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Retiredyorkie's bio
I have been retired for quite a number of years but enjoy travelling in the UK and Europe. Enjoy sitting in the sun and reading a good book together with visiting places of interest in the Country I am visiting.
When I was widowed I sat thinking for three months and then came to the conclusion that life was still going on and I could not put the clock back, and I am sure my late spouse would have had said "go for it" so I started to be solo traveller which was difficult at first but then started to meet people in the same situation and now enjoy the company of others whilst holidaying in hotels and the odd cruise.
I also socialise at home with friends going for the odd lunch. enjoy going to garden centres (I may add not a brilliant gardener ) but get by.. Reading a good book on rainy day.
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8th Jun 2019
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Does the person in the middle seat on a plane have the right to use both armrests?There is such a thing as sharing - I am a frequent flyer and quite happy to have just a little bit of arm rest and let the person next to me have some of the arm rest.ViewDate:
1st Jun 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win the complete series 1-5 Box Set of Line of Duty on DVD!Brilliant show to watch - certainly would enjoy watching again and againViewDate:
25th May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Could you give up using wet wipes?I still use good old fashioned hot water and soap everyday but must admit when travelling wet wipes are very handyViewDate:
25th May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Can you taste the difference between cheap and expensive wine?The more expensive wine probably does taste better but do not buy expensive bottles of wine as my budget doesn't allow for it, Restaurants always do charge corkage - but I wonder how many bottles of over £4000 they sell a year!!!!ViewDate:
25th May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Should the Jeremy Kyle show be dropped?Have people got nothing else to do than to air all the problems to general public. A waste of TV timeViewDate:
25th May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Will you be voting in the European Elections this month?Was on my hols when papers arrived to vote -ViewDate:
25th May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Would you like to see health test results online?Brilliant Idea Any tests or procedures done at either a hospital or your local GP practice would be acceptable by me. Saves having to wait for results and then waiting for your next appointment to come through would be time saving all round both for hospitals and GP practicesViewDate:
25th May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win an All-new Kindle Paperwhite, Waterproof eReader, 6″Already use a Kindle but would pass it on to a family member to enjoyViewDate:
3rd May 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win a holiday for 2 to New Zealand!What a brilliant competition - fingers crossed !!!!ViewDate:
30th Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Is it time to get rid of 1p and 2p coins?No I don't think so. One of our local shops had a box on the counter for Cancer Research and if the change came to 1p or 2p most people just dropped them in the box and a considerable amount over the year was collected I also drop my loose copper change into any local charity collections - so why stop what goes to good causes - beurocracy gone made again.ViewDate:
27th Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win a luxurious holiday to Dubrovnik, CroatiaOnly had a brief visit to Croatia would love the opportunity to discover Dubrovnik historic townViewDate:
23rd Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Take the Silversurfers grammar quiz - round 2!Rubbish - as the Teacher would have said Could do betterViewDate:
22nd Apr 2019
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20th Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Is it ever ok to snoop on your partner's device?Brilliant - like most males - never reads the instructionsViewDate:
20th Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Is automation a good thing?Automation to me is a bad thing - don't mind filling the petrol tank up but I still speak to the person I pay at the kiosk. I do not use auto check outs at a supermarket, I prefer to speak to someone and pass the time of day. The world would be a very lonley place if everything was automated the art of conversation with the outside world would be long gone.ViewDate:
20th Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Should parents stop using chocolate for egg hunts?Its only once a year - why spoil everybody's fun. Children enjoy the hunt and the parents enjoy watching the children. Don't be spoil sportsViewDate:
5th Apr 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win a luxurious holiday to Dubrovnik, CroatiaI have been once only for one day when I was on a cruise and what I saw was wonderful and would love to go again and definitely stay longer to explore a lot moreViewDate:
29th Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Would you like to try hot cross bun flavoured cheese?No thanks - Prefer a hot cross bun with just butter on.ViewDate:
26th Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Should the government address the issue of tree netting?Certainly not seen any tree netting in the area where I live and being near wet lands which are run in conjunction with the RSPB think it would cause quite an up roar. Definitely should be bannedViewDate:
24th Mar 2019
