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Just a quick update folks

This is just a quick update folks and please be assured I’m still 64 and not the handsome 84 year old in the above photo (more about that later on).  I will share about our garden, health and our latest visit to the financial advisors. Continue reading “Just a quick update folks”

Author dougPosted on 5 May 2026Categories Christian faith, early retirement, family life, health, personal finance, the Quirky Museum3 Comments on Just a quick update folks

Offensive weapons and other updates

You might be intrigued as to what’s happening these days, since I have been distracted from blogging for a while.  Well, all kinds of fascinating things, some frustrations and delights.  Additionally we have unearthed a curious offensive weapon. Continue reading “Offensive weapons and other updates”

Author dougPosted on 21 April 2026Categories Christian faith, decluttering, family lifeLeave a comment on Offensive weapons and other updates

3 pairs of hearing aids in 6 months

The demonstration hearing aids

Having 3 pairs of hearing aids in 6 months might seem excessive but let me tell you how it has been worth it.  Also to comment on those 60-somethings who are in denial. Continue reading “3 pairs of hearing aids in 6 months”

Author dougPosted on 31 March 2026Categories family life, healthLeave a comment on 3 pairs of hearing aids in 6 months

Volkswagen ID4 running costs

Our ID4 needing a good wash

Here’s a quick post about our Volkswagen ID4 and the running costs.  Quite timely that I should post this now as we have reached a milestone. Continue reading “Volkswagen ID4 running costs”

Author dougPosted on 26 March 202627 March 2026Categories car, motoring, personal financeLeave a comment on Volkswagen ID4 running costs

The telegram which starts a novel

Telegram 1923 in the Daniell family
Telegram 1923 in the Daniell family

Rachel came across a little canvass wallet and it contained some old telegrams.  All were wedding telegrams, except this one.  This is quite mysterious and could be the start of a novel.  Needless to say, my imagination is racing away. Continue reading “The telegram which starts a novel”

Author dougPosted on 12 March 2026Categories decluttering, family life2 Comments on The telegram which starts a novel

Holiday in February – best kept secret?

Djerba, Tunisia February 2026

For a few years now, we have taken a holiday in February and this time we have been to Tunisia.  For many others, I now wonder if taking a holiday in February a best kept secret? Continue reading “Holiday in February – best kept secret?”

Author dougPosted on 10 March 2026Categories early retirementLeave a comment on Holiday in February – best kept secret?

Volkswagen and the dreaded safety recall

VW ID4 SAFETY RECALL
Our VW ID4

Our Volkswagen ID4 has recently experienced the dreaded safety recall.  Needless to say, it hasn’t gone to plan. Continue reading “Volkswagen and the dreaded safety recall”

Author dougPosted on 13 February 202616 February 2026Categories carLeave a comment on Volkswagen and the dreaded safety recall

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In 2018 I retired from a stressful job aged 56.  It was one of the best decisions I have ever made; my health has improved and it is turning out to be a very happy time of life.

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