The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

For £200 that's a bargain. Not easy to access to the top and doesn't look like there's much space to drop it in to.

You sure he isn't planning to remove the bottom half? 🤔

I hope he doesn't remove the bottom half. There is room but the land is on a downward slope as well so that makes it harder to do.

 

[PaulSB]

Good day. Heatwave?? So it's hot in the south-east. Overnight rain here, cool, breezy and cloudy and I'm happy with that for today.

Well the old fella's body feels OK after yesterday's exertions. I was told, twice, everyone thought I did very well as I was on my "heavy" bike. I haven't quite decided how to interpret that one!!!! It's true my Kinesis doesn't climb and 35mm tyres have a certain rolling resistance. The good thing is 117 miles on a ti bike is very comfortable.

Shortly I will spring in to action. Quick tidy round and then a trip to Next to collect and return new jeans - @welsh dragon don't get jealous. Doing this irritates me. I can't help feel online shopping is contributing hugely to many different issues, global warming, climate change, employment, traffic etc. I want one, perhaps, two pairs of jeans. Went to Next but what I want isn't stocked, basic black/blue lightweight jeans, so I have to order 7 pairs on line for free store delivery as I refuse to pay £3.99 for each home delivery. So now I'll pick up 7 pairs of jeans at the collection point, go to changing rooms, try them on and then return six pairs at the till!!

It's absolutely bonkers. I feel so sorry for the shop staff who do nothing these days except process returns. Had the same thing with shoes three weeks ago. Ordered five pairs, ten minutes later returned four. I really do not like online clothes shopping but we have no alternative as retailers no longer stock their full range.

I have a food dilemma today. Some neighbours are celebrating the tenth anniversary of moving into our village. They're delightful young people and this little party is what life here is all about........BUT it starts at 4.00. Do we have a big late lunch, leave something prepared for when we get back which could be late............or take a picnic! 😄

 

[PaulSB]

I hope he doesn't remove the bottom half. There is room but the land is on a downward slope as well so that makes it harder to do.

Make sure his ladder is higher up the slope.......

 

[gavroche]

Salut les amis (es).. I have made an executive decision this morning. The lawn is due for another hair cut and I decided to let a part of it grow wild in order to help butterflies as they keep telling us on TV. I have not spoken to Mrs G about it and wonder how long it will take before she notices it. ( Not long I guess. )
Apart from that, another trip to the tip later on and hopefully a ride after the TdF.
Meeting my stepson on Angel Bay at 9.00 to let the dogs run wild for a bit before it gets too hot.
Yesterday, I mentioned to my stepdaughter that I only used my car once this week, she looked very surprised and she said: " What is the point of having a car if you don't use it? "

 

[welsh dragon]

Make sure his ladder is higher up the slope.......

Indeed. The man has all the certificates, training and insurance so Fingers crossed he knows what he is doing.

 

[Mo1959]

Not on till late is it ?? (Thats tennis, not your haircut).

2pm, so just nice time to get back and have some lunch and settle down to watch it.

Pleasant almost 6 mile hilly walk done. Quite cool at the moment thankfully. Porridge this morning since it's cooler.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Gardening duties today.
Not much else planned.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning very cloudy and windy here today don't know what to do, but I'll find something or it's going to be a long day.
Southampton Naked Bike Ride was cancelled again this year

 

[gavroche]

Grass cut but she noticed right away the bit I left and said the butterflies can go somewhere else, ALL of the grass must be done.
Women , hey? I am trying to do my bit to help nature but to no avail.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning all, I've been for an early bimble this morning, I was out at half seven, rode 28 miles on my Eathorpe loop. First time out for a ride south of the city for several months, it was nice to be on familiar lanes I hadn't ridden for a while. I left the city through Earlsdon and into Baginton, they're working on the bridge a the bottom of Mill Hill but I was able to get through, rode back into Coventry through Binley Woods and down the Binley road, they've built a flyover to take the A46 over the Binley road and it makes an ugly mess of the area, I remember it when it was all countryside through there. Cool and cloudy with a breeze when I started but getting warmer and brighter as the ride progressed. Thats another enjoyable ride out done.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Grass cut but she noticed right away the bit I left and said the butterflies can go somewhere else, ALL of the grass must be done.
Women , hey? I am trying to do my bit to help nature but to no avail.

I'm thinking of getting rid of our grass and replacing it with Creeping Thyme.

 

[PaulSB]

Bloody Next! First day of sale and the changing rooms are closed. Apparently this is standard practice in Next stores. So now I've taken everything home to try on and will have to drive back with the returns, another blow to the environment.

I truly disapprove of online clothes shopping but then I guess I'm a grumpy old git.........

I politely explained my concerns and I plan an email not that it will make a jot of difference.

 

[PaulSB]

I'm thinking of getting rid of our grass and replacing it with Creeping Thyme.

Have you considered leaving the grass long can benefit a wider range of creatures? I do applaud the thyme idea.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Have you considered leaving the grass long can benefit a wider range of creatures? I do applaud the thyme idea.

I've got a patch down the bottom of the back garden which is largely left alone, I've also got a strip alongside the shed which has mostly Valerian in which I don't do much with.

 

[gavroche]

Have you considered leaving the grass long can benefit a wider range of creatures? I do applaud the thyme idea.

Would you like to explain your theory to Mrs G ?