You have before you a Retired (and very tired) Person
I've had a brilliant day - it started memorably with being stuck in a traffic jam while Chris Evans played Beatles songs while I sang along - a large heron flew low over the car just as I left home and I saw another as I drove along the riverside . Now the house is like a cross between a florist's and a off-licence with a bit of garden centre thrown in. I've been flash-mobbed by a load of social workers singing the Goodbye Song from the Sound of Music in the pouring rain, I've had so many flowers including a lovely arrangement from the County Service Manager and his partner who I used to volunteer with, also lovely tulip bulbs, and some Garden Vouchers.
Old friends turned up as well as current colleagues turning up on non-working days to see me off.
When I got home OH and I let off a huge firework in the garden then sat down to a meal he'd cooked, of Toulouse sausages with roasted squash, beetroot, onion and peppers with Puy lentils and a balsamic dressing
Then he made a Blueberry Eton Mess
It was all wonderful and now I'm flolloped on the sofa with a glass of Rioja
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
It was,nt for several weeks that I realised I had finished work,I think at first it was like a holiday,then.......that wonderful realisation that after 30 years I did,nt have to go back,sheer bliss,enjoy it Dove
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Could offer my last Rolo if that would help.
Hello folks!
You have before you a Retired (and very tired) Person
I've had a brilliant day - it started memorably with being stuck in a traffic jam while Chris Evans played Beatles songs while I sang along - a large heron flew low over the car just as I left home and I saw another as I drove along the riverside . Now the house is like a cross between a florist's and a off-licence with a bit of garden centre thrown in. I've been flash-mobbed by a load of social workers singing the Goodbye Song from the Sound of Music in the pouring rain, I've had so many flowers including a lovely arrangement from the County Service Manager and his partner who I used to volunteer with, also lovely tulip bulbs, and some Garden Vouchers.
Old friends turned up as well as current colleagues turning up on non-working days to see me off.
When I got home OH and I let off a huge firework in the garden then sat down to a meal he'd cooked, of Toulouse sausages with roasted squash, beetroot, onion and peppers with Puy lentils and a balsamic dressing
Then he made a Blueberry Eton Mess
It was all wonderful and now I'm flolloped on the sofa with a glass of Rioja
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
And thank you so much for the lovely flowers and the picture of Dove flying free
Really am very touched ((hugs)) to you all
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Let me be the first to congratulate you on officially joining the ranks of retired persons.
Thank you Gilly - the state has been highly recommended to me
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thought we'd have to rescue you. Enjoy the retirement, you'll be busy!
It was,nt for several weeks that I realised I had finished work,I think at first it was like a holiday,then.......that wonderful realisation that after 30 years I did,nt have to go back,sheer bliss,enjoy it Dove
What a lovely day
So pleased you enjoyed it all and have some special memories to take with you.
and now, onwards and upwards
