The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Good day. Damp and grey. Morning all. Shite sleep last night. In bed by 10.40, awake at 00.40, still awake at 05.20, woke again at 7.40. Feel ghastly. I'm going to pop out in a bit, about 08.45 when the school run begins, and have a doze on the cobbles.

Today? Well a lot of big stuff gone off my list after yesterday's IT workshop and cycle club AGM. All went well, everyone re-elected, no major complaints from the membership except the perennial "why can't we get the kit from xyz company"..........and so it goes on. Mostly mundane things on the list today, get meds from the pharmacy, buy LFT kits for the USA, you get the drift. The house needs cleaning but I'm not sure I can be arsed to do that.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Morning. Out really early this morning as there’s heavy rain due anytime now. It was drizzly and breezy but pleasant enough. I’ve been walking a lot this month for the silly Strava challenge but not doing it again for a while. I need to cut back a bit and want to concentrate more on trying some gentle jogs instead.

I’ve not been very impressed with my OMM Kamleika jacket and been finding it cold and yet clammy and not as waterproof as claimed and have since read reviews from others saying they think their standards have dropped so DPD is due later today with a Ronhill Tech goretex shakedry jacket. Slightly cheaper than Gore wear but still bloody expensive but gets great reviews. Found one on Start Fitness reduced from £239 to £179.

I've got a many years old Kamleika jacket which is excellent, especially when worn over a thin superfine merino base layer. The only downside is soggy wrists where the velcro fasteners are.

 

[Mo1959]

I've got a many years old Kamleika jacket which is excellent, especially when worn over a thin superfine merino base layer. The only downside is soggy wrists where the velcro fasteners are.

From some reviews people think the older ones are better. I think a lot of manufacturers of various items are struggling these days and maybe cutting back on quality a bit? I should experiment more with base layers as they seem to make a big difference.

 

[Mo1959]

5th on the Strava leaderboard for the UK. The leader looks a bit suspect!

 

[welsh dragon]

To wear or insulate your house with ? 😂😂😂😂

Sorry WD , i just couldnt resist it .😀😊

PS Morning all .

I have a couple of pairs, so one for me and one for the house

 

[Dave7]

Hello all.
Yesterdays visit to the auntie got cancelled as the other relative involved had to drop out......off there at 0930.
Done my Aldi run AND got a box of choc ices for the auntie . (Not in exchange Classic).
Heavy rain forecast later so will be curled up with a book by then.

 

[welsh dragon]

The breeze is getting up here and the leaves are falling off the trees.

 

[rustybolts]

Bloody lashing rain here for hours , not going out , a day to spoil myself and look at a bit of snooker on the telly. My new little pup is coming in about a fortnight , its female, and the very old resident dog is female also ! There will be fireworks unless I introduce her very gradually to the resident little lady who has sole run of the house and has been spoiled rotten for years . She is tiny , old and a demon !! don't be taken in by her sweet looks, She does not like mixing with other dogs and thinks shes human , Anybody got advice for me or tips on creating harmony between them ? Here is the little old lady herself , she used to be all brown but is becoming as grey as myself

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[rustybolts]

Mo , Mr Krause must be riding a scrambler or moto cross motorbike !

 

[Mo1959]

Bloody lashing rain here for hours , not going out , a day to spoil myself and look at a bit of snooker on the telly. My new little pup is coming in about a fortnight , its female, and the very old resident dog is female also ! There will be fireworks unless I introduce her very gradually to the resident little lady who has sole run of the house and has been spoi

View attachment 662805 led rotten for years . She is tiny , old and a demon !! dont be taken in by her sweet looks, She does not like mixing with other dogs and thinks shes human , Anybody got advice for me or tips on creating harmony between them ? Here is the little old lady herself , she used to be all brown but is becoming as grey as myself

Maybe a child gate or similar where they can see each other but not direct contact? And make as much fuss of the older dog as you can while the pup is around so she still feels like she’s the most important. I know you won’t, but some people just find new pups so much fun they sometimes neglect the older dog which is so sad.

 

[Mo1959]

Mo , Mr Krause must be riding a scrambler or moto cross motorbike !

Either that or he’s driven home from several of his walks and forgot to turn Strava off.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
It's quite misty today.
We're off to our friends place in Suffolk for a few days. I think we have chosen the wrong weekend weatherwise

 

[Deleted member 1258]

From my Facebook page this morning.

EVE'S SIDE OF THE STORY
After three weeks in the Garden of Eden, God came to visit Eve. 'So, how is everything going?' inquired God.
'It is all so beautiful, God,' she replied. 'The sunrises and sunsets are breathtaking, the smells, the sights, everything is wonderful, but I have just one problem.
It's these breasts you have given me. The middle one pushes the other two out and I am constantly knocking them with my arms, catching them on branches and snagging them on bushes. They're a real pain..'
And Eve went on to tell God that since many other parts of her body came in pairs, such as her limbs, eyes, ears, etc. She felt that having only two breasts might leave her body more 'symmetrically balanced'.
'That's a fair point,' replied God, 'But it was my first shot at this, you know. I gave the animals six breasts, so I figured that you needed only half of those, but I see that you are right. I will fix it up right away.'
And God reached down, removed the middle breast and tossed it into the bushes
Three weeks passed and God once again visited Eve in the Garden of Eden.
' Well, Eve, how is my favourite creation?'
'Just fantastic,' she replied, 'But for one oversight. You see, all the animals are paired off. The ewe has a ram and the cow has her bull. All the animals have a mate except me. I feel so alone.'
God thought for a moment and said, 'You know, Eve, you are right. How could I have overlooked this? You do need a mate and I will immediately create a man from a part of you. Let's see...where did I put that useless Tit?'
Now doesn't THAT make more sense than all that crap about the rib?

 

[Dirk]

Getting stuff ready to go up country for MrsD's niece's wedding tomorrow.
It's taking place at a hotel in Dudley and we are staying overnight.
Not really looking forward to the trip but it will be nice to catch up with family.

 

[Deleted User]

Getting stuff ready to go up country for MrsD's niece's wedding tomorrow.
It's taking place at a hotel in Dudley and we are staying overnight.
Not really looking forward to the trip but it will be nice to catch up with family.

Are there any hotels left in Dudley?

'The Castle' maybe?