The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Furlough runs out I guess for many.

Is that something that w*rkies do?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Don't get me started on this one. We have three neighbours who insist on keeping their bins outside in our backs.😡

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I wonder what would happen if their bins wet for a short (?) walk one dark night

CLEARLY I am not suggesting this - but maybe someone might do it - you know what people are like

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

All this talk of graduates in other threads reminds me that I had a degree once. It became irrelevant the minute I got my first job, and it was so long ago now that it feels like I don’t have it any more, like it has lapsed. More than that, it feels like I never had it in the first place.

 

[Dirk]

All this talk of graduates in other threads reminds me that I had a degree once. It became irrelevant the minute I got my first job, and it was so long ago now that it feels like I don’t have it any more, like it has lapsed. More than that, it feels like I never had it in the first place.

I never did a degree course.
Went to Technical College for 3 years after leaving school.
Everything else I've learnt, that has been of any real use, has been self taught. Notwithstanding corporate training courses.*
Not having a degree was never a drawback in my main line of work for 30 years before I retired.

*Edited for clarification.

 

[classic33]

A tip for you.
A trip wire at the top of the stairs. Increase the premium first though .
I have caught MrsD doing it several times.

Better done done about a third of the way down/up. As proved by the fact you spotted it, more than once.

 

[screenman]

Morning all off out to knock some clay out of the sky today, hoping for dry weather that is for sure.

 

[Mo1959]

MOT done for another year. I would have been pretty peeved if it had failed since it was in getting a service and check over a couple of weeks ago. I like to keep all that kind of business local where possible in case I need urgent help. Last year I forgot the MOT until the day before I was off to mainland and got it done in time to catch the ferry. Helps to be known as a regular customer who pays his bills on the spot.
Next hurdle at the end of October is insurance for the car as I have been refused renewal in the past due to age. Camping and Caravan Club I think it was.
Clumping around in a new pair of shoes I got mail order from Hoggs of Fife today. Got stiffish soles which I prefer for driving any long distance. Thats me now with shoes, trousers and Jackets all from them. They cater for the well off hunting,shooting,fishing rich farmers {not that I have any connection with that world } but their stuff is good quality albeit a bit expensive. I was tempted by a 20% discount and 10% off my next order. If Ernie is really good to me next month I fancy one of their nice leather jackets which I don't really need.
Spent some time bodging the topeak bar extender to make it fit the trike accessory bar. I spent a lot of my working life improvising repairs so rake around my shed and enough bits come together. Try it tomorrow if the rain has stopped.

My old step mum loved Hoggs of Fife and used to go there to get stuff for dad. Like you say bit more expensive, but the stuff really did last well and was excellent quality.

It's raining here again but hopefully it's due to go off by mid morning so might at least get either a walk or maybe take the hybrid with the mudguards and have a puddly bimble. The roads take much longer to dry up at this time of year.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning all off out to knock some clay out of the sky today, hoping for dry weather that is for sure.

I've always kind of fancied a go at that but a bit nervous of the kick from the shotgun. Is it not too bad as long as you keep the butt properly tucked into your shoulder?

 

[screenman]

I've always kind of fancied a go at that but a bit nervous of the kick from the shotgun. Is it not too bad as long as you keep the butt properly tucked into your shoulder?

To be honest I never notice it, like you I was nervous until I had a go and then realised it was nothing to even think about. Go for it, most places do an intro session for about £50.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I never did a degree course.
Went to Technical College for 3 years after leaving school.
Everything else I've learnt has been self taught.
Not having a degree was never a drawback in my main line of work for 30 years before I retired.

I can’t claim to be self taught. Sadly, for me it’s been more a case of corporate training course taught

 

[Mo1959]

Just noticed it's the 1st of October. Considering what a bizarre and unsettling year it's been, it has still flown by as usual.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Think I'll give my car a quick clean today.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people, a bit of an adventure today, pensioners coach trip, I think there's alcohol involved at some point, food definetly.

 

[PaulSB]

Just noticed it's the 1st of October. Considering what a bizarre and unsettling year it's been, it has still flown by as usual.

Every month when I order my repeat meds I think "Geez, there's another month gone." Gonna be 67 next year, I can hardly believe it.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning people, a bit of an adventure today, pensioners coach trip,I think there's alcohol involved at some point, food definetly.

Now why am I surprised by this........ 🤔😂