Took a sneaky photo of our son in law as he relaxed in the garden this afternoon.
He retired from BAE after 42 years last Friday.
Mixed feelings really as he loved his job & will miss his workmates.
He has lots of things he loves doing cycling, walking, sailing etc so will soon adjust to life in the slower lane.
He’s the best son in law we have so we wish him well, plus he’s putting up with us in-laws for the last couple of months bless him!
Three good things:
1. We found a gift voucher that runs out this month…we have been & spent it plus had our lunch out at the same time.
2. Life slowly getting back to normal at last.
3. I left a tissue in my trouser pocket….white bits all over the washing but most of them have dried off & I will only need to brush them off hopefully.
He will soon get used to it...just the social thing isn't it...white tissue..how may times done that .sometimes have out through a rinse..never had that with proper hankies!
How lovely to relax and lounge in the garden - a good way to relax and muse at his retirement - somehow an end of an era when you retire and a way of a new life . What a lovely spot to sit in the sun - Love the pattern created by the shadow of the fencing ! A very Happy Retirement to your son -in-law .
You are not the 1st one to leave a tissue in a pocket !! -- grrrh ! doesn't it make a mess .
@busylady That’s a new rusty fence Judith. It devices the garden into this private sitting area away from the road. It’s a very modern fence but suits the garden.
@sarah19@beryl Yes the pattern is pretty I think…. Poor fellow has a cold & hay fever so not at his best today although he’s been on a long bike ride with a friend.
He looks so relaxed. I am sure he will miss his workmates but it won't take him long to find alternative ways to have fun. Since we retired I wonder how we ever found time to go to work. ha ha.
Great shot of a relaxing lad! Nicely done. I'm sure he'll have a great retirement once he gets used to it! I laughed at the tissue in the wash thing ... I do that on a regular basis and I'm so mad at myself whenever I do it. SO messy. You'd think I'd learn!!!
Aye me, that "R" word! My hubby is allergic to it.......he keeps talking about his "4th career" meaning sailing instructor that he will do in his so called retirement when he can bear to let go of the job in the City that currently keeps us fed and watered! Nice relaxing shot
A beautiful shot and a lovely sunny spot to have a nap. Good luck to him; I have found retirement to be the best time of my life and I always find something to do to keep me going.
I love the shadows of the fence😊
You are not the 1st one to leave a tissue in a pocket !! -- grrrh ! doesn't it make a mess .
lovely garden and garden fence too Pat