We are calling it a day
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Re: We are calling it a day
That’s a real shame! It was only far too short a time ago that you both embarked on the venture. All the best!
In 1978 I was told by my grand dad that the secret to rifle accuracy is, a quality bullet, fired down a quality barrel..... How has that changed?
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
Guns dont kill people. Dads with pretty Daughters do...!
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Re: We are calling it a day
Being forced into something by events outwith your control can have unexpected benefits as well as offering new thresholds to cross.
Seeing as how UK gun ownership and shooting is now on its last teetering legs it is timely to get out of it rather than to be sucked into and smothered by its death throws.
Shooting's loss is sailings gain.
Poultry, for fecks sake, hens are foul.
Go for ducks, at least you can have a relationship with a duck.
Seeing as how UK gun ownership and shooting is now on its last teetering legs it is timely to get out of it rather than to be sucked into and smothered by its death throws.
Shooting's loss is sailings gain.
Poultry, for fecks sake, hens are foul.
Go for ducks, at least you can have a relationship with a duck.
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Re: We are calling it a day
Sorry to hear that good luck for the future.
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Best of luck to you both for the future and I hope your eye heals soon.
Enjoy your sailing.
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COVID gave me the kick up the arse to retire & make my wife’s dream of moving to Devon a reality. I’m 55 & so far loving it, hope you both are as happy as we are. 

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Sorry to read about your eye issues. Hope things improve dramatically.
Retirement is awesome. I gave up 'proper' work at forty-eight. No regrets.
Enjoy.
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Enjoy.
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Well as the Shootings Sheds first official customer (I think) it's a great pity, all the best for the future
Best wishes
Alan and Debs
Best wishes
Alan and Debs
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All ways found your posts a fascinating read. Hope your eye picks up soon. I had something very similar, but fortunately in my left eye. I have some idea of the discomfort you must be suffering.
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Good luck, best wishes and enjoy the retirement.
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Re: We are calling it a day
Congratulations on completing level; Working. Now to move up to level: Being twice as busy somehow
Hope your eye heals quickly

Hope your eye heals quickly

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