The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

From my facebook page today.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Not true in Kingston upon Hull! BT do not operate there due to an historical monopoly by Kingston Communications, now KCOM!

Ah yes, didn’t they have yellow phone boxes ?

 

[ColinJ]

Ah yes, didn’t they have yellow phone boxes ?

I think that they were (or are, if there are any left!?) a creamy white?

 

[PaulSB]

Hmmmmm........... Freedom Day

15 people in a cafe:

2 x staff - no masks
5 x civilians - no masks
8 x cyclists** - all using masks

I predict cyclists, if we apply Darwin's theory, will become the dominant species.

** three were +/- 20, proper racing snakes, bikes to die for, not an ounce of fat between them. Kudos for their behaviour.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Hmmmmm........... Freedom Day

15 people in a cafe:

2 x staff - no masks
5 x civilians - no masks
8 x cyclists** - all using masks

I predict cyclists, if we apply Darwin's theory, will become the dominant species.

** three were +/- 20, proper racing snakes, bikes to die for, not an ounce of fat between them. Kudos for their behaviour.

That's no good - who will serve us cakes and coffee in the cafe's???

gotta think this through!!!

 

[12boy]

Off to take the Aged Dog for a brief walk. I have a quirty thing which was made from a thrown away fishing pole to discourage deer flies and skeeters, which are a nuisance early and late in the day. I will see if that works. For the first time in years we are also blessed with noseeums, probably a result of what has been for us a wet year.
Mo, what does flagging a ride mean? Over here it means hitchhiking.
I have run the attic fan this morning for 30 minutes and it has dropped the house temp about 4 degrees, close to the16.5C it is outside. Time to shut it off and seal up the house to maintain coolth.
Be well and safe

 

[ColinJ]

Mo, what does flagging a ride mean?

I'll jump in on that question before having yet another attempt to fix the Creaks-From-Hell on my singlespeed bike!

It is reporting people who have cheated on Strava (using e-bikes, motorbikes, cars etc.)

 

[welsh dragon]

Hmmmmm........... Freedom Day

15 people in a cafe:

2 x staff - no masks
5 x civilians - no masks
8 x cyclists** - all using masks

I predict cyclists, if we apply Darwin's theory, will become the dominant species.

** three were +/- 20, proper racing snakes, bikes to die for, not an ounce of fat between them. Kudos for their behaviour.

In Wales the mask rules still apply. I can see some problems that tourists will have with locals when the tourists all say we don't know masks apply in Wales. The locals won't be happy that's for sure.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just had an email from the local council ( BCP = Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole who's councils recently merged )
70 Tonnes of rubbish collected in Poole alone over the week-end. 1500 parking tickets and 15 vehicles towed away for parking illegally and irresponsibly which is more than in the whole of last year. There's several Park and Ride locations which are well advertised but I suppose people just want the " convenience " of parking as close to the beaches as possible despite spending hours in gridlocked traffic.
I can understand people wanting to get away for the week end but surely the stresses of the gridlocked traffic and packed beaches don't make for an enjoyable experience?

 

[Dave7]

The BBQ is getting nearer

 

[Mo1959]

Ended up going for a bimble. Gosh it was warm so not very far. Not bad when you were moving at a reasonable speed but the heat just hit you when you stopped so only stopped very briefly on a bridge for a drink and look at the river for a few minutes before getting moving again.

Tepid bath had and pj's now on.

 

[Paulus]

I am indulging in pint of lager this afternoon.
The Camden Town brewery. Their ales and lagers are very good.

 

[Paulus]

I'm going to do a savory cauliflower cheese with mushrooms, onions and smoked bacon in the sauce for tonight's tea.

 

[Tenkaykev]

In Wales the mask rules still apply. I can see some problems that tourists will have with locals when the tourists all say we don't know masks apply in Wales. The locals won't be happy that's for sure.

I had an email from Waitrose asking that customers continue to use hand sanitiser, keep social distancing and wear masks in store. I might amble up into Wimborne tomorrow and see how many people are heeding the request. I've had an email from the patient support group I'm a member of saying that medical advice is that we remain shielding. There's a study about the efficacy of the vaccine in people with bone marrow failure and the results are due in a couple of weeks. 🤞 🤞

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Monday, wash day, beds changed, 3 machines of washing done, 2 lines full of washing dried, got to check the third one in a minute, walk done, down to Holbrooks Park and back, only 2.5 miles but I was pushing my Good Lady in her wheelchair so a good workout. I'm a bit happier than I have been, I picked up my new shorts this morning and I'm now wearing shorts that fit me, I'm no longer crushing the family jewels every time I park my bum.