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24th Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Will Marmite Peanut Butter be on your shopping list?No thanks - will stick with the Marmalade on toast - that combination just does not appealViewDate:
21st Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Is a bad deal better than remaining in the European Union?I totally agree with MrsPat 5 hrs ago how can a bad deal be a good deal. It is time that the politicians stopped arguing amongst themselves and do what is best of Great Britain - think it has now got to a point where everyone is sick and tired of the arguments between the politicians and gave the voters ALL the details of the deal and not just what they want us to know.ViewDate:
21st Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Would you feel comfortable going cashless?No thanks I would not like a cashless society. Yes I do use plastic for large payments but for smaller payments like a coffee etc. too much hassle.ViewDate:
21st Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Is going digital isolating elderly people?I am a senior citizen and use a computer etc and get on ok but not everyone either has a computer or wants a computer and like me living alone its very nice to have a conversations with another human being.ViewDate:
21st Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Does the UK need another political party?Why have another political party they will probably turn out like the present political parties - not doing much for the voters for the benefit our country. Just another name on the ballot paper on voting daysViewDate:
21st Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Can you envision a smoke-free generation?No cannot see it every being smoke free generation - like everything else in life its for the individual to decided what they do.ViewDate:
21st Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win a £50 Morrisons voucher to spend on your Mother's Day treats and giftsIt would be very nice - shop at Morrisons on a regular basisViewDate:
12th Mar 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?Having travelled to Benidorm a few times since being a solo traveller I myself prefer to old town of Benidorm - the Saga hotel is more in the busier side, clubs and bars etc. Everyone has their own preference on where they stay but I have found that the RH group has a selection of hotels in both location the one I stay in has a lot of repeat guests Suggest you may like to try looking at the RH group web site - Hope you find this bit of info helpful - happy holidayViewDate:
23rd Feb 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Have motorists forgotten their manners?Ask the majority of drivers today what are road manners they would probably say what are they ? - like all the rest of good manners in life - the seem to have gone out of the window.ViewDate:
23rd Feb 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
TRAVELING SOLO AND LOOKING FOR A COMPANION?I have read your post and I had a good laugh especially the blanket on a rope partition - I wondered what the thoughts of the cabin cleaner would be when he has shared is findings with the rest of the crew. Hope you manage to find a travel partnerViewDate:
23rd Feb 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Travel insuranceHi - if you are still looking for Travel Insurance I am now 74 plus and have one or two health problems which I always declare and have used Free Spirit Travel Insurance yearly cover - I found them through the Silver Surfers Insurance two years ago - they seem very competitive in price and cover also offer cruise cover. Also in the past have used Flexi Direct Insurance - also on the internet. Hope this info is of helpViewDate:
5th Feb 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Should a statue of Margaret Thatcher be erected in her home town?That is entirely up to the people of Grantham to decided if they wish to look at Margaret Thatcher on a daily basis. I certainly would not want her in my town thank you very much.ViewDate:
22nd Jan 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Win an All-new Kindle Paperwhite, Waterproof eReader, 6"Used a kindle for a number of years and they are very handed if you have a holiday, an appointment which is delayed I would love and up to date model brilliant.ViewDate:
18th Jan 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Should there be a specified age to retake your practical driving test?Here we go again - as soon as this happened with Prince Phillip - it all kicks off i.e. retest, health checks over 70's etc. There are some drivers on the road under that age group whether they be male or female should not be behind the wheel of a car as some have not and never will declare if they have any impediment which should stop the driving . So kindly leave the over 70's to decide if they should give up driving as most older drivers are usually the most considerate road users and were taught the good manners of the road i.e. give way to on coming drivers if the obstruction is on your side of the road etc.ViewDate:
2nd Jan 2019 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Are you ditching the drink for January?No - that's my answer short and sweetViewDate:
28th Dec 2018 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Is it too soon for Easter eggs to go on sale?I realise companies want to make a profit to keep people in employment but its absolutely ridiculous is it not time that people used what is called "common sense"ViewDate:
18th Dec 2018 Retiredyorkie commented on:
Should a gingerbread man become a gingerbread person?I agree with arnoldbradford make both and everyone can decided which one they want. Lets get other things sorted in this country first without throwing gingerbread men out of the window. -
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17th Jun 2019
Would you consider singing as an alternative to medication?