The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just been out in the back garden and can't believe how quiet and still it is, showers forecast for later though.

 

[Dave7]

Best to use WD40 then (that's a younger man and a set of jump leads)

I tried the WD40 but TBH I found K Y Jelly is far better.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Any historic monuments in the area in your picture, that you're aware of?

I’m sure there are but no I’m not aware of them. Nearest one that I know is over the hill from here, the site of the battle of Rullion Green, where govt troops put down a retreating force of Covenanters in 1666. There’s a small memorial to them at the site.

 

[Dave7]

Morning, glad to see that the mist has cleared. Three hours ago couldn’t see more than 30 yards.

Same for me earlier on.
Then I realised I hadn't put my specs on

 

[oldwheels]

Sun is up and breaking through the clouds. Looks like another warm day in prospect. Completely knackered and cannot even be bothered going to sit outside with my coffee when I can be bothered to make it.

 

[dickyknees]

Bad news. Visibility is now 500 yards and closing.

A slow journey to the weekly click and collect beckons.

 

[pawl]

My good Lady says similar, "I was fine till I hit 70, its all been all downhill since"

What will happen next February when I’m 80.Since I reached seventy I have had an Aortic valve replaced and broken collar bone.Right knee is a bit dodgy,nothing that a bit of Ibuprofen gel can’t control

Can’t complain.😖😖😖

 

[pawl]

I've just been out in the back garden and can't believe how quiet and still it is, showers forecast for later though.

Same here.

 

[numbnuts]

I've just looked at my cycling computers, (I've got two one for road bike one for trike) and the total mileage since 2005 is 89,532 miles
I've only done 19,073 miles in the car for the same amount of time of 15 years

 

[Dirk]

I've discovered that you need less than you think (financially) to live a happy life!

That's something that a lot of people don't ever realise. This furlough thingy has made a lot of people reappraise their lifestyles.
My neighbour's in much the same situation. He's 55 and has suddenly found the thought of retirement a lot more attractive than continuing to work.

 

[gavroche]

Buongiorno a tutti. Been up ages already ( 8 am) as Molly wanted to go for a walk. Also done some DIY and now having a cup of coffee before deciding what to do next. Blue sky and sunny so far but it is not supposed to last so not sure if I will go for a ride or not as I don't want to be caught in the rain if it comes.
Stay safe everyone and keep away from the non-essential shops if you can. Doesn't apply to us here so far but not bothered to be honest.

 

[gavroche]

What will happen next February when I’m 80.Since I reached seventy I have had an Aortic valve replaced and broken collar bone.Right knee is a bit dodgy,nothing that a bit of Ibuprofen gel can’t control

Can’t complain.😖😖😖

You must be one of the oldest one on CC ?

 

[classic33]

Morning all, I lost another ounce overnight.

Be wary if you find you're now 0.741 ounces lighter!

 

[welsh dragon]

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just looked at my cycling computers, (I've got two one for road bike one for trike) and the total mileage since 2005 is 89,532 miles
I've only done 19,073 miles in the car for the same amount of time of 15 years

Well done, I've ridden 48892 since 2010