The Retirement Thread

[12boy]

Dirk...what is that on your plate? Is that a tiny bit of turkey at the top? I am sure its delish and I recognize the carrots but unsure of the rest. Red cabbage? Potatoes?.
Got a ride in yesterday in -2C and no wind for about 18 miles. Took off on my Steamroller, and flatted after .4 miles. Walked back, grabbed my Brompton and finished the ride. Every winter I am reminded of what a difference the cold dense air and the extra clothes make in terms of effort. Kinda like the Michelin man. Today there will be no ride. I have studded snows for 3 bikes but was too lazy to put them on. It's -14 C , snowing, with gusty winds today so screw riding today. It will be 10 C in a few days so I will wait a bit. Truthfully, I don't like extreme cold and snow, but I don't know how to deal with rain at all. I can stay fairly warm on a bike at -18C as long as the wind chill isn't too fierce but rain is tough.
Dave 7.....So sorry to hear of your aunt...hope she recovers soon and completely.

 

[classic33]

Can I ask if this is near where you live? I just wondered because I thought you were much further north.


Mrs P hails from Gala so I know the general area quite well.

I know they had a varied range, but that's a new one.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

@Dirk
Just been watching the MotoGP racing.
Something that always puzzles me is.........when approaching a bend/corner why do they dangle a leg out ? The foot seems to graze the surface. What good can it do ?

https://www.redbull.com/us-en/the-history-of-motogp-leg-dangle

 

[Dirk]

Its called the doctors dangle, what it does I can't remember

In that case it was probably started by Valentino (The Doctor) Rossi.
Everybody else followed like sheep.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

In that case it was probably started by Valentino (The Doctor) Rossi.
Everybody else followed like sheep.

Not everyone but most.

 

[Dirk]

Dirk...what is that on your plate? Is that a tiny bit of turkey at the top? I am sure its delish and I recognize the carrots but unsure of the rest. Red cabbage? Potat,oes?.

Roast pork, stuffing, roast taters, carrots, swede, red cabbage, Brussels sprouts, roast parsnip, broccoli, apple sauce & gravy.

 

[Dirk]

I see that pints got a decent head on it 👍

As did the next three....

 

[PaulSB]

It turned out glorious but with a stiff headwind at around 20mph. We clocked 56 miles at a decent average of 15 plus good coffee and bacon and egg barm in Ribchester.

Mrs P is out but I note tea is prepared so I'll have a quick brew and sweep some leaves.

I returned home with a Portuguese tart for Mrs P from the cafe. This should score me major brownie points.

 

[classic33]

As did the next three....

And now it's...

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Can I ask if this is near where you live? I just wondered because I thought you were much further north.

Mrs P hails from Gala so I know the general area quite well.

MrsF and I live where the suburbs of Edinburgh meet the Pentland Hills.

 

[welsh dragon]

It's going dark already

 

[PaulSB]

It's going dark already

Still lovely here. Leaf sweeping next.

 

[numbnuts]

It's going dark already

Well light a candle then

 

[welsh dragon]

Well light a candle then View attachment 554468

We never even had candles.....you get the picture

 

[welsh dragon]

Still lovely here. Leaf sweeping next.

I have a leaf sweeper. His name is WD