The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Cottage pie today

I had an omelette when I got back from parkrun. There was some extra strong Red Leicester in the fridge that needed using. I was a bit over generous with the cheese as I'm finding it difficult to get my arse of the sofa 😄

 

[BoldonLad]

@welsh dragon, were you disturbed by a "low rumble" and the earth moving just before midnight last night?

Bit of a personal question isn't it?

 

[Mo1959]

Serious question.
If its on iplayer does that mean it is yesterdays session ?

No, it was live. I enjoyed it.

 

[Dave7]

No, it was live. I enjoyed it.

Well what is iplayer for ??

 

[Mo1959]

Well what is iplayer for ??

All sorts. You can catch things that are not on mainstream like I just did, or watch whole series, often before they come on live. For instance, I binged the whole series of The Gold the other night.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Well what is iplayer for ??

It allows you to watch most programmes when YOU want to in addition to the benefits Mo outlined.

You can also pause programmes which is very useful.

Another big benefit is that you, should you not be massively disciplined, ONLY what you want to watch eg no more watching junk content between 2 programmes you do want to watch but for some reason you can't quite seem to be able to turn the TV off.

Haven't watched terrestrial TV for over 2 years now.

Have you never used any of the various Players?

 

[Dave7]

It allows you to watch most programmes when YOU want to in addition to the benefits Mo outlined.

You can also pause programmes which is very useful.

Another big benefit is that you, should you not be massively disciplined, ONLY what you want to watch eg no more watching junk content between 2 programmes you do want to watch but for some reason you can't quite seem to be able to turn the TV off.

Haven't watched terrestrial TV for over 2 years now.

Have you never used any of the various Players?

No.
I have Virgin and thought it was another way of saying playback.
So if I go to playback and key in "gold" then it will give me the last 2 episodes.
Stupid question but how do I get iplayer?

 

[Paulus]

You will probably need to register with the BBC, through the app.
But this explains how to go through your Vigin box.

https://community.virginmedia.com/t...t-through-your-Virgin-TV-service/ba-p/3929039

 

[SpokeyDokey]

No.
I have Virgin and thought it was another way of saying playback.
So if I go to playback and key in "gold" then it will give me the last 2 episodes.
Stupid question but how do I get iplayer?

As above ^^^

Plus you should be able to get ITV Hub, Channel 4, My 5, Youtube plus loads of other Apps.

 

[Sterlo]

Beavers are amazing engineers, there was an article I saw recently about a town with a flooding problem, since they introduced beavers nearby the problem has stopped, the three dams the beavers have built have smoothed out the flow of water off the nearby moor.

Good spot, it was Pickering in North Yorkshire, one of the areas we were considering relocating to originally. I used to flood quite regularly, maybe every 3-5 years but due to some flood prevention work and the beavers, nothing since I believe 2012.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1737900/beavers-dam-pickering-North-Yorkshire-flooding-save

 

[Dirk]

Finger doesn't look too good in your picture.

That's because it's not my finger; it's the work bench top.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Well - finally got my bike back from the LBS
He commented that they did nearly 5 miles just testing it to find what was causing it to rattle and make scrapping noises
apparently 'everything' was loose
which is strange as
a) he serviced it about 6 months ago and it has only done a hundred or so miles since
b) everything I tried to tighted - i.e. everything which uses a screwdriver or allen key - seem tight

He did need to swap the front brake pads as I have damaged one of them by over enthusiastic insertion of the brake disc but over all he didn;t charge me much
but then why was so much stuff loose??
but if there was another ebike capable LBS around I might try them out but he is the only one I can find - except Halfords

 

[classic33]

That's because it's not my finger; it's the work bench top.

Said it looked odd, for a finger.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

First?
More packing to do this morning, then walking down to the Aggi for Sunday lunch.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning.
0615, sat in the conservatory, put the radio on and was treated to some beautiful Welsh choral music.........no idea what it was called though.