The Retirement Thread

[gavroche]

Bonjour from Newcastle where the weather is good......,......... so far.
Full English breakfast shortly and then off to the Beamish museum, only 7 miles away. Overnight car park at the hotel is 17 pounds and we are staying for 2 nights.

 

[numbnuts]

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Late night, up early.

Bike ride planned - not too long as it will be only the second this year.

Then, assembling all the stuff we need for our 4 day getaway to Chester - weather forecast looking good too. Early start tomorrow!

 

[gavroche]

Correction: I have just paid the car park and it was 19.50 pounds.
The hotel itself only has 10 parking spaces so we have to use the expensive car park adjacent to it . Robbing b*****ds.!!

 

[Mo1959]

Correction: I have just paid the car park and it was 19.50 pounds.
The hotel itself only has 10 parking spaces so we have to use the expensive car park adjacent to it . Robbing b*****ds.!!

Jeez, that's expensive. Sadly all parking charges seem to have shot up, especially if you are looking for long term rather than just a quick hour to shop.

 

[gavroche]

Jeez, that's expensive. Sadly all parking charges seem to have shot up, especially if you are looking for long term rather than just a quick hour to shop.

That's why it is called Rip off Britain.
We are at the Beamish museum now and al least, the car park is free and the sun is still shining.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Correction: I have just paid the car park and it was 19.50 pounds.
The hotel itself only has 10 parking spaces so we have to use the expensive car park adjacent to it . Robbing b*****ds.!!

£25 for 6 hours near Old Trafford next week.

Booked via one of those Apps (Your Parking Space) that facilitate parking on homeowner's drives etc.

The one booked looks like a nice house with gated drive, security lights and CCTV.

10 minutes from the ground but, crucially, it avoids the major hassles of getting out of the 'normal' car parks that are nearer the ground.

It also is very close to the M'way interchange that gets us back to the sanity of The Lakes.

Expensive but worth it for us.

However, we do have a right old moan about the National Trust etc car park prices where we live.

 

[numbnuts]

Been shopping by trike, only needed a few bits, but it still costs £80

 

[pawl]

Finally I have found my Mojo It was hiding under the bed.
Only my second ride this year It was only 12 miles

If the temperature is much below 45F I feel the cold.53 f today that’s better ☀️🌞⛅️

 

[BoldonLad]

Bonjour from Newcastle where the weather is good......,......... so far.
Full English breakfast shortly and then off to the Beamish museum, only 7 miles away. Overnight car park at the hotel is 17 pounds and we are staying for 2 nights.

If you are staying actually in Newcastle, be sure to have a stroll down by the Quayside, and the Millennium Bridge. Plenty of bars etc, to get rid of even more of your money

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Finally I have found my Mojo It was hiding under the bed.
Only my second ride this year It was only 12 miles

If the temperature is much below 45F I feel the cold.53 f today that’s better ☀️🌞⛅️

Well done, now if you spot my mojo just send it this way please.

 

[pawl]

Well done, now if you spot my mojo just send it this way please.

It’s funny I got up this morning looked out of the window and thought sod it I’m going for a ride.

 

[welsh dragon]

It’s funny I got up this morning looked out of the window and thought sod it I’m going for a ride.

Funny. I got up this morning, looked outside and thought, sod it and made myself a cup of coffee.

 

[Mo1959]

Funny. I got up this morning, looked outside and thought, sod it and made myself a cup of coffee.

I can barely remember when I last really wanted to cycle

Another pleasant little walk done before lunch though. Just a ham and tomato sandwich and a cuppa.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It’s funny I got up this morning looked out of the window and thought sod it I’m going for a ride.

I haven't ridden since February.