Temporary retirement, it's good so far, never been busier ;-).
Just going to pop over the road and fix the old fella's golf buggy. Since he had a stroke some years ago he isn't allowed to drive a car but is allowed to drive his buggy around town. Must keep 'im and 'er mobile.
His wife can drive her car, he lives in "pyjama house" up the other end of town. He usually drives his Flinstone mobile home during the day and to the shops etc. His wife is having to collect him each day but he wants that little bit of mobility.
Anyway, just missed them, his daily parole has finished and he's back to pyjama house for the night. I'll catch them in the morn.
Yeah, he had to go into the nursing home early this year, just too much for his wife to care for him 24hrs per day. Bit of a shame but at least he can get out and about a bit.
Vera was never quite sure what she was getting for lunch/dinner whatever, unless she asked for something particular, in which case she got it. She was my guineapig when I was in experimental mode. She would always give me her honest opinion, which I appreciated, if she didn't like it I didn't make it again. Or she would suggest a bit of tweaking with herbs and or spices.
Every one speaks English. Most of the signs are in English. We've met some lovely people, I'll be sad to go but looking forward to seeing my boys. I'd like to see my daughter too but she's in Ireland and that's another holiday :-)