The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Workout done early before it gets too warm.

Having a spot of breakfast, then I'll be doing a bit of work on the garage roof before the sun flexes its muscles.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning peeps. Another hot day is on store for us all. I have to go to Newtown to get my bike and that's it. I won't be going anywhere in this heat.

Stay safe and well folks.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Blimey they've got some noisy seagulls in Minehead!
We had a dawn chorus of gulls at about 4.30am - inconsiderate blighters.
Good day yesterday, F1 and TdF were entertaining and the beer was flowing well.
Off back home at 11am, as a guy is coming at lunchtime to pick up a lawnmower I've just sold on Facebook.
Another hot day in the offing.

 

[Mo1959]

Back from a pleasant nearly 7 mile stroll while it is still relatively cool. Not sure about cycling later as it's to be hot again, although at least on the bike you have the constant wind flow while you are moving I suppose.

Could have done with a proper camera this morning to get a deer that wandered out onto the path as it's digitally zoomed so not very great.

 

[welsh dragon]

Back from a pleasant nearly 7 mile stroll while it is still relatively cool. Not sure about cycling later as it's to be hot again, although at least on the bike you have the constant wind flow while you are moving I suppose.

Could have done with a proper camera this morning to get a deer that wandered out onto the path as it's digitally zoomed so not very great.


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Lovely photos as always Mo

 

[Mo1959]

Breakfast time now. There is a shortage of stuff in the shops, mostly due to a problem getting lorry drivers I think. Hasn't been Kellogs Fruit and Fibre on the shelf for a couple of weeks now so it's back to Weetabix this morning.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just back from a 7k run / walk around Pocket Park. It’s quite well shaded and I’m happy just bimbling around doing laps. The grass was still wet with dew so my feet kept nice and cool. Mrs Tenkaykev is just heading out to the gym, I expect it will be hot and sticky, I much prefer the outdoors.
Stay safe folks ☀️

 

[Mo1959]

Just back from a 7k run / walk around Pocket Park. It’s quite well shaded and I’m happy just bimbling around doing laps. The grass was still wet with dew so my feet kept nice and cool. Mrs Tenkaykev is just heading out to the gym, I expect it will be hot and sticky, I much prefer the outdoors.
Stay safe folks ☀

Me too on the outdoors exercise. Over the years I have bought and then barely used treadmills and exercise bikes. It's just not for me. Boring and far too hot. Even a walk in bad weather is better than being stuck inside on a hamster wheel

 

[pawl]

Happy freedom day Off to the tip No need to book a slot which I didn’t mind doing Then to the garden centre Will be wearing my mask and keeping my distance If it’s busy I will not bother

 

[pawl]

Good Morning. I predict today will be hot.

@12boy and Mrs 12boy. Good luck. Our thoughts are with you.

Today? The allotment is delivering it's bounty which means harvesting is ongoing. Over the last 7/10 days I've harvested and stored or frozen broccoli, shallots, blackcurrants, Cavolo Nero (fancy black Italian kale). We are eating all of above plus potatoes, lettuce, spring onions, parsley and basil. Courgettes and beans ready this week and perhaps redcurrants and garlic.

Heading out for a ride at 09.45. a quick 40 miler. Yesterday's first ride in three weeks was good. Chest was 100%, I held the pace and my quads have recovered - they were shredded last night. Completely burnt toast.

Bounty You grow chocolate bars

 

[pawl]

Breakfast time now. There is a shortage of stuff in the shops, mostly due to a problem getting lorry drivers I think. Hasn't been Kellogs Fruit and Fibre on the shelf for a couple of weeks now so it's back to Weetabix this morning.

Dare I suggest a round of toast and Marmite

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Dare I suggest a round of toast and Marmite

 

[Tenkaykev]

Me too on the outdoors exercise. Over the years I have bought and then barely used treadmills and exercise bikes. It's just not for me. Boring and far too hot. Even a walk in bad weather is better than being stuck inside on a hamster wheel

I sort of combined both once. I took part in an indoor lapped race held in Milton Keynes shopping centre. It was an “ interesting “ experience 🤔
I’ve got a feeling it was air conditioned, but this was way back in the 80’s so I’m not sure.

 

[Tenkaykev]

It's me again!
I've just had a call on the land line from someone purporting to be from Virgin and expressing concern that my Internet connection might be faulty. I'm not with Virgin and I can spot these scams a mile away. It has however got me thinking about how long it has been since I received a genuine call on our land line. The widow of a friend phones on the land line when she needs her computer sorting out. She's in her 80's and manages really well, it's just the occasional problem that she can't sort out herself. She phoned a month or so ago, but prior to that it was a couple of years.
There's also the occasional robot call from the Hospital asking me to confirm that I will be attending my appointment, but that's about it.
As this is the "retirees " sub forum I wonder how many of us still regularly use the land line?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It's me again!
I've just had a call on the land line from someone purporting to be from Virgin and expressing concern that my Internet connection might be faulty. I'm not with Virgin and I can spot these scams a mile away. It has however got me thinking about how long it has been since I received a genuine call on our land line. The widow of a friend phones on the land line when she needs her computer sorting out. She's in her 80's and manages really well, it's just the occasional problem that she can't sort out herself. She phoned a month or so ago, but prior to that it was a couple of years.
There's also the occasional robot call from the Hospital asking me to confirm that I will be attending my appointment, but that's about it.
As this is the "retirees " sub forum I wonder how many of us still regularly use the land line?

We got rid of our landline phone sometime ago, it was expensive but wasn't being used, we'd both got mobiles as had most of our friends and family, we've still got the land line but its only used for the internet.