The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

There is no reason why, it is just one of those days as I have the correct links, they came with the chain.

Yes, I have those days too!

I will leave the protective coat on this time too, at least for a few rides.

I used to scrub it off, but someone said that it is the best lube that a chain ever gets so I leave it on now and always get a few hundred kms use from a new chain before it shows any signs of needing extra lube.

Had a surprising visit to the oncology center yesterday. 2 weeks ago Mrs 12's tumor markers were over 200, but the first round of her new chemo knocked it down to 81. Wasn't expecting that, as the earlier prognosis was not encouraging. Hopefully the cancer will abate to the point where the fluid it generates in her pleural cavity will be absorbed into the body and she will regain the use of her left lung and maybe get off O2. Travelling down to Colorado to see the grandson may become possible. One can hope.

I hope that the good news continues. My best wishes to both of you!

 

[gavroche]

I went back into my shed as I didn't want to admit defeat and had another go. Pleased to say the new chain is now on and all the gears are working perfectly.

 

[PaulSB]

Not a bad pick for late October. Got four green peppers and after a bit of ferreting around found my last remaining pepper plant has four more maturing. Bonanza.

So I have kale and leeks growing through the winter, onions, shallots and garlic stored in the shed, broccoli, more kale and runner beans in the freezer. Happy Days!

 

[PaulSB]

Oh yes the onion sets, shallots and garlic I planted three weeks ago are sprouting.

 

[welsh dragon]

 

[Deleted member 1258]

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Thats my problem!

 

[Chief Broom]

Had a pleasant ride today got to the top of my 'nemesis' hill and sat and watched the wind turbines for a while. Still very mild here but on the hill top there was a fresh breeze which seemed to be saying 'winter is on its way'! brrrr
A farmer was herding his highland cows up the road and he said to me 'they wont bother you' which i was pleased about!
Are libraries going the way of the Dodo? i went in Brora's today and it was empty of people,though they did have some computers with printers which was handy

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

WOW
how have I got so out of date with this thread

really must pay attention!!!

Anyway - wife was feeling a bit delicate this evening so just wanted a tongue sandwich for tea

gave me a chance to do my onion, pepper, garlic, ginger, herbs and tomatoes pasta thingy that I generally make up as I go along (it may even be vegan - I really can't be bothered to check!)



apparently it STANK


SWMBO doesn't do veg

 

[ColinJ]

SWMBO doesn't do veg

Yikes - it is VERY hard to get anywhere close to a healthy diet without LOTS of veg!

 

[classic33]

I always thought were a nice guy.....willing to help anyone in need.

And you need some help with your £50's.

 

[welsh dragon]

WOW
how have I got so out of date with this thread

really must pay attention!!!

Anyway - wife was feeling a bit delicate this evening so just wanted a tongue sandwich for tea

gave me a chance to do my onion, pepper, garlic, ginger, herbs and tomatoes pasta thingy that I generally make up as I go along (it may even be vegan - I really can't be bothered to check!)



apparently it STANK


SWMBO doesn't do veg

Slacker

 

[classic33]

I recorded a series on BBC 2 last night called Univese with prof Brian Cox. I do like him.

If the universe is expanding what is it expanding into, if there is nothing out there, as modern theories predict.

And does this same expansion explain why some people are also expanding. Will their expansion increase at a rate equal to that of the universe, percentage wise?

Two questions you could put to him if you get the chance.

 

[Dirk]

As I said on another thread and ridiculed for it, I think it’s the gung ho attitude of the double vaxed that’s causing it. They think they are invincible and have returned to life as it used to be. I can almost guarantee that at least 90% of that figure will be double jabbed.

Can you supply evidence for that assertion?

 

[classic33]

Sorry classic I did work in the travel industry, but wrong answer .
Paulus I should have excluded you from the quiz.

I answered a question you never asked, and got it correct!!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

If the universe is expanding what is it expanding into, if there is nothing out there, as modern theories predict.

And does this same expansion explain why some people are also expanding. Will their expansion increase at a rate equal to that of the universe, percentage wise?

Two questions you could put to him if you get the chance.

But if its expanding as the scientist say it is will it reach a maximum size then start contracting?