The Retirement Thread

[Flick of the Elbow]

You did about the same as me, commuting over 30 years, my last 5 years commuting was Holbrooks to Nuneaton, in the 1990's I was riding Earlsdon to Kenilworth.

I totally agree with that point of view. I rode to work for 30 years , for the last decade from my home in Binley to tile hill ( which for anyone that doesn’t know Coventry is basically one side of the city to the other) though every type of weather . But for me the worst thing was always the cold . Used to start work in the afternoon and finish about 1 in the morning. Coming home in the winter was just hell , think the coldest I ever rode in was -13.

You are both putting me in mind of my first year as a student at Warwick Uni, living at home in Shirley. It was the winter of 1983-4, I commuted on fixed throughout, 12 miles each way IIRC. Had a lot of snow in Feb, one day I only made it home because I got passed by a snow plough and was able to follow it home.

 

[BoldonLad]

A productive day, 6.3 miles of walking, cold (1C), but dry and a watery winter sun.

Spare part arrived for fridge (it is a built in fridge, upper hinge on door broke, New Years Eve). New hinge fitted, to fridge door, all working again. Mrs @BoldonLad suitably impressed with my skills, and making suitable comments of praise I should possibly explain, her Mk1 husband was totally inept, so, even the simplest practical achievement on my part, is cause for copious praise, which of course, I do not object to

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I like this graphic that has appeared on the BBC Scotland daily update. I can see myself being absolutely transfixed by this for the next 5 (hopefully 4) months.

 

[Dave7]

Just back from a short walk.....maybe 2 miles max. Roads and pavements are good though its doing its best to snow.

 

[BoldonLad]

I like this graphic that has appeared on the BBC Scotland daily update. I can see myself being absolutely transfixed by this for the next 5 (hopefully 4) months.
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Yes, I do not understand why the daily figures, shown on BBC News, ITV News etc, have not been amended to include numbers vaccinated, at least a bit of positive news, to offset the doom and gloom of Laura Coronaberg, and Robert Pestilence.

The vaccination figures are available on the PHE website (don't know about the equivalent site for Scotland, Wales, NI), but, they are hidden away, and, last time I looked, about ten days out of date.

The graphic presentation is a great idea, clear and straight forward.

 

[numbnuts]

I've just noticed the the temperature today had not risen above -1c

 

[gavroche]

That's it, all chores done so now, easy evening doing nothing.

 

[Mo1959]

That's it, all chores done so now, easy evening doing nothing.

I’ve had a whole day of doing nothing. Seem to be struggling for motivation just now. Maybe if it gets less cold I will do more.

 

[gavroche]

I’ve had a whole day of doing nothing. Seem to be struggling for motivation just now. Maybe if it gets less cold I will do more.

That's ok, spring is on the way so bring your bike inside and prepare it for warmer weather soon.

 

[welsh dragon]

My goodness. 4 people died during the troubles in America last night.

 

[Paulus]

Dog walking done, twice. Early shopping trip done, half an hour on the turbo ( i got bored after a while) done. Bird feeders replenished. We had a greater spotted woodpecker visit this afternoon.
Not a wholly unproductive day.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

I’ve had a whole day of doing nothing. Seem to be struggling for motivation just now. Maybe if it gets less cold I will do more.

I can recommend fitting studded tyres to an mtb, creates a load more options for winter riding.

 

[Mo1959]

I can recommend fitting studded tyres to an mtb, creates a load more options for winter riding.

I don’t actually want to go out though.

 

[Dave7]

Dog walking done, twice. Early shopping trip done, half an hour on the turbo ( i got bored after a while) done. Bird feeders replenished. We had a greater spotted woodpecker visit this afternoon.
Not a wholly unproductive day.

We used to get a GSW on a regular basis along with other visitors eg Jays, Green Finches etc.
For some reason they have disappeared

 

[Mo1959]

We used to get a GSW on a regular basis along with other visitors eg Jays, Green Finches etc.
For some reason they have disappeared

I loved watching the birds at dads. He got woodpeckers too along with Nuthatch, Siskens, Goldfinch and most of the Tit family.
Silly old bugger broke his leg badly going out to feed them when it was icy! I think that was really the start of his decline as he was never quite so mobile after that.