The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Good day from a gloriously sunny Lancashire. I have my Cervelo back. After a lot of energy expended investigating the BB the noise was still there. Rear wheel removed and replaced and all is silent. LBS has leant me a wheel while they investigate mine. The big question is should I wear shorts and after a lot of mucking about will the BB be OK??? I'll head out for a ride in a couple of hours. Meeting a friend for coffee this afternoon. Heard from an old friend yesterday who had gone very quiet during Covid, nice long email and suggested we should meet up. That will be something to look forward to in the summer.

So I had best crack on emailing my friend rather than nattering away in here. Have a good one.

 

[PaulSB]

Morning. I binge watched some old Midsomer Murders and a Lewis last night so didn't turn the light off till 1am. Still didn't sleep well as it was several hours before my knee calmed down. It will break my heart to lose my current exercise streak but it will have to be done to let it recover.

That's a week now and the bruising is only just starting to appear now. Don't let me change my mind and say I'm going out for a walk!


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Ouch! That looks nastier than I had imagined. To keep the exercise going could you do a token 2-3 mile very gentle bimble? It might help stop the from stiffening up and would be low impact.

 

[Mo1959]

Ouch! That looks nastier than I had imagined. To keep the exercise going could you do a token 2-3 mile very gentle bimble? It might help stop the from stiffening up and would be low impact.

I am seriously tempted but I think I will try and stick to my plan of a total rest today. There is supposed to be an easterly wind tomorrow which would give me a little blow home on my usual little loops so hoping to try that.

 

[welsh dragon]

There is a bike race and a running type race on today locally. The roads will have all sorts going up and down from 9 am to around 1 pm

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

White over frost this morning but sunny
First job this morning was to defrost the external water pipe to the van.
Got the hot water and heating on now.
Sunday lunch booked at the Manifold Inn where we will be meeting up with MrsD's cousin and his wife, who live in Buxton. Haven't seen them for about 5 years, so she'll have a bit of catching up to do.
Moving on tomorrow to Rutland Water. Hoping this field will have dried out enough for us to tow out - AWD and road tyres have their limitations.

 

[GM]

Morning all...We've got a plan to cut down on our electricity bill. Started by not using the electric kettle, boiling water on the hob instead, and not using the tumble drier, and hanging washing on the clothes line. I had quite a shock when I analysed our recent bill, every little helps.

Wordle in 3

Enjoy your day folks!

 

[Mo1959]

Morning all...We've got a plan to cut down on our electricity bill. Started by not using the electric kettle, boiling water on the hob instead, and not using the tumble drier, and hanging washing on the clothes line. I had quite a shock when I analysed our recent bill, every little helps.

Wordle in 3

Enjoy your day folks!

I've just this minute checked the long range forecast and our frosty nights seem to have finally stopped so I should really put off the hall storage heater now. I can stick extra clothes on if it's cool first thing, then if there's any sun it soon warms up anyway.

 

[Old jon]

Somebody recommended it to me years ago. I like it. It just seems that £12 is quite a lot to pay for bar tape!

Oh, I just found it at Merlin Cycles for £10 but you need to spend £20 for free delivery. Available in red!

I cannot remember what was paid for bar tape in my younger days, but do recall that cloth bar tape was much pricier than the electrician's tape I used to use. These days, the choice is vast and often incredibly costly. I will likely buy the red tape from Merlin,as a nod to (almost) originality, and buy other stuff to reach the free delivery threshold. It seems I always need more bits anyway!

 

[classic33]

There is a bike race and a running type race on today locally. The roads will have all sorts going up and down from 9 am to around 1 pm

It's the "Machy Dash". I asked if you'd be taking part, last month, remember?
Swimming at the pool as well.

 

[rustybolts]

I see I haven't been missed
I've not been very well
I'll post my obituary later...........

Well I missed ya and was watching out for your return


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[welsh dragon]

It's the "Machy Dash". I asked if you'd be taking part, last month, remember?
Swimming at the pool as well.

It's was too freaking cold

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Our Son and Grandson are here.

 

[welsh dragon]

It looks like It will be getting warmer here. A couple of wet days but on the whole it's getting better.

 

[pawl]

Morning. I binge watched some old Midsomer Murders and a Lewis last night so didn't turn the light off till 1am. Still didn't sleep well as it was several hours before my knee calmed down. It will break my heart to lose my current exercise streak but it will have to be done to let it recover.

That's a week now and the bruising is only just starting to appear now. Don't let me change my mind and say I'm going out for a walk!


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That looks nasty If you have some might be worth covering it with a dressing.

Take care

 

[pawl]

Well I missed ya and was watching out for your return


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmsZhBqICEk

Enjoyed that.Bit difficult boping round the kitchen while trying to eat y Yoghurt