The Retirement Thread

[Exlaser2]

How do you decide what number goes on the sail? Is it a racing number registered to the boat or person?

The number always stays with the boat . In the case with the British moth dinghy No 1 was made in 1932 and I think the next boat made will be 900. In the old days all dinghy class used to start at no 1, these days boat makers are more ‘ adventurous’ with start numbers so it makes it look like they have sold more boats than they really have . In the class I have just joined the first number is 100. In another well known class they decided to make their first boat number 1000. 😀

 

[Dirk]

It has (I think) just come to me. My helmet was Everoak......does that sound right?

Yes, they made motorcycle helmets.

 

[BoldonLad]

Nope.......but it's on my to do list. Probably tomorrow.

So, for now, we can truthfully say “Paul has a screw loose”.

 

[welsh dragon]

So, for now, we can truthfully say “Paul has a screw loose”.

As do most around here and I include myself As well.

 

[Dirk]

I hear that Guy Martin had a go at sidecar passengering at Cadwell Park this weekend.
He only fell out once.
Fair play, though.

 

[rustybolts]

I hear that Guy Martin had a go at sidecar passengering at Cadwell Park this weekend.
He only fell out once.
Fair play, though.
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Fair play to Guy , he rode in the classic race in Armoy last week , got a 2nd

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

A very belated greetings from me today, I’d set the video to catch the overnight Olympics stuff then kept well clear of any potential spoilers (not naming names @Mo1959 ) until after I’d watched it all. Fabulous watching the Kennys in action . After that a little walk followed by the last stage of the amazing Arctic Tour of Norway, always one of my favourite races. Another packed day

 

[ColinJ]

Excuse me, but WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope to be making the trip from Todmorden to Exeter by train several times a year in future so I have been researching the fares. A friend of mine ('bubble' pal, as was) is here and going off to visit her brother in Exeter tomorrow. She told me that she was intending to travel via Manchester and would be spending well over £100 return, even using her railcard. I told her that it was cheaper than that, quicker, and more convenient to go via Leeds. She disagreed, having checked the fares previously. This led to further research and discovery of some astoundingly stupid results...

1. Off-peak return from Leeds to Exeter: £110.65
2. Make an extra journey from Hebden Bridge then catch the same train from Leeds... Also £110.65!
3. Extend the journey to Leeds by getting on the train one stop earlier, pass through Hebden Bridge, then catch that same train from Leeds to Exeter: Only £97.80!!!

So, significantly extending the journey from case (1) to case (2) costs nothing. Extending that journey even more [case (3)] saves £12.85!

It seems impossible that this can be true, but given the stupid fragmented railway system that we have in the UK, it probably IS! I am walking down to the station with her later so we will find out for sure then. If it isn't true, then the online ticket booking systems are wrong - we both checked prices using multiple sites.

 

[classic33]

Excuse me, but WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope to be making the trip from Todmorden to Exeter by train several times a year in future so I have been researching the fares. A friend of mine ('bubble' pal, as was) is here and going off to visit her brother in Exeter tomorrow. She told me that she was intending to travel via Manchester and would be spending well over £100 return, even using her railcard. I told her that it was cheaper than that, quicker, and more convenient to go via Leeds. She disagreed, having checked the fares previously. This led to further research and discovery of some astoundingly stupid results...

1. Off-peak return from Leeds to Exeter: £110.65
2. Make an extra journey from Hebden Bridge then catch the same train from Leeds... Also £110.65!
3. Extend the journey to Leeds by getting on the train one stop earlier, pass through Hebden Bridge, then catch that same train from Leeds to Exeter: Only £97.80!!!

So, significantly extending the journey from case (1) to case (2) costs nothing. Extending that journey even more [case (3)] saves £12.85!

It seems impossible that this can be true, but given the stupid fragmented railway system that we have in the UK, it probably IS! I am walking down to the station with her later so we will find out for sure then. If it isn't true, then the online ticket booking systems are wrong - we both checked prices using multiple sites.

