Refinement NOT retirement

19/04/2025

Watch out for an upcoming episode of our on this topic. Coming soon. Christine Coe

13/02/2025

New episode dropping now! 🎧

In this deep-dive episode, veteran EV enthusiast Tony shares his comprehensiveone-year review of the Tesla Model 3 Highland. Drawing from experience with7 different EVs over 7 years, Tony delivers an unvarnished assessment of Tesla's latest refinements. From the sleek exterior updates and quieter ca...

04/02/2025

Why were we AWOL? 🤔 Tony's back with a recap of our life refinements , including our move from London to the Cotswolds, other major life changes, and a few unexpected detours (narrowboating anyone?) - including ALSO, our passion for pickleball, veganism, electric cars. And then .....a family emer...

24/12/2024

Our 2024 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!

In this special holiday episode of the Refinement NOT Retirement podcast, Tony and Christine spill all the beans about their vegan adventure at Disney World, Florida this festive season! 🤩 Whether you're a Disney regular or a first-time visitor, join them as they dish out: 🏠Where they stayed ....

17/12/2024

We're back in the UK and it's nearly Christmas!😄 Join us as we share what it was like to be in USA for their election, and as we explore the vibrant PICKLEBALL community. And what's it like being in Florida?

🎧 Tune in now and experience it all with us!

Our SW Florida Trip - The Post-Election Part Tony & Christine return from their extended stay in Naples, Southwest Florida, to share their experiences during the aftermath of Trump's US election victory. In this episode, they dive into the atmosphere and reactions of Americans to the election result...

07/11/2024

Trump's victory over Kamala Harris is being described as the biggest political comeback in history. We are stunned, still trying to process what's happened. What does this mean for the world? We suspect: nothing good for Ukraine; nothing good for tackling climate change; nothing good for NATO; nothi...

01/11/2024

We're back baby, and we'll be here for the most momentous US election in history! Stay tuned!

Christine & Tony arrive in Naples, Florida, just in time for the final run-up to THE most consequential US election of our lifetimes! We will be reporting on our experiences from our UK-perspective as the election news over here unfolds. We'll also be playing LOTS of pickleball! Stay tuned!!

27/09/2024

🌱 Curious about adding more plant-based meals to your diet? Join Tony and Christine as they spill the beans on their favourite vegan eats! From quick breakfasts to impressive dinners, we're dishing out practical tips and mouth-watering meal ideas. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or just vegan-cur...

04/09/2024

Join Tony from Refinement NOT Retirement as he dishes out the truth about veganism with a side of humour. Discover the surprising benefits of plant-based living, as Tony debunks common myths, and discusses why loving your pet while eating other animals might be the real contradiction. Whether you're...

21/08/2024

Our lastest episode is live!

In this episode of the Refinement NOT Retirement podcast, Tony and Christine dive into one of their favourite life refinements: Pickleball! This sport, which has been around for 50 years, has recently surged in popularity across the USA and is now taking the UK and Europe by storm. Fresh from attend...

06/08/2024

The drama continues!

Tony 's back to talk about the latest developments in the Donald Trump saga from the perspective of a Brit who has always LOVED America. Trump’s DC Trial for allegedly doing illegal things in trying to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election is back in the hands of the trial judge, after extremi...