XTreme Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stu said: Minted for Christmas the @XTreme No......only about 12 hours throughout that period. They're not high maintenance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Repaired the extractor fan in the kitchen, the toilet flush, halfway through my new wine rack. All this using my purpose made tools. Router table table saw and metal clamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I know you say you cant survive on pension and that you cant just sit around but mate your not getting any younger.....you cant keep it up forever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I had my daughter for 1 night this weekend not 3. So I spent the time putting up Christmas decks and doing present drops chatting on for steps, without her. Apparently grandparents and step dad's are more important than parents. When your in meditation with X wife includes her dad (child's grandad) he is present at every session (I am on own). Even though the agreement I signed for 3rd party involvement had no one listed. Even given this meditation is not under duress and is still fair, as" Mum's need the support". So far having my daughter for the 3rd time for Christmas in 13 years has cost me. Seeing her for my birthday meal (at 24 hours notice), 3 weeks access (and I think 3 more to come) and reduced acces over the Christmas holidays. The Christmas present to the solisitors is over £1000 already. Because she must see her grandparents her cousins I have even lost access because of her step dad. With me she will see me my partner and her dad on Christmas Day. The had been other plans but access had been cut daughter won't be with us. Yet they "Don’t really understand how this is not reasonable access" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 One sea I am sorry to read this, I cannot imagine how hard that must all be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 8 hours ago, Richzx6r said: I know you say you cant survive on pension and that you cant just sit around but mate your not getting any younger.....you cant keep it up forever The thing is, it's not physically hard Rich.......I just sit on my ass looking at the screen everyday. And most of the time it's not stressful because all the infrastructure and systems are set up in such a way that it runs like a well oiled machine. I've also dropped a number of clients since my boy left 4 years ago so the workload and pressure is greatly reduced......and as long as there's no major upheavals like server switches (every 4 to 5 years) it's quite manageable. The other thing is.....you've never met me so don't think I'm like the average 66 year old. I'm not! Mentally or physically. When I tell people my age they don't believe me......they think I'm years younger than that. The guys in the feed warehouses know how old and I am and they're just bewildered that I grab 35kg bags of horsefeed and just throw them about. The equivalent Dago usually has a walking stick or something! Sure, there's a lot of miles on the clock.......but I'm doing OK! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 (edited) @husoi If you were halfway through your wine rack I’m guessing not a lot more got done Edited December 21, 2020 by Slowlycatchymonkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 1 hour ago, James in Brum said: One sea I am sorry to read this, I cannot imagine how hard that must all be. Thanks to be honest after a over decade I should be used to it... It's not always like this, however I am always waiting for the next reason to stop access, the first lockdown cost near enough 2 months access. However toll it has taken on me personally, professionally and financially over the last decade can never be undone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 52 minutes ago, XTreme said: The thing is, it's not physically hard Rich.......I just sit on my ass looking at the screen everyday. And most of the time it's not stressful because all the infrastructure and systems are set up in such a way that it runs like a well oiled machine. I've also dropped a number of clients since my boy left 4 years ago so the workload and pressure is greatly reduced......and as long as there's no major upheavals like server switches (every 4 to 5 years) it's quite manageable. The other thing is.....you've never met me so don't think I'm like the average 66 year old. I'm not! Mentally or physically. When I tell people my age they don't believe me......they think I'm years younger than that. The guys in the feed warehouses know how old and I am and they're just bewildered that I grab 35kg bags of horsefeed and just throw them about. The equivalent Dago usually has a walking stick or something! Sure, there's a lot of miles on the clock.......but I'm doing OK! Still just dont over do it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: Still just dont over do it mate Sits on his arse all day , he’s no chance of over doing it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 18 minutes ago, Richzx6r said: Still just dont over do it mate Thanks Rich........but if you ever came over here and came out with me, I'd be the one saying that to you! XTreme......breaking the mould for OAP's since 2019! Read it and weep @Swagman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 20 minutes ago, XTreme said: Thanks Rich........but if you ever came over here and came out with me, I'd be the one saying that to you! XTreme......breaking the mould for OAP's since 2019! Read it and weep @Swagman I do plan to join you for a week or so next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 2 hours ago, XTreme said: Thanks Rich........but if you ever came over here and came out with me, I'd be the one saying that to you! XTreme......breaking the mould for OAP's since 2019! Read it and weep @Swagman I’m sorry I can’t weep as I’m crying my eyes out with laughter, my sides are splitting here, don’t crouch down you old fogie you’ll never get up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I enjoy doing different things over Christmas and as the weather hasn't favoured a festive bimble I have been playing with some modelling (calm down @dynaxlol). Cheers Ian 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 I'm building a pub. Unfortunately it's N gauge scale so a pint is going to be rather on the small side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Trying to round up two mad horses..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Cutting a slot in the fibreglass hull and positioning the motor prop tube and rudder prior to glassing in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 On 21/12/2020 at 09:10, onesea said: Thanks to be honest after a over decade I should be used to it... It's not always like this, however I am always waiting for the next reason to stop access, the first lockdown cost near enough 2 months access. However toll it has taken on me personally, professionally and financially over the last decade can never be undone... It sucks, I know, good luck for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Skiing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 7 hours ago, JRH said: Cutting a slot in the fibreglass hull and positioning the motor prop tube and rudder prior to glassing in. are you making a boat out of a bath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, XTreme said: Trying to round up two mad horses..... I used to own Fell ponies .... this is Davids Horse Ownership Simulator for those that would like to try horse ownership; Stand naked on top of a hill in pouring rain, in winter, drop house bricks on your feet while setting fire to £20 notes. That just about sums it up ! Edited December 28, 2020 by Trooper74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 worked and slept. my 'weekend' starts today, back at work Wednesday night at 9. but, this weekend hasn't exactly been a non-event. I had some Apple gift cards for Christmas and so, armed with them. plus the trade-in value on my current phone. I bit the bullet on Saturday and upgraded. new phone is slated to arrive between the 6th and 8th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 3 hours ago, geofferz said: Skiing Not in Verbier then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, Gerontious said: worked and slept. my 'weekend' starts today, back at work Wednesday night at 9. but, this weekend hasn't exactly been a non-event. I had some Apple gift cards for Christmas and so, armed with them. plus the trade-in value on my current phone. I bit the bullet on Saturday and upgraded. new phone is slated to arrive between the 6th and 8th. Been a not too shabby Christmas for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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