Over the next seven months, I'd like to have achieved something more than "I'm not dead yet". There are no great and lofty aspirations - but definitely things that have been on my todo list for a while and progress has been slow - or non existent. I'm calling out six objectives for me to aim for:
- I have a shed in the garden, in a sorry state of repair that requires some significant attention. I plan to refresh it with new cladding, put in new windows, install some insulation and electricity and use it as a workshop and man cave.
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- In 1999, I built a climbing frame for my kids. Twenty years later, it's unsafe and rot has impacted some of the walkways. I'd like to see if I can repair it.
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- My garden has enormous scope for improvement. I want to make it more productive. Currently there are no vegetables planted. The main plot is a mass of stinging nettles. The greenhouse is empty. An oak tree overshadows my orchard and needs severe cutting back.
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- I enjoy walking and I'd like to complete more of the long distance paths and trials which crisscross the UK. Specifically, I want to walk at least four more of the National Trails before the end of the year and also the Three Castles Path - which I really aught to since it passes so close to my home.
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- My retirement toy was a laser cutter. I've started playing around with it, making some models for wargames terrain. I'd like to build on what I've started and see if I can get to the point of actually selling some.
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- With time on my hand, I'd like to travel more - so my target is to ensure that each month will contain at least one weekend (or more) away. It has to include Linda too, a solo weekend LARPing or walking won't count for this goal.
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ReplyDeleteHi Stuart, glad you're finding it interesting :-) I did AirBnB, so carried a disciplined overnight back pack to cover four nights. Probably ended up a little on the smelly side - but since I was walking solo, not too much of an issue.
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