The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

I have just treated myself to a new tablet. Samsung Galaxy S9 46% off in the black Friday sale on amazon. £499 Plus Extra for case.

My old Samsung is 4 years old now, the battery isn't good and I'm running out of memory.

I might as well spend the money. It isn't doing any good in the bank and I can't take it with me.

So your heated throw turned into a tablet ….or did you get that too?

 

[welsh dragon]

So your heated throw turned into a tablet ….or did you get that too?

Correct. The throw has gone out the window so instead of spending £30 I've spent over £500 with the tablet, cover and screen protector

 

[PeteXXX]

There's a storm on the way called 'Bert'..

Come on, Met Office, pick a more scary name!

Bert 🤦‍♂️

 

[gbb]

Took a bus ride into town, collected some parcels, had a small fried breakfast while in there...and back on the bus.
All very relaxed, no stress, sit down and enjoy half an hour in a cafe...what could be better ? Sometimes it's the simple stuff..

I never minded a bus ride...even better when it's free, much better and cheaper than sitting in the car, paying for petrol and wear and tear..but then, I always was a tight wad

 

[BoldonLad]

Correct. The throw has gone out the window so instead of spending £30 I've spent over £500 with the tablet, cover and screen protector

With money saving skills like that, you should be doing Rachel Reeves' job

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Was it not considered the capital of Scotland as well at one time?

Yes I believe so.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Been out on my bike for only the second time this week. About 2° when I left the house, that felt a lot more bearable than the 0° of Monday’s ride. I wore some thicker gloves too and stayed completely comfortable, in fact with a bit of sunshine and with a tailwind home it was an enjoyable ride. Went past a field absolutely full of pink footed geese, there must have been thousands there.

 

[welsh dragon]

With money saving skills like that, you should be doing Rachel Reeves' job

I know. I could go far. Right to the top.

 

[Dave7]

Just been to Aldi and it has started to rain, very fine and I think it will turn to snow shortly.

 

[classic33]

Just been to Aldi and it has started to rain, very fine and I think it will turn to snow shortly.

We'd snow here...

For all of ten minutes.

 

[Paulus]

It's a very clear sky here, but the temperature is dropping quite quickly.
Another heavy frost on the way.
I did my errands, but left the bikes in the shed. I used the bus instead. I didn't fancy cycling in the cold.

 

[PaulSB]

I have made a fresh pot of tea. I poured myself the first cup. As I sat down I then managed to pour the cup into my lap........it was very hot!!

 

[Dave7]

I have made a fresh pot of tea. I poured myself the first cup. As I sat down I then managed to pour the cup into my lap........it was very hot!!

No good for one of Mo's chilly willy walks then

 

[gavroche]

I thought I would cheer you lot up with the weather. I just been on a video call to my brother and they have snow in Orleans too.
Very cold here again tonight: 3 degrees at the moment.

 

[welsh dragon]

It's 1 deg and we could get snow as well.