The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

im off to my mates cabin at Caernarfon at the weekend , I shall bring some decent weather with me.
I will of course be calling at Llandudno for a dozen of the best pork pies ever from the deli called ...the hambone

I used to holiday there many years ago in a holiday park called Glyn Gwna or something like that.......my Welsh spelling isn't very good!

 

[roadrash]

@Mo1959 that's exactly where I am going, I will take some photos so you can see it once more

 

[Mo1959]

@Mo1959 that's exactly where I am going, I will take some photos so you can see it once more

I always liked if we got a lodge near the little lake. Wonder if they still have the pony trekking on site.

 

[roadrash]

@Mo1959 we love it , no amusement arcades or anything like that, just a little shop , a café and a pub that states " we are not a sports bar" its like going back in time it is a lovely well kept place with a lake and a stream running through the middle of the site.

 

[PaulSB]

Dodgy Bike Syclist (they can't spell in Chorley).

So true

 

[Drago]

Just heard that a Bobby I know died at work last night, suspected heart attack. Only early 40s. Not good at all.

 

[Mo1959]

Just heard that a Bobby I know died at work last night, suspected heart attack. Only early 40s. Not good at all.

Horrible. I remember when I was still in the prison service we lost a colleague in his early 40s with a wife and two young kids. Sepsis. The place was like a morgue when the news broke as he was such a lovely guy. Often still think about him.

 

[PaulSB]

What's DBS?

Most people know it as the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check but it merged with ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) to become the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).........................in simple terms how to confuse old people!! Relieved to have passed! 😄

To be affiliated to British Cycling and gain a range of their "benefits" it's part of BC requirements to have someone in place to oversee the protection of vulnerable people be they children or adults. It's a good thing but I can't see myself ever being called on to act. Our juniors train with Chorley Athletic and Triathlon and rarely come in to contact with adult members till they are 16-17. We also require all juniors (under 18) to be chaperoned on rides by a parent or named adult - this either a club member who is prepared to take on the responsibility (rare unless they are racing) or a family friend. As for adults I'm less sure how we might deal with this.

 

[PaulSB]

The junior thing is difficult as they can see themselves as more capable than they actually are. We couldn't abandon a junior in trouble but equally couldn't leave one alone with a single adult. It can lead to difficult disruption of a ride and we have had occasions when a whole group has had to stop and wait for a parent to come and collect a junior in distress. The club ride rules make it clear EVERYONE must be capable of the ride standard, change a tube, have the route etc. We never leave anyone but if an adult chooses to ignore this that's their lookout. If an adult choses to peel off/tell the ride to leave them that is their responsibility.

Personally when I've been on a ride when a male has chosen to leave for some reason, tired, mechanical etc. I ignore this. However I've ended my ride and ridden back with female members on several occasions - even when they have initially protested - as I feel it is wrong to leave a woman alone in a rural area. Anything could happen, I'm not really thinking of cycling related. I've always received grateful thanks afterwards.

 

[welsh dragon]

Just heard that a Bobby I know died at work last night, suspected heart attack. Only early 40s. Not good at all.

Dreadful news. And so young as well.

 

[Mo1959]

The junior thing is difficult as they can see themselves as more capable than they actually are. We couldn't abandon a junior in trouble but equally couldn't leave one alone with a single adult. It can lead to difficult disruption of a ride and we have had occasions when a whole group has had to stop and wait for a parent to come and collect a junior in distress. The club ride rules make it clear EVERYONE must be capable of the ride standard, change a tube, have the route etc. We never leave anyone but if an adult chooses to ignore this that's their lookout. If an adult choses to peel off/tell the ride to leave them that is their responsibility.

Personally when I've been on a ride when a male has chosen to leave for some reason, tired, mechanical etc. I ignore this. However I've ended my ride and ridden back with female members on several occasions - even when they have initially protested - as I feel it is wrong to leave a woman alone in a rural area. Anything could happen, I'm not really thinking of cycling related. I've always received grateful thanks afterwards.

Very considerate if you feel it warrants it, although myself and many other females I know ride out on their own on quiet rural roads and don't think too much of any dangers........or perhaps we should!

 

[welsh dragon]

I always ride on my own on very rural roads and lanes and often I don't see another living soul. It doesn't bother me at all. I never give it a thought to be honest. It is what it is.

 

[PaulSB]

Very considerate if you feel it warrants it, although myself and many other females I know ride out on their own on quiet rural roads and don't think too much of any dangers........or perhaps we should!

I know plenty of females who do the same and obviously feel comfortable. I doubt they consider the dangers. It's just me I suppose, I don't like the idea of leaving a woman alone in some of the very rural areas we ride and probably a long way from home. Old fashioned perhaps but I'm quite friendly with many of our female members so feel a responsibility. One of the things I do is try to make women feel as welcome as possible which is how I've become good friends with many of them.

 

[Dave7]

Just heard that a Bobby I know died at work last night, suspected heart attack. Only early 40s. Not good at all.

Sad that. 40s..... way too young.

 

[numbnuts]

morning the sun is out, have to stay in and wait for DHL

So much for the sun being out now it's pissing down