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The Retirement Thread
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Page 2010 - Retirement Odyssey Two.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good news - went back to sleep. Bad news - neighbour's gardener started using industrial sized leaf blower at 7.30. I nearly stormed round in my dressing gown!! 
A beautiful, beautiful sunny autumn day. Meeting the guys at 9.30 for a 60 miler to Roots cafe. This is a renowned Lancashire cyclists cafe but things are changing. Last time we we went it had been sold, prices gone up, service gone down and portions literally halved. It used to be the beans on toast was so big I always asked for one slice. Did that two weeks ago and got a smaller slice with just enough beans to cover it.
A lot of discussion among local cyclists far and wide on this. It's all over the local FB groups. We've decided to give it a chance today, if it's the same we'll be moving on in future. New destinations for this particular ride already under discussion.
It's quite sad as Roots is almost an institution 😭
A beautiful, beautiful sunny autumn day. Meeting the guys at 9.30 for a 60 miler to Roots cafe. This is a renowned Lancashire cyclists cafe but things are changing. Last time we we went it had been sold, prices gone up, service gone down and portions literally halved. It used to be the beans on toast was so big I always asked for one slice. Did that two weeks ago and got a smaller slice with just enough beans to cover it.
A lot of discussion among local cyclists far and wide on this. It's all over the local FB groups. We've decided to give it a chance today, if it's the same we'll be moving on in future. New destinations for this particular ride already under discussion.
It's quite sad as Roots is almost an institution 😭
Is it worth mentioning the portion size, price hike and changes to the proprietors before you decide on any course of action?Good news - went back to sleep. Bad news - neighbour's gardener started using industrial sized leaf blower at 7.30. I nearly stormed round in my dressing gown!!
A beautiful, beautiful sunny autumn day. Meeting the guys at 9.30 for a 60 miler to Roots cafe. This is a renowned Lancashire cyclists cafe but things are changing. Last time we we went it had been sold, prices gone up, service gone down and portions literally halved. It used to be the beans on toast was so big I always asked for one slice. Did that two weeks ago and got a smaller slice with just enough beans to cover it.
A lot of discussion among local cyclists far and wide on this. It's all over the local FB groups. We've decided to give it a chance today, if it's the same we'll be moving on in future. New destinations for this particular ride already under discussion.
It's quite sad as Roots is almost an institution 😭
numbnuts
Squire
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Seems to be happening a lot. The price of food is going up while the size of the portions is getting smaller.
They must think people are really stupid and won't notice the differance in size or the price hike
They must think people are really stupid and won't notice the differance in size or the price hike
Morning all.
Like @Dirk I will (hopefully) be going for a haircut. Just waiting for the Ibuprofen to kick in. At the moment the main problem is the act of standing up......it hurts and my legs dont want to do what I tell them to do
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**Took the aunty to her solicitor yesterday and sat in the car while waiting. Dropped her off and went home. When I managed to get out of the car I nearly fell over as my legs wouldnt hold me. Once I was moving it was much better.
I will give it till weekend, if not better I will pay the physio a visit.......he normally fixes it within 2 visits.
Have a good all.
Like @Dirk I will (hopefully) be going for a haircut. Just waiting for the Ibuprofen to kick in. At the moment the main problem is the act of standing up......it hurts and my legs dont want to do what I tell them to do
****Took the aunty to her solicitor yesterday and sat in the car while waiting. Dropped her off and went home. When I managed to get out of the car I nearly fell over as my legs wouldnt hold me. Once I was moving it was much better.
I will give it till weekend, if not better I will pay the physio a visit.......he normally fixes it within 2 visits.
Have a good all.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
I an off to do my shopping. Be good....or very very bad.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Off to buy a new scraper for your bloomers?
classic33
Leg End Member
"The Year Contact Is Made"
Haircut done
. Fortunately they had one of those chairs that she could raise up to make standing up easier.
Sat down now with one of my special pain killers. Some people call it Cognac but its purely medicinal
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@welsh dragon, you take no notice of that nasty Drago. I know you change your bloomers every month without fail.
. Fortunately they had one of those chairs that she could raise up to make standing up easier.Sat down now with one of my special pain killers. Some people call it Cognac but its purely medicinal
.@welsh dragon, you take no notice of that nasty Drago. I know you change your bloomers every month without fail.
