The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

Morning all

Back to civilisation - well, at least I've got Internet access now!
Makes one realise just how much we rely on modern technology.
Had a nice few days away with our mates in Dorset, but my, they have some expensive pubs there! £15 for a sandwich and well over £5 a pint?! Not naming names, but the Walnut Tree in Mere - I'm looking at you.
Got some caravan cleaning and sorting to do today before we have a stroll down to Watchet harbour for a (sensibly) priced lunch and pint.

Don't forget, it's national Fish and Chips Day today.

 

[Dave7]

I had to go to Dolgellau yesterday. To get there I had to traverse the Bwlch, a very steep road between hills. Its where lots of people go to see the various jets flying through the mountain range. I saw a couple of jets on the way back.

I'm not a fan of that road. My ears pop, it's so high, and if someone has to slow right down, it can make getting up there a bit of a faff as you lose revs and it's not easy to increase speed again once that happens

Funny, true story.
Many years ago we were travelling through there, I think were were heading for Shell Island.
Anyway we were lost.
We saw a local and decided to ask so my friend said " excuse me, are we on the right road for for Dollygaloo.
Then we showed him the map.
TBF he didn't laugh too much.

 

[Dave7]

Don't forget, it's national Fish and Chips Day today.

I am off to the pub for fish and chips later.
I had them twice in hospital and they got them wrong both times.
This pub does lovely battered fish with salt, vinegar and tartar sauce.

 

[PaulSB]

Funny, true story.
Many years ago we were travelling through there, I think were were heading for Shell Island.
Anyway we were lost.
We saw a local and decided to ask so my friend said " excuse me, are we on the right road for for Dollygaloo.
Then we showed him the map.
TBF he didn't laugh too much.

Reminds me of our visit to California in 1980. We would ask and nobody knew:

"Is this the way to Yos-ah-mite?"
Eventually I kindly man said you mean:

"Yo-sem-et-ee"

We got there!

 

[classic33]

I am off to the pub for fish and chips later.
I had them twice in hospital and they got them wrong both times.
This pub does lovely battered fish with salt, vinegar and tartar sauce.

You'll enjoy them then.

 

[PaulSB]

Or nearer to home any of you been to Baalik? Or can spell it?

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Funny, true story.
Many years ago we were travelling through there, I think were were heading for Shell Island.
Anyway we were lost.
We saw a local and decided to ask so my friend said " excuse me, are we on the right road for for Dollygaloo.
Then we showed him the map.
TBF he didn't laugh too much.

Next time try asking the way to Dwygyfylchi

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The place is very small and I reckon they only put signs to it from the A55 to annoy the English tourists!

 

[welsh dragon]

Egg on toast today. We have had some downpours here.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Funny, true story.
Many years ago we were travelling through there, I think were were heading for Shell Island.
Anyway we were lost.
We saw a local and decided to ask so my friend said " excuse me, are we on the right road for for Dollygaloo.
Then we showed him the map.
TBF he didn't laugh too much.

We stayed nearby years ago and called the place Dogleg - still do to this day.

 

[Drago]

Finished the frame for my workbench and have ordered an 18mm Birch ply top for it.

Lunch consumed.

 

[Dave7]

Next time try asking the way to Dwygyfylchi

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The place is very small and I reckon they only put signs to it from the A55 to annoy the English tourists!

You mean dirty filthy as we used to call it.

 

[welsh dragon]

Funny, true story.
Many years ago we were travelling through there, I think were were heading for Shell Island.
Anyway we were lost.
We saw a local and decided to ask so my friend said " excuse me, are we on the right road for for Dollygaloo.
Then we showed him the map.
TBF he didn't laugh too much.

Yep. I've been to shell island. Its past Barmouth. I'm not surprised he didn't laugh lol

 

[welsh dragon]

Maybe cycle it next time, it's one of the key climbs in The Dragon Ride.

I don't think so.

 

[mistyoptic]

We have ridden! 22 miles on the tandem. My it’s windy in Belgium and headwinds all the way…

 

[Binky]

Just back from a really enjoyable ride, I was dreading it slightly as pretty cool out and windy but most enjoyable ride for ages.
42 miles 3000ft climbing and average speed of 16.1 mph so I'm chuffed with that.
Oh and quick stop for carrot cake