The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Lots ticked off the list - shoe shopping next.

I’m developing an idea for a book........

One day a young little rabbit hopped in to Mr Paul’s allotment and ate some delicious pea shoots. Mr Paul was very cross and chased after him with a hoe. The little rabbit dived under the fence tearing his new powder blue jacket on the way. Mummy rabbit will be very cross.

Do we think this is a runner? I’m think a small series to fund new bikes and travel.

Names? I’m toying with Peter but it seems a bit obvious........... not sure why.

It would be better if the allotment owner had a gun and blasted the little buggers a**e off.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Got back about half an hour ago, an excellent 56 miles in the sunshine, hard work in places banging into a strong head wind.

View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/24999868

 

[screenman]

Got back about half an hour ago, an excellent 56 miles in the sunshine, hard work in places banging into a strong head wind.

View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/24999868

Envious, me, no not at all. How do you put someone on ignore.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Envious, me, no not at all. How do you put someone on ignore.

 

[numbnuts]

Got back about half an hour ago, an excellent 56 miles in the sunshine, hard work in places banging into a strong head wind.

View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/24999868

WoW ......... I manged a 3 mile walk and that was bad enough

 

[screenman]

I got from the bedroom to the bathroom and down to my office in a lot of pain, the heat is a joy.

 

[PaulSB]

It would be better if the allotment owner had a gun and blasted the little buggers a**e off.

So you feel I should go for the adult market rather than children?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I missed a bit when I put on the factor 30 before my ride the other day, now its peeling.

 

[screenman]

I just fell out of the patio door, that is the fourth heavy fall I have had since the back went out, good job I have a bit of padding, unfortunately this time some of it got ripped. Still smiling though

 

[GM]

So you feel I should go for the adult market rather than children?

Better not call him Rampant then

 

[PaulSB]

So I’ve been to M&S. I’d rather go somewhere else but it’s the best bet locally without the misery of traipsing round Manchester. Got two pairs of shorts which are OKish, nothing more. Resigned myself to probably having to spend £60 on deck shoes which I didn’t really like and are very stiff. I have very broad flat feet.

On the way out of The Reebok, Bolton shopping park, I spotted a big new Next. Now I don’t usually do Next but decided the new slim line (20lbs lighter) PaulSB could give it a try.

In I go. Straight off excellent T shirts, £6 or 3 for £15. Result!! Over to the shorts. Hmmm I could wear those. Thinks “Do they do shoes?” Round the corner they do!!!! This is wonderful. Tried two pairs, soft, wide and comfortable. By now I’m nearly dancing. It can’t last, can it?

It had occurred to me there seemed to be a lot of activity and boxes around. Anyway I approached a young woman and asked “Do you think these shoes are the same colour?” She agreed.

Off I trot now loaded down with two pairs of shoes, three T-shirts to find the shorts.

The young girl reappears:

“Are you a customer sir?”

“Yes”

“I’m afraid we don’t open till tomorrow”



So it’s back to Next tomorrow!!!!!!

I think I’m getting old, senile or both.

 

[PaulSB]

Better not call him Rampant then

I’ll add it to the list.

 

[welsh dragon]

So you feel I should go for the adult market rather than children?

defintiely. That blue coat rubbish will never catch on.

 

[PaulSB]

defintiely. That blue coat rubbish will never catch on.

Yeah. I had my doubts.

 

[welsh dragon]

So I’ve been to M&S. I’d rather go somewhere else but it’s the best bet locally without the misery of traipsing round Manchester. Got two pairs of shorts which are OKish, nothing more. Resigned myself to probably having to spend £60 on deck shoes which I didn’t really like and are very stiff. I have very broad flat feet.

On the way out of The Reebok, Bolton shopping park, I spotted a big new Next. Now I don’t usually do Next but decided the new slim line (20lbs lighter) PaulSB could give it a try.

In I go. Straight off excellent T shirts, £6 or 3 for £15. Result!! Over to the shorts. Hmmm I could wear those. Thinks “Do they do shoes?” Round the corner they do!!!! This is wonderful. Tried two pairs, soft, wide and comfortable. By now I’m nearly dancing. It can’t last, can it?

It had occurred to me there seemed to be a lot of activity and boxes around. Anyway I approached a young woman and asked “Do you think these shoes are the same colour?” She agreed.

Off I trot now loaded down with two pairs of shoes, three T-shirts to find the shorts.

The young girl reappears:

“Are you a customer sir?”

“Yes”

“I’m afraid we don’t open till tomorrow”



So it’s back to Next tomorrow!!!!!!

I think I’m getting old, senile or both.

I like next stuff. You can buy online which is even better if you live in the sticks like i do.