The Retirement Thread

[Gunk]

The trouble is we have 24/7/365 news nowadays

I find my life is much more positive and lighter not reading the news and avoiding any social media (although this forum is a bit like social media but a bit kinder)

I just try to live in a vacuum of the here and now, and worry about the things I can influence

 

[mikeIow]

Good morning. Grey. Dull and a bit chilly. A perfect day for a winter ride but it's also a footie day. Definitely a big coat day at Ewood this afternoon. #2 son hasn't called about this yet which is very unusual.

So, yes, I have been AWOL. Can I come back? Please. I can see I've missed 32 pages, that would take some catching up. Life got a bit busy, all got a bit much for me really and I couldn't see a way forward. That's sorted. I have a list. I'm working through it. Lists are key to me or Ioose my focus.

I trust you're all well and I haven't missed anything major? Is everyone still here? No flounces.. I must get back to my list!!!!

AWOL sums me up…..
Brisbane has been thoroughly done and dusted…..city river taxis & buses taken - meant to be 50c (about 25p), they are showing up as 10c (5p) so far 🤣
Over 40k steps, many museums; discovered their City Hall Clock Tower Bells were made in Taylors Foundry, up the Loughborough from us, & was happy to educate our guide on pronouncing Leicester, Leicestershire and Loughborough - my work here is done 💪
One highlight was a long day at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. As well as over 100 of the little beauties, they had LOADS of other critters, including a field of kangaroosoos you could happily (carefully) pet. Amazing!
Also fitted in a virtual funeral late last night for an old work pal who had passed. Rather a lot of dust there and in our apartment…but some lovely stories told by friends & relatives 🙏
Next up: Sydney
Take care all 👍

 

[Tenkaykev]

I didnt know there was a members list

First rule of Cyclechat Dave...

 

[Dave7]

First rule of Cyclechat Dave...

And the second rule is ???

 

[tarric]

Well I watched the amuse bouche Italy v South Africa earlier, very one sided game dominated by the South Africans, now sitting watching Scotland v New Zealand a much better game, very open, neither set of coaches probably happy but the spectators will be 24-21 to New Zealand at the break. Hope the second half is as good.

 

[numbnuts]

Still no sign of Mr Numbnuts, 🤔
has someone upset him in this place?

He was on the forum last night at 17.22

I come and go like the wind and rain
like a travelling lady on the move again.........
A "B" side - Manfred Mann 1969

 

[tarric]

Well New Zealand stepped it up in the second half to runout decisive winners 43-21.

 

[PeteXXX]

Currently listening to War Pigs with grandson. He has an excellent taste in music for a 12 Yr old 😎

 

[Drago]

Pleasant snooze.

Air ambo came and went judt up the road.

 

[Gunk]

Just back from a long boozy lunch in town to celebrate my daughters birthday, ready for a snooze now.

 

[Drago]

Possible frost overnight, first of the season here. Last year it appeared in September.

 

[PeteXXX]

Chilly day for our trip to the Remembrance Day parade in the morning, then 🥶

 

[Drago]

Im volunteering on a road closure for our local remembrance parade tomorrow. I think I get asked because irate drivers seem less inclined to get arsey with me.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Possible frost overnight, first of the season here. Last year it appeared in September.

Had ours a couple of weeks ago and a few mornings since.

Mind you, I think you can get colder weather over your way than us, at times.

 

[PaulSB]

Possible frost overnight, first of the season here. Last year it appeared in September.

First frost here was three weeks ago........it's chilly up north.......