The Retirement Thread

[ColinJ]

On a more cheerful note...

Some of you may remember me complaining about how bad the camera was in my old phone? Here is a photo that I took on a sunny day like today. My bike is almost lost in the gloom that the camera artificially created, and the skies look all washed out.

Here is a picture taken with my new phone today...

(It looks quite a long way off because I was experimenting with the wide angle lens.)

This shot shows how photo of a hedge SHOULD look on a sunny day...

And here are some cows and hills!

I didn't have my glasses on so I didn't bother changing any settings on the camera, or even choose where to focus. It could have produced better results, but I think that even these pictures are vastly better than the ride pics I used to end up with!

Early in the ride I was going down a cycle path through some trees to get onto the Padiham Greenway (a fine shared use path on the route of a closed freight rail line). I heard a strange sound coming towards me - it sounded like a couple of giant angry metal bees having a fight! I soon found out what the noise was when two young men on unregulated electric mountain bikes came flying uphill round the bend in front of me - doing ~35 kmph (20+ mph) wheelies!

Fun/skill rating 8/10.
Legality/common sense/safety rating 0/10!!!

 

[12boy]

I would like to say that I really apppreciate your kind words. Haven't posted much because I was so involved in the situation with Mrs 12. I was expecting sadness due to the illness in the first place and because I will miss my lover, friend and a partner who always carried her own weight. I expected relief cause her suffering is now over. I did not expect the huge wave of gratitude I felt....gratitude for my sons, her companionship and love and the happy life she gave me. That really helps with the sadness. Thanks again for your support.

 

[classic33]

I would like to say that I really apppreciate your kind words. Haven't posted much because I was so involved in the situation with Mrs 12. I was expecting sadness due to the illness in the first place and because I will miss my lover, friend and a partner who always carried her own weight. I expected relief cause her suffering is now over. I did not expect the huge wave of gratitude I felt....gratitude for my sons, her companionship and love and the happy life she gave me. That really helps with the sadness. Thanks again for your support.

Treasure the good times the pair of you had, don't let them slip away.

Take care of yourself in the coming days and weeks.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Nice enough here but my intention of an early spin hasn’t happened. Just can’t be bothered with it much these days so off for a walk instead.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, carer here early again, we'll be back to a more normal time tomorrow, its a bit chilly and grey today.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooeeeee. Bright and sunny here. 8 deg and only supposed to reach 12 deg today.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning folks,
The alarm on my watch woke me this morning, I’m usually up and about before it goes off. Nothing planned for today, bike or walk to be decided after coffee ☕️

Have a peaceful day folks 😎☀️👍

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all.
It's nice and sunny here
The forecast is good but a little cooler than yesterday. Which was spent at the Hertfordshire county show. It's always a good day out. I came back with lots of food from local producers which is now in the fridge and freezer.
A nice long dog walk soon, followed by gardening, plenty to do on days like these.
Enjoy your day everyone.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning I'm up too, I don't know what I'm going to do today, but being out of bed is a start

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Was getting warm an hour ago but sun has disappeared, cloud has taken over and its now quite cool.

 

[Dave7]

If its of interest RideLondon is on BBC2 at 1530..
Our @PaulSB is in it.
He will be the one in the lead and with a big battery strapped to his frame

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Looking quite nice out there today although rain showers are forecast later.
Off to the Elliot Arms for Sunday lunch at 1.30.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning again. Not long back an 8.2 mile brisk walk. It's bright but cool and breezy here so perfect walking weather.

Porridge just finished so time for a mug of Barleycup and pop all my vitamins, etc that don't actually seem to do much. Fish oil, turmeric, co q10, vitamin d, iron, garlic. Sure there's more.

 

[pawl]

Morning again. Not long back an 8.2 mile brisk walk. It's bright but cool and breezy here so perfect walking weather.

Porridge just finished so time for a mug of Barleycup and pop all my vitamins, etc that don't actually seem to do much. Fish oil, turmeric, co q10, vitamin d, iron, garlic. Sure there's more.

Reading your posts Mo make me think that lot
must be doing you some good 👍 Just don’t go go down the Lance Armstrong rout

Just jealous really sitting here getting my arse in gear

 

[ColinJ]

Morning again. Not long back an 8.2 mile brisk walk. It's bright but cool and breezy here so perfect walking weather.

Porridge just finished so time for a mug of Barleycup and pop all my vitamins, etc that don't actually seem to do much. Fish oil, turmeric, co q10, vitamin d, iron, garlic. Sure there's more.

As @pawl says, the supplements might well be doing some good. You certainly do more than most people!

My dad was crippled by arthritis in his hips when he was in his 50s. I started to develop discomfort in mine 30 years ago so I thought I would see if supplements helped. The degeneration stopped! It could be a placebo effect or they could be doing something... Whatever is going on, I am happy about it, so I will keep taking the tablets and cod liver oil capsules!

I was actually tired yesterday evening after getting up at 08:00 and eventually doing my 100 km bike ride. I was starting to doze during the Giro highlights show, so I watched just 1 episode of Yukon Gold after that and then went to bed. Solving a few crossword clues was all that I had the energy for so it was lights out at 01:00 - very early for me!

It looks like my main sleep problem is that I just haven't been doing enough to get tired!

Anyway, I got a good 7.5 hours sleep in. I woke up hours before my alarm (it went off seconds ago) and will be getting up in a minute to go and do some shopping. I will not be doing anything else physical because I am tired, stiff, and sore from yesterday's ride. Maybe a few stretches, but otherwise it will be brain exercise today!

I am planning another 100 km ride. It will be the middle of the week, if the weather is good for it.