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The Rover said:
Morning.

Well, as of today I can officially call myself a pensioner, although at 47 yrs old it feels a bit silly.... I’ll be 48 next month...
I repaired accident damaged cars until my late 20s before joining the police, I’ve completed 19 yrs service, 8 yrs as a PC and 11 as a sergeant but a number of shoulder ops In the last few years with some complications to my nervous system have meant that I’ve retired under ill health.
I’ve had a fantastic career although the last few years have been very difficult and I’ve very mixed emotions as I feel like I’ve cheated somehow but it’s for the best.

I’ve had a nice distraction this week as my new bike, a retirement present has arrived at the LBS 6 weeks early and I hope to collect it today! Photos to follow...

last thing, am I the youngest here??

Cheers Stuart.
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:welcome:
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

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Chorley, Lancashire
Have I woken in another world??? All seems a touch surreal in here today. 😄

I've now properly assessed the weather. Cool, cloudy, calm and slightly damp. I am happy with this. Top of today's list is to get out of bed. :ohmy: then visit No.2 son, fortunately we are both just outside the lockdown area. Then it will be an ALDI run, probably some allotmenting and I have a little online shopping to do.

@Dave7 would you post the tomato picture again? I saw your post but couldn't see the image.
 
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Dirk

Dirk

If 6 Was 9
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Watchet
The Rover said:
Morning.

Well, as of today I can officially call myself a pensioner, although at 47 yrs old it feels a bit silly.... I’ll be 48 next month...
I repaired accident damaged cars until my late 20s before joining the police, I’ve completed 19 yrs service, 8 yrs as a PC and 11 as a sergeant but a number of shoulder ops In the last few years with some complications to my nervous system have meant that I’ve retired under ill health.
I’ve had a fantastic career although the last few years have been very difficult and I’ve very mixed emotions as I feel like I’ve cheated somehow but it’s for the best.

I’ve had a nice distraction this week as my new bike, a retirement present has arrived at the LBS 6 weeks early and I hope to collect it today! Photos to follow...

last thing, am I the youngest here??

Cheers Stuart.
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:welcome:
You're probably the youngest physically; mentally, I'm not so sure. :laugh:
 
PaulSB

PaulSB

Squire
Location
Chorley, Lancashire
Dave7 said:
Well done to you all Paul.
TBH I was thinking of you (not romantically^_^) as it was too hot for us to even sit in the garden.
Hope your friend is ok.
I only ever really bonked once......its not a nice thing. Mine was on a shortish (30 mile) ride so a cereal bar and drink got me home.
How you managed 110 in that heat is beyond me.
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Thank you Dave, it was a bit gruelling especially for the poor bugger on the front!! 🤔 We had one who is so tiny it makes no difference, one who bonked, another who was "riding on my heart rate today," another who tired........and a sucker (in the stupid sense). It was all great fun, good people, plenty of banter.

Our bonked friend was better last night and is all good today. Planning to be out with us tomorrow. Thanks
 
Dave7

Dave7

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Cheshire
PaulSB said:
Have I woken in another world??? All seems a touch surreal in here today. 😄

I've now properly assessed the weather. Cool, cloudy, calm and slightly damp. I am happy with this. Top of today's list is to get out of bed. :ohmy: then visit No.2 son, fortunately we are both just outside the lockdown area. Then it will be an ALDI run, probably some allotmenting and I have a little online shopping to do.

@Dave7 would you post the tomato picture again? I saw your post but couldn't see the image.
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Dave7

Dave7

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Location
Cheshire
The Rover said:
Morning.

Well, as of today I can officially call myself a pensioner, although at 47 yrs old it feels a bit silly.... I’ll be 48 next month...
I repaired accident damaged cars until my late 20s before joining the police, I’ve completed 19 yrs service, 8 yrs as a PC and 11 as a sergeant but a number of shoulder ops In the last few years with some complications to my nervous system have meant that I’ve retired under ill health.
I’ve had a fantastic career although the last few years have been very difficult and I’ve very mixed emotions as I feel like I’ve cheated somehow but it’s for the best.

I’ve had a nice distraction this week as my new bike, a retirement present has arrived at the LBS 6 weeks early and I hope to collect it today! Photos to follow...

last thing, am I the youngest here??

Cheers Stuart.
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I have undies older than you:rolleyes:.
My daughter is 4 years older.
I need a lie down :sad:
 
numbnuts

numbnuts

Squire
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Gone over the hill and far away
I'm making a nutty and seedy loaf.......well the machine is doing it all, but I'm supervising :smile:
 
Paulus

Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
The Rover said:
Morning.

Well, as of today I can officially call myself a pensioner, although at 47 yrs old it feels a bit silly.... I’ll be 48 next month...
I repaired accident damaged cars until my late 20s before joining the police, I’ve completed 19 yrs service, 8 yrs as a PC and 11 as a sergeant but a number of shoulder ops In the last few years with some complications to my nervous system have meant that I’ve retired under ill health.
I’ve had a fantastic career although the last few years have been very difficult and I’ve very mixed emotions as I feel like I’ve cheated somehow but it’s for the best.

I’ve had a nice distraction this week as my new bike, a retirement present has arrived at the LBS 6 weeks early and I hope to collect it today! Photos to follow...

last thing, am I the youngest here??

Cheers Stuart.
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Welcome to this very exclusive club Stuart.
 
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