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    Default The time has come the Walrus said.......

    I never thought that this day would ever arrive,I gave it an infrequent moment now and then but quickly moved on to more interesting thoughts. Me, a Pensioner!!!
    Those are bent backed old people with walking sticks!! Well I've just joined the club. I've got the stick,but no bent back, I'm bald and silver bearded.........BUT I'M NOT OLD!!!!!!
    I'm only 67 and I feel free for the first time in my life!! It is 35 minutes past midnight and I don't feel tired. I'm not a layabed, but I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn anymore,I don't have to wear a suit,jeans and a sweatshirt are fine. I am now free of that daily grind that so restricted my time at the p.c.. Retirement is the liberation that my wife and I looking to enjoy to the full. See you next Wed ,
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    Congradulations on your retirement Brian.. Make everyday count with a smile of Freedom.

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    Still getting to grips with this retirement malarkey, I still wake up at around 5.30 a.m. I've down sized on the car,no plush interior and real leather seats ; got to get used to a pension,no bonuses or expense account. So this is real life after all? Well, I've still got my p.c., got a store of memories and some time on my hands. If I am to evade gardening and decorating chores I'd better get writing. How are you other retirees coping? Any tips for a newbie?
    I await your replies with bated breath,
    BrianD

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    Enjoy it Brian. These times just slip through our fingers. Hey, probably no need to tell you. Glad to hear you're enjoying it though.

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    We haven't got a quiz page so I'll stick this here:-
    Questions are, who is the statue of, where is the statue and why is it there instead of where it should have been,no prizes for the winner,
    BrianD
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    I've seen this on a t.v. prog',but can't remember who it is!Anything to do with the Titanic/Lusitania?

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    Quote Originally Posted by brian daley View Post
    I never thought that this day would ever arrive,I gave it an infrequent moment now and then but quickly moved on to more interesting thoughts. Me, a Pensioner!!!
    Better over the hill - than under it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wsteve55 View Post
    I've seen this on a t.v. prog',but can't remember who it is!Anything to do with the Titanic/Lusitania?
    You are in the right area Steve,keep guessing,
    BrianD

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevin View Post
    Better over the hill - than under it!
    I keep on having illogical urges to go to the Bingo and watch bowling matches........Hellppppp!!!!!!
    BrianD

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    Quote Originally Posted by brian daley View Post
    I keep on having illogical urges to go to the Bingo and watch bowling matches........Hellppppp!!!!!!
    BrianD

    Easily remedied.

    Go to the Bingo and keep shouting 'House' when you haven't got it. You'll soon be barred - end of problem.

    Go to bowling matches and walk on the green to shake the hands of the players before they start - wearing stilettos. You'll soon be barred - end of another problem.

    Next!

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    Kevin, I never realised you were such a student of human nature; I will endeavour to put those practises into action at the first available opportunity,
    Cheers,
    BrianD

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    Re the quiz Brian,

    Its Captain Edward SMITH isnt it, thats the statue in Lichfield I think.

    Chris.

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    Quote Originally Posted by santos View Post
    Re the quiz Brian,

    Its Captain Edward SMITH isnt it, thats the statue in Lichfield I think.

    Chris.
    You are right Chris,now for a bonus point, why was it put there?
    BrianD

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    COS HE LIVED THERE??????????????????/


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    NO
    Quote Originally Posted by captain kong View Post
    COS HE LIVED THERE??????????????????/
    No ,try again!!

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