The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Coooeeeee. 14 deg here. Looks like we might see some rain today. That will put an end to painting.

Stay safe peeps

 

[PeteXXX]

Fairly quiet on the bird feeder this morning. 4 goldfinches flitting around and a solitary pigeon pecking at what's left of the grass.
I haven't seen any of our resident blackbirds or robins recently. Hopefully they will return in the autumn.

 

[Binky]

Morning.
Another nice day on the cards, make the most of it though.
After yesterdays ride in my sleep deprived state I was knackered so glad to have slept better last night. A lazy day though I think today, possibly deckchair abuse in the sunshine.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Watchet was buzzing last night with a live band and fireworks at the harbour.
The new harbour management team are doing a fantastic job - the marina has been dredged and was full of colourful yachts; makes a change from the muddy mess the old lot left behind.
We went down there about 9pm and stayed until the end of the firework display. Had to nip in to Pebbles for a quick cider as we were getting a bit thirsty.

Off to Allercott Farm at 10am for a couple of hours riding my trials bike and then off to meet our mates for Sunday lunch at the Railway Inn.

 

[PeteXXX]

Morning all

Watchet was buzzing last night with a live band and fireworks at the harbour.
The new harbour management team are doing a fantastic job - the marina has been dredged and was full of colourful yachts; makes a change from the muddy mess the old lot left behind.
We went down there about 9pm and stayed until the end of the firework display. Had to nip in to Pebbles for a quick cider as we were getting a bit thirsty.
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Off to Allercott Farm at 10am for a couple of hours riding my trials bike and then off to meet our mates for Sunday lunch at the Railway Inn.
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Watchet, & especially the harbour, looks much improved since I lived there 50 years ago!

 

[Drago]

Foghat on the radio! Brill.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. A little grey and overcast but that will do. As long as I can wander around in shorts, T-shirt and an early morning fleece I'm happy. Busy old day ahead. Mrs P is going for a routine scan, then we head off to Media City Manchester to see National Portrait Gallery Unframed I have no real idea of what to expect but the reviews are brilliant, after this I suspect we will have lunch.

In between I need to exercise, gather damsons, pick tomatoes, feed guinea pigs, cut grass (rain forecast from (Tuesday) and write a tricky email. Phew!!!!! Onwards to the allotment, tomatoes, damsons and guinea pigs. Might try to gather eggs from a broody hen, she's a vicious so and so.

 

[Mo1959]

I've just ordered another rear bike light as I only have the one I've used for quite some time and I'm not sure it's the brightest now that it's getting so gloomy. Halfrauds actually ended up the cheapest, especially with an extra 10% off code.

 

[ktmbiker58]

Morning all

Watchet was buzzing last night with a live band and fireworks at the harbour.
The new harbour management team are doing a fantastic job - the marina has been dredged and was full of colourful yachts; makes a change from the muddy mess the old lot left behind.
We went down there about 9pm and stayed until the end of the firework display. Had to nip in to Pebbles for a quick cider as we were getting a bit thirsty.
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Off to Allercott Farm at 10am for a couple of hours riding my trials bike and then off to meet our mates for Sunday lunch at the Railway Inn.
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Excellent - I rode lots of long distance trials down your way, I remember one year on the Neil Westcott Trial the roads were closed on Exmoor due to snow and ice but that didn't stop the event - I rode up onto Exmoor to see the road a sheet of ice and about a dozen guys on enduro bikes all on their asses laughing like mad because they couldn't even stand up, I managed to stay upright on my Beta Alp and rode along the gutter - I must dig out the photos! Anyway have a good one - keep them feet up!! I can tell you right now you didn't need that dab!

 

[Chief Broom]

Morning folks sore eyes much improved so will be out for a spin though weather forecast is iffy. Had a run in with a neighbour who's dog [off leash and unattended] has been walking over my front garden when i confronted him he went off on one and was ranting like a mad man so got right in his face and told him to *** off...he leapt back and did indeed **** off He later apologised and said he would control his dog i really like a peaceful life and could do without this kind of hassle... anyhoo things have quietened and he understands im not going to be messed about...
*im a mild/unaggressive non violent type but sometimes gotta let rip when appropriate!

 

[welsh dragon]

I just finished the painting, thank god and the firewood is going to be here in 10 minutes. Its all go. I will need a lie down after all that

 

[Mo1959]

Morning folks sore eyes much improved so will be out for a spin though weather forecast is iffy. Had a run in with a neighbour who's dog [off leash and unattended] has been walking over my front garden when i confronted him he went off on one and was ranting like a mad man so got right in his face and told him to *** off...he leapt back and did indeed **** off He later apologised and said he would control his dog i really like a peaceful life and could do without this kind of hassle... anyhoo things have quietened and he understands im not going to be messed about...
*im a mild/unaggressive non violent type but sometimes gotta let rip when appropriate!

Same here. I love my peace and quiet and I'm normally quiet and mild mannered, but the red mist comes down quickly if something like that happens. That's him telt.

 

[Dave7]

Can't belive it.....06.30 I was ready fo

Fairly quiet on the bird feeder this morning. 4 goldfinches flitting around and a solitary pigeon pecking at what's left of the grass.
I haven't seen any of our resident blackbirds or robins recently. Hopefully they will return in the autumn.

Strange, my feeder was busy yesterday but I haven't had Gold finches for years. We used to get flocks of them but sadly no more.
Yesterday we had Nuthatch, Cole Tit, LT Tits plus all the normal ones. Plus a gadzillion Sparrows.

 

[Dave7]

Same here. I love my peace and quiet and I'm normally quiet and mild mannered, but the red mist comes down quickly if something like that happens. That's him telt.

Bloody hell, I must remember not to walk over your lawn

 

[numbnuts]

Morning crappy, nights sleep, woke up at 01:30 and couldn't get back to sleep
had to get up at 07:00 for church, but felt so unwell and tired, I didn't go.
Watched a Mass on youtube, so that will have to do.