Ah, the grand pension uplift of £17.35 a week! Here we are, decades of hard work and what do we get? Enough to maybe buy a pint of milk in the future, considering the way prices are going. But, let’s not get all sunshine and rainbows about it. Here’s a list of 21 things to blow your extravagant pension uplift on, if you’re so inclined:
1. Weekly Subscription to “The Good Old Days” Magazine
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Because let’s face it, they were better.
2. A Fancy Jar of Pickles
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For when you want to reminisce about the time food tasted like food.
3. One Artisanal Bread Loaf
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Because bread now needs a backstory and a personality.
4. A Pocket Dictionary
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So you can understand what on earth “lit” and “fleek” mean.
5. A Cactus
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It’s the only houseplant that won’t die on you after a week.
6. Extra-Strong Reading Glasses
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To see through the nonsense of modern television programming.
7. A “Speak Your Mind” Workshop
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As if you needed any help with that.
8. A Bingo Night Fund
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Because you might win it big, or at least have an excuse to get out of the house.
9. Craft Ale
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To find out why everyone’s making such a fuss about beer that tastes like a forest.
10. A Whistle
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For directing traffic, or just getting those darn kids off your lawn.
11. A Bulk Purchase of Tea Bags
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For all the tea you’ll need to spill while gossiping.
12. A Donation to the “Bring Back Concorde” Fund
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It’s about time travel had some class again.
13. A Selfie Stick
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To hit the neighbor’s drone out of the sky.
14. A Classic Movie Download
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Back when plots made sense and explosions were for special occasions.
15. Packets of Bird Seed
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To make feathered friends, because at least birds know how to appreciate a good meal.
16. A Loud Bell for Your Bicycle
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Because ringing it is more satisfying than yelling, “Get out of the way!”
17. A Jar of Luxury Jam
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Spread it on toast and savor the sweet taste of fiscal irresponsibility.
18. A Book on Sarcasm
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Not that you need any pointers.
19. A High-End Chocolate Bar
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Unwrap it slowly to savor the fleeting joy of financial splurge.
20. An Expensive Pen
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For writing letters of complaint with the style and grace they deserve.
21. A Stash of Stamps
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So you’re always ready to send a strongly worded letter at a moment’s notice.
Go Forth and Spend
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There you have it. Go forth and spend that £17.35 like the mogul you are, but remember, in the grand scheme of things, it’s probably just enough to keep the pigeons entertained.
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