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12Michael Tue 07-Aug-18 06:25:50

Good Morning Everyone,
Its the start of another hot balmy day , usual day out with sufficient water with me.
Yesterday , put together a Gov. e-petition as to changing law as to bus passes with a 50p minimum contribution towards the fare to help maybe stop unnecessary bus cuts .
Mick

Greyduster Tue 07-Aug-18 08:41:03

Good morning, Michael and all GNs. Happy birthday, Mr Kittylester! It rained overnight in Cornwall. I wish I’d been there to see it - can’t remember what rain looks like ?! We leave here today. A detour to South Wales (over that b****y bridge?) to see DH’s sister and then home on Wednesday, Deo Volente! Have a good day folks!

annsixty Tue 07-Aug-18 08:43:51

Good morning all.
Just popping in to say what a very good idea the token bus fare is.
I would be happy to pay it although at the moment mine is not used.
Another sunny day, I never thought I would be saying that over and over until it is routine.

lemongrove Tue 07-Aug-18 08:53:39

Morning to all, another hot day, but yippee cool weather on the way ( I may actually get some housework done then.)
Was out early watering the garden, all looking lovely apart from the straw lawns.

NfkDumpling Tue 07-Aug-18 08:56:37

Morning All

Another hot sunny day here.

We’re off for a chug up the river today with my cousin from Oz. He thinks this heat is nothing - but why don’t we all have air con!

gillybob Tue 07-Aug-18 09:01:40

I doubt we’ll ever get one pittcity to be honest as unless something is done soon they will be phased out . Exorbitant bus fares here too .

Nana3 Tue 07-Aug-18 09:10:00

The retirement age changes have hit many people hard. I feel so lucky to have had the choice to retire at 60 and remember clearly how ready I was at the time.
Best wishes to you and your DH Gilly.

Mapleleaf Tue 07-Aug-18 10:42:32

Good morning everyone.
Another hot day in store for us here in South Yorkshire. Due to cool down tomorrow.
Got my gardening jobs done yesterday,but not the ironing, so that’s today’s Job!
I suspect bus passes will be phased out by the time under 67’s reach 67. Here, though, people with a pass pay a reduced fare rather than no fare at all, which seems reasonable. I wonder whether something similar should happen with prescriptions, ie pay a reduced amount rather than nothing at all, ( unless you require lots of items for your condition on a regular basis, or really can’t afford it).
Enjoy your day. ?