BS: Les from Hull -a new era

Subject: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 02:10 PM

I am sure he will not thank me-in fact entirely the opposite -but I think it is important to note that Les will be retiring tomorrow -and we wish him well. Those of us in Hull particularly wish him well because his salary alone has been responsible for the outrageous council tax that we have been paying over the last few years. Not looking a day over 75, Les will be taking things quietly from now on (yes we've removed all the strings from his bouzouki) and no doubt will be travelling from folk venue to folk venue with the aid of a bellow assisted zimmer frame and that smug look of complacency that people retiring early have. A health to you me old mucker, from John and I, and as I have thought all along -your a lucky lucky ba***rd!!

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 02:33 PM

Congratulations on your "new era," Les! Thanks for letting us know, Ickle!

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: John J at home
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 05:52 PM

Well done Les, I knew it was on the cards when we chatted at the do at the Jug. You must explain to me some time, just where is this Hull place? :-)

(Jealous) John

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Les from Hull
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 05:54 PM

Thanks Linda and Kat. Before all my so-called 'friends' get in on the act I might say that I'm a boyish fifty-three and I have to pay some of that Council Tax myself. Also that although I will have much more time for Mudcat I'll have much less money and I'll have to pay for my own access instead of ripping off the fine citizens of Kingston upon Hull.

Les

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Les from Hull
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 05:57 PM

I've told you before, John my slightly older but much bigger brother lives in Manchester. You can run but you can't hide. He works for Customs and Excise so you particularly can't hide in luggage.

Les

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 06:14 PM

I wondered where you got all your cheap cigarettes from!

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST,White Dove
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 06:34 PM

Eeek Les!!! Now I know why Kingcom Shares went down :)

Congratulations....welcome aboard

Ros PS Do you want to buy a boat???

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST,Willa
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 07:05 PM

Congrats, Les from now on life just gets more fun1

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 08:13 PM

Take it easy Les, good luck wth the folk train.

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: 8_Pints
Date: 25 Jul 01 - 09:01 PM

I am reliably informed that people get busier once they retire so you had better start taking the sanatogen regularly Les!

Good fortune attend your new ventures.

Bob vG

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Les from Hull
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 05:19 AM

Sanatogen? Do they do Guinness flavour?

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST,Rogert the skiffler
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 05:23 AM

Jealous, jealous, jealous! Lucky B*****r!
RtS (trying to arrange slightly early retiremnt at the moment!)

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: KingBrilliant
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 05:48 AM

Lucky boy!!
Keep us informed on how you use all that lovely time....

Kris

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GeorgeH
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 07:24 AM

Congrats . .

Who was it asked where Hull is? It doesn't matter, 'cause

From Hull and Hell and Halifax
The good Lord deliver me . .

G.

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: catspaw49
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 08:07 AM

What a great day Les!!! And now, with your advancing years, retirement can benefit you in many ways not always brought up.

For instance........You know how you tend to have that bit of drool from the corner of your mouth? Now it will be okay and people won't refer to you as "that disguting bastard." As a matter of fact, you can now pick your nose, burp outrageously, and punctuate your sentences with the occasional fart, and only be thought of as "quaint."

And you know how you kinda' nod off everyday for awhile? No problem now! No longer will you hear the phrase, "lazy freakin' asshole," and will now hear through your slumbers, "Isn't that cute? Let the old boy get his sleep."

Of course one of the best things is that although you'll still be waking up 14 times a night to take a piss, you won't have to worry about getting up to be at work.

Happy Retirement!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 09:55 AM

Is this thread Hullabaloo?

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Jim the Bart
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 10:04 AM

Congratulations!

Retirement at 53? What a great idea; when I try to convince my wife and creditors that I should do it in a few years can I count on a testimonial?

Enjoy it
Bart, the extremely envious.

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: lady penelope
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 02:07 PM

My Dad retired a few years ago and apart from having a lot more time to practise his trumpet, he's complaining about all this work he's still doing. We've patiently explained to him, that it's his own fault for being a carpenter and joiner!

Good for you, I say! Now, when can I retire? What do you mean "I'm only 35?" What's that got to do with it? mumble, mumble..........

