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The Retirement Thread

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geordiegirl
geordiegirl
Jul 2024
12:00pm, 8 Jul 2024
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I am loving the extra positives about retirement.

Not the same at all but during lockdown when life was calmer I planned and cooked better things, I had the time to increase my running (in that once a day exercise rule) and with having a dog a dog walk each day too, I lost quite a bit of weight and was really comfortable. Back to crazy life while I still cook from scratch most days its things I can throw together quickly, its not the well thought out meals so again hopeful that when I do escape I can get back to this weight again as I am struggling to do it at the moment.

I think my head is getting to a good place, chats last night I figure if I get to the New Year and appraisal time and OH is still thinking he will go at end of January, then I will give notice of intent and will give them 6months to get someone in and trained. If my colleague also decides to leave it is their problem not mine.

The positive I'm doing is I am going to start writing handover notes (I didnt get anything when I started in this role which made my work life very difficult when I joined last year) and writing guidance notes is my forte so bring it on. Lots of things I want to achieve in the next few months which will leave the role in a good place for someone taking over.

I feel lighter already!
Winniefree
Winniefree
Jul 2024
12:34pm, 8 Jul 2024
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I lost about a stone when I first retired. It’s evened out a bit now but Mr W makes exceedingly good cakes and puddings so I have to keep my activity level up!
In other news she’s here, I’m freeeeeee! :-)
EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jul 2024
12:36pm, 8 Jul 2024
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Good news!
.B.
.B.
Jul 2024
12:38pm, 8 Jul 2024
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Fab news Winniefree bunting enjoy your freedom

I always have time for some mobility exercises in the morning now. I love not setting an early alarm.
Ness
Ness
Jul 2024
12:40pm, 8 Jul 2024
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🎉 🎉 🎉
geordiegirl
geordiegirl
Jul 2024
12:42pm, 8 Jul 2024
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Whoop Whoop @Winniefree you really are Winnie Free!!!
Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
Jul 2024
12:58pm, 8 Jul 2024
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.B. wrote:Impressive weight losses. My weight is stable but I need to put some effort in to lose the extra 7-10 pounds.


I’m the same really although I’ve toned more by going to the gym more often. Popped into the work place today to be met by a lot of grumpy staff so I’m really glad I’m out of there although they would have me back in a heartbeat.
Jaks
Jaks
Jul 2024
1:08pm, 8 Jul 2024
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So glad she turned up @Winniefree. Enjoy your freedom bunting
cathrobinson
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Jul 2024
1:38pm, 8 Jul 2024
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Congrats, @Winniefree !
Sigh
Sigh
Jul 2024
2:03pm, 8 Jul 2024
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Congrats, Winniefree - added you to the Hall of Fame! bunting :-)

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Retirees Hall of Fame

star CumbriAndy star (17.04.25)
Dillthedog (27.03.25)
westmoors (27.03.25)
dobbers (26.02.25)
McGoohan (15.01.25)
Marmite (01.01.25)
Roobarb (20.12.2024)
gribb0 (20.12.24)
3M (18.12.24)
Jigs (25.09.24)
Synge (30.08.24)
Silvershadow (02.08.24)
Hibeedeb (02.08.24)
Winniefree (08.07.24, 2nd attempt)
EvilPixie (24.06.24)
Snail (21.06.24)
GregP (14.06.24) (after part retirement 31.03.23)
Fizz :-) (13.06.24)
Jaks (15.05.24) (third time of retiring)
HellsBells (31.03.24) (orig. May 2018)
TROSaracen (07.02.24)(semi retired since mid 2019)
Hanneke (01.02.24)
Jenni-far-far (28.12.23)
FergusG (22.12.23)
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) (11.12.23)
eL Bee! (30.11.23)
Lip Gloss (22.11.23)
jda (28.08.23)
RFJ (23.08.23)
Sigh (28.07.23)
Schnecke (end of school term 07.23)
Sharkie (05.07.23)
Ally-C (08.06.23)
Rebel (12.05.23)
CogNoscensme AHA (07.04.23)
Windsor Wool (05.04.23)
Bob! (30.03.23)
Velociraptor (21.03.23)
Garfield (provisional, 27.02.23) (see p.699)
ThorntonRunner (20.12.22)
DrMags (30.07.21)
MaltDrinker (30.07.21)
DoricQuine (15.06.21)
Mandymoo (21.05.21)
Eynsham Red (06.05.21)
GimmeMedals (31.08.20)
Steve NordRunner (01.08.19)
um (May 2017)
macca 53 (31.10.17)
XB (07.07.16)
Flatlander (November 2011)
Helegant
Ness
SarahWoo
Rosehip
alpenrose
Johnny Blaze
annadav
K5 Gus
Curly45
LazyDaisy
Dave..M
jabberknit
Shades
Northern Exile
Nick Cook

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Celebrating reduced hours

star Angus Clydesdale star (30 hours/week, term-time weekdays only, from June 2025)

B Rubble (2 days/wk from July 2025)
MadWelshWoman (2 days/wk from 1 August 2025)

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In the Waiting Lounge, with one eye on the door

GeneHunt59 (target: July 2025)
RRR-CAZ (September 2025)
Bigleggy (target: December 2025)

geordiegirl (target: May/June 2026)
HappyG (target: June 2026)
Runningbauble21 (target: June 2026)
MadWelshWoman (target: Summer 2026)
OverTheHillToo (target: approx. 2026)

Diogenes (17.03.27)
cathrobinson (target: 2027 onwards)
Hills of Death (HOD) (April 2026-April 2030)
Dave A (June 2030)
Gromit (July 2030)
Mushroom (December 2030)
CK2 (2030)

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Just browsing at the moment

Bazoaxe
Daz Love
Totriornottotri
DIY Diva

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