The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

I've been to the bank, that was the highlight of the day, it's all down hill from now on
Oh it's cloudy and only 18c.

 

[Mo1959]

I've been to the bank, that was the highlight of the day, it's all down hill from now on
Oh it's cloudy and only 18c.

Think yourself lucky.....it's 13C here. Suits me though as I am more comfortable when it's a bit cooler.

 

[Dave7]

Right, a quick half hour bass practice then off out to get me tyres done.

Can't imagine they will be cheap on that vehicle.
I had a C70 for 2 years. Only had it 3 weeks when I got a nail in the side wall.
Bear in mind this was early 90s......230 SMACKERS .

 

[Dave7]

I've been to the bank, that was the highlight of the day, it's all down hill from now on
Oh it's cloudy and only 18c.

Whether you do a quick, fast or normal half and hour, it is still 30 minutes.

It might be a VERY slow one for the neighbours

 

[GM]

Good afternoon all... I got a nice little surprise in the post this morning. A letter from HMRC saying I've got a tax rebate, haven't a clue how that worked out, it's only a small one but enough for a decent Laithwaites delivery of reds 🍷

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Quick description of the weather using parameters that are appropriate to this forum

Over the summer I rode in a cotton t-shirt and cotton shorts (i'm banned from Lycra by my wife for 'reasons')

If I was riding on roads I would wear a hi vis vest that was very loose and not done up

Last week I started riding with my proper jacket - but open and with the sleeves rolled up

Today I had to stop after 1 mile and zip up my jacket and put some gloves on

As the man said
"Winter is Coming"

 

[numbnuts]

Just found out that "Colin Pitchfork" double child murderer in now living just 3 miles away from me

 

[welsh dragon]

Just found out that "Colin Pitchfork" double child murderer in now living just 3 miles away from me

Wow. Wonder how long he will last

 

[gavroche]

Good afternoon. Been to let the dogs out at my stepson's house as they are both working. Been to the bank, had my lunch , had a video call to one of my brothers in France and now about to dig out a bush that my wife wants to be moved to another place in the back garden. Then I have been told to put a shelf over the radiator in the hall and that will be all for the day, apart from walking Molly again tonight of course.
My Trek is booked for its first free service on the 21st this month too.
Life in retirement can be so different from day to day.

 

[Juan Kog]

Good afternoon all... I got a nice little surprise in the post this morning. A letter from HMRC saying I've got a tax rebate, haven't a clue how that worked out, it's only a small one but enough for a decent Laithwaites delivery of reds 🍷

Makes a change from those phone calls from “HMRC” .

 

[Dirk]

Just found out that "Colin Pitchfork" double child murderer in now living just 3 miles away from me

I think you'll be safer than he is.

 

[12boy]

Classic 33, we puts Marmite on toast. And plum preserves, but not at the same time.
The hell thing is a line from Cold Comfort Farm.
It actually rained some last night with maybe more today. Windier than the hubs of hell, too.
Made a bunch of food yesterday...browned 2 lbs ground turkey for an eggplant dish, maybe today, grilled some boneless and skinned chicken thighs for a meaty munch when I want one, and a London Broil and veg...okra, Shishido peppers and zucchini.
That was served with some pretty good mushroom ravioli. Lots of the beef left over which, although chewy, will work for sandwiches or salad when sliced fine across the grain. This morning it will be quinoa/oatmeal with high protein yoghurt.

 

[Dave7]

Just found out that "Colin Pitchfork" double child murderer in now living just 3 miles away from me

Be careful.
It may be a rumour but according to reports he was also known to target elderly naked men

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Oh - and today's entry into the attempted suicide by bike competition

I was coming across the old Runcorn-Widnes bridge using the cycle lane - which becomes a shared path after the actual bridge
anyway - on the downhill bit I was moving at about 23 mph and I noticed a car stopping about 100m ahead
door opened but nothing else
then a young woman got out and just shut the door and walked across the cycle path

without looking in either direction in any way whatsoever

luckily I had already put the car's occupants into the 'potential idiots' category and slowed down a bit - and was ready to brake properly

I managed to slow down enough by slamming the brakes on and then swerved around her

she did say 'Sorry' but i a tone of voice that didn't imply any admission of fault

 

[rustybolts]

Well, after much swearing and hitting things with a hammer my new 66" Samsung telly is on the wall.

Was never really impressed with the UHD and upscaling on my old 50 inch Toshiba, but thismreally is something else. Even Mrs D is impressed.

ZZZZZZZZ... 3am .....ZZZZ...."CRAAAASH !!!"......... " Uh! wtf was that ?" .."sounded like something falling off the wall Dear" . Enjoy