The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Family gathering this morning, almost a full house, two missing.

 

[Juan Kog]

Oh yes I need to shop:

• New light battery**

** current rechargeable one is 10.5 years old and just beginning to have shortened running time. Last two rides it only lasted +/- 4.5 hours.
On the side it says I need a "18650 Lithium ion, 3.7V, 2400 mAh, 2 Amp, PROTECTED" It means nothing to me......... Vienna.......

Enough procrastinating. I will return at elevenses with an exciting update.

@PaulSB keep us posted on your search. I’m on the look out for a reliable ( non exploding when charging) replacement battery pack . I’m very wary of the Ebay Chinese battery packs .

 

[Deleted User]

Family gathering this morning, almost a full house, two missing.

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Which one is Jim?

 

[Dave7]

Which one is Jim?

The one on the right.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Been out for a little walk, mostly overcast but odd moments of Spring-like sunshine. Several hearings of a woodpecker drumming.

Are you sure it wasn't a Cuckoo...😉

 

[Tenkaykev]

Just back from lunch which was very good. We had the nut roast which came with Yorkshire pud, cauliflower cheese, sprouts, roasted parsnips and roast potatoes. All washed down with a pint of " Speak Out " from local brewery, Barefaced Brewing. Really struggled to finish it but just about managed. We were sitting having a bit of a post meal natter when the waitress asked if we would like to see the dessert menu. We were both stuffed but decided to just take a look.
And that's how I ended up with a portion of Sticky Toffee Pudding that was about the size of a half housebrick! After a mile walk back from the pub I'm just about ready for a nap.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Which one is Jim?

???

 

[Deleted User]

???

The Royal Family.

 

[BoldonLad]

Anyone else seen this?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-60091753

Very strange, unless the State Pension in Ireland is much greater than here in UK.

 

[Mo1959]

Just back from lunch which was very good. We had the nut roast which came with Yorkshire pud, cauliflower cheese, sprouts, roasted parsnips and roast potatoes. All washed down with a pint of " Speak Out " from local brewery, Barefaced Brewing. Really struggled to finish it but just about managed. We were sitting having a bit of a post meal natter when the waitress asked if we would like to see the dessert menu. We were both stuffed but decided to just take a look.
And that's how I ended up with a portion of Sticky Toffee Pudding that was about the size of a half housebrick! After a mile walk back from the pub I'm just about ready for a nap.

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Oh that looks delicious. Funny how you can always squeeze pudding in even when you think you’re stuffed.

 

[BoldonLad]

Am I just sick, or did anyone else laugh?

No, and Yes

 

[Mo1959]

No, and Yes

Sometimes I’m never sure as I’m afraid the sense of humour in the prison service would be frowned upon in other circles.

 

[BoldonLad]

Do you think they make any difference? I'm not convinced.

We take them, not totally convinced, but, on the other hand, they don't seem to be doing any harm (except to my bank balance).

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The Royal Family.

I'd forgotten them.

 

[BoldonLad]

Oh that looks delicious. Funny how you can always squeeze pudding in even when you think you’re stuffed.

It is not possible to be too stuffed to eat a pudding IMHO.