The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

These pies are from Aldi. We got them a couple of days ago. Not the greatest but edible.

 

[ColinJ]

Colin J, I don't believe we have that here.

I saw one of those 'reaction' videos where an American viewer watched a recording of the show, barely (pun intended!) believing what they are seeing!

TBH I can barely believe it either... I think it is awful on multiple levels but some people love it. My niece for example. She couldn't understand why I dived for the remote when it came on the TV on one family visit.

Good morning all (including Colin who has only just gone to bed).
Colin, I have no idea how you do it but each to his own etc.
Been up since 0400 as I was lying awake feeling ropey.
Plan is for an Aldi dash. Possibly a haircut but that will more likely be tomorrow.

I slowly slipped round the clock until I could go no further without missing the day altogether. It was an alternative to doing what many of you seem to do which is to go to bed early but then not sleep properly.

Mind you, I felt wiped out when I woke up at 11:00, and after 2 hours of puzzles I am only just getting out of bed.

I thought we weren't putting spoilers on, I've got nothing to do for the next few minutes now. . One advantage was I did Quordle in 4 this morning.

Oh dear, THAT is what it was! I don't do Quordle so it baffled me.

I think that I will do 2 short singlespeed rides today. One soon to pick up a Metro and one later to buy some shopping. I could do both in one ride but need the exercise. I also prefer to shop at night when it is quiet.

 

[Dave7]

@Dave7 Couldn't see any nanas in ALDI but LIDL seemed to be well reasonably stocked with them.
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I've got a feeling that ALDI might be having some supply line problems. There seemed to be a fair number of empty shelves. Probably Putin's fault, or Covid, or Brexit, or.........

Personally I blame Classic

 

[Dave7]

These pies are from Aldi. We got them a couple of days ago. Not the greatest but edible.

Aldi are ok at certain things but dreadful at others.

 

[gavroche]

Bonjour. Just back from Angel Bay with Molly and her siblings and undecided on what to do next as the weather doesn't seem to know what to do either. I was planning on going for a ride but I might get wet. On the other hand, it might stay dry as the sky is blue at the moment but not sure for how long. The good thing is: if I don't go today, I can go tomorrow.
Happy birthday @Paulus . 🍾🍾

 

[welsh dragon]

Aldi are ok at certain things but dreadful at others.

You can say that again......and please don't

 

[Mo1959]

Aldi are ok at certain things but dreadful at others.

Yep. To be honest after being excited at getting one here, I’ve not been back after the first few shops. It’s not for me. I’m back to using our Co-op. It’s a good sized one and I’m just so used to it and know all the things I like so just stick with it. It’s not worth saving a few quid if you don’t enjoy stuff.

 

[Mo1959]

I slowly slipped round the clock until I could go no further without missing the day altogether. It was an alternative to doing what many of you seem to do which is to go to bed early but then not sleep properly.

I struggle most nights. Last night was really bad again. I started to feel a bit sleepy around 11 this morning so gave in and went for a lie down and managed to fall asleep for nearly an hour. I would rather not do that but I will take some sleep when I can get it.

 

[Dave7]

You can say that again......and please don't

I got some thin slice topside of beef and its lovely, tender and lean.

 

[Dave7]

I struggle most nights. Last night was really bad again. I started to feel a bit sleepy around 11 this morning so gave in and went for a lie down and managed to fall asleep for nearly an hour. I would rather not do that but I will take some sleep when I can get it.

I have just had 30 minutes deep sleep. A bad gut got me up at 0400 and I didn't get back.

 

[Mo1959]

Better get out for another walk I think.

 

[classic33]

Personally I blame Classic

Oh ay!

 

[Dirk]

Yep. To be honest after being excited at getting one here, I’ve not been back after the first few shops. It’s not for me. I’m back to using our Co-op. It’s a good sized one and I’m just so used to it and know all the things I like so just stick with it. It’s not worth saving a few quid if you don’t enjoy stuff.

I must say that we were looking forwards to the new ALDI opening in Barnstaple.
Having now been there a couple of times we prefer the new LIDL store. Better layout and better stocked.

 

[Dave7]

I must say that we were looking forwards to the new ALDI opening in Barnstaple.
Having now been there a couple of times we prefer the new LIDL store. Better layout and better stocked.

I think I would choose Lidl** but its awkward to get to from here whereas Aldi is 5 minutes away.
**they have a very nice bakery.

 

[PaulSB]

Red letter day. We've been for a 66 miler to Dunham Massey. Big headwind all the way there but no matter. Today is the first time this year and possibly several months I have felt good on my bike. Yes, I was working to keep pace with my buddy (he's got 1200+ more miles in the bag this year than me) but it felt good. It was not a slog.

This is a BIG moment for me after months of disillusionment and wondering if I should pack up.