The Retirement Thread

[Dirk]

Quite a few years back I went to see a Mick Abrahams gig. His usual drummer was ill so he got Clive Bunker to guest with him.
Kind of half of Jethro Tull on stage..

I say Blodwyn Pig at Birmingham Town Hall in 1971 (I think).
Still listen to 'Ahead Rings Out' on a regular basis. Excellent band and better than Jethro Tull, in my humble opinion.

 

[welsh dragon]

A question for the gardening gurus. When is the best time to prune a lavender bush. Some say spring and some say September.

 

[Juan Kog]

A question for the gardening gurus. When is the best time to prune a lavender bush. Some say spring and some say September.

OH-NO @Dave7 will be along soon with his dreadful and smutty bush pruning “jokes” .

 

[Paulus]

A question for the gardening gurus. When is the best time to prune a lavender bush. Some say spring and some say September.

Once it has finished flowering. some flower later than others. Prune by about 1/3rd, but don't cut back into the old wood.

 

[welsh dragon]

Once it has finished flowering. some flower later than others. Prune by about 1/3rd, but don't cut back into the old wood.

Thanks

 

[gavroche]

njour. I watched Man Hunt last night. Very good and yes, I like Clune too, he is a very good actor and chooses his roles well.
After all that gravel shifting yesterday, I am pleased to report I have no backache and no tired limbs either.
I took my Trek for its first free service earlier and should get it back in next couple of days as they seem to be very busy in the bike shop. To be fair, I don't think my bike needs anything doing to it as I look after it well and I have only done 500 kms since new last June as I use my other bikes as well.
Nice weather today so maybe a ride on the Roubaix this afternoon.

 

[Mo1959]

I suppose it's lunchtime. I have accomplished precisely zero this morning..........what a surprise! Well, I did an online jigsaw and drank coffee.

Getting windy out there, but another walk should be on the cards I think.

 

[Paulus]

Good afternoon all, Sainsbugs have done the delivery, A ham and mushroom omelette for lunch, and then to Trent Park for a long walk through the woods with the dog.

 

[Paulus]

Good afternoon all, Sainsbugs have done the delivery, A ham and mushroom omelette for lunch, and then to Trent Park for a long walk through the woods with the dog.

Plus, the bedlinen has been washed and is on the line, and the rear brakes adjusted on my touring bike.
It's all go at the moment

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Took the folding ebike to the LBS this morning
Had to ride there WITH NO MOTOR POWER

He is going to check it but he thinks the battery is b******d - which is bascially what I expected anyway
but he has the stuff to check it easily whcih I don't - so best to be sure before spending money getting it recelled or whatever

Also means I had a chance to get a pork pie for SWMBO - which will make me her hero for a few minutes!

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Quite pleasant here, 15°, light cloud/hazy sunshine, breezy. Enjoyed my walks to and from the gym.

 

[Dirk]

A question for the gardening gurus. When is the best time to prune a lavender bush. Some say spring and some say September.

MrsD likes to have her bush trimmed at the start of the season.

 

[welsh dragon]

MrsD likes to have her bush trimmed at the start of the season.

We all know that

 

[Mo1959]

I’ve let mine get long and straggly this year!

 

[numbnuts]

I haven't got a bush