The Retirement Thread

[screenman]

Been upgraded to a river view room, the Thames does not look it's best at this time of year, hotel bar and food prices through the roof, we are off to Spoons.

 

[PaulSB]

I bought the 7 inch first, but found it a wee bit small for some apps, then I bought the 10 inch so much better, as for two mobiles one is left in the car at all times which doubles up as my kayaking phone in a waterproof case, the other is my best phone for every thing else, I aslo have a third not samsung a real cheapo for when going out in iffy places were it could get stolen.

Love that best phone.

I have trouble convincing my wife I need a best bike, winter bike and a spare one....

 

[Dirk]

"Fish" was frozen!

Nah.
I can confirm that the fish is fresh Pollack, landed at Ilfracombe by S & P Fish.
The chips are hand cut, not frozen.
Good value at £5 a head.

 

[Dave7]

Nah.
I can confirm that the fish is fresh Pollack, landed at Ilfracombe by S & J Fish.
The chips are hand cut, not frozen.
Good value at £5 a head.

Looked good to me (apart from the peas).
Late lunch for us is fresh baked bread with home made soup.

Yummy fresh loaf

 

[Dirk]

Looked good to me (apart from the peas).
Late lunch for us is fresh baked bread with home made soup.
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Yummy fresh loaf

Yes... it's unfortunate about the peas. We've nagged Abbi about having mushy peas but we've got nowhere!
Apart from that, we can't fault it for the price. The beer good as well....Walkers Brewing Co 'Black Gold'.

 

[screenman]

A double gin and slim along with a large Pinot in Spoons are less than a small wine in the Mercure Staines.

 

[robgul]

I love my Apple stuff but it’s bleeding expensive I tried going back to an Android phone, but just can’t take to them. It’s a complete Apple house now, iMac, iPad and iPhone

.... next you'll be saying all your bikes have Campag drivetrains and that you'd rather walk than use Shimano!

Rob

 

[gavroche]

Car passed with no advisories and the price was £39 so I was quoted the wrong price when I booked it. On the other hand, the cambelt will be due next year and that is £500 ! At least, I have time to prepare for it.

 

[roadrash]

Car passed with no advisories and the price was £39 so I was quoted the wrong price when I booked it. On the other hand, the cambelt will be due next year and that is £500 ! At least, I have time to prepare for it.

cheaper than the damage caused by a broken one

 

[screenman]

What would be a reasonable length to stay in Spoons? The Gin festival is good fun.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Birthday girl is 57 today and is glammed up to the eyeballs. Big party night and all the girls are looking hot to trot. Lifting off now and we won't be landing till 8 or 9 am tomorrow morning.

Start of our mega-playlist if you want to join in the festivities...


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[Deleted member 1258]

My Suzuki had blotted its copy book, I topped up the screen wash this afternoon then couldn't close the bonnet, looks like the bonnet catch cable has snapped.

 

[screenman]

I am totally rehydrated.

 

[roadrash]

I am totally rehydrated.

pretty soon to be as rehydrated as a newt

 

[screenman]

I am having a good time and hope everyone else is, keep smiling.