The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

In the immortal words of Michael Fish...

...there will be no hurricane!

 

[PaulSB]

Pablo de Chorley.........I like this 😎

We are forecast for 17⁰ sun and light cloud which is what we have. Very comfy.

I'm flaked out on the sofa watching Wimbledon. This is a clear indication I'm unwell! Must say I enjoyed watching Emma Raducanu - she seems a delightful young woman enjoying what she does well in a very carefree manner.

Tomorrow's family celebration has been cancelled. No.1 son a bit peed off - he's riding Manchester >Blackpool and now has to ride back again as his Dad can't collect him!

It's going to be chaos locally tomorrow. We have the Bolton Ironman road closures plus tens of thousands of relatively inexperienced cyclists on the Manchester >Blackpool ride.

 

[Mo1959]

Enjoyed the Tour again. It’s been a much more interesting event so far than previous years.

We now have rain.

 

[Paulus]

Enjoyed the Tour again. It’s been a much more interesting event so far than previous years.

We now have rain.

Agreed, it's a bit like the days of Eddy Merckx. Great racing in foul weather.

 

[Mo1959]

Agreed, it's a bit like the days of Eddy Merckx. Great racing in foul weather.

I was pleasantly surprised they almost all stayed upright on the wet descents. I would have been terrified!

 

[Dirk]

Its now gone very dark, when I was out just now the sun was shining brightly, I've been out for some bits and pieces, pick up my prescription and deal with a parcel return, what chance have I got when even My Good Lady doesn't know her bra size.

Bet @Dave7 could tell her.

 

[pawl]

Anyway, thats todays moan done. Anyone had any thunder up their end ye1t?

Which thunder are you referring to that comes from the heavens or that we’re the source comes from the ba ck end of the human form

 

[12boy]

I think we are clear on the origins of the malodorous thunder.
DaveR...no worries...just take one that fits well and have the saleslady find the right size. Of course then there will be other decisions, such as I Wonder if a pushup is what she would like?
The ride was warming up at the end so the headwinds felt pretty good. The flipper brace not so great.
I don't think I could go for weighted blankets myself, but a 6 inch down comforter in a room close to freezing would be nice.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Another cracking stage today. Bit worried about the sore throats in the Eurosport studio though, fingers crossed that it’s not what it could be.

 

[Drago]

Just found out my best friend from school has died

 

[Dave7]

Well all I have to say is anyone up at this time must have a real problem .
I woke for a piddle** at 0500 and that was it.
Had a drink, did a few jobs and listened to some music. I may go back to bed shortly.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Had a long lie for me as I could hear the rain anyway. Could do with a walk for some air so hoping it eases a bit as I don’t fancy a waterproof jacket when it’s so muggy.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Club in the village later to watch the F1 while enjoying a Guinness.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning people.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

We had some serious rain overnight!
Doggie walk first thing, then off to the Blue Ball at Countisbury to meet up with our best mates for lunch. I always love the drive out through Lynmouth - the views are spectacular!