Retirement (or Last of the Summer Wine)

Talking of dogs Colin, my Jack Russell takes me for a walk every evening come rain or shine.

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

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".

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

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.

Hi Philip, Just love your garden - but what is a Wendy House? Gilly

Hi That might be where the tuti-fluti comes in, Gilly. It used to be my cigar & pipe smoke room. That all stopped over ten years ago. It's my escape room now, fully furnished with drinks cabinet, carpet & book case. Heated too when needed. It also becomes my 'Tardis' where I can nod off & be transported anywhere in seconds. Now! Where are my galactic charts for Mars. Need to check out the new rover that has just arrived. ps. Keep an eye out as the route to Mars goes over Melbourne

Sounds wonderful Philip, I like the idea of the drinks cabinet and book case - bliss.

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!!!!

Hi Dreamtime, Yes, I think Philip is spoilt and he KNOWS it. Perhaps he also spoils Pam - maybe she can let us know?

Hi Tricia, Hi all Pam & I just enjoy the simple pleasures. That has been our nature throughout.

And so you both should Philip. We like to tease you now and again. Sincerely hope you are enjoying your retirement years

Thank you Dreamtime. Even more so as my new buspass arrived yesterday.

One of the beauties of retirement is being able to watch other people at work I think this is how one does this

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.