Will you be able to swap platforms quick enough if via Manchester is cheaper. And if back one station is cheaper, assuming travelling via Leeds, how will you get there, train?

A quick check shows via London for Leeds to Exeter, which isn't the shortest route on viewing the map.

 

[ColinJ]

Will you be able to swap platforms quick enough if via Manchester is cheaper. And if back one station is cheaper, assuming travelling via Leeds, how will you get there, train?

A quick check shows via London for Leeds to Exeter, which isn't the shortest route on viewing the map.

If going via Manchester, you have to swap STATIONS, which takes an awful lot longer than swapping platforms!

Train Tod to Leeds, change platforms, train Leeds to Exeter - simple!

There are direct trains from Leeds to Exeter, not going via London.

It IS possible to save about an extra £20 by booking Advance tickets. Those journeys involve more changes and having to travel on specific trains. Both my pal and I prefer the flexibility of being able to travel on any off-peak train. If I were travelling with a bike then I would have had to reserve bike spaces on specific trains but I have solved that problem by leaving a bike in Devon for future holidays.

 

[PaulSB]

Excuse me, but WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope to be making the trip from Todmorden to Exeter by train several times a year in future so I have been researching the fares. A friend of mine ('bubble' pal, as was) is here and going off to visit her brother in Exeter tomorrow. She told me that she was intending to travel via Manchester and would be spending well over £100 return, even using her railcard. I told her that it was cheaper than that, quicker, and more convenient to go via Leeds. She disagreed, having checked the fares previously. This led to further research and discovery of some astoundingly stupid results...

1. Off-peak return from Leeds to Exeter: £110.65
2. Make an extra journey from Hebden Bridge then catch the same train from Leeds... Also £110.65!
3. Extend the journey to Leeds by getting on the train one stop earlier, pass through Hebden Bridge, then catch that same train from Leeds to Exeter: Only £97.80!!!

So, significantly extending the journey from case (1) to case (2) costs nothing. Extending that journey even more [case (3)] saves £12.85!

It seems impossible that this can be true, but given the stupid fragmented railway system that we have in the UK, it probably IS! I am walking down to the station with her later so we will find out for sure then. If it isn't true, then the online ticket booking systems are wrong - we both checked prices using multiple sites.

Have you tried the Trainsplit app? Obviously I don't know the full details but two minutes on the app using a random choice with a Senior Railcard:

Depart Todmorden 09.55 today
Arrive Exeter Central 16.56

Return August 16th
Depart Exeter Central 13.12
Arrive Todmorden 19.34

Cost £88.20 return. Clearly I haven't looked at this in depth. Changing stations in Manchester is only +/- 10 minutes. In my experience swapping certain platforms at Picadilly can take 5+ minutes.

 

[12boy]

There is a river coming out of the Wind River range spelled Popo Agie. Any guesses on how it is pronounced? A clue is it isn't Yose ah mite.
Nothing productive today.....a bike ride, a little watering, a zoom chat with my son and his, a few arrows shot. not a bad day. Yesterday I cleared enough garage to set up a weight bench that I put away years ago. Gave it a try today and was dismayed by my puniness. Oh well, use it or lose it. And speaking of losing, I lost my phone yesterday and had to get a new one. Sure works better, though.

 

[PaulSB]

@12boy - po-aage?

 

[PaulSB]

I'll say good morning now and then hopefully doze. I've had a brew and watched some Netflix. Every 20 minutes or so the wind gets and rain hits the windows like machine gunfire!

I've some odds and sods which need doing. I also need to get out on a ride. That will be difficult, my three regular buddies aren't riding this week for a variety of different reasons. I may explore a gravel route for a future club ride though it's likely to be wet and muddy. ☹️

Anyone looking for some TV to watch? I'm enjoying a Netflix series called Damnation. The storyline is based around strikers, strikebreakers, the Black Legion and major business in Iowa and Wyoming in the early 30s. I suspect there's a basic truth behind the story but I'm unsure how much so.

 

[Dave7]

Yes, they made motorcycle helmets.

AND......to make my bike go faster I stuck 2 big eyes on the back of the helmet