The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Could you flip the stem to lower the bars?

Yes. Might do that and move a couple of spacers above the stem and see how it looks.

 

[oldwheels]

It arrived. That was quick. Still to put front mudguard on. Heck of a high front end even for an audax bike. Not sure whether to get it cut down a bit or just enjoy the comfort?

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Looks good. I prefer the top of the saddle to be level with the top of the bars but we are all different.
PS Did you clear the mantlepiece for the photo? I wouldn't dare show mine.

 

[oldwheels]

You have to ask yourself, was it worth all tending and caring. Our total crop of potatoes....

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Is that just one shaw? About what I would expect from just one but mostly bigger.

 

[welsh dragon]

Mr WD staggers around now and again, but to be fair he suffers from Vertigo now and again.

 

[Mo1959]

Looks good. I prefer the top of the saddle to be level with the top of the bars but we are all different.
PS Did you clear the mantlepiece for the photo? I wouldn't dare show mine.

I don’t like ornaments....bloody dust collectors!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Don't know where the age range starts

I’m 56 but I don’t think I’m the youngest

 

[numbnuts]

Just been for a walk round the village to look at the Christmas lights, all very nice, but it did nothing for me as I don't feel in the spirit of Christmas

 

[BoldonLad]

I have just managed a walk. Only 1 1/2 miles and at times I felt I was walking like an old drunk (don't say it) but I made it.
Sat in conservatory now enjoying a brandy n port.

Hmm... less of the old is all I will say

 

[BoldonLad]

Jake failed. A major fail within 5 minutes. Very narrow road, cars parked in his side of the road he should have stopped to let the oncoming traffic have right of way. He decided there was enough room for 2 cars so basically tried to bull his way through. Immediate fail and straight back to the driving centre. He didn't even finish the test. Apparently they don't now. Any major fail within the first 20 minutes or so and they go straight back to the centre

Silly boy.

Never mind... better luck next time ....

 

[welsh dragon]

I don’t like ornaments....bloody dust collectors!

I hate ornaments as well. As you say they are just dust catchers. I hate the bloody things.

 

[welsh dragon]

Just been for a walk round the village to look at the Christmas lights, all very nice, but it did nothing for me as I don't feel in the spirit of Christmas

That's it. Nice to hear happy people. Keep it up.

 

[welsh dragon]

I’m 56 but I don’t think I’m the youngest

I think 50's onwards is the age range. You might be the youngest.

 

[BoldonLad]

Mr WD staggers around now and again, but to be fair he suffers from Vertigo now and again.

More likely exhaustion from all of the fetching and carrying you make him do... poor chap ...

 

[oldwheels]

I don’t like ornaments....bloody dust collectors!

Mine are not necessarily ornaments. There is a jug hiding a badly finished wallpaper seam as well as a clock and a couple of flasks with yoghurt doing it's thing. At one end is a sheaf of appointment letters not all current held up by another jug.
I am having a very brief visitation from son no 2 and his wife so a bit of cleaning might be attempted.

 

[numbnuts]

I hate ornaments as well. As you say they are just dust catchers. I hate the bloody things.

But your got a husband