The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

From my Facebook page this afternoon, lol!

 

[classic33]

That's the grandson seen off. I booked tickets from Poole to Kings Cross and we took the underground. His train originated at Kings Cross so I escorted him to his reserved seat and got him settled. Had a word with the guard snd he said he'd keep an eye on him. His train terminates in Leeds and his dad is meeting him off the train so no worries about him ending up in Edinburgh 😉
I've messaged him and he is enjoying his journey.

Was Bristol to Leeds considered?

He should be pulling in on platform 9(used to be platform 6, before they renumbered them). And the exit is out of sight from where the train will pull to a halt.

Now, is it mum or dad that'll be meating him at the station!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Mrs SD sent me this self-deprecating joke - it's her to a tee:

 

[Tenkaykev]

Popped into the M+S shop on Waterloo station to grab a sandwich to eat on the return journey. I was contemplating grabbing a can of beer when I noticed that the own label cans of Gin and Tonic cost £2.75, or three for £7:00. They are 250ml cans and each contains a double measure of gin ( 50ml )
Seemes like very good deal.🤔

 

[Tenkaykev]

Was Bristol to Leeds considered?

He should be pulling in on platform 9(used to be platform 6, before they renumbered them). And the exit is out of sight from where the train will pull to a halt.

Now, is it mum or dad that'll be meating him at the station!

Getting from Poole to Bristol usually involves a walk between Dorchester South and Dorchester West, or changing at Southampton Central. The trains from Southampton to Bristol are usually 4 carriages with old rolling stock. It was simpler to get on the Poole to Waterloo train and take the underground to Kings X. Having said that, Mrs Tenkaykev won't use the tube, she has a phobia with escalators. We usually get the bus or walk, walking is good as we get to stretch our legs between sittling for long periods on the train. We've also cycled between the staions when we take our Brommies.

 

[classic33]

Popped into the M+S shop on Waterloo station to grab a sandwich to eat on the return journey. I was contemplating grabbing a can of beer when I noticed that the own label cans of Gin and Tonic cost £2.75, or three for £7:00. They are 250ml cans and each contains a double measure of gin ( 50ml )
Seemes like very good deal.🤔

How many of them have you left?

 

[Tenkaykev]

How many of them have you left?

You know me too well! My shopping basket contained three cans of G+T, a cheese and onion sandwich, a Pain au Chocolat and a Pain au Raisin. I scoffed the sweet stuff first, washed down with a couple of G+Ts and took the third home for Mrs Tenkaykev. Her verdict was " Not bad " which means good. She's quite fond of Dorset Conker Gin with Fevertree light tonic.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

You know me too well! My shopping basket contained three cans of G+T, a cheese and onion sandwich, a Pain au Chocolat and a Pain au Raisin. I scoffed the sweet stuff first, washed down with a couple of G+Ts and took the third home for Mrs Tenkaykev. Her verdict was " Not bad " which means good. She's quite fond of Dorset Conker Gin with Fevertree light tonic.

A few miles on the bike coming your way?

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooooeeee. I have been awake for 2 or 3 hours. I was tired of looking at the ceiling and got up.

Looks like a calm day here.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Dave7]

Coooooeeee. I have been awake for 2 or 3 hours. I was tired of looking at the ceiling and got up.

Looks like a calm day here.

Stay safe peeps

Me also Welshie. I was lying there, just playing guess the time. When I gave in and got up it was 0500 so I stayed up.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

A ton of firewood being delivered today.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Mrs Tenkaykev got up and made the coffee this morning. I'm a bit weary after my dash to London and back yesterday, and I've just realised that it's " Thirsty Thursday " which involves a trip to explore the pubs of New Milton with East Dorset Camra 🍺🤔

 

[Dave7]

and I've just realised that it's " Thirsty Thursday " which involves a trip to explore the pubs of New Milton with East Dorset Camra 🍺🤔

Don't you find that drink/driving puts a dampener on it. I don't advocate excess but I worry if I have a drop over 2 pints (normal strength)

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning from a bright and breezy Coventry, washings on the line, out to lunch later then down the club for some socializing and a game of bingo.