The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

It's very humid here and 28c, I was going to go out for a ride, but now I really don't feel like it.
Long story short the spline on my cold water tap on the bath sheared, so up to the hardware store to buy another valve......we haven't got that size, you need to go to B&Q....OK
Then I remembered B&Q does not have anywhere to secure a bike......sod it email my housing association, I pay enough rent.
Guy came today and replaced both valves and the tops.

 

[numbnuts]

Nearly forgot the protective case I ordered off ebay has gone AWOL told seller no reply as yet

 

[Mo1959]

Nearly forgot the protective case I ordered off ebay has gone AWOL told seller no reply as yet

At least the dispute procedure seems to work well enough and you should get a refund after a certain length of time.

 

[Exlaser2]

Afternoon all. We are on hols again 😀 Lymington to be accurate, just Monday to Friday this time . Weather is great and the accommodation is fine, it’s always a worry if you book late.
Only two downsides, 1) the WiFi is rubbish and you cannot get 4g either ,so Mrs exlaser and I have had to talk to each 😂and 2) the in-laws join us today .
Wish me luck , let’s just say I might the favourite son in law but that bar is very low . 😂😂😂😂😀

 

[numbnuts]

At least the dispute procedure seems to work well enough and you should get a refund after a certain length of time.

Yeah your right, but where do all these lost parcels end up, they must go somewhere

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Back fe0m the Mefropilis. I have a cup of coffee and a bacon and stuffing sandwich. Yum

 

[Dave7]

Todays lunchtime culinary masterpiece was jacket spud with beans and melted cheese. It went down rather well.

 

[Mo1959]

Todays lunchtime culinary masterpiece was jacket spud with beans and melted cheese. It went down rather well.

Your appetites seem to have picked up a bit now? That’s good

 

[classic33]

Back fe0m the Mefropilis. I have a cup of coffee and a bacon and stuffing sandwich. Yum

Is that all you bought!
You could have avoided the trip and made them at home.

 

[classic33]

Yeah your right, but where do all these lost parcels end up, they must go somewhere

Auction.

 

[classic33]

The TOB goes from Aber to Mach, then Dollegllau, and on up to Harlech so it misses us this year by approx 2.5 miles

Do they know the road has been closed?

 

[Tenkaykev]

Bonjour les copains/copines. Another beautiful day here in North Wales and great for the TdB which finishes on the Great Orme this afternoon.
I intend to leave the house about noon , and cycle there and hope to find a quiet spot, away from people, to watch the riders struggle race up the Orme.
I haven't decided whether I should have a sandwich before I go or take it with me and have it there. Instead of using my phone, I will carry my Nikon on my back for , hopefully, better pictures.
Those of you who will watch it on TV might even see me ?
I shall report much later.

Will you be wearing a Breton striped jumper, and a Beret tilted at a jaunty angle 😉

 

[Dave7]

Your appetites seem to have picked up a bit now? That’s good

Thanks Mo....I seem to be managing one decent meal a day.
Breakfast was just half a banana but at least it filled a hole.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Weather forecast for tomorrow seems to imply that the TdB will have to dodge their way through lightening strikes on the sprint finish in Warrington

Wish I still lived in Llandudno so I could see it finish today!

 

[12boy]

7C this morning, 30C this afternoon. I had encountered a large buck with a nice set of antlers on my ride yesterday and thinking rutting season is almost here wondered if he might charge me. Fortunately, he continued eating crab apples and did not. There are many turkeys, pronghorns, skunks, mink, mule deer, raccoons, foxes and prairie dogs that coexist with us here in Casper, and we get along ok excepting encounters by them with automobiles. As per Loudon Wainright lll' s epistle to roadkill.."Dead skunk in the middle of the road".
Yesterday was chemo day for Mrs M, and per usual the steroids that accompany the chemo make her hungry and energetic so we went to our favorite diner and she ate 1/2 of a massive club sandwich, a dinner salad, and 1/3 of a basket of fried okra. There was a chocolate malt to go which she scarfed down about 11 pm with potato chips. (Crisps to you, amigos). Good to see her enjoy her grub. Be well and safe.

A ride for me after the dog walk and a mow later, with other little chores as well.