The Retirement Thread

[derrick]

Ride done, Nice solo loop,not having to wait for anyone is nice, all showered and warm. Having a light lunch and a cup of tea. Lazy afternooon now, then out tonight, it will involve a few beers.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1992683396

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning from a dark Scotch Corner, I've had a crap night, a strange place, a hard bed and the constant rumble of traffic past the hotel means I've not slept a lot, on the other hand my Good Lady has slept like a log. Today we're in the Beamish museum all day, it looks to be a big place.

 

[PaulSB]

Beamish museum? That's the mining museum?? Must be 40 years since I last visited! Enjoy.

Anyway. Good morning all. Weather looks to be better but still wet. Heading off to spinning shortly - I'm thinking of doing a double class today.

No.2 son is 30 today! I was "only" 34 when he joined us. Everyone home for quick family lunch, then down to Rovers with No.1 and No. 2 sons. I failed miserably with No 3 son who doesn't even like football let alone supports the Blues.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Beamish museum? That's the mining museum?? Must be 40 years since I last visited! Enjoy.

Anyway. Good morning all. Weather looks to be better but still wet. Heading off to spinning shortly - I'm thinking of doing a double class today.

No.2 son is 30 today! I was "only" 34 when he joined us. Everyone home for quick family lunch, then down to Rovers with No.1 and No. 2 sons. I failed miserably with No 3 son who doesn't even like football let alone supports the Blues.

Happy Birthday to your lad. Looking online Beamish looks big, a town, a village and a farm.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks. Seems to be a calmer day here. No wind or rain.

 

[Dirk]

Mornin' all.
Usual stuff today, then off to the Braunton Christmas Fayre tonight.

 

[numbnuts]

It's dark and very wet here today

 

[screenman]

Just finished brekkie in spoons, off for a bit of retail therapy. Have a nice day everybody.

 

[Dave7]

A lazy start to a lazy day for me. Just had my coffee and about to crawl into the shower.
Mrs D was up and out to Aldi at 08.15.......she says it was already crowded.
I have a leaky radiator to sort out. No idea why the valve has decided to leak though. I tweaked it with my trusty spanner last night and it is better but still not right......I will give it another 1/4 turn and hope that works.

 

[GM]

Morning all. Up at half six to make the tea's, it was dark and rainy so back to bed I went.

 

[screenman]

A lazy start to a lazy day for me. Just had my coffee and about to crawl into the shower.
Mrs D was up and out to Aldi at 08.15.......she says it was already crowded.
I have a leaky radiator to sort out. No idea why the valve has decided to leak though. I tweaked it with my trusty spanner last night and it is better but still not right......I will give it another 1/4 turn and hope that works.

Over tight is often the cause of compression joint leaks.

 

[Dave7]

Over tight is often the cause of compression joint leaks.

Yes......I spoke to my Mr Fixit and he advised 1/4 turn maximum.
I gave it 1/8th last night ( I said 1/4 in my earlier post but that was wrong) and its better but still weeping. I am going to try another nudge shortly but must confess to being a tad worried.

 

[classic33]

G'day all, I'm back from my 6 week jaunt around Aus. I came back on the non stop service by Quantas from Perth to Heathrow. It wasn't too bad, 17 hours in the air, but quite a comfy plane, the Boeing Dreamliner 787. My carbon footprint is huge after all the miles covered by car and air, which is not a good thing but I had a great time away. If anyone is thinking of going, I can thoroughly recommend going to W A, Coral Bay and Ningalloo in Particular.

First time I've ever heard/seen anyone recomend a loo for a holiday destination.

Did you try "Tailor Quigley's""?

 

[Dave7]

G'day all, I'm back from my 6 week jaunt around Aus. I came back on the non stop service by Quantas from Perth to Heathrow. It wasn't too bad, 17 hours in the air, but quite a comfy plane, the Boeing Dreamliner 787. My carbon footprint is huge after all the miles covered by car and air, which is not a good thing but I had a great time away. If anyone is thinking of going, I can thoroughly recommend going to W A, Coral Bay and Ningalloo in Particular.

Sounds like you had a ball..... nice one
But I have 2 questions/comments.
1. Your post started with "G'day all". Should that not be "G'day Cobbers"
2. Ningaloo??? How can we take you seriously when you tell porkies like that!! No place can be called Ningaloo

 

[gavroche]

Good afternoon all. Had a busy morning after getting up at 9.30. Took Molly for a walk, put together a bench drill I bought in Aldi yesterday. I also wanted the bench frettsaw but they didn't have one in this particular Aldi. I will get it on Monday in Rhyl as I know they have some. I also put a new seat cover on a chair to match our new curtains. The weather is good here today so should be going for a ride this afternoon but it won't happen as I don't want to leave Molly on our own due to Mrs G being in Bristol until tomorrow night. Having tea at my son's house tonight . Lazy afternoon for me till then.