The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I've hardly had the shorts out this year and I've been in longs for the last couple of months .

 

[mikeIow]

I've hardly had the shorts out this year and I've been in longs for the last couple of months .

In Coventry?
Been in shorts most of summer 30 miles away in Leicester......currently on the IOW, beautiful day for a 32m bike ride in shorts & short sleeves 😎
Next week....well, that's another matter: it looks like things change 😱

 

[Drago]

I have risen! 1st!

Click and collect day today.

 

[Mo1959]

Lol. Second again. I think the mornings getting so dark now are helping me nod off again for a bit.

We still have wind but I don’t think it’s cold. I’ll find out soon.

Today’s excitement is the postie bringing me a new pair of slippers as I am walking out of my current ones as they have got too big once the fleece flattened down so much with wear.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. A glorious day is dawning, well has dawned in fact, though it is a tad breezy! We have to go home today which is a great shame but we've had an excellent five days in Richmond so fair dos. The plan is to pack up and leave by 10.00, head off for a late breakfast and then wander round Richmond for a while before crossing the border again. I've walked 31 miles this week which is a lot for me. On yesterday's 11.5 mile walk my legs went at 11 miles, completely shot and it was very uncomfortable walking the last half mile to the car. Tonight we are out for a genuine Indian meal cooked by an Indian couple in their own home. It's always VERY good.

It has already been decided we will return for a week next year and my task is to rebook this accommodation ASAP as it is excellent and suits us perfectly.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all.

 

[PaulSB]

@ebikeerwidnes re the shorts do whatever is comfortable 12 months of the year. Unlikely you'll see me outside in shorts after early October but certainly at home.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, another windy one.

 

[Dave7]

In my area the postmen have a bet on who can stay in shorts the longest.

Not sure its true (please confirm) that you were offered a job as a postman but you turned it down because you HAD to wear shorts.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

In Coventry?
Been in shorts most of summer 30 miles away in Leicester......currently on the IOW, beautiful day for a 32m bike ride in shorts & short sleeves 😎
Next week....well, that's another matter: it looks like things change 😱

It hasn't been that warm, though its had its moments, most of August was cool and cloudy, though September has made up for it, mornings have been cool.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Still wearing shorts on the bike for the next few days only I expect. For walking I rarely wear shorts, too many bitey things residing in the undergrowth, ticks especially.

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks cool and breezy here. Will take the new bike out today despite the outward head wind. On my regular route theres a long straight and where i would normally be in 5th or 6th gear the head wind reduces my progress to 4th or even 3rd gear...Ive discovered the local highland cows are placid beasties and i talk to them as i go by... was a bit worried the other day though..i was passing a cow which was in the middle of the road and an oncoming 4x4 decided they couldnt wait for me but mounted the grass and so the cow was between me and the car...i hoped it wouldnt turn into me...it didnt phew!

 

[Dave7]

Good morning peeps.
Todays plans are already scuppered. We were supposed to be going to Home Bargains** at 0800 but as MrsD has just crawled out of bed that isn't going to happen (I refuse to fight my way through a crowded shop while pushing a wheelchair)
**anyone else use Homebargains. Some amazing prices.....sometimes 50%less than most shops and its all branded goods.

 

[welsh dragon]

Oh - hang on - why I came here

Right - I need someone to help me with a real dilemma

this serious so I need some sensible intelligent people to give me advise






but they are all busy so I though I would ask you lot

Anyway - looking at the weather I am facing a decision

at some point in the near future I will have to start wearing long trousers

I have been wearing shorts for AGES - got long trousers out about 3 times in the last 4-5 months

and I have noticed that I am starting to be in a minority on the high street and in shops

So how are other people doing

even cycling I am noticing that the non-lycra people are starting to have long trousers

when do I have to make the turn???


and do I have to act like an adult when I do
kinda got out of that habit over lock down as well


looking forward to you considered wisdom
(or the other kind)

When your legs turn a nasty blue colour

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. Dark, damp, cool and a bit bleh here at the moment.

Stay safe peeps