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The importance of saying thank you

My friend Geoff Carrington

The article below has been previously posted on one of my other blogs, in May 2017. I think the importance of saying thank you has never been so important for myself or society as a whole.

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Visit to the Velodrome

London velodrome at dusk This was my very first visit to the velodrome and it was pretty exciting, definitely worth a blog post. It was my friend Steve who had spotted the opportunity a few months ago, so all was set for us to go and meet up with our mutual friends Andrew and Harry. Continue reading “Visit to the Velodrome”

I’m so thankful

I’m so thankful right now and I want to share some good news. Yesterday I had a voicemail message from the Urology Consultant’s secretary to tell me the recent biopsies have not revealed anything untoward or sinister. I take that as being told no cancer was found. Continue reading “I’m so thankful”

Conversation about retirement

Our good friend Beryl recently paid us a visit and we got into a conversation about retirement. It was really helpful for me at this stage as, when I asked her for her “tips” it didn’t necessarily go the way I thought it would. Continue reading “Conversation about retirement”

My first commission

Today I took my car down to the local Honda dealer, all very hum-drum and involved a new airbag (a recall, not an accident) and an air conditioning service. While this was being done I went to see Ian M who I have become friendly with over the last few years. When I worked for Probation I got to know him and came to like him a lot. Over the years he has hired me a few times regarding the training of interpreters. Continue reading “My first commission”

The case for early retirement

I thought it might be useful to outline, as I see it, the case for early retirement . This is partly on the back of conversations which I’ve had from curious friends, through to justifying it for myself. Continue reading “The case for early retirement”

First week of retirement

For me it is hard to believe I have been retired for a week now. I keep thinking of this as a spot of annual leave before heading back to work on Monday. Having said that, it is sinking in a little more now and I thought it was time to reflect on the first week of retirement. Continue reading “First week of retirement”