The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Angleza4k will be great without so much traffic. Enjoy.

Sadly we didn't get up Anglezarke as my companion was having a bad day. She then spent 20 miles complaining she'd spoilt the ride etc. We did 38 miles, 3350 feet at 14.3 avg...........and my buddy was moaning she hadn't done enough!

 

[numbnuts]

I've just done 16 miles on the turbo

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just picked up Mr WD tablets in town. A bit more traffic about and more home made signs telling the rabble to Stay away.

If I stand on a step and look out of our landing window, on a clear day it's just possible to make out the top of the Purbecks leading toward Corfe Castle.
Perhaps I should put up a house sign to reflect this. "Far Corfe" would be appropriate 😁

 

[pawl]

I was offered back surgery years ago but the Doc advised against it.
My sciatica pain has gone now although its left me with a weak left leg and a slight limp. When I walk I am constantly kicking the floor as the leg sometimes refuses to do what my brain tells it to.

I was given the same advise by a staff nurse on the neurology ward A rupture of L3 disc was giving me hell.I did have an epidural injection Went down the osteopath route He sorted it after three treatments

I still get some back ache if I am bending over for a while eg gardening My right leg is a little weaker than my left The outside of right foot is numb.Odd thing is I don’t get back ache when cycling

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Another winter ride in May, just a stiff breeze today though, 55 miles, first ride on new wheels and new tyres, I'm happy, the bike rode very smooth and it felt lively.rode to the south of Coventry today for a change, Used the path by the allotments to ride out of Coventry to Baginton, took the right fork and through Cubbington and Offchurch, a short section of the Fosse Way then left into Ufton, past Harbury and then used the farm road into Chesterton before climbing over the M40 and onto Lighthorn, I crossed the Fosse Way again then into Wellesbourne and past Charlecote House then turned left and up to the A46, a short section of the main road before turning towards Norton Lindsey, into the village then right by the pub, crossed the Henley In Arden road and through Hatton then picked up a regular route home through Balsall Common and into Coventry through Tile Hill.A lovely morning out in the sun, I enjoyed that.



View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/48759400

 

[pawl]

Out at half ten Bright sunshine Didn’t realise how nippy it was till I was going downhill at 32 mph blooming frozen.My own fault going out in short sleeve jersey with only a thin vest underneath.I was wearing arm warmers but still felt chilly🥶🥶🥶

 

[Dave7]

We enjoyed a shortish (2 mile) walk. Wind was still chilly but it was pleasant with a lightweight wind proof on.
Lunch will be either.....
Pan fried cod loin, mushy peas, bread n butter
or
Omlette and chips.
eany meany miny mo 🙂🙂

 

[Dave7]

Another hortiwhatsit question for @PaulSB and others.
What is this lovely bush that we saw on our ride.
BTW this lovely bush was nowhere near where Welshie lives.

 

[Dirk]

Another hortiwhatsit question for @PaulSB and others.
What is this lovely bush that we saw on our ride.
BTW this lovely bush was nowhere near where Welshie lives.
View attachment 522244

Looks like a Ceanothus to me.

 

[Dirk]

Picked up essential supplies on the way back today.

Had to sample 2 or 3 just make sure the quality was up to scratch.

Doggie found a nice patch of dirt to chill out on......

Terriers huh?!

 

[12boy]

That's why I stopped running.....the last couple of runs I tripped and nearly went down. Just not lifting my feet enough. I get the odd good day which keeps me going, but there are days I contemplate an e-bike!

Having had lower back pain for many years I've had to change my ways in lifting, shovelling snow or dirt and by adding stretching. A few months ago I began doing planks, front and sides, almost daily. I then added in a couple of other core exercises and found this has really helped with back ache and fatigue when shovelling snow or lifting heavy objects such as a rototiller into the back of my truck. I think the planks are good because they are a static exercise and because they take just under 5 minutes to do.
Occasionally I take a day or two off bike riding and only do resistance training with at least a day's interval between workouts. Seems to help with feeling chronically tired. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[welsh dragon]

Ham sandwich for me and a scotch egg.

I have been Sewing.

 

[Dave7]

Ham sandwich for me and a scotch egg.

I have been Sewing.

Is there a connection between ham sandwich, scotch egg and sewing ??

I ended up making omlette with cheese, onion, mushrooms and tomatoes with a few chips plus bread n butter. Spices were oregano and basil. Very yum yum

 

[numbnuts]

Ham sandwich for me and a scotch egg.

I have been Sewing.

Face masks or bloomers

 

[welsh dragon]

Face masks or bloomers

Neither. Curtains for my daughter