mash or potatoe in general eater, so for me sausage, egg and maybe a bit of bacon that has to be done today

You can spice up mashed potato, try putting some grated cheese into it, or a teaspoon of wholegrain mustard. Minty mash goes especially well with lamb.

 

[Paulus]

I noticed that there is a new series of Colin from accounts, on the BBC tonight. The first series was excellent. If you haven't watched it, you won't be disappointed. It's funny, poignant and a bit sad in parts, but well worth it.

 

[slow scot]

I noticed that there is a new series of Colin from accounts, on the BBC tonight. The first series was excellent. If you haven't watched it, you won't be disappointed. It's funny, poignant and a bit sad in parts, but well worth it.

It’s the Australian equivalent of “Detectorists”. If you enjoyed that you’ll love ”Colin”.

 

[Dirk]

Locally made faggots, mash and peas for us tonight.

 

[gbb]

How old are the grandkids?

3 nearly 4 and an 8 year old

 

[numbnuts]

Locally made faggots, mash and peas for us tonight.

72 and I have never eaten faggots