Older members, what do tou get up to?

[Pete999]

As the title suggests, for those of us who have retired, or cut back on their working practices, taking into account drinking smoking and unrelated activities.
Myself I have become a volunteer for Age UK, although nothing much has come my way just yet, I have also expored the possibility of becoming a, wait for it, don't jump down my throat just yet, an Apprentice Smart Meter dual Service fitter, which I await a reply with anticipation, (as Tel would say Age is just a number) I'll keep you all posted, if you are interested.
It would be nice to know if there are any like minded Codgers out there who would like to share their twilight fantasies, Memories, anecdotes they would like to share, I myself have penned an article about my life as an Electrician, for which I am awaiting advice about publication, so if you oldies have some stories please share them on the Forum.

 

[Midwest]

Robbies a really nice bloke when you chat to him.

Do tell.

 

[Spoon]

Saw them at the Lyceum many years back.

Never did get to see them.

 

[Squid]

Do tell.

Worked with and met a few people whilst working for record companies and some of the artists that you would think are aloof or above themselves turn out to be really nice and sociable, Ronnie Woods is a total laugh.

 

[Marvo]

I'm kinda lucky, I'm in my early 50's and I have a couple of businesses that pretty much run themselves, I personally only get involved in work projects that interest me. I generally only work 2 or 3 days a week and spend time on things around my house or tinkering with my numerous motorcycles.

 

[Squid]

Never did get to see them.

Also Southern Death Cult and Bauhaus, showing my age.

 

[JK-Electrical]

I don't like all these smart meters it's just another way of collecting more information from Joe public.

The big Energy companies using the Police on the doorstep to trick people into getting them installed people who don't want them installed.

= last year British Gas broke into somebody's house when they were away and installed a smart meter the home owner didn't want.

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[Spoon]

Also Southern Death Cult and Bauhaus, showing my age.

Cool... I used to have a few of their records.... Brings back memories... Have to go on Youtube now and listen to a few songs...

 

[PEG]

I have taken up a couple of new hobbies, I usually work for 4 days then take 4 days off, I have my caravan which will get some stick in the spring and summer, and I like air gun target shooting, I am just about to buy a new gun actually as well. I like wildlife and photography as well, plenty to keep my mind active, the internet is slowly going from my life now, a browse 2-3 times a day for 10 mins is usually all I do now, except today that is, spent about an hour on line today.

I knew you were a traveller!

Cushti boc,tidi moosh

 

[Spoon]

You've got me watching siouxsie and the banshees now @SWD .
Always thought she was fit...

 

[telectrix]

here's a snip ofme and pete:

 

[Squid]

You've got me watching siouxsie and the banshees now @SWD .
Always thought she was fit...

Saw them at Hammersmith Odeon back in the early 80's

 

[Spoon]

Saw them at Hammersmith Odeon back in the early 80's

I take it you have been to a few concerts then....?

I went to see Gary Glitter then I was a lad... (no funny comments)
Not seen that many groups. The Sugarcubes, Cure, Alison Moyet, The Prodigy, The Select, David Bowie.. prob a few more..

 

[Squid]

I take it you have been to a few concerts then....?

I went to see Gary Glitter then I was a lad... (no funny comments)
Not seen that many groups. The Sugarcubes, Cure, Alison Moyet, The Prodigy, The Select, David Bowie.. prob a few more..

Yep, saw Soft Cells last gig at the Palais and many other bands at that time I think Japan was at the top of my list, oddly enough when I was at Virgin Records I worked with Bowie on a web chat.

One artist I always wanted to see live so am jealous that you saw him live.

 

[Spoon]

One artist I always wanted to see live so am jealous that you saw him live.

The Glass Spider tour (Manchester). It was really good. I like Soft Cell... Bronski Beat was another one... They were great to dance to... for some reason I always got lots of girls dancing round me..... (most prob to hide my sh*t dancing and not mentally scar everyone else in the place... Thought I'd put that in before anyone else does..)

 

[BOYD BARKLEY]

I often think back to when in London at I guess about 20 I attended a Martini executives house to change a socket. I was greeted by the wife. She was resplendent in her negligee, blond and nubile, and offered me a drink (at 10 o clock in the morning!) I declined. She took me upstairs to the bedroom and sat on the bed with her drink in a reclining fashion watching me work. I noticed there was hand cuffs on the bed posts and was puzzled. I asked why they were there. I was informed it was for "fun" Couldn't understand that for the life of me. Anyway I put the socket in (now now!) got paid and went on my way. It was only years later I realised how I missed something important there.

You didn't give her one then, of course in those days you didn't. A certificate that is!