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  1. #11681
    Join Date: Jun 2014

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    Since 'semi' retiring I'm finding it difficult to keep track of what day it is, and it's really doing my head in. I've gone all day thinking today is Saturday, and I can't shake it. Any suggestions from fellow retirees, or should I just get used to folk thinking I'm losing my marbles
    I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in

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  2. #11682
    Join Date: Feb 2013

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    try to have something you do on different days. that keeps you on track
    Regards,
    Grant .... ؠ ......Don't be such a big girl's blouse

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work
    .... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
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    Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?

    “Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".

    “You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”

    "You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”

    “There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”


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  3. #11683
    Join Date: Jan 2009

    Location: Essex

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    I'm openingabottleofwine.

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    I'm fully retired, and whilst I know what day it is, I don't necessarily know the date.

    Having a diary is essential for me to keep appointments.

    I don't like to be rigid in what I do each day of the week; especially as my partner and I move around a lot, either in this country or abroad. Keeps me on my toes!
    Barry

  4. #11684
    Join Date: Jun 2014

    Location: Chorley Lancs

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    I'm Steve.

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    Both good (though slightly conflicting) suggestions. Maybe I can take something from both

    I always used to have a work diary (which was also used for other entries) but I didn't stick with it after retiring. I reckon I could get one for this year for next to nothing now

    Also I could probably do with a pastime that occupies set days of the week, at least until I can get used to not having to be up and out at set times for work. A bit of structure for weekdays might be what I need. Ofc weekends are another matter!
    I just dropped in, to see what condition my condition was in

    T/T: Inspire Monarch, X200 tonearm, Ortofon Quintet Blue. Phono: Project Tube Box CD: Marantz CD6006 (UK Edition); Amp: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated.
    Speakers: KEF Reference 3, REL T9i subwoofer. Cables: Atlas Equator interconnects, Atlas Hyper 3.0 speaker cables

    T'other system:
    Echo Dot, Arcam A75 integrated, Monitor Audio R852 MD speakers
    A/V:
    LG OLED65 G56LS, Panasonic Blu Ray, Sony a/v amp, MA Radius speakers, REL T9i sub.


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  5. #11685
    Join Date: Aug 2009

    Location: Staffordshire, England

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    I'm Martin.

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    Lack of structure in the day was one of the things I struggled with. Also I couldn't get anything done as I was thinking I'm retired so there's no motivation to do it right away. It's all so open-ended.

    That's why I didn't even last three months.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.

  6. #11686
    Join Date: Jan 2009

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    I'm openingabottleofwine.

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    I've plenty to do during the day: play records; play CDs; read books (often have two on the go!); cut the grass; wash the car; do the cross word, and failing that cooking and choosing the wine.
    Barry

  7. #11687
    Join Date: Aug 2009

    Location: Staffordshire, England

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    I've plenty to do during the day: play records; play CDs; read books (often have two on the go!); cut the grass; wash the car; do the cross word, and failing that cooking and choosing the wine.
    Yes - books, music, TV, that's what I did. I spent 5 years as poxy student and had no problem just doing that stuff then, so not sure what changed.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.

  8. #11688
    Join Date: Feb 2013

    Location: W Lothian

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    I'm Grant.

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    got rid of another carload of cardboard and suchlike from spare room. used my car and daughter did the work. hers is all tidy etc as she is selling it
    Regards,
    Grant .... ؠ ......Don't be such a big girl's blouse

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work
    .... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
    FIIO K7 BT, M11 PLUS, BTR7, KA5 - OPPO BDP-103D - PANASONIC UB450 - PANASONIC 4K ULTRA HD TV - PIXEL 6 - AVANTREE LR BLUETOOTH - 2* X600 SOUNDCORE - HEADPHONES INCLUDE, FIIO, NURAPHONES', FOCAL, OPPO, BOSE, CAMBRIDGE, BOWER & WILKINS, DEVIALET, MARSHALL, SONY, MITCHELL & JOHNSTON - 2*ZBOOK'S- MERCURY BD ROM, ROON, QOBUZ, TIDAL, PLEX, CYBERLINK, JRIVER - MULTI HDD'S -

    Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?

    “Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".

    “You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”

    "You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”

    “There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”


    ***SMILE, BE HAPPY***

  9. #11689
    Join Date: Aug 2009

    Location: Staffordshire, England

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    I've got a bedroom that is literally half full of boxes. Just don't have a daughter to do the work of shifting it.

    Actually I did have a sort through it a while back. I don't want to chuck any original equipment boxes because they add value on resale and are handy for carting kit to meets or pals houses - and that turned out to be more than half of it.

    Regrettably my mate from London was staying with me and, trying to help out, ripped up a load of them and took them to the recycling. Somehow he managed to leave all of the generic boxes and ripped up a load of the original boxes.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > Troels Gravesen Faital 3WC-15.

  10. #11690
    Join Date: Feb 2013

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    I've got a bedroom that is literally half full of boxes. Just don't have a daughter to do the work of shifting it.

    Actually I did have a sort through it a while back. I don't want to chuck any original equipment boxes because they add value on resale and are handy for carting kit to meets or pals houses - and that turned out to be more than half of it.

    Regrettably my mate from London was staying with me and, trying to help out, ripped up a load of them and took them to the recycling. Somehow he managed to leave all of the generic boxes and ripped up a load of the original boxes.
    she is helping me get a bit more orginised. ive had boxes for a few years; its mostly kitchen stuff. thats most of them now so can get in room and see what ive all got. there is a lot of hifi stuff to go somehow, but it will need picked up or junked. even a reel to reel lol and a thousand cables.
    Regards,
    Grant .... ؠ ......Don't be such a big girl's blouse

    I've said it before and I'll say it again: democracy simply-doesn't-work
    .... ..... ...... ...... ................... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
    FIIO K7 BT, M11 PLUS, BTR7, KA5 - OPPO BDP-103D - PANASONIC UB450 - PANASONIC 4K ULTRA HD TV - PIXEL 6 - AVANTREE LR BLUETOOTH - 2* X600 SOUNDCORE - HEADPHONES INCLUDE, FIIO, NURAPHONES', FOCAL, OPPO, BOSE, CAMBRIDGE, BOWER & WILKINS, DEVIALET, MARSHALL, SONY, MITCHELL & JOHNSTON - 2*ZBOOK'S- MERCURY BD ROM, ROON, QOBUZ, TIDAL, PLEX, CYBERLINK, JRIVER - MULTI HDD'S -

    Oh my god! There's nothing wrong with the bidet is there?

    “Nothing discloses real character like the use of power. It is easy for the weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But if you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This is the supreme test. It is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost absolute power, he never abused it, except on the side of mercy".

    “You see these dictators on their pedestals, surrounded by the bayonets of their soldiers and the truncheons of their police ... yet in their hearts there is unspoken fear. They are afraid of words and thoughts: words spoken abroad, thoughts stirring at home -- all the more powerful because forbidden -- terrify them. A little mouse of thought appears in the room, and even the mightiest potentates are thrown into panic.”

    "You don't have free will. You have the appearance of free will.”

    “There's a war out there, old friend. A world war. And it's not about who's got the most bullets. It's about who controls the information. What we see and hear, how we work, what we think... it's all about the information!”


    ***SMILE, BE HAPPY***

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