Anyone from the UK?

[Yesok1]

Our local library runs repair cafe every couple of weeks and is a warm space in the winter

It's a shame you can't donate electrical stuff to charity, they want it all new, and it's electrical testing. End up selling stuff second hand or taking it to the dump which affects sustainability, increases landfill and takes otherwise good products away from consumers who may not be able afford it new.

 

[joclfc]

That's a really good idea. I'm not sure about what men get up to when they're older, there are all sorts of things for women to get involved with. I think socially it's easier for women than men.

It helps having a big group of friends around as well.

There's a Hen Shed too @Yesok1

 

[Yesok1]

There's a Hen Shed too @Yesok1

Better keep me away!

 

[joclfc]

It helps having a big group of friends around as wewell.you mean like us??

 

[Yesok1]

Our local library runs repair cafe every couple of weeks and is a warm space in the winter

I think on one hand it's lovely. On the other it's despicable that people have to find warmth outside of their own homes.

I think, however the opportunity for people having to mix socially at an older age because of warmth is great. With dementia and alzheimer concerns, speaking to new people outside of your normal family groups has positive effects on the brain.

So, maybe whilst it is despicable, the health benefits may actually be more positive.

 

[joclfc]

Better keep me away!

You could take Wanda, Anna, Rose and Daisy with you?

 

[lingus60]

It's a shame you can't donate electrical stuff to charity, they want it all new, and it's electrical testing. End up selling stuff second hand or taking it to the dump which affects sustainability, increases landfill and takes otherwise good products away from consumers who may not be able afford it new.

Our recycling centre has a special place for electricals, they get sent off to a specialist recovery place to recover lithium, copper etc

 

[Yesok1]

You could take Wanda, Anna, Rose and Daisy with you?

Are you putting us out to pasture, how old do you think we are?

 

[Yesok1]

Our recycling centre has a special place for electricals, they get sent off to a specialist recovery place to recover lithium, copper etc

But, why can't the TV, for example, be given to someone else?

 

[joclfc]

Are you putting us out to pasture, how old do you think we are?

Who said you have to be old, just cos I'm a bit older than you doesn't mean it wouldn't be enjoyable with the right company.
And I think the company I suggested would be phenomenal, don't you?

 

[lingus60]

But, why can't the TV, for example, be given to someone else?

Do you know about the Freecycle.org site? Advertise what you have and it's free to anyone to collect.

 

[lingus60]

https://www.freecycle.org/town/CityOfLondon

 

[Yesok1]

Who said you have to be old, just cos I'm a bit older than you doesn't mean it wouldn't be enjoyable with the right company.
And I think the company I suggested would be phenomenal, don't you?

You are probably right, I was thinking more for elderly than young to middle aged, but why shouldn't they have groups?

But, I would love to go out with those ladies, can I handle them though, could they handle me.

I reckon wander would actually be the mischief maker, daisy would follow wander, and me and Ana would sit quietly think wtf.

 

[joclfc]

You are probably right, I was thinking more for elderly than young to middle aged, but why shouldn't they have groups?

But, I would love to go out with those ladies, can I handle them though, could they handle me.

I reckon wander would actually be the mischief maker, daisy would follow wander, and me and Ana would sit quietly think wtf.

And Rose would be the " Mother Hen"??

 

[AmberLGreen]

https://www.freecycle.org/town/CityOfLondon

We also have a local site like that but it is a Facebook site. It would be great if there was one that everybody could access and not just those with a Facebook account

 

[Yesok1]

We also have a local site like that but it is a Facebook site. It would be great if there was one that everybody could access and not just those with a Facebook account

Yes, I get my friend to do Facebook stuff as I don't use social media.

 

[joclfc]

You are probably right, I was thinking more for elderly than
I reckon wander would actually be the mischief maker, daisy would follow wander, and me and Ana would sit quietly t

Yes, I get my friend to do Facebook stuff as I don't use social media.

I'm surprised you don't, but get it too

 

[Yesok1]

I'm surprised you don't, but get it too

I used to spend hours at a time looking through reels, and i got annoyed with sponsored posts, so I decided to come off it.

I see my friends regularly and talk to my daughters daily.

 

[joclfc]

I used to spend hours at a time looking through reels, and i got annoyed with sponsored posts, so I decided to come off it.

I see my friends regularly and talk to my daughters daily.

That's how we used to do things, I'm a bit stupid I Don't visit my Mother as much anymore since my father died, but she goes to look after my sisters kids so she's not short on company

 

[joclfc]

Ok I'm running a hot, bubbly bath, is Margot free or have one of you got her this evening?

 

[orangecurious]

can someone go to the shops for me please?

 

[RosewoodTulip]

can someone go to the shops for me please?

Don't actually have one in the village anymore so if you do get anyone to go tell them I want some pickled onion space raiders and a 50p mix up

 

[gynsman]

Just realised why they all looked so shocked at the polling station yesterday. I thought it said erections So the polling card was very useful

 

[lingus60]

Just realised why they all looked so shocked at the polling station yesterday. I thought it said erections So the polling card was very useful

Is that a general erection or a local erection?

 

[gynsman]

Catching up on posts and I'm definitely a "for fucks sake" type of guy. Used it a lot lately having to deal with the DWP for the first time in over 40 years.