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Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View PostHow much does it cost to learn bricklaying? Did you finish the course feeling totally confident you could knock out a solid wall?
Originally posted by WTFH View PostHoping to makes steps towards moving a lot further along the South of England maybe towards Dorset/Devon and get a bit more land. Hayling is nice. It's a bit far for us for dog walks, we tend to go to Wittering or Ferring.
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What I will do different this year that after 15 years of contracting I will look for a permie job thanks to IR35.
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In 2019 I finished a role in March with the plan to take most of the year off .... I ended up picking up another role in May that I finished in December
Now I'm 'retired', which is a bit bizarre to say at only 49, but the aim is to be a full time carer for the wife, keep her working to cover bills etc. I'll be a house-husband, nurse, cook, gardener.
Saying that, a consultancy has contacted me about some potential work, 2 days a week fully from home which I am considering. It's 50/50 at the moment and whether it comes to fruition or not is a bit meh to be honest. Would be interesting work and keep my brain active, but my main focus has to be looking after the wife.
I aim to cycle more this year - I did 8500 KMs in 2019 so I want to exceed that distance this year. I also want to lose more weight so I can get my watts/kg to about 3.6+ (cyclists will know what I mean). I'm at 3.1 at the moment for an hour race. I have a new Specialized Roubaix Expert with Di2 so I plan to get out a bit on that once the weather gets better.
Finally, and most importantly, I plan to keep my wife well for another year. Our time is short and precious hence why I'm pulling out of work for now.
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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostGet a visible 6 pack by July
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My back went at the end of last year which buggered up my goal list and I have to remove the heavy lifting from my routine at least for a few months so ...
Do the swing/burpee ladder in less than 12 minutes
Complete the Magic 50 in less than 10 minutes
Do a muscle up
Actually get the monthly board gaming nights up and running like I was trying to do last year and never seemed to have time.
Get a visible 6 pack by July
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Originally posted by Lockhouse View PostWe're hoping to sell up and downsize. That way I have the option of instant retirement. Staying on the South Coast but moving towards Hayling Island to be closer to the water.
Hayling is nice. It's a bit far for us for dog walks, we tend to go to Wittering or Ferring.
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Originally posted by Lockhouse View PostWe're hoping to sell up and downsize. That way I have the option of instant retirement. Staying on the South Coast but moving towards Hayling Island to be closer to the water.
That means lots of projects to get the house into shape,. Clear the workshop and cellar, refurb the pool, repoint the patio etc. I did a bricklaying course last year so doing all the work myself.
Originally posted by FIERCE TANK BATTLE View PostHow much does it cost to learn bricklaying? Did you finish the course feeling totally confident you could knock out a solid wall?
I tried to get some tradespeople earlier in the year and it was an absolute nightmare to find anyone, and when I finally found one I got charged an insane amount for something I could have done myself with a pair of ladders and a quick scope of youtube, so I want to learn to be able to do more stuff myself...
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There's better out there, but also far worse once you start paying attention! Building Inspector seemed quite impressed and all of the concrete people kept saying "Yeah, but why isn't your builder here"Last edited by vwdan; 8 January 2020, 15:01.
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Get Plan B back to a tickover, so I can stop spending every non-work moment on it. Hope that I can continue to, one way or another, make the same money and lifestyle in IT this year.
But, beyond that and in all seriousness, I'm aiming for a quieter year and more me and family time - more fitness, more trips away, more down time basically. Had a crazy busy 2019 between work and personal projects.
That and fix my migraines so I can get my pilots license back.
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Originally posted by Lockhouse View PostThat means lots of projects to get the house into shape,. Clear the workshop and cellar, refurb the pool, repoint the patio etc. I did a bricklaying course last year so doing all the work myself.
How much does it cost to learn bricklaying? Did you finish the course feeling totally confident you could knock out a solid wall?
I tried to get some tradespeople earlier in the year and it was an absolute nightmare to find anyone, and when I finally found one I got charged an insane amount for something I could have done myself with a pair of ladders and a quick scope of youtube, so I want to learn to be able to do more stuff myself...
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