TTFN M'Lady P.

Oh and 'Guest', you really are clueless

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Hawker
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 02:31 PM

Happy retirement - only another 25 years to go!
Lucy

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 03:29 PM

Dear Les, Have fun...............you've finally made it !!! Mike Strobel

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Mr Red
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 04:40 PM

Don't think 0f it as 53
tell em you just turned 35

for those who didn't spot it, it's a transposition thing.
as you retire don't go off tread.

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Cobble
Date: 26 Jul 01 - 07:23 PM

Heck Les

are you that old?:0)

have fun Les and do plenty pickin'

Mrs C

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Joan from Wigan
Date: 27 Jul 01 - 04:24 AM

Les, congratulations from an envious Wiganer! Not so very long ago the council I work for (not Wigan) were eager to let staff take early retirement once they were 50. But now I've reached 50, the goalposts have been moved and I probably won't be able to go until I'm 60 - if I last that long! So get out there and enjoy doing more music, and more of everything else you want to. Keeping busy is the secret of long (and enjoyable) life.

Joan

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 07:46 PM

Thanks for all the messages - I've just got round to replying after being at the excellent Warwick Folk Festival all weekend, and trying to catch up on sleep. These late nights take it out of an old bloke you know!

Les

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: artbrooks
Date: 31 Jul 01 - 10:28 PM

Congratulations from sunny Arizona...and I am 32 days behind you!

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: mooman
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 03:56 AM

Dear Les,

Retiring at 53? Sounds a good deal to me! When I retire (probably have to wait till 65 with my luck!) I will spend all my waking hours on music, which probably means I will be able to play as much as I do now (which is precious little!)

Have a great retirement!

mooman

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 05:42 AM

Les had a good time at Warwick -we tucked him in a corner with his pipe and slippers and occasionally wiped the drool form the corner of his mouth. When he wasn't playing his melodeon, he flicked through a copy of People's Friend and talked about the War.

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: MC Fat
Date: 01 Aug 01 - 09:10 AM

He didn't hand out any Werthers Originals the miserable old git !!

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Paul from Hull
Date: 13 Aug 01 - 08:29 PM

Only just found this thread! I've got 27 years worth of gossip on owd Les, & the bidding starts at one pint of Black Sheep!

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: DougR
Date: 13 Aug 01 - 08:42 PM

What a great age to retire! I did it at 66, but sure wish I could have at 53!

I think I should warn you that for the first few months you may feel a little guilty because you are not at the office when you think you should be. Old habits and routines die slowly.

Good luck, Les.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 13 Aug 01 - 08:58 PM

Congrats Les - You SOD!
You will not be allowed to use it as an excuse when the Scratch Band need your services (Matins and Evensong this year!). Badges are sorted!
See you at Whitby!
Quack!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Les from Hull
Date: 14 Aug 01 - 02:13 PM

Jim - I didn't want to spoil the taste of your beer so I'm saving the Werthers for the next time I see you and you aren't drinking. So if you could give us a date for that?

Paul - You don't think I could tell eveyone a thing or two about you, then. A pint of Guinness buys my silence, but only when my mouth is full of Guinness.

Thanks for the comments again, everyone - unfortunately most of them are only too true. See you all soon, I'm off now, my cocoa is getting cold.

Les

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 14 Aug 01 - 06:00 PM

Les - about this new era you've got. What key is it in and do you pluck it or blow it?

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Aug 01 - 04:06 PM

Mrs Duck instead of sticking your finger in it you work it from your laptop.

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: John Routledge
Date: 16 Aug 01 - 01:42 PM

Les - It is 100% recommended!! John

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 16 Aug 01 - 03:26 PM

Hey, Les, about this brother of your in C & E.... The Inland Revenue have been told to work closely with our comrades in C & E.... does he want a little friend to play with?

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Les from Hull -a new era
From: Les from Hull
Date: 16 Aug 01 - 05:05 PM

LTS My brother's jealous 'cos he's two years older than me and he's still working! he may not want to play with anybody.

Jane - my new era is in the key of Bb. I'm not allowed anything sharp.

Les