The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

I have risen!

A good night's sleep. Thanks heavens for AC.

 

[Mike Ayling]

Good morning all.
A decent but broken nights sleep.
Had my 1st medicine so 30 mins before I can have a drink.
I am trying my friends Revitive to see if it helps my calves, feels good but I'm not optimistic......we shall see.
1st job is to strip the bed and get the washing in.

You could also try standing, holding onto something for balance then raising heels from the ground for a few seconds then lower and repeat.

 

[welsh dragon]

Coooeeee. We are expecting 27 deg today.

I will be hiding inside.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Mo1959]

Just back a little 22 mile bimble while it was reasonably cool. That’s the only way I can cope with exercising in this weather.

I will probably watch the men’s tennis semi finals this afternoon.

 

[PaulSB]

Good Morning. It will be hot. The sky is clear and the sun is shining. It's nice and cool in the house so we will draw the curtains and blinds to keep it that way. Eight, yes 8, hours sleep last night thanks to yesterday's cycling. We set off early, 7.30, on a gravel ride to Liverpool which turned in to a 97 mile epic. I really should have done the extra three to make the century but I really couldn't be arsed. Tomorrow a bunch of folk I know are riding coast to coast, that's going to be a hot one. A good friend is taking part and she's very anxious about it, especially with the forecast. I've passed on my experience of yesterday's ride in similar heat, which is basically ignore the planned cafe stops in the first 65 miles which should break the back of the climbing, carry sufficient food for the full ride and stay well hydrated. I drank 5.5 litres yesterday and only managed to pee once!!

I'm not sure about today. It will be too hot for allotment work. I may clean the bike which is covered in a nasty combination of dust and sweat!! I'm seeing my PT this afternoon and that is about it. Next I must stretch to get the body ready to go.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
A clear blue sky and very warm out there. Temperatures up to 30⁰ again later on.
Another early dog walk, and I'll be out on the bike later before it gets too warm.
I've got a hankering for some poached eggs on toast for breakfast

 

[Drago]

Already very warm and muggy. A gentle walk for Bruce with no tennis ball today.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning, got up in the early hours as it was 26c in the bedroom. Went downstairs with a book and sat on the sofa reading before heading back up about 04:00. Second Friday of the month and this month we're at the Goat and Tricycle 🍺🍺

 

[Dave7]

You could also try standing, holding onto something for balance then raising heels from the ground for a few seconds then lower and repeat.

Yes, I used to do that most mornings as part of my warm up before cycling or golf. It had gone right out of my mind.
So I did 10 this morning .

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Yay! Fish Friday!
Probably too hot to walk to the harbour and back, so might go to a riverside pub today, possibly the Valiant Soldier.
Got a bit of shopping and a key to get cut first thing.
Little bit of work in my workshop yesterday evening. Cured the sticking throttle slide on the Barracuda; put it on the lathe and skimmed half a thou of it - slides a treat now.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all.
A clear blue sky and very warm out there. Temperatures up to 30⁰ again later on.
Another early dog walk, and I'll be out on the bike later before it gets too warm.
I've got a hankering for some poached eggs on toast for breakfast

Uhmm....not had poached eggs in years. I must rectify that.
How do yo do yours ?

 

[Binky]

Morning and and boy what a scorcha.

Thinking of a ride although it will be roasting.

 

[Dave7]

Back from my walk. Managing to make it a bit longer each day. Still only 30 minutes slow crawl but everything is a bonus.
Bedding is now in the dryer.
I will shortly have a warm croissant with runny honey

 

[BoldonLad]

It is already 25c here in the frozen north!

 

[Mo1959]

Just wandered round to the Co-op for a couple of things and it’s already too hot for me so, even although it’s not even 10am yet, my shorts/vest pjs are back on and I ain’t venturing out again. I’ll be sitting in the living room later watching tennis with the fan blasting on me.