NormK
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Fri 27th Jul 2012 8:12pm
On 27th Jul 2012 7:33pm, Radford kid said:
....we have a dog, better than all the tread mills.
Talking of dogs Colin, my Jack Russell takes me for a walk every evening come rain or shine.
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Sun 12th Aug 2012 11:23am
Hi all
I suppose that a typical image of retirement is like me in this pic.
The thing is, that not a lot has changed, because if I was to load pre-digital era photographs of our kitchen patio area, going back over the years you could still have found me there. A bit younger looking and the bushes & trees not quite so wild would be about the only change. Other responsibilities include, making sure that the grandchildren receive good nourishment.
Also, making sure of plenty of midnight parties. This one was for Lucy, our then ten year old cat, who died several years ago at the grand age of eighteen.
So you see there are some awesome responsibilities in retirement |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Mon 13th Aug 2012 8:08am
My garden plots total nearly 3,500sq.ft. One length is over 190ft. I used to grow veg & stuff, but now the veg end is meadow. We hover & strim once every two weeks in the summer, so other than a bit of tuti-fluti, it is ok. I will find some old photos of our produce which included spuds, toms, peas, beans & loads more. The very end of my old veg plot is so far from our house that a new neighbour asked me "where is our house". |
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Gilly
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Mon 13th Aug 2012 9:13pm
On 13th Aug 2012 8:08am, PhiliPamInCoventry said:
We hover & strim once every two weeks in the summer, so other than a bit of tuti-fluti, it is ok
Hover and strim? Tuti Fluti? What are you and Pam up too? Sounds like a ballroom dance to me You do so make me laugh Philip. I think I know what you mean. Your garden and Dougies look lovely. If either of you would like a holiday here in Oz you can help us with our 3 acres! Gilly |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Tue 14th Aug 2012 3:32pm
Hi all
This is where I was sitting (posing) for my earlier photo.
The gardens go around our home 270degs.
Passing our Wendy House on the way round.
Another view.
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Gilly
Melbourne Australia
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Wed 15th Aug 2012 7:57am
Hi Philip,
Just love your garden - but what is a Wendy House? Gilly |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Wed 15th Aug 2012 9:56am
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Tricia
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Wed 15th Aug 2012 12:54pm
Sounds wonderful Philip, I like the idea of the drinks cabinet and book case - bliss. |
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Dreamtime
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Wed 15th Aug 2012 3:22pm
Mmm, methinks Philip is so spoilt Tricia, don't you think so too? I always thought 'retirement' meant finally getting jobs done round the house!!!!
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Tricia
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Thu 16th Aug 2012 2:54pm
Hi Dreamtime, Yes, I think Philip is spoilt and he KNOWS it. Perhaps he also spoils Pam - maybe she can let us know? |
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Fri 17th Aug 2012 8:42am
Hi Tricia, Hi all
Pam & I just enjoy the simple pleasures. That has been our nature throughout. |
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Dreamtime
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Fri 17th Aug 2012 4:03pm
And so you both should Philip. We like to tease you now and again. Sincerely hope you are enjoying your retirement years
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Sat 18th Aug 2012 10:57am
Thank you Dreamtime. Even more so as my new buspass arrived yesterday. |
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Midland Red
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Sun 5th May 2013 10:06am
One of the beauties of retirement is being able to watch other people at work
I think this is how one does this
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PhiliPamInCoventry
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Sun 5th May 2013 10:20am
Hi Midland Red,
Thank you, I love it. It's good that litter picking is treated seriously. The last railway litter-pick that I saw was in Edinburgh. |
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