The Retirement Thread

[ebikeerwidnes]

I'm up and sort of awake
no idea why - but I was awake at about 6 after a weird dream
won't go into details as it was too bizarre

but anyway - builders back in today - hopefully they will be finished within 2-3 days as they mostly just have the units to fit in the bathrooms plus a few finishing bits in the places they have almost finished

will be VERY relieved when they are finally done and we get the house back
especially when we have a downstairs look back!!! - living with only one toilet - and that being upstairs - has been weird - funny what you get used to!!!

 

[phillc]

Hi to you all. Retired back in March, have started walking and short cycle rides to try and keep fit. Cannot get out of habit of getting up at silly o’clock. Finding it difficult to get into a daily routine. Hope you don’t mind me joining your group.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Hi to you all. Retired back in March, have started walking and short cycle rides to try and keep fit. Cannot get out of habit of getting up at silly o’clock. Finding it difficult to get into a daily routine. Hope you don’t mind me joining your group.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning from a grey Coventry, a bit of catching up to do later, I had a upset belly yesterday, it was bubbling like a witches cauldron and I felt as rough as a badgers arse, more like my usual self this morning.

Thankfully I have no idea how rough a badgers arse can be, and I really don't want to either.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Looks like a wet one today.
Off to the tip this morning to dump a load of cardboard. Dropping MrsD off at the hairdressers on the way. Will pop back later to pick her up and take her out for lunch.
Expecting a couple of deliveries later.

Hi to you all. Retired back in March, have started walking and short cycle rides to try and keep fit. Cannot get out of habit of getting up at silly o’clock. Finding it difficult to get into a daily routine. Hope you don’t mind me joining your group.

Welcome to the group.
Whereabouts in North Somerset are you?
I'm recently moved to Watchet in West Somerset.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all, yet more rain today.
Dog walking as per, then I have quite a few seedlings to prick out.
No bike riding today though.
Welcome @phillc

 

[Gwylan]

Train, Cycle, Train trip or maybe Train, Cycle, Cycle if the weather is OK.
If it's the latter then have to include a bike wash at the end.
Anyone else use a pressure washer on their bikes?

 

[Paulus]

I've never used a pressure washer, just a normal bucket of soapy water, a brush and a hose pipe to rinse down.
There are various views on the use of pressure washers on bikes.

 

[postman]

Today is a visit to the Stick or Twist meal and a few pints with the old farts from work.A morning of laughter coming uo.

 

[phillc]

Morning all

Looks like a wet one today.
Off to the tip this morning to dump a load of cardboard. Dropping MrsD off at the hairdressers on the way. Will pop back later to pick her up and take her out for lunch.
Expecting a couple of deliveries later.

Welcome to the group.
Whereabouts in North Somerset are you?
I'm recently moved to Watchet in West

 

[phillc]

Radstock area just south o Bath

 

[numbnuts]

Train, Cycle, Train trip or maybe Train, Cycle, Cycle if the weather is OK.
If it's the latter then have to include a bike wash at the end.
Anyone else use a pressure washer on their bikes?

I use this one it is not so powerful I use it on the car too
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22555073...3WkRuQhSs/1F5AalP/CWTHge6A==|tkp:BFBMroO79_9h

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I've never used a pressure washer, just a normal bucket of soapy water, a brush and a hose pipe to rinse down.
There are various views on the use of pressure washers on bikes.

I have heard bad things about the water getting into places it shouldn;t

As far as getting basic mud and stuff off I find the hosepipe on its own is just fine - does depend on how set and sticky the mud id I suppose

 

[Dave7]

Another 1st......I have fed the birds. Doesn't sound much but my balance hasn't enabled me to do it for a long time.
So......a longer stroll plus feeding the birds. Dare I hope.

 

[Gwylan]

Train, Cycle, Train trip or maybe Train, Cycle, Cycle if the weather is OK.
If it's the latter then have to include a bike wash at the end.
Anyone else use a pressure washer on their bikes?

I use this one it is not so powerful I use it on the car too
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225550737100?hash=item3483df1ecc:g:HhQAAOSwaIdkSMfH&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAA8O0uAzVrhos7wi4edINDvpQwS1YLyMbHkD+1j87skeWPBgp+sN7U/hQop4tR8u7Axlb9uNyvmnZYYhmVJOeTRr/qq/gkGQXvdTJcssK1OCHiKUx0A6+TY4Z+gu/VAMCAdDYOKdOXZE8TFRpiXp+WZT+GCnrp6nCSXyng7BTvPhIL3OA6Yvrbi/5so+8ee36yUWkZS8OHeobOm+t1u1Di83lbWltgdQbJZSrShsg6NGRZ7BQQyDrxag0MkWNA6LR2swz7LhzPQAJdKq8npVI2tqWB49/jkZVVkeeGEjpk3WkRuQhSs/1F5AalP/CWTHge6A==|tkp:BFBMroO79_9h

Might have a problem getting that past the Director of Finance.

Might be good for the camper, though