The Retirement Thread

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BoldonLad

Not part of the Elite
Location
South Tyneside
Ahhh ... the unbounded joys of being retired, so's one can fully enjoy the early morning stimulating benefits of wind blown icy rain in order to collect a Fleabay 'collect only' item*.
Whilst only a 7ml round trip for me, the meet point was about a quarter of the seller's 235ml journey. Fortunately their pre-arranged route just happened to bring them within spitting distance of me.
Extra bonus was - belatedly - collecting an Xmas pressie from a local en route - a box of McVitie's Victoria selection biccies - which, together with a coffee - are certainly helping the re-acclimatisation process.

*A set of Bayko - which I'm sure others here will remember?

Yes, I remember Bayko. A sort of building toy. Metal rods into a Base, then, slot in bricks, windows etc.
 
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classic33

Leg End Member
Its turned to more slushy rain and the wet ground means it isn't sticking so no sledging for us :laugh:
Yet!
Wait while later then.
 
Morning car taken to the garage and sent my water flosser back they gave me a return label :smile:
Fish today as it is Lent, I have often wondered if the Catholic Church has shares in the fishing industry :laugh:

I've made 26 post and have not been banned or been censored is that a record :rolleyes:

Oh dear didn't last long, I give up it's time to move on :hello:
 

Chief Broom

Veteran
Afternoon folks :okay: Did some gardening this morning, put some broadbeans in and sowed some annual chrysanthemums. Quite warm and no need for a coat whilst working which leads me to my 'interesting' ride.... Ideal weather forecast, gentle breeze, sunny periods with chance of a occasional light shower hmmm right so of i go- to have one of the worst rides ive ever had! :rolleyes: 6 miles up the road i stopped and took of one of my base layers as didnt want to over heat going over the hills [bad move]. The sky went grey and it ****ed down, sleet, hail stones and rain! My gloves were sodden and at one point the front of my jacket was turning white from the sleet. Then followed 20 miles of hell, couldnt feel my thumbs/fingers to change gear, my feet were blocks of ice and i was getting seriously chilled :rolleyes: i did consider stopping to put the base layer back on but just kept going to maintain some heat. A mile from home it was like another world reasonably warm and dry, i struggled and fumbled trying to get my key in the door..... Phew! i'll remember that one for sure. Beware the Highlands and take the weather forecast with a shovel of salt...:rolleyes:
 
Just been out for a ride

much to my surprise I went out and back with great ease - on the way out I was thinking I must have tail wind in spite of the canal being flaty calm
in the way home it was the same
no idea how my body energy works nowadays!!!

anyway - got back and suggested we watch the recording of F1 qualifying but my wife wants to wait for the new which is on in a few minutes

first item we saw on the news - results of F1 qualifying!!!!
 
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