The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

MrsP has just bought a VW Polo R line, 1 year old, 2600 miles only. £10,000 less than the forecourt price of a brand new one. She seems happy with it after the test drive. They seem to have a good reputation.

When possible I have tried to buy nearly new/ex demo cars. It was always drummed into me that if you buy new then you kiss goodbye to X% purchase tax the moment you drive out of the showroom.
When i worked for the national company (part of Shell) there were approx 20 reps and managers. We used a 'finder' company that would scour the country and source the appropriate nearly new vehicles. We never had problems with any vehicle.

 

[Dave7]

I'm back from doing my 'bit' in the park. I was given a paint brush and set about painting the railings surrounding the kiddies playground. It was bloody hard work bend up n down for 2 hours.

 

[Drago]

It was bloody hard work bend up n down for 2 hours.

You're not supposed to be playing on the slide!

 

[Elybazza61]

Up later today and watched the second NFL live game on ch 5 with the morning coffee ,was a good one too Ravens beating the Cowboys literally in the last second.Had breakfast part way and a second coffee later.

Then out for shopping and thrifting, got some Spoke lounging trousers and the BH got a organic cotton t-shirt (French outdoor brand Picture) and a posh silk scarf.

Also got to fuss a cat.





Had some stickers and a mag delivered from a Canadian YouTube channel called Bike Breath.



Will get my Stayer OG and the Bh's Kona ready for a ride tomorrow.

 

[postman]

The holiday now dribbles to it's end,a great finish though.Maria Alm a beautiful village,stop which included free cake and coffee,then back here for a boat trip on the lake,paid a bit extra and got up on the Sun deck,own table and chairs,so must better than steerage .So now one final evening meal and a brekkie then on to Munich Airport.Then back to the shite.

 

[PeteXXX]

Lovely early 6½ mile walk from Lubenham to Foxton Locks this morning.
A bit nippy & foggy but at least I was the only person there 😎
During the day & weekends gets particularly busy!

Back home by 10, quick shower & hop on the bus into town to sell an old phone cluttering up a drawer for £45, attempt to sort a bank out (unsuccessfully) & a visit to the Council offices to check progress on an application for summat (successfully)

 

[Dave7]

Someone sent me a load of photos showing what was accomplished by our painting attempt earlier.
The bench is obvious and the bridge goes from the path over to to older kids swings.

 

[Dave7]

@ebikeerwidnes I just saw this on google and thought you might enjoy it.
For others, we spoke about this tunnel which is neer ebikers route.

https://www.autonocion.com/us/3734-foot-canal-tunnel-hand-dug-drone/