The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I've been for a bimble this morning, my Wellesbourne loop, 53 miles. It was a cracking morning for a bike ride, cold and sunny with a steady breeze, a bit mucky in the lanes but not too bad. My fixed is still not in full stealth mode, but its a lot quieter than it was, I'm going to have to talk to the LBS about replacing the rear hub bearings, sealed bearings, I popped the seals and greased them the other week and thats about all I can do with them. I stopped to water a gate post on the way out, just after I started a couple in a car pulled onto the verge behind me, I looked round and thought I've started and I cant stop, fortunately they stayed in the car and I was able get finished and move on.

 

[Dirk]

Watching Men in Black 3...... with a couple of beers and a box of chocolates.

 

[12boy]

A little snow last night. This the fluffy stuff that doesn't amount to much. It will be windy this afternoon so most of this will blow away if it doesn't melt. Prolly ride downtown and get the weekly paper for Mrs 12. Ten cuidado y sea feliz.

 

[welsh dragon]

I am watching a film starring Ron Pearlman, about a hit man. Can't remember what it's called.

 

[Drago]

I am watching a film starring Ron Pearlman, about a hit man. Can't remember what it's called.

Perhaps "Ron Pearlman - The Hitman"?

 

[welsh dragon]

Perhaps "Ron Pearlman - The Hitman"?

Quite possibly

 

[Juan Kog]

A little snow last night. This the fluffy stuff that doesn't amount to much. It will be windy this afternoon so most of this will blow away if it doesn't melt. Prolly ride downtown and get the weekly paper for Mrs 12. Ten cuidado y sea feliz. View attachment 563487

Looks lovely, but as I’m a weather wimp glad I’m not there.

 

[screenman]

Fixed a few dents today which I enjoyed, sore throat put a stop to a bike ride, this virus is playing games with me.

 

[BoldonLad]

My niece and nephew are getting heehaw after disowning me following me telling my brother what I thought of him a year ago. He already got the house they are in bought for them by my dad and step mum....paid a small amount back and got let off with paying any more. Sat back and watched me struggle with helping the folks out for their final years without a single offer of help and after still being generous (or a mug) and letting him take on dad's house which he built himself and was very proud of so I decided to let my brother take it on to keep it in the family so he got much more of the inheritance than I did. Barely got a thanks and last year at Christmas, on the first anniversary of losing dad, they were in Crieff and didn't even look in to see me. Left on my own on Christmas with nothing but sad memories. He got a stinking email from me and within hours I was unfriended on Facebook and we have had no contact since. Truth obviously hurt!

It is often the way of things.

Mrs @BoldonLad has a brother who is. "a problem". He lived with his parents, until they died, so, reached the age of 50 without ever leaving home. He works (retires next year), but, does not "function" too well in many ways, cannot deal with most aspects of modern life (technology), or money management, or, even mundane things like grocery shopping. After parents died, Mrs @BoldonLad "took on the burden", while the other seven (yes, seven) watched from the sidelines. A few years ago, Mrs @BoldonLad's health deteriorated somewhat, and, it all fell to me. There are times when I need a break, the only person who ever "helps out" is another in-law (the wife of one of Mrs @BoldonLad's brothers).

My own fault I suppose, I just cannot stand by and watch someone's life unravel.

 

[PaulSB]

First Paul SB now Mo what other financially irresponsible pensioner is going to spend the kids ,nieces and nephews , cats home inheritance money on a new bike. I hope your ashamed of your selves.

Errrrrr.......... irresponsible? Moi? I've taken great care to ensure my money gets put to the best possible use...........and what other use could possibly be more responsible than a bike purchase??? 😂😂

On a more serious note the kids will get the house...........if there's money in the bank I haven't enjoyed retirement enough. 😄😄

 

[PaulSB]

Lovely ride today under blue skies and sunshine. It seemed ridiculously easy.......and then we turned for home..... apparently we'd had a tail wind!!! Found a new farm shop which does takeout coffee and I had a Cumberland and Black Pudding Scotch egg.......deeeeeelicious and within the rules 😄 A gentle 55 miles round the Fylde.

Sun was shining when I got in the shower. Thought I'd wash the car - after getting OUT of the shower, thank you - but it's now raining.

Tea, crumpets woodburner.

 

[PaulSB]

Automated email from Spa Cycles to say the bike has been despatched. I am strangely unexcited Even wondering if I should have bothered. Hopefully when spring arrives and we finally have dry, clean roads the enthusiasm will return.

You will love it. Always hard to find motivation at this time of year. Riding or running solo takes a lot of effort just to get out of the door. 👏

Soon as the weather warms, the birds sing.......

 

[oldwheels]

I've been for a bimble this morning, my Wellesbourne loop, 53 miles. It was a cracking morning for a bike ride, cold and sunny with a steady breeze, a bit mucky in the lanes but not too bad. My fixed is still not in full stealth mode, but its a lot quieter than it was, I'm going to have to talk to the LBS about replacing the rear hub bearings, sealed bearings, I popped the seals and greased them the other week and thats about all I can do with them. I stopped to water a gate post on the way out, just after I started a couple in a car pulled onto the verge behind me, I looked round and thought I've started and I cant stop, fortunately they stayed in the car and I was able get finished and move on.

It always happens despite not having seen a car for the last hour.

 

[Dave7]

My longer rides used to be fueled by Malt Loaf.

Indeed......excellent and full of energy. The only problem is the way it gets stuck in your teeth

 

[Dave7]

Watching Men in Black 3...... with a couple of beers and a box of chocolates.

Beer and chocolates
I need savoury with beer.
Each to his own though innit.