Eight Days A Week

[Lord Nibbo]

When I retired I thought I would have all the time in the world to do things, it ain't so.
With an impending new kitchen looming up and my boat decks that need scrubbing I'm running out of time, Who invented the seven day week? Why didn't he make it eight days? The kitchen started with the removal of the Aga

Then we removed all the inset ceiling lights and got that replastered and painted

We've still got the new light to fit

The Aga has been totally renovated with all new internal parts and the blue enamel that was blue is now black.

Before the kitchen arrives I have to get the tiles up off the floor and lay a new covering of plywood, I'm off later today to get the plywood from Plymouth, I could have bought it local but I found I can save at least 30% from a stockist in Plymouth. I said I'll fetch it later but we're waiting for a delivery of kerosene to be delivered and swmbo wants to go shopping in Plymouth

and I've still got to scrub the boat decks.....

Tomorrow I've got to go to Salcombe to pick up a machine I bought on Ebay and swmbo wants to come so she can shop in Salcombe

and I've still got to scrub the boat decks...

the grass needs cutting, all the upvc weatherboarding, guttering and down pipes need washing.

and I've still got to scrub the boat decks...

The car need de-dogging and all the rubbish cleaned out, I'll need an empty dustbin before I can do that.
I also need to clear room in my workshop to make room to store the new kitchen cupboards before they get fitted.

and I've still got to scrub the boat decks...

I could go on and on but I ain't got time, I'll go and see what I can add to the ten year plan Oh why ain't there eight days a week like the Beatles sang

Swmbo say's "I could have done half of the jobs if I hadn't been playing making clamp racks" with the emphasis on playing She's just added "What ten year plan, more like twenty" Sarcastic sod...... Ouch!

Well as they say in Cornwall "I'll do it Dreckly" which means in English "Manyana with out the urgency"

and I've still got to scrub the boat decks...

 

[Peter T]

Spare a thought for all of us who still have to work full time.

We have all the same jobs to do as you, except perhaps scrubbing the decks, and only the weekends to do them in

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Spare a thought for all of us who still have to work full time.

We have all the same jobs to do as you, except perhaps scrubbing the decks, and only the weekends to do them in

Yes but when I was working I had more time to do things, honestly, ask any retired person and they all say the same...

 

[wizer]

oh dear. It's bathroom knocking about for me this weekend Much rather be in the workshop.

 

[kityuser]

The Aga has been totally renovated with all new internal parts and the blue enamel that was blue is now black.

the blue enamel that was blue...........

I`ve been trying to work out whats on the unit beside the Aga, is it a halogen hob jobbie?


Steve

 

[Peter T]

Spare a thought for all of us who still have to work full time.

We have all the same jobs to do as you, except perhaps scrubbing the decks, and only the weekends to do them in

Yes but when I was working I had more time to do things, honestly, ask any retired person and they all say the same...

So the answers easy..............................get a job

 

[Digit]

I was only discussing this self same point with a friend yesterday Mi Lord. Where does the time go?
I suspect it's Einstein's time dilation effect my self

Roy.

 

[mailee]

Been saying it all along in my signature your Lordship. :lol:

 

[Digit]

And they tell me some people get bored during retirement! :lol: :lol:

Roy.

 

[CNC Paul]

Life's a b*tch, at least you havn't got a job that gets in the way.

 

[sliver]

Greetings your Lordship,
Retired is it?? Plenty of spare time are they?? :lol:

I thought the same thing when I went from working full time to part-time. 20 hrs a week thinks I? A doddle, (Yeah, Right). Phone rings, Daughter: Can I have a lift to.......?? Phone rings Mother-in-law: can you take me shopping...To hospital...mow the lawn....paint the fence..(Very therapeutic 8) ) Plus Dad Plus Sister plus a million other things.

I wonder how I fit it all in sometimes. Trouble is, they all think, "He's retired/working part-time, he's got loads of spare time". Would we have it any other way? No, it's good to be wanted, even if we are glorified taxi drivers. (Yep, done that as well) :lol:

 

[Digit]

Sounds sort of familiar! Then of course there are all the 'big' jobs that you put whilst working 'cos you didn't have the time!

Roy.

 

[toysandboats]

Retirement is wonderful - just when you've got your own house / boat / car whatever up to scratch and you plan a few days golfing / walking etc, the children decide that you've nothing to do so you might as well fit their new kitchens / bathrooms / floors.

Oh by the way can you take grandchildren to school / football / dancing / tennis?

Beware of retirement, it's hard work . . . but more rewarding than paid work!!

David

 

[Rich]

Greetings your Lordship,
Retired is it?? Plenty of spare time are they?? :lol:

I thought the same thing when I went from working full time to part-time. 20 hrs a week thinks I? A doddle, (Yeah, Right). Phone rings, Daughter: Can I have a lift to.......?? Phone rings Mother-in-law: can you take me shopping...To hospital...mow the lawn....paint the fence..(Very therapeutic 8) ) Plus Dad Plus Sister plus a million other things.

I wonder how I fit it all in sometimes. Trouble is, they all think, "He's retired/working part-time, he's got loads of spare time". Would we have it any other way? No, it's good to be wanted, even if we are glorified taxi drivers. (Yep, done that as well) :lol:

Blimey, I get all of that now and I've got 10 years to go, judging by others comments, I think I'll ask my employer if I can work on after 65, I'll tell them I need a rest, :roll: seriously though, I have even given up PJ's now in order to get my own work done

Rich.

 

[Digit]

At least I can a bottle tonight without worrying about Mister Plod in the morning Rich. Retirement does have it's upsides!

Roy.

 

[Lord Nibbo]

After nearly two months of upheaval were now on the home leg of finishing the kitchen remodel. We've still got a list of tuit's to do like , Some plastering then the Limestone wall tiles go on the walls, some glass shelves missing from several of the wall units as is the frosted glass doors for the same units, the fridge freezer has to be got back into place (four man job) the hob top hood is still missing, the blinds have to be replaced, paint the rest of the walls and doorways, and the tap in the picture has to be changed to a bridged lever type.

Hopefully one more week should see it finished

 

[ste_5150]

It's worrying that I seemingly have to look forward to 40 years of being as busy as I am now, before I retire and get really busy...... :wink: :lol:

p.s. I will now have the Beatles song rolling around my head for the rest of the day.....

 

[billw]

Crikey, when you've finished that one would you like to do another? :wink: