I've retired

 I've bitten the bullet and decided to retire from invigilating.  Heck, now that my state pension is going into the bank each month I really don't need the money. We've been managing very comfortably without it. It's become a real chore lately fighting through rush hour traffic and I'm sure the other invigilators will be glad to pick up where I left off. Next week will be my last exam though I have offered to go in on odd occasions if they're really stuck for an invigilator. It feels a little bit sad but mostly relief so definitely the right choice. Tony has been working two days each week at a friend's garage and also volunteering with the National Trust so we aren't going to be under each other's feet every day. I've started going out for days using my bus pass and I'm hoping to go further and further exploring as I become more familiar with bus time tables. 

I loathe shopping so won't be wandering around the shopping centres but I will be working in my garden at every opportunity.  There's always something to do out there. I've literally just this minute harvested this beautiful bounty and tomorrow I'll prep some of it for the freezer