The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

This will really cheer you up

where will we be in a hundred years from now.
They wrap you up in a long white shirt .they cover you up in soil and dirt
After you’ve been there about a week the blooming coffin begins to leak
The worms crawl in the worms crawl out your brains come dribbling down your snout.j

Cremation for me. No worms crawling down my snout thank you very much

 

[oldwheels]

Cold wet and windy again. The forecast seems to be much the same for the immediate future. I hope this is not going to continue for the rest of the winter.
Noticed yesterday when I came off the ferry that there were still motorhomes in the queue to get on and ominously two snowploughs. The return trip on a late afternoon boat had some livestock trailers as Tuesday is a market day. Some were in Lidl's car park with large trolley loads going into the towing vehicles. Stocking up for a long winter. There were also still tourists arriving as well though this was a later boat than usual for them.
Still got to unpack the shopping I got which along with no taxi fares justifies taking the car for a day trip.
Good news at the hospital is they found my heart was still there and not much worse than the last check. I find it odd that while the checks going into the hospital are reasonable under the circumstances I also have to get escorted to the exit. I point out that I unfortunately know my way around and know where the doors are but rules are rules.
Another day trip tomorrow so not much shopping, only the things I forgot yesterday but an early start into pouring rain is forecast.

 

[Mo1959]

and ominously two snowploughs.

I noticed as I was cycling past the council's yard yesterday that there is now a huge pile of winter grit all ready for use

 

[Dave7]

That's the one - I can see it from my house in the winter - in the summer the leaves hide it
They have been rebuilding it for several years - they could have re located Everest using less trucks than have been carrying earth to and from that place!!!!
They just better have a good bar and low membership fees for locals when they reopen - don;t care about the course (silly game) but a nice bar in walking distance would be good!!!

Used to be a good course. 18 holes, split into 2 if I recall correctly.
My cycling mate and I played there often when we were hacking our way around learning the game. Many tears of laughter were spilled there.
Any idea where they are dumping the polluted soil ?

 

[Dave7]

@PaulSB this comment is just conversation. You are certainly more knowledgeable than me and I 100% agree with your support of the LBS.
We have 2 LBSs but they both simply sell a range of bikes.
When I got my Ribble road bike I spent some hours with them selecting frame, wheels, tyres, groupsets.... even bar tape etc.
I was very happy with it.
When it got stolen I bought a Giant and the better response was instantly noticeable. Compared to the Ribble it seemed to climb hills on its own.
I am thinking Ribble now as I need the most relaxed position possible. Nowadays after 20-25 miles my neck is on fire.

 

[Sterlo]

Good morning world. It's a beautiful day, sunny with a gentle breeze, only 6⁰C though. I will be saddling up to meet a buddy at 9.00.

@Dave7 - I did think about the Ribble and have two friends who happily ride one. It wouldn't work for me. I'm very ignorant of the detail on specification and would end up with something which didn't suit me. I'm also very loyal to my LBS and have been visiting them for 20+ years, a friend rather than customer. Two benefits to this:

Excellent service and very good deals. For example I can wander in at any time point out what's wrong, the bike will be put on a work stand and tweaked. I get coffee and leave 15 minutes later having paid only for a cable for example. For my retirement present I was given a £160 saddle!!

The other plus is I've bought many bikes there and everyone has seen my progress through different bikes and as a rider. When I want a new bike we discuss my objectives, I'm given options, I go away, return with more options and slowly we build the right spec.

They also tell me when I'm wrong. I went in suggesting we consider 650b wheels. Asked why I explained. The reasons why I shouldn't were explained. I had other queries and was told "You're over thinking this. Your riding will be 75/25% road/gravel. Nothing extreme." I was putting all the emphasis in gravel while ignoring road.

If I used Ribble the end result would have been a gravel bike capable of hardcore stuff when all I need is towpaths and farm tracks.

"...I have two friends who happily ride one", I thought croggies were illegal, unless it's a tandem?

 

[welsh dragon]

This will really cheer you up

where will we be in a hundred years from now.
They wrap you up in a long white shirt .they cover you up in soil and dirt
After you’ve been there about a week the blooming coffin begins to leak
The worms crawl in the worms crawl out your brains come dribbling down your snout.j

Not me. I am going to be a crispy critter.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cremation for me and it's paid for all ready

Your not going to be taken by surprise that's for sure.

 

[numbnuts]

Your not going to be taken by surprise that's for sure.

Boy scout "always be prepared"

 

[classic33]

Boy scout "always be prepared"

Be Prepared.

 

[screenman]

Morning. Blimey, can't you lot get any more depressing? What a bunch of morbid old farts you lot are.

Anyhoo. It's not raining here which is good news.

Stay safe folks

I thought the same, I hope this group is not going through some changes.

 

[postman]

1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
1:3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
1:4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
1:5 And God thought what should he do with this light, he created cycling.
1:6 And God created cycling and found it was good.

 

[classic33]

The circle of life...

"...Then we shall ha' to bury thee
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
Then we shall ha' to bury thee

On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at

Then t'worms 'll cum and eat thee oop
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
Then t'worms 'll cum and eat thee oop

On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at

Then ducks 'll cum and eat oop t'worms
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
Then ducks 'll cum and eat oop t'worms

On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at

Then we shall go an' ate oop ducks
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
Then we shall go an' ate oop ducks

On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at

Then we shall all 'ave etten thee
On Ilkla Moor baht 'at
Then we shall all 'ave etten thee..."

 

[gavroche]

I noticed as I was cycling past the council's yard yesterday that there is now a huge pile of winter grit all ready for use

And all that salt will go on your bike so you will be better off running your usual 30 miles rather than cycling.

 

[welsh dragon]

I am binge watching the new star trek series on Netflix. With coffee as well of course