The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

No. I'm in the same room as someone who was watching Strictly.

What is this the Spanish Inquisition? 😄😄😄

My Saturday night pleasure, which I do look forward to, is to sit down around 6.00pm with a G&T, the Guardian Codeword, Word Wheel and crossword. Can't help but glance at the telly from time to time.

The deaf woman is astounding. I do watch her and listen to what she says because it gives an insight into a world I can't experience. I was particularly interested to hear her describe how she learns the rhythm of the dance and music through feeling her partner's body.

The two guys dancing together are excellent. I find the rest of the programme shite. How Claudia Winkleman can waste her talent is beyond me.

 

[PaulSB]

Been waiting on Paul to go first but he hasn’t posted so I’ll go.

A much cooler 8 degrees here this morning and a dry day to come. Just walking as that’s all I feel up to these days.

Haven’t checked tonight’s telly yet, but it’s usually decent on a Sunday.

Sorry just getting a Strictly rant ready!!

So today. Went to bed at 10.00pm, immediately fell asleep for a straight 7.5 hours. Now out on the Club Ride. This is going to be interesting. The guys who rode the route yesterday didn't like it, this is correct it's a crap route. I suspect folk will look at me for an alternative so I need to have a think.

I need to plant my onions so I may make it a short sharp ride. I'm more inclined to see what others come up with.

 

[GM]

Morning all... Up early and out shortly for the Sunday London Ride, looks like a nice day for it. I'll try and get some photos and post later.

Enjoy your day folks!

 

[Dave7]

Morning all .
Again I went to bed with Paul last night.....slightly earlier maybe.
Was up at 0630.
BIG PROBLEM last evening .
We have a decent tv in the 2nd lounge so whenever sh*te like strictly comes on MrsD can indulge to her hearts content BUT for some reason that tv decided to de-tune itself. I tried to re-tune it with no success.
So I got earache while she had to sit while I watched footy.
I will try to re-tune it later.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Carer here at a decent time this morning, seven, family are here this morning and I've got a pair of tyres to fit to the fixed this afternoon.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
Off to “ Bouncy Castle World “ at the local Sports Centre this morning 😁
This will be followed by brunch at a local Italian café, and then a cake and bread baking session with our granddaughter. Looks like being a full day.
Stay safe folks 👍☀️

 

[Dave7]

I have risen!

Good afternoon

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Doggie walk on the beach first, then a stroll down to the Black Horse for Sunday lunch.
Got to check the car over later and also pack my clothes for next week.
I'm hoping that the sink hole reported on the M5, yesterday, will be repaired by Monday. It's just before the M50 junction where we get off to go up to Upton on Severn.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. It is misty here. A real pea supper.

Not a lot planned for today.

Stay safe peeps

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Hello - I've been up for about 40 minutes after having been awake from 6

Had a great night last night
we were babysitting the grandkids 9 5 (SEN - autistic) and nearly 12 months
The abby has eben sick recently - which is a problem as he has breathing problems - but he seems better!




they went to bed as expected (they normally do)
9 year old came back down at 8:30 - allowed but no devices allowed so she had to watch telly with her Gran and Pops (us)
watched 'The Dig' as SWMBO has wanter to see it for ages but we don;t have Netflix - but they do so we took the opportunity

all was well

5 year old was very considerate and waited until the end of the film before throwing up all over his bed and most of his bedroom floor

due to his problems I was worried he would be upset and need his parents but he was a wonder ful brave and good little trooper
accepted us helping him and was wonderful

we just about got stuff cleared up before his parents got back - just after he threw up for the second time

$deity I have vomit

still - the film was great!

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks Weather is looking 'interesting' not sure which way its going...hopefully drying. Was pondering on my ride on the A9 tuther day...i found the road surface really bad in parts and energy sapping especially on those long up hill stretches, can imagine a fully loaded touring cyclist might find it hard going [unless their super fit of course].
Wondering how long my elderly laptop will keep going...just in case it expires i ordered up some tyres as there aint no bike shops in the vicinity and given the rough roads i dont expect to get high mileage from my current set. Its nice to be away from the city but does mean pre-empting any future hassle in precuring essentials.

 

[Drago]

Not feeling brilliant today. Divertiulitis is p,aying up and my gullivers hurt. No bike ride today.

 

[Mo1959]

Back from the same walk as yesterday. Much cooler so really enjoyed it.

Pic from same spot as yesterday

shows the difference in weather. That's why I never tire of our walks as they can look drastically different over the seasons and with different light and weather.

Second one is the final climb to the top on the section of new path they resurfaced a few months ago.

 

[Exlaser2]

Morning all . It’s not a bad day in cov this morning . Nice and bright and reasonable warm again ( it was tee shirt weather yesterday and I am hoping for the same today ) . The wind is forecast at 9mph gusting 19 which is ok for sailing but it going to be from a bad direction for our club. The wind will come over the hill and the trees then hit the water and go in dozens different directions 😂. Some people ( mrs exlaser ) are very good at reading these wind shifts other people ( me ) are not . I suspect I will be lapped by her even though I have a much faster boat. Hay ho it’s a good job I don’t take sailing as seriously as she does. Don’t tell anyone , but it has been known for her to sulk if I finish ahead of her . 😂😂😂😂😀