The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

I'm not fussed.

I like having the clearer picture, but the main reason for me getting the new tablet was that the old one was too slow, couldn't be updated, and wouldn't run modern apps. You won't have those problems. Well, not for a few years anyway - I got nearly 9 years use out of my old tablet.

 

[12boy]

Good for you and your missus, Drago.
After 5 weeks my sunglass lenses are in and hopefully they will fit my frames.
Mrs. 12 had the second half of her second cycle of chemo yesterday and felt pretty good yesterday. Ate a huge lunch, including a cocktail, and ordered pannetone and truffle tomato basil soup to take home. Had lots of energy left to share YT things of monkeys, dogs and other amusing things. One more chemo cycle and we will have an idea if this particular chemo is working as it should.
While still a little smoky it is a very nice day with temps from 12 to 30 C although it will be windy later.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

From my Facebook page this afternoon

 

[Mo1959]

Finally got myself out for a bimble. 25 miles which felt plenty in 24 degrees. A few others out and about.

 

[PaulSB]

Well it's very exciting round here. BT informed us the road would be closed in the centre of the village today. Supposedly access but for 90% of houses there is none. This is because a bigger lorry than expected has had to be brought in.

Why? Telegraph pole needs replacing. Why? Health and Safety. BT have been trying to remove the old pole since 8.00am. Six men and two big lorries with cranes on the back.

The tactic is the same as you or I would use on a fence post! Push back and forward and lift.........with a feckin' great crane.

H&S determined the pole was rotten and dangerous!!!!!! It's not going without a fight.

 

[gavroche]

Just seeing what peeps are up to on Strava. Maddy and Gemma from a few doors along are currently at the top of Ventoux! Not jealous at all…..much.


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How long did they take to get to the top, bearing in mind it is a 20 kms ride from bottom to top ?

 

[Mo1959]

How long did they take to get to the top, bearing in mind it is a 20 kms ride from bottom to top ?

They said they went the easy way! Lol. Not sure if you can go up from different directions?


2 hours 3 minutes moving time for the actual climb........with stops for pics.

 

[Dave7]

Got most of my jobs done and am nearly finished mowing the back lawn.
It is warm and I was called in by a bottle of San Miguel .
A few good swigs and I will tackle the side garden.
Just the green bin and blue (recycle) one to sort out now.

 

[Dave7]

Lawns finished and bins sorted.
Is it me or do the lawns get bigger every year and the bins get heavier every week.

 

[Tenkaykev]

They said they went the easy way! Lol. Not sure if you can go up from different directions?


2 hours 3 minutes moving time for the actual climb........with stops for pics.


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Bravo! and Chapeau 😎
Here’s a charming video of another ascent of Ventoux.


View: https://youtu.be/TII0FKyiT3s

 

[Exlaser2]

They said they went the easy way! Lol. Not sure if you can go up from different directions?


2 hours 3 minutes moving time for the actual climb........with stops for pics.


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You should do it , you would do it easy . It’s a climb like no other . I did it a decade ago and I was a lot less fit then than you are now . Best ( and worst ) I have ever had on a bike . 😀

There are three road ways up .You start either in Bedoin ( the classic T de F way ) , Sault or Malaucene. The first two routes meet at chalet Reynard a couple of miles before the top. That’s were you lose all the trees and you are suddenly on a lunar landscape.
The advantage of coming in from sault is that it’s longer but only averages 4%. If you come in from Bedoin it averages 8% and most of it is 10%. The last few km from chalet Reynard to the top are also 10%.

I did it from Bedoin , it took me 2 hours 35 mins to 18km and there were times when I could have walked quicker than I was cycling😂
You see every kind of cyclist on the climb from racing snakes who with do it in 1 and half hours to a large man in a mankini on a mountain bike that takes all day .

Coming down was fun, think I hit 50 mph at one point and I was still overtaken by mad Frenchmen as if I was standing still 😀😀😀

 

[classic33]

Another good Yoga class this morning, I'll ache in strange places later, new tablet ordered from Currys, pick it up on Friday.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/compu...up&gclid=CKXklL-UzPICFYi0GwodRiYIgQ&gclsrc=ds

And a tablet will stop your aches in strange places?

 

[classic33]

Good for you and your missus, Drago.
After 5 weeks my sunglass lenses are in and hopefully they will fit my frames.
Mrs. 12 had the second half of her second cycle of chemo yesterday and felt pretty good yesterday. Ate a huge lunch, including a cocktail, and ordered pannetone and truffle tomato basil soup to take home. Had lots of energy left to share YT things of monkeys, dogs and other amusing things. One more chemo cycle and we will have an idea if this particular chemo is working as it should.
While still a little smoky it is a very nice day with temps from 12 to 30 C although it will be windy later.

Here's to things improving.

You going at the beans again!!

 

[ColinJ]

They said they went the easy way! Lol. Not sure if you can go up from different directions?

You should do it , you would do it easy . It’s a climb like no other . I did it a decade ago and I was a lot less fit then than you are now . Best ( and worst ) I have ever had on a bike . 😀

There are three road ways up .You start either in Bedoin ( the classic T de F way ) , Sault or Malaucene. The first two routes meet at chalet Reynard a couple of miles before the top. That’s were you lose all the trees and you are suddenly on a lunar landscape.
The advantage of coming in from sault is that it’s longer but only averages 4%. If you come in from Bedoin it averages 8% and most of it is 10%. The last few km from chalet Reynard to the top are also 10%.

I did it from Bedoin , it took me 2 hours 35 mins to 18km and there were times when I could have walked quicker than I was cycling😂
You see every kind of cyclist on the climb from racing snakes who with do it in 1 and half hours to a large man in a mankini on a mountain bike that takes all day .

Coming down was fun, think I hit 50 mph at one point and I was still overtaken by mad Frenchmen as if I was standing still 😀😀😀

Lunatic cyclists can join Les Cinglés du Mont-Ventoux (riders who do all 3 ascents in one day)!

 

[PaulSB]

Breaking news............the telegraph pole is out.........

..........stay tuned for further updates from our reporter on the ground......who will return after cutting the grass......