The Retirement Thread
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Time to say good morning. I went to bed late (for me) and thought I would sleep till at least 8 but its 5 and here I am.
Weather has improved although the forecast has changed from dry to 25% chance of rain.
My legs are behaving today so I will listen to Tony Blackburn then get a pre breakfast walk in.........Saturday is normally a full English type one
Weather has improved although the forecast has changed from dry to 25% chance of rain.
My legs are behaving today so I will listen to Tony Blackburn then get a pre breakfast walk in.........Saturday is normally a full English type one
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Coooeeee. 12 deg here. Dry and calm. Not a lot planned today.
Stay safe peeps
Stay safe peeps
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Another cool and breezy day with the chance of showers.
Heading out soon.
Heading out soon.
Good morning, a sunny day promised and the first day of the Folk festival in Wimborne. It's a very popular event with groups from all over the country and abroad ( Estonian Clog Dancers one year iirc ) 🤔
Must go for a run, it feels as if I have forgotten how 😕 )
Must go for a run, it feels as if I have forgotten how 😕 )
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Me too.
I’ve let the weight creep back up which doesn’t help. Just heading out for my walk. I might jog little bits here and there.
Running?
Not for me: I peaked in 1985 when I did the Milton Keynes Half Marathon - run 300yds, go round the roundabout 🤣
Did manage to crack 2 hours….by 2 seconds 🤪
Well, we didn’t take Thursday off, but instead managed a rather wet 14km, which meant we could finish walking the King Charles III path round the Isle of Wight yesterday with a big 30km day in ferocious winds, luckily behind us most of the day. A total of 120km, 160k steps and 27hrs actual walking time over the 5 days 💪
Beers were drunk…legs are aching a LOT!
Considering a swim today, followed by the Midsummer Fayre and a pub dinner.
Then we rest 🫣
Not for me: I peaked in 1985 when I did the Milton Keynes Half Marathon - run 300yds, go round the roundabout 🤣
Did manage to crack 2 hours….by 2 seconds 🤪
Well, we didn’t take Thursday off, but instead managed a rather wet 14km, which meant we could finish walking the King Charles III path round the Isle of Wight yesterday with a big 30km day in ferocious winds, luckily behind us most of the day. A total of 120km, 160k steps and 27hrs actual walking time over the 5 days 💪
Beers were drunk…legs are aching a LOT!
Considering a swim today, followed by the Midsummer Fayre and a pub dinner.
Then we rest 🫣
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- The Urban Fringe
I have risen!
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Congratulations!
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good Morning. 💨💨💨💨💨 Goodgrief it's windy. My planned ride with the club has been abandoned. It's supposed to be fun! Well, what's to do then? I'm not quite sure but will find some bits and pieces that need attention and will get out for a walk. I considered the gym but after three days of a rather hefty barbell routine have decided this wouldn't be a good alternative to cycling, perhaps tomorrow.
Something interesting has happened. I'm sure all you experienced retirees know this, I do but ignored it, but we seem to have a few newbies around. A bit of advice. Don't take on too much. Over the last few days I've felt better in myself than I have in a long, long time. Given our family situation this is quite a statement. Why? Well, two reasons really. I'm sleeping well for 6 - 7 hours a night. There's no reason to get out of bed or be awake. Yes, I might be up and about at 4.30am but I'm often in bed and asleep before 10.00pm - Spokey will laugh! The reason I'm sleeping is because I have nothing that must be done. Over recent months I've tackled a huge list that needed attention and crucially avoided saying "yes" when asked to take on something else! Retirement can be busy but there shouldn't be pressure. Don't forget the "me time"
There you go, Paul's sage advice for the day
Ironing next, just to come back to reality.......................
Something interesting has happened. I'm sure all you experienced retirees know this, I do but ignored it, but we seem to have a few newbies around. A bit of advice. Don't take on too much. Over the last few days I've felt better in myself than I have in a long, long time. Given our family situation this is quite a statement. Why? Well, two reasons really. I'm sleeping well for 6 - 7 hours a night. There's no reason to get out of bed or be awake. Yes, I might be up and about at 4.30am but I'm often in bed and asleep before 10.00pm - Spokey will laugh! The reason I'm sleeping is because I have nothing that must be done. Over recent months I've tackled a huge list that needed attention and crucially avoided saying "yes" when asked to take on something else! Retirement can be busy but there shouldn't be pressure. Don't forget the "me time"
There you go, Paul's sage advice for the day
Ironing next, just to come back to reality.......................
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- The Urban Fringe
Dogs walked.
Just enjoying a coffee, then housework, and jf the weather holds Ill spend a few hours working on the C70.
Just enjoying a coffee, then housework, and jf the weather holds Ill spend a few hours working on the C70.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Much healthier for you. Well done. Every hour before midnight is worth two after it.
4.5 mile walk/jog round the riverside trail loops done. It's still dry but getting very windy.
