Hi Tony,3.0 on waking for me. So, breakfast without any insulin as I needed to stay high enough to drive and attend a volunteer welcome session at the Canal & River Trust, Hatton Locks this morning. My wife had a party at work, so after dropping her off I went to Hatton. Great morning which really made me feel much more positive and looking forward to retirement now. Loads of volunteering opportunities, even just on the lock keeping side (which is what we both intend doing). Signed us both up, explained we are away and won’t be able to start until May, but they really want us to volunteer and welcoming us with open arms already. It really boosted my feelings about retiring and we now have at least once thing definite to look forward to !
Congratulations @Gwynn on your HS!
@ColinUK - it’s weird but at some point you become the parent. Been through the exact same thing with my parents and we did end up getting them pendants which detect falls and allow them to press for help if needed. Bit of peace of mind for us and hopefully for them too.
Hope everyone is having a good day!
Wish you both well in retirement.It is something I am giving a lot of thought to and my wife is already retired.
I can go anytime but I really enjoy my job so much but equally realise it gives you the freedom to do whatever you want.
I always said I would wake up one morning and just decide that is it but we have a w/ end away in North Yorkshire next week and that may help me decide on the timing.
Always interested in peoples story’s and some of my friends seem to be always holidaying whereas a lot of them spend their time doing stuff like DIY which is not for me.
Anyway good that you are looking forward to it and best wishes