The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Well, I am becoming increasingly convinced that 'Big Brother is watching us'... More accurately, 'Big Google is watching us'!

I used to like watching M*A*S*H 30-40 years ago. I must have watched all the series a few times over but I haven't watched it for years. Anyway, for once, last night I did a bit of channel hopping on the TV. I normally plan my viewing in advance, record what I want to watch, and do that later in the middle of the night. Last night though, I happened to stumble on one of the channels that I don't normally even check. M*A*S*H was on. I watched a few minutes of it but then realised it was from a later series by which time many of my favourite characters had left the show. I stopped watching.

I've just been on YouTube on my laptop. As usual, YT recommends videos that it thinks you would like to watch... 'Why character #1 left M*A*S*H', 'Why character #2 left M*A*S*H', 'Why character #3 left M*A*S*H'... WTF!!!!!!!!!

Character #1 Left due to feeling that they weren't being included as much as others in the series. As did
Character #2 Their plane never made it back.
Character #3 Left due to burnout/wanting to spend more time with their family.
Character #4 Turned down any further involvement.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/max-speed.280044/
& now
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/speed.280122/

 

[PaulSB]

A great curry result.
Nipped in the Co-op for some milk and they had an offer on.
2 large curries
2 naan bread
Rice
AND
4 bottles of Cobra lager
SEVEN QUID.
A result imo

Think I might pop out to the local Coop.......

 

[PaulSB]

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/max-speed.280044/
& now
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/speed.280122/

Thanks. Think I've visited those before, I'll pop back later.

 

[classic33]

You as well?

 

[ColinJ]

Character #3 Left due to burnout/wanting to spend more time with their family.

That one was Gary Burghoff/'Radar' - apparently, he hardly got to see his family due to working flat out on M*A*S*H. He almost lost his wife, daughter and home in a forest fire, and that made him reassess his priorities...

 

[Juan Kog]

At most we're 60 minutes drive from Lytham where ERNIE lives. I reckon if we haven't had the "visit" by 11.00 that's another month to wait before I'm a millionaire!

I think ERNIE lives in Glasgow now. When I still had my prizes as a cheque in the post they came from Glasgow. So there’s still a chance , maybe big E is in a fuel queue .

 

[Juan Kog]

Meeting a club member to discuss introducing women's rides to our club schedule. Tremendous idea which should work. It's pitching the rides at the right level which could be tricky.

@PaulSB. Maybe “ Intro“ rides , to build confidence and group riding skills, then they could move on to a speed group that suits them.

 

[Dave7]

Silence of The Lambs anyone ???
For whatever reason I never watched it.
Its on later and I have set it to record.
Hope I enjoy it.

 

[numbnuts]

Silence of The Lambs anyone ???
For whatever reason I never watched it.
Its on later and I have set it to record.
Hope I enjoy it.

I watched that a few days ago

 

[Deleted member 1258]

You as well?

Yes, sounds like the thread(s) were started by a troll

 

[numbnuts]

Are any you watching the volcano

View: https://youtu.be/TiRBJNaLkHk

 

[Juan Kog]

@Paulus thanks for the reminder about the woman’s Paris-Roubaix, caught the last 25km . While I was watching ,Mrs JK came in the room “ that’s terrible making those poor women cycle over that appalling rough surface “. I did explain .

 

[postman]

Well, I am becoming increasingly convinced that 'Big Brother is watching us'... More accurately, 'Big Google is watching us'!

I used to like watching M*A*S*H 30-40 years ago. I must have watched all the series a few times over but I haven't watched it for years. Anyway, for once, last night I did a bit of channel hopping on the TV. I normally plan my viewing in advance, record what I want to watch, and do that later in the middle of the night. Last night though, I happened to stumble on one of the channels that I don't normally even check. M*A*S*H was on. I watched a few minutes of it but then realised it was from a later series by which time many of my favourite characters had left the show. I stopped watching.

I've just been on YouTube on my laptop. As usual, YT recommends videos that it thinks you would like to watch... 'Why character #1 left M*A*S*H', 'Why character #2 left M*A*S*H', 'Why character #3 left M*A*S*H'... WTF!!!!!!!!!

You sir have exquisite taste.

 

[postman]

Ok so last night when I got back from sitting with my neighbour,Mrs P said the TiVo Virgin box and controller is freezing.So today it began again,we tried everything new batteries,unplugged turned on,nothing worked.So a call to 150, all automated so we followed their instructions and again freezing.Well a time of ten mins was mentioned if not working ring again so I did.Now then the voice told us we had reported the same fault earlier who spooky,so they would put us through to a real person.So I spoke to real person,and I answered yes yes yes I did all that,can I please have a new controller because I think it's that,considering I can change channels manually by kneeling in front of the box.Sure no problem.He then says I see you have been with us since Virgin took over ntl world,yes a very long time I had hair when we joined now I ambald.So sir I am going to increase your broadband speed to 200 and give you free of charge an xl tv 📺 package all because you have been loyal customers.So with in half an hour we have more channels can't tell if the broadband is faster,but this is upgrade for 18 months a very nice gift on a wet Saturday afternoon.