The Retirement Thread
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jongooligan
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- Location
- Behind bars
Just got back from my ride, thawing out with a pint mug of tea.
Got bored with the main road up Weardale although there was a fantastic view of snow covered fells from the High West Road out of crook. Took the A68 up to Tow Law then risked the country roads back home. Most of them had been gritted but there were a few dicey moments descending into Langley Park where the road was completely in the shade.
Todays creature feature was a Barn Owl in brilliant sunshine at East Hedleyhope. Also saw lots of Fieldfares. Did 34 very chilly miles with no stops as it was too cold.
Got bored with the main road up Weardale although there was a fantastic view of snow covered fells from the High West Road out of crook. Took the A68 up to Tow Law then risked the country roads back home. Most of them had been gritted but there were a few dicey moments descending into Langley Park where the road was completely in the shade.
Todays creature feature was a Barn Owl in brilliant sunshine at East Hedleyhope. Also saw lots of Fieldfares. Did 34 very chilly miles with no stops as it was too cold.
172traindriver
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At 08.00 it was miserable, foggy and very cold (-2 I believe). So I phoned the golf club to tell them I wont be there for the competition. The pro told me there are some people already out.
How anyone can play golf with snow on the ground ???,
09.30 now and its definitely brightening up.
My BIGGEST problem is that last night, knowing I wouldn't be playing golf, I had a few drinkpoos while watching the football on tv..... and now I just dont feel like doing anything
Stay in the warm
172traindriver
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I went outside to throw some rubbish in the bin and my god it's cold enough to freeze your bits off.. Car service and M.O.T paid. Housworky stuff done and that's it for me now. I shall not stray far from the fire.
Thought Mr D was tasked with going outside
Only had mussles once.....in Western France. I managed to explain that I didn't know if I would like them so the guy pointed to child's portion.Back from shopping. Bloody shops were full of bloody pensioners!
Nice bowl of mussels in a garlic and white wine sauce, with a chunk of crusty bread for lunch - washed down with a large glass of ice cold Chablis.
There were still a thousand of them.
All I can say is, they were ok. I ate about half of them and not tried them since.
My S.i.L enjoys them though.
172traindriver
Legendary Member
Well I am officially a good boy.
After a few drinks last night I have just been on the exercise bike and had a good blast on it.
About to do my situps......then change the bedding.
TBH I am still having visions of @welsh dragon with her bits freezing off
its not done my heartrate any good at all.
After a few drinks last night I have just been on the exercise bike and had a good blast on it.
About to do my situps......then change the bedding.
TBH I am still having visions of @welsh dragon with her bits freezing off
its not done my heartrate any good at all.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Thought Mr D was tasked with going outside
He is, but I do throw the rubbish out.
Well I am officially a good boy.
After a few drinks last night I have just been on the exercise bike and had a good blast on it.
About to do my situps......then change the bedding.
TBH I am still having visions of @welsh dragon with her bits freezing off
Drago
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- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Mrs D is having surgery on her liver on Monday (a change to have something not MS related troubling her), so the next few days spent running around sorting stuff out, getting in a good food supply, getting the house spick and span and getting on top of the washing so i can concentrate on looking after her next week.
GM
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- North of the river
That looks delicious!
Last time I had mussels was a restaurant in De Panne last October. I love them, but they had a strange effect on my boy 
Hope that goes well
I wish her the best and hope all goes well. Keep us informed of progress.
GM
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- North of the river
Just back from a 4 mile walk with the dog over the Heath. Made it back in time before the bad started.
