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A Bit of a Rant

I haven’t written anything recently, not through lack of time but rather a lack of motivation. I put it down to getting used to my new normal, namely a complete lack of discipline, being lazy and not getting into a new retirement routine. Maybe this will be the start of the new routine. We’ll see!…

A Bit of a Rant

I haven’t written anything recently, not through lack of time but rather a lack of motivation. I put it down to getting used to my new normal, namely a complete lack of discipline, being lazy and not getting into a new retirement routine. Maybe this will be the start of the new routine. We’ll see!…

Hot, Hot, Hot

It’s May, late Spring, but the weather is definitely summery. Or maybe as hot as I like it! According to my phone, it’s 22C, very pleasant for sitting out in but too hot for work. Ah well, in that case I will just sit here and ramble. Nothing new there. One of the good things…

Getting to grips with retirement

To be precise, I am only semi-retired. I am still working a couple of days a week, driving a van around the South of England which suits me very nicely. Anyway, I’ve got that out of the way so here goes. I had the idea for a blog so that I could record my thoughts…

A quick one

I did promise I would try to make my posts shorter so here goes. Today has been another day at home, nothing new now that I am nearly retired. Very cold outside so stayed in. Lots of bird activity so tried to get some decent pics. Failed! We have at least three Greater Spotted Woodpeckers…

Musing on lockdown

I guess there are many people disappointed after Boris Johnson failed to lift the lockdown but looking at social media, it seems that many who are happy for it to continue as so many people still don’t feel safe from the Corona Virus. This is no surprise. The virus is very easily transmitted from person…

Swallows in the garage, Newts in the pond

Spring is definitely arriving here in West Dorset. The weather over the last few weeks has, on the whole, been warm and sometimes distinctly unseasonal. I’m not complainng. Being able to get out and work in the garden, walk in the beautiful countryside or just sit and enjoy the warmth has helped ease the transition…

Goodbye my old friend

I had only written about this on my Facebook page but the day after Easter, we lost out beloved lurcher Otto. He was 12 1/2 years old, no age for an other wise healthy dog. He came to us at about 6 months old having already gone to a number of homes who were unable…

I’ll start today by thanking everyone for their very kind comments. More please 🙂 Seriously though, it’s nice that you have all taken the trouble to read my ramblings, thank you. I was working today so travelled out to Sussex and back. I was driving mostly on main roads and motorways: I am impressed with…

April 17th, A Quiet Day

Here I am,17 days into retirement. It all seems as bit strange. I don’t have to go to bed at any particular time because I don’t have to get up. The lack of routine, after working for 48 years, is disorientating. At the same time it is liberating. I have always been someone who finds…