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?”
Category: personal finance
Fun with a thermal imaging camera!
The thing about living in a period house is a mixed bag. Yes we have more than our fair share of nooks and crannies, lots of estate agent woo-ing character but it comes at a price. Heating. Continue reading “Fun with a thermal imaging camera!”
Looking back at 2022
Looking back at 2022 is a little tricky as there have been a few lows. Thankfully there have been more highs. Here goes…. Continue reading “Looking back at 2022”
Weekly update – three into one
Weeks are hurtling by these days, so three weekly updates in one. Despite my best efforts to slow life down, I am not succeeding but I have nobody to blame except myself. As usual, I am wanting to do too much. Here’s a little round up of some of the things I’ve been up to. Continue reading “Weekly update – three into one”
Doug-onomics
With all of the misguided meddling in the economy by Liz Truss and her Chancellor side kick Kwasi Kwateng, I thought I might like to say how I would play things and how I’d rescue the UK using my ‘back of an envelope’ approach and tell you about my own Dougonomics. Whether Kwasi’s successor (currently Jeremy Hunt) would agree is another matter! Continue reading “Doug-onomics”
Reasons to never buy a vintage car
I have advised Rachel to have me sectioned if I ever invest in an ancient vehicle. There must be a zillion reasons why you should never buy a vintage car, especially if it needs some restoration. Continue reading “Reasons to never buy a vintage car”
Investment update – response to Ukraine
We are not alone in being utterly shocked at the news of Ukraine being invaded by those pesky Russians. The human cost is terrible and cruel, the blow to freedom is quite profound. Markets have inevitably taken a tumble, so how should we react? Continue reading “Investment update – response to Ukraine”