The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Morning folks, free day today so might have a look at the model village, just got to work out the local buses, tried that in Plymouth yesterday and had a total fail but still had a pleasant visit.

 

[Dirk]

Morning folks, free day today so might have a look at the model village, just got to work out the local buses, tried that in Plymouth yesterday and had a total fail but still had a pleasant visit.

I hate Plymouth.
It's one of those towns where the town planners did more damage than the Luftwaffe.

 

[Drago]

Had a great fight with some Royal Marines in Plymouth. There they were, wearing their dresses and holding hands and they had the temerity to bad mouth the infantry. Turns out the booties aren't so hard after all.

 

[numbnuts]

nothing to report

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. The sun is shining. Three of us meeting at 9.30 for an easy ride. Plan is to head to a nearby cafe. If the weather holds we will then head off to climb a few local hills - slowly I hope.

 

[welsh dragon]

But you really are the only one, you are YOU ARE

That's what they all say..

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I hate Plymouth.
It's one of those towns where the town planners did more damage than the Luftwaffe.

The touristry stuff is too spread out, with our coach driver initially sending us the wrong way, and my Good Lady not being able to walk far, we ended up not seeing much, walking my Good Lady too far and knackering her out.

 

[Dave7]

Damm you sir.😉

Have a nice time, enjoy some late sunshine.
Are you going to cycle some of the big climbs?

No. Just the one to the lighthouse. The other rides may be hilly but I wont be looking for "big climbs".

 

[classic33]

Morning. Yet another dismal day of rain and wind. Long range forecast is a lot more of the same. Depression is setting in and comfort eating started! Must get a grip and at least keep the walking up.

Didn't realise @GetAGrip was from near you, to go walking.

 

[PaulSB]

Wet rain. Flooded roads, some above bottom bracket. Wet feet. Bike filthy. Great coffee. Good bacon barm.

33 miles. 14.7 avg. PB on Stoney Lane by 1 min 56 on the winter bike

Next week we are getting a new porch. This afternoon I'm clearing out the garage so I can clear the porch before it gets knocked down

 

[classic33]

Wet rain. Flooded roads, some above bottom bracket. Wet feet. Bike filthy. Great coffee. Good bacon barm.

33 miles. 14.7 avg. PB on Stoney Lane by 1 min 56 on the winter bike

Next week we are getting a new porch. This afternoon I'm clearing out the garage so I can clear the porch before it gets knocked down

You ever had dry rain?

 

[PaulSB]

You ever had dry rain?

It's been known. Anything is possible in the County Palatine!

 

[PaulSB]

Well it's quiet here! Have you all dozed off?

Garage cleared. Two trips to the skip AKA recycling centre.

Got home at 4.50. Mrs P not around. Thinks "she has to go out at 5.30." Rush round like man possessed to get pasta and sauce on the go. Mrs P wanders in at 5.20 "Oh I'll have mine when I get back"

🤬

It may be cold by then.........

 

[Cavalol]

The excitement of an oil, oil filter and fuel filter change on my old people carrier today. Not sure when they were last done, plus running it on veg (albeit new stuff) might take it's toll if filter ignored.
Good walk with the dog, Fitbit now on again after I broke the strap and refused to pay £30 for a replacement at a shop in town. An internet auction site saved the day, £3.99 inc. postage, iirc.

Bit later I fired up the electric moped and had a very pleasant ride down the back lanes to Ellesmere Port to look at a house my son made an offer on.
Then more dog walking and completely forgot to have a play with the cheapo Chinese scooter I bought yesterday. Think the fuel is a bit off, so needs draining out and the in-line filter replacing, most likely.

Tomorrow: job interview! Part time, just to keep me occupied and earn a (very) little to pay for all these mid-life crisis toys I keep amassing!

 

[classic33]

Well it's quiet here! Have you all dozed off?

Garage cleared. Two trips to the skip AKA recycling centre.

Got home at 4.50. Mrs P not around. Thinks "she has to go out at 5.30." Rush round like man possessed to get pasta and sauce on the go. Mrs P wanders in at 5.20 "Oh I'll have mine when I get back"

🤬

It may be cold by then.........

I'm here, sort of.