Older members, what do tou get up to?

[Pete999]

As the title suggests, for those of us who have retired, or cut back on their working practices, taking into account drinking smoking and unrelated activities.
Myself I have become a volunteer for Age UK, although nothing much has come my way just yet, I have also expored the possibility of becoming a, wait for it, don't jump down my throat just yet, an Apprentice Smart Meter dual Service fitter, which I await a reply with anticipation, (as Tel would say Age is just a number) I'll keep you all posted, if you are interested.
It would be nice to know if there are any like minded Codgers out there who would like to share their twilight fantasies, Memories, anecdotes they would like to share, I myself have penned an article about my life as an Electrician, for which I am awaiting advice about publication, so if you oldies have some stories please share them on the Forum.

 

[Tes369]

I worked with a guy last year who is 73 he is as bright as a button stole a cheery picker of some other lads while there back was turned and was pulling in cables right up in the air on a Tesco refit he was working with his son who's in his forties.

Cheers

 

[Squid]

We have all been there...

I thought you preferred Protestants..........

 

[Squid]

As you know I was a sparks then went in to IT for a good few years, was on a sh!tty contract back in 2016 and when it ended I decided to take some time off to concentrate on doing nothing and my flat rebuild which finally sold on Friday. Its been 22 months now of bumming around and basically wasting my time I have also been ill and was diagnosed with DVT back it May as for a month previous to that it just knocked me so far sideways it was unbelievable.

I am also looking for something to do as the flat sale has paid off the loans and the mortgages but I do not fancy travelling by tube to either Canary Wharf or the City I'd rather a 30 min cycle from my house or maybe look in to what Pete999 wants to do with Smart Meter installs.

Also need to get in the gym to lose some weight, ramp up my swimming and as the weather gets better do some decent mileage on the road bike instead of pottering around on the Brompton.

 

[Tes369]

I don't like all these smart meters it's just another way of collecting more information from Joe public.

The big Energy companies using the Police on the doorstep to trick people into getting them installed people who don't want them installed.

= last year British Gas broke into somebody's house when they were away and installed a smart meter the home owner didn't want.

 

[Squid]

I don't like all these smart meters it's just another way of collecting more information from Joe public.

The big Energy companies using the Police on the doorstep to trick people into getting them installed people who don't want them installed.

= last year British Gas broke into somebody's house when they were away and installed a smart meter the home owner didn't want.

A jobs a job I used to have to install CCTV cameras in peep/---- shops in Soho........

Do you have a link to the story as the only one that I know off was that a pre payment meter was installed as BG hadn't updated their records?

 

[Spoon]

I thought you preferred Protestants..........

No religion mate.

 

[Midwest]

No religion mate.

Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

 

[pirate]

Retired here, and bored...it was fine at first, as I retired last April (on my birthday...best present ever!) and the weather was good so even though I hate gardening I did a fair bit, plus lots of golf and tennis and, my favourite, visiting Spain. However, when the good weather ended I was left doing "those jobs" around the house...
I still do some PAT and related stuff for private landlords, and as it's just occasional work I really enjoy it. I aim to spend 6 months in Spain this year, and having met some really nice contractors out there I am hoping for some light work to keep me busy. I have met a guy who runs a great hardware store and I take him samples of anything I can't get over there...so far he has really liked Wagos! but hasn't got round to stocking them as he says the local guys won't use them.
I also spend far too much time on t'internet...but this site keeps me sane, so a big thank you to you all!

 

[Tes369]

 

[Pete999]

Never said I liked them, will just hopefully be fitting them.

 

[Spoon]

Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

That would be nice...
47 years old that song...

 

[Midwest]

I bought a Mountain Bike, the weekend I retired, to rekindle my MTB'ing days. Road it twice since in 5 years.

 

[Squid]

No religion mate.

I bet you speak to God when you've had a few.......... ;o)))

 

[Squid]

Thats Scotland I believe in the UK they need a warrant to enter your property and that seems to be a pre payment meter.

 

[Spoon]

I bet you speak to God when you've had a few.......... ;o)))

Don't drink much these days... Hardly any really. Last time I had alcohol was xmas day. Bottle of red wine. The time before that was the previous xmas..
I used to drink like a fish, but I can take it or leave it.

God.... who's he??

 

[Squid]

When you retire you need structure in your life, @Midwest, the weather is getting better get your fat lard arse on to your bike and do some trails I hear there is a great place in Wales for off roading on MTB's I am planning a few rides around the New Forest.

 

[Squid]

As everyone can see I am in training to be a motivational speaker........

 

[Midwest]

When you retire you need structure in your life, @Midwest, the weather is getting better get your fat lard arse on to your bike and do some trails I hear there is a great place in Wales for off roading on MTB's I am planning a few rides around the New Forest.

Yep no excuses really. I was quite into mountain biking, about 20 years ago. Done the Ridgeway & places round the Chilterns & Gloucester. Think it might kill me off doing that nowadays!

The only thing that peeved me off, was spending about two hours cleaning & lub'ing the bike afterwards.

 

[Squid]

Yep no excuses really. I was quite into mountain biking, about 20 years ago. Done the Ridgeway & places round the Chilterns & Gloucester. Think it might kill me off doing that nowadays!

The only thing that peeved me off, was spending about two hours cleaning & lub'ing the bike afterwards.

Its not like you are busy is it......

Beast of Burden - - http://www.mbwales.com/listings/beast-of-burden/

Get your arse in gear otherwise you'll die young....... and be classes as "boring"

 

[Midwest]

I've walked up Pen y Fan, if that counts