Category: early retirement

Retired 5 years – how’s it been?

In a word, wonderful, quite likely the happiest time in my life.  In late July 2018, aged 56 I walked out from the blummin Council for the last time.  I had quit my job and retired.  That was just over five years ago, so how’s it been since?  Has everything gone to plan?  Any regrets? Continue reading “Retired 5 years – how’s it been?”

Update – South Africa

Blyde Canyon, South Africa
Blyde Canyon, South Africa

In my last blog post I did say there would be a delay, before posting again.  You see, we have been to South Africa and I have longed for the time when I can simply sit down and write a little about it.  Already I suspect memories are fading quickly but in this post I seek to simply give a flavour of what unfolded. Continue reading “Update – South Africa”

Weekly update – being a nerd sounds so nice

    Andy and Lance, DetectoristsAndy and Lance, Detectorists

A lovely week and one where I’m beginning to think being a nerd sounds so attractive.  Would be, if I were a nerd.  In other news, those creepy mannequins have been giving me even more creepy moments and I’m feeling slightly nervous about my debut as the chair of a local charity.  I’ve also been running on my own. Continue reading “Weekly update – being a nerd sounds so nice”