The Retirement Thread

[derrick]

about 10am in the morning temperature should hit 6 degrees, i feel a ride coming on, a quick 23 miles, Wednesday the weather looks wet so i might have a lay in, Thursday could be another 23 miles, then rest for the rest of the week, we have a couple of hard rides planned for Saturday and Sunday.

 

[Drago]

Just rooting around in the shed and found these. A trip down memory lane from when I was a workie.

 

[Venod]

Just rooting around in the shed and found these.

Apart from POLICE on the side are these just standard polystyrene helmets ?

 

[Maenchi]

Now wearing one of those would bring on 'proper driving' by motorists, ....what size ? are you likely to be selling them ? and would it be wrong to wear one if not a cop ? ( I think I know the answer to the last question) ..

 

[Drago]

Yeah, they're regular helmets. The one on the left is a Spesh, the one on the right an U/K make but has an LED light in the peak to assist when writing at night. Alas, that no longer works.

Double alas, it might make the everyday motorist wake up for a split second, but the really dangerous ones have been known to deliberately cut up or even ram bicycle officers, so its not something I'd recommend as a 'safety' aid.

I've emailed my successor, see if he wants them. Otherwise I'll keep them as a memento.

Other than that, just com!pleted a quick 8 miler with no issues. Gave the Saracen a wipe down and quick lube, and also did the same to my venerable old Aldi work stand, which still feels slick and tight.

 

[welsh dragon]

My car has gone for it's service and MOT today. While i wait with baited breathe as to how much it will cost me, i have done a very rash thing and cleaned my oven. . I may have to go for a lie down now to recover.

 

[Dirk]

Been out for a 25 miler with Mrs. D this morning. Lot colder than I was expecting and got home with frozen toes and fingers. Took doggie for a walk on the beach, came back and settled in for a lazy afternoon now.

 

[screenman]

Nice swim this morning followed by a few hours playing with my dent tools and having coffee with mates, now sat in the Woods enjoying lunch. Back home later for some more decorating, which is not a chore to me.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Yoga this morning, then a visit to the barbers, and then called in on my elderly sister in law. I've been on the turbo this afternoon and after tea I'm up the hospital visiting my Good Lady.

 

[welsh dragon]

Hoorah. My car passed her MOT. Tyres will need replacing in about 3000. She will be back home tonight. Yippeeee.

 

[Salad Dodger]

I went into the local fireplace shop this morning, to pay the final chunk on the forthcoming wood burning stove. This afternoon I am practicing and sorting out music for a guitar weekend which starts in 10 days time.

 

[Drago]

Just enjoying a Nespresso. Will go out for a run in a bit.

 

[jongooligan]

Walked the dog, took the motorbike out for some exercise, cleared some birch scrub from the local country park, sharpened my billhook and now I'm supping a pint of tea. Feel I should be getting out on the bike more but just CBA.

 

[pjd57]

Came out of retirement for a couple of days , bit of care work I do occasionally. Visits to people at home.
Mainly tea , chat , bit of shopping etc.
I was going to chuck it last year , but since I sold my car and started cycling round I've started liking it more.
Usually 2 or 3 calls and anything between 10 and 30 miles.

 

[Drago]

Had a nice run. 3.2 miles at 8.40 average. Nice and gentle.