The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Morning all

No rain forecast... but high winds. Will take the pup for a walk on Blue Anchor beach before we have lunch at the Railway Inn.

We have rain and 40-50 mph wind forecast all day.

 

[Drago]

Blustery walk with the boys.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning from a sunny and still Dorset. Granddaughter slept well in her own bedroom which meant that Mrs Tkk had a good night's sleep too. My first task after coffee and making breakfast is football in the garden followed by a trip to the playground 🤔. I forecast an active and tiring week ahead ( I can't even go downstairs without it developing into a " bumpy stairs " race )

 

[Drago]

Morning Tenkers.

Were up on a ridge here, the highest point out as far as the North Sea, so we do feel the breeze.

 

[PaulSB]

UK drum show in that Liverpool so tram into Mcr and in theory train to Lime St but the weather gods may have other ideas. Scrambled eggs on a sesame seed bagel this am (courtesy of the bread stall in Todmorden) followed by a Pistachio brioche from Baked in Todmorden. How can a tiny town like this have 2 x artisan bakers plus 4 butchers?

It's the overspill and influence from Hebden Bridge which has long been a remarkable centre of counter-culture. Last time I was in Todd I was surprised by the number of interesting places that have opened up.

Ramsbottom is another place. Food heaven. We've been visiting The Drop Off for 15+ years. Wonderful place. At the top of a bloody big hill mind. But if you're in Ramsbottom search out Loafi. Out of this world. Loafi ***

And no visit to Rammy is complete without The Rake.

interesting fact about Hebden Bridge. It's known as the UK lesbian capital. +/- 10% of the population identify as LGBTQ. There you go. Every day's a school day.

*** I tell you cycling with my little group is a grand tour of the finest cafes and bakeries Lancashire, Yorkshire as well, has to offer.

 

[Exlaser2]

Morning all. Just getting up, well apart from getting up an hour ago to turn the gas fire on in the lounge. ( It takes me back to my dad doing the same thing when I was a very young kid, except then he was lighting the coal fire in the back room 😀) .
We are going to the sailing club today but neither Mrs exlaser or I are going to sail but we do have a couple of sailers with the skill and bravery that might want to give it a go.
But i suspect all we will do is have a coffee , chat about how strong the wind as and then go home . 😂😀

Have a good day folks and stay safe.

 

[PeteXXX]

Lovely walk around Willen Lake, MK, to see the sunrise at the Peace Pagoda.. Certainly blew the cobwebs away!!

 

[Gunk]

Off to London today for a big family get together. Always find big gatherings a bit stressful but I’m sure I’ll get through it!

 

[Gunk]

gas fire on in the lounge

Blimey, do people still have those? Last gas fire Ì had was a Cannon Ice Breaker in my terraced house in Northampton, must have been about 40 years ago!