The Retirement Thread

[randynewmanscat]

Nah........The Drovers.

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Not seen one of those in a long time

 

[Dirk]

Not seen one of those in a long time

One of what?

 

[172traindriver]

Morning all, off out on the bike again soon for another morning ride, rain overnight so mudguards are called for.

Get far?

 

[172traindriver]

Good morning from damp Wales.

Just like normal

 

[welsh dragon]

Just like normal

You bet.

 

[Cavalol]

Yesterday was time for another new toy. Sort of justified it by having saved up for it, as well as getting shut of some of the fleet of 'executive' (cr*p) cars I had, plus the Francis Barnett found a new home last week, so the space in the garage needed filling. Anyhow, went to collect in the car, got it home and insured it and had a quick ride.
Today was a better tester though, only did maybe ten mile or so over two runs but it's fantastic and very grin inducing. Rougher than it looks and the bl**dy side panel keeps trying to jump ship, but great fun...

I actually used one of my other scooters to go and get a measuring jug and some decent 2T oil for this, then came home and had a go of the electric one just to say I'd used all three.

 

[classic33]

Yesterday was time for another new toy. Sort of justified it by having saved up for it, as well as getting shut of some of the fleet of 'executive' (cr*p) cars I had, plus the Francis Barnett found a new home last week, so the space in the garage needed filling. Anyhow, went to collect in the car, got it home and insured it and had a quick ride.
Today was a better tester though, only did maybe ten mile or so over two runs but it's fantastic and very grin inducing. Rougher than it looks and the bl**dy side panel keeps trying to jump ship, but great fun...

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I actually used one of my other scooters to go and get a measuring jug and some decent 2T oil for this, then came home and had a go of the electric one just to say I'd used all three.

Is that an Edward VII postbox?

 

[PaulSB]

Today I have learned how to slide down a Velodrome track.

 

[classic33]

Today I have learned how to slide down a Velodrome track.

With or without a bike?

 

[Cavalol]

Is that an Edward VII postbox?

My mate (who's a buff on these things) says it's a 'Carron Company lamp box there from about 1980'. Assume he means the post box, but not a clue, tbh.

 

[PaulSB]

With or without a bike?

With.........wheels went from under me which meant, like any real cyclist, I was underneath protecting the bike!!

 

[Dave7]

With.........wheels went from under me which meant, like any real cyclist, I was underneath protecting the bike!!

Remember, in our age group you dont bounce so well.

 

[gavroche]

Remember, in our age group you dont bounce so well.

That ok, he wasn't bouncing, he was sliding.

 

[Drago]

I dont bounce. I break.

 

[classic33]

My mate (who's a buff on these things) says it's a 'Carron Company lamp box there from about 1980'. Assume he means the post box, but not a clue, tbh.

Could you check the next time you go?