The Retirement Thread

[ebikeerwidnes]

So - Saturday

The day of the year NOT to visit the grand kids - fortunately we saw then yesterday

thing is - they live close to Aintree and getting to and from their house this weekend can be difficult
Firstly because of the traffic

but also because they sometime have barriers with people refusing access unless you have ID saying you live there
Which is fair enough but...

we did have to take them home one time and we were lucky that the security guard that was supposed to be letting cars in and out had just left

when we go there the bloke opposite asked if we had had any trouble - apparently he had had to prove he lived there several times that day and exactly what they would accept changed each time

 

[Dave7]

Breckie has been consumed. My daughter brought it in.....always tastes nicer when someone else prepares it.
Sausage, egg, beans, tomato, hash browns and toast....yummy.
Sun is out, dare I chance a walk ?

 

[PaulSB]

Nice one and great spec there.
I'm also looking to buy a new bike, I'm lusting after a Pinarello purely on aesthetics. I just love how they look!
I'm thinking of X7 the endurance one with Ultegra Di2 spec. Issue I have is living in Pembs and nearest Pinarello dealer/shop is Bristol and I'm not sure they have my size. As for size, that's another issue. From what I've heard Pinarello size up large compared to other brands so there's an X7 on Cycle Exchange which looks ideal but it's in Kingston London so getting there to try it an ordeal and I don't want to buy without ensuring size is right.
So, I might end up going for new after I check sizing.

It's only money....

Yeah, it is only money and if one can afford to then a good bike is a great investment in our physical and mental well-being. My choice came down to Cervelo or Pinarello X, very probably the 7. By chance a friend has an X3 that is set up identically to how my own bikes are, the only difference being saddle height. We dropped the saddle and she let me go for a two hour ride. The X is a great bike, very, very good but I didn't quite feel the love. My C3 gives me the same thrill today as she did the first time, that's the elusive thing I chase after. If Cervelo didn't exist I would have bought a Pinarello X7, you won't go wrong with that.

I can't comment on sizing as I just don't know. My only suggestion on this is to call The Bicycle Lounge which is where I bought my frame. The shop specialises in high end bikes; Pinarello, Cervelo, Wilier, Enigma. Try to speak to Matt Middleton who is tremendously knowledgeable and his interest is genuinely to ensure people get the bike they want. Matt will be able to advise you and I'm sure would be delighted to sell you a bike. It's a long haul but might be worth a visit. They usually have a weekend when people can turn up and test ride Pinarellos.

This may not mean anything to you but The Bicycle Lounge used to be Harry Middleton's, a name held in high esteem and mentioned in hushed tones in the north-west. A great bike shop, Harry was a top guy, and ran a very good cycle club. I'm pretty sure Matt is his son.

 

[PaulSB]

Out of interest, what does it weigh ?

8.4kg.........the frame is 900gm

 

[welsh dragon]

We has rain. Lots of rain

 

[welsh dragon]

Bangers and mash today

 

[Dave7]

I decided to brave the rain and go for my walk. Got a decent jacket on, a waterproof hat and showerproof trousers..... all getting tested at the moment .

 

[Dave7]

Bangers and mash today

I will be on beef goulash with aunt Bessie's mash, maybe some peas.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I'm sitting on a train heading for brum, eating an Almond croissant and wearing a black jumper. Not pretty sight 😁

 

[PaulSB]

I will be on beef goulash with aunt Jessie's mash, maybe some peas.

........and what's Aunt Jessie got to say about that? Taking a woman's mash. I don't know......shakes head

 

[Dave7]

........and what's Aunt Jessie got to say about that? Taking a woman's mash. I don't know......shakes head

Ha..... its actually aunt Bessie and she doesn't know I've nicked it yet

 

[Dave7]

I got the full walk in.....1.5 miles. Rain, hailstones and very windy but I really enjoyed the feel (if that makes sense).

 

[BoldonLad]

A question for you oldies (it was on my FB page........
What year, approx, did you start to see Asian shops ie shops run by Asians?
I grew up (have I ever grown up) in the 50s and 60s in a Town called Wallasey.
In our area I cant recall a single Asian shop.
We had an Italian ice cream shop, a Jewish general shop, a hairdresser call Romanos (dont know his nationality) and that was it.
Moved to Warrington in 69 and dont recall any then. We got a Chinese chippy late 70s.

Not something I have pondered much, but, I recall an Asian takeaway in a mining village (Shiney Row) just outside of Sunderland, in 1970.

 

[Dirk]

A question for you oldies (it was on my FB page........
What year, approx, did you start to see Asian shops ie shops run by Asians?
I grew up (have I ever grown up) in the 50s and 60s in a Town called Wallasey.
In our area I cant recall a single Asian shop.
We had an Italian ice cream shop, a Jewish general shop, a hairdresser call Romanos (dont know his nationality) and that was it.
Moved to Warrington in 69 and dont recall any then. We got a Chinese chippy late 70s.

I can't remember any Indian takeaways until the mid 70s.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Speaking of Indian food Mrs Tkk have just returned from an outstanding meal at the Indian Streatery in Brum. Half a dozen smaller " tapas " style dishes and each of them wonderful in their own way. It's a family run establishment and one of the dishes we chose was called " Cannon Hill Park Picnic " which was based on their family picnics back in the 70's. A strange coincidence when we popped in to a pub on the way to the restaurant, we got married on a Saturday 30 years ago, our actual anniversary will be on Monday 13th but today is the closest Saturday. We bought a drink at the bar and sat at a table just as " More than a Feeling " started to play in the background. We looked at each other, both trying to remember the band who sang it. Mrs Tkk looked it up on her phone and saw the band was called " Boston ". We were married in City Hall Boston, so one of those spooky coincidences. 🤔