The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Lovely sunny morning but 0C when I got up. Out about 0830 when it had warmed up to a massive 2C with the grass on the road verges white with frost. No wind but too cold for midges so I was able to stop and look around a bit more without getting bitten. Several cars parked as people took advantage of the nice morning and a German motorhome with a massive 4x4 parked by our water supply obviously free camping. The campsite had no tents on site, only motorhomes but plenty of space.
Picture when I came back looking up towards Loch Sunart. View attachment 549376

That looks really comfy.

 

[oldwheels]

That looks really comfy.

It is. A totally different experience and only slightly laid back as I am more interested in looking around than sheer speed. This model which I got second hand has very low gearing anyway which is ok for hills but limits the top speed. Disadvantages are width which is to much for most doorways and some cyclepaths. Narrow singletrack is out but motorists do seem to keep their distance better. Storage can be a problem but it fits unfolded in my car with the rear seats out. One of my better purchases after the Brompton which still goes everywhere with me.

 

[Dave7]

In all my 79 years I have been fortunate to have had two wasp stings.

MrsD got stung by a wasp a couple of years ago. We were just sat in the garden when the little b*stard landed on her arm, stung her TWICE and flew off..... .WHY ????

 

[Dave7]

This time last year I got stung by a wasp on my little finger.
I don't normally have any bad reaction to them , but this time I did.


I had to go to the Doctor's to get some super strength antihistamines as my hand blew up View attachment 549379
View attachment 549381

WoW... .that looks sore.

 

[Dave7]

My one I got yesterday has gone from sore to itchy.

Could have been worse Mo......it could have stung your pussy........ and that would have upset you

 

[Dirk]

Damn I hadn't noticed. Has it been on for a few days? Might watch it this afternoon rather than put up with the grockles on our walks.

Oi....Grockles are a West Country thing.
Get your own derogatory term!

 

[Mo1959]

Oi....Grockles are a West Country thing.
Get your own derogatory term!

Ok.......annoying, inconsiderate farkwits!

 

[Dave7]

Oi....Grockles are a West Country thing.
Get your own derogatory term!

TBF Dirk you did allow Welshie to use it .
Mods... . a bit of racism here me thinks.

 

[Dirk]

TBF Dirk you did allow Welshie to use it .
Mods... . a bit of racism here me thinks.

Yeah.....but she's a fellow Brummie.

 

[Dirk]

Nice walk around Dunkery Beacon this morning.

Followed by an excellent lunch at The Rest and be Thankful.

Got to in back home tomorrow to the seaside.

 

[classic33]

Yeah.....but she's a fellow Brummie.

Which makes you a grockle then.

 

[Dirk]

Which makes you a grockle then.

Never denied it.

 

[classic33]

Never denied it.

Nor admitted to it.

 

[Dirk]

Nor admitted to it.

They reckon 30 years........I'm halfway there.

 

[screenman]

Do you do Dentmaster type repairs or full on damage repairs ?

Dent master type, I used to own a training company as well.