The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Dave7]

out for a meal tonight to celebrate my eldest sons 50th birthday, that is going to be tough for me, as someone is missing.

Just read a quote, quite long so I have condensed it.
Missing someone is not a question of how long they have been gone, it's when you need them and realise they are no longer there.
There...... That's cheered us up no end

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[welsh dragon]

It's going to be a nice day here. 12 deg. The sun is shining.

 

[screenman]

Just read a quote, quite long so I have condensed it.
Missing someone is not a question of how long they have been gone, it's when you need them and realise they are no longer there.
There...... That's cheered us up no end

And also brought me to tears in Sainsbury's car park.

 

[Dave7]

And also brought me to tears in Sainsbury's car park.

You know me, always willing to help

 

[classic33]

Morning

Sleep?

 

[PaulSB]

Just read a quote, quite long so I have condensed it.
Missing someone is not a question of how long they have been gone, it's when you need them and realise they are no longer there.
There...... That's cheered us up no end

This really strikes a chord. I can see it coming down the tracks. It's true Dave. I'm very glad you posted this as it affirms some of my thoughts and fears.

👍

 

[PaulSB]

Good day, people. Slept 9.15pm - 2.00am then 4.30am - 7.10am. I'll take that as a good night. I restarted my weight training this morning. I saw my PT yesterday and felt 100% ready to go again. A big step in the rehab.

Currently on the Manchester train as we are going to #2 granddaughter's 1st birthday bash. Her parents managed to invite 60 people and have had to hire a room!! Youngsters. All the families will be there.

What a contrast. When we get home we're invited to a friend's 74th.

Now I raised my sons as Rovers. There is no other team in our house. #1 is a diehard. Clearly I didn't do my job well enough. I mean who arranges a birthday bash when your boys are playing at home???? 😱🤣🤣🤣

 

[welsh dragon]

I have tidied up. Mr WD is outside on his mower probably doing the last cut of the year.

And I have been sneezing 5 or 6 times.

 

[PaulSB]

Arrived in Manchester. We are early. Mrs P is shopping. I am sitting.

I am by the way not a total failure as a father. #2 son choose watching his team over his niece's 1st birthday bash. That's my boy. 😄

 

[Mo1959]

Still overcast and gloomy here with occasional drizzle but it’s looking better after today.

I wandered round to the Co-op for a couple of things. Happened to meet a lady I know and she mentioned she had been up to the baker for a Scotch pie for her husband as he likes them. Put me in the mood for pie and beans for lunch so I got a couple of
little Steak and Onion pies out of the Co-op when I was in.

Doubt if I’ll be back out if it stays like this. I might either read or catch up on stuff on telly this afternoon. My activity rings are all closed anyway.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

This young lady is very switched on.

A bit late for many of us but she is worth listening to.

Subscribe - she has made stacks of videos:


View: https://youtu.be/qYc87IonRAo?si=G7Oxp10zBnb4Hl9w

 

[Dave7]

I have tidied up. Mr WD is outside on his mower probably doing the last cut of the year.

And I have been sneezing 5 or 6 times.

6 sneezes is kids stuff
6 is my minimum and I get up to maybe 15.
TBH I hate it and wouldn't wish it on anyone.

 

[gavroche]

Salut. Lovely weather today so time for a ride before Mrs G finds something for me to do.