The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Well our guys set off at 5.00am and got to Edinburgh at 9.30pm. 220 miles. That is simply AWESOME. Includes at least three cafe stops and mechanicals - a rear mech exploded.

One was having breakfast at 3.30am before setting off to the meet point.

Return journey tomorrow. Who makes it will be interesting to see.

 

[derrick]

Been down the pub for a meal and a couple of beers. Now just chilling in the garden with a very large Gin and Tonic. Listening to a bit of Motown. Living the dream. Life is so F*****G good.

 

[classic33]

Well our guys set off at 5.00am and got to Edinburgh at 9.30pm. 220 miles. That is simply AWESOME. Includes at least three cafe stops and mechanicals - a rear mech exploded.

One was having breakfast at 3.30am before setting off to the meet point.

Return journey tomorrow. Who makes it will be interesting to see.

You'll be there to meet them I take it.

 

[numbnuts]

Morning

 

[numbnuts]

Morning again, just done two lots of ironing

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Spent the day in the garden. Finishing the last couple of jobs. We are now ready to have a bit of a gathering. View attachment 473145

That looks nice, this is my back garden.

 

[PaulSB]

You'll be there to meet them I take it.

Unlikely. I'm hearing quite a few have bailed and others are saying they'll simply see how far they can get.

Nothing on Facebook yet so I'm wondering if anyone started. The thought of riding 200 miles and then getting up at 4.00 to do it again. Huge respect.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. Back to dull overcast breezy days again.

My garden is a field.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello!! Rise and shine time. Starting to sleep better after two weeks of bad nights so pleased with two good nights in a row. 18C already, breezy and blue skies.

Today begins the annual battle with the blackbirds. Time to net the gooseberries before the little black buggers get in there. All the other soft fruit is in a cage but these aren't.

I have a huge crop of peas almost appeared overnight so picking and freezing to do as well.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. Back to dull overcast breezy days again.

My garden is a field.

Which given your area is a fabulous garden to have.

 

[welsh dragon]

Which given your area is a fabulous garden to have.

It is. I look out the window and just see grass and trees.

 

[172traindriver]

It is. I look out the window and just see grass and trees.

Better than houses and more houses

 

[PaulSB]

The truly good thing about today is cycle maintenance. One of my closest friends and a great cycling buddy has been off the bike for two years.

Today I'm collecting said bike to check over and maintain as needed and then will TLC it till it shines like new. Mid July when they're back from hols we will ride together for the first time in two years.

I'm genuinely excited and happy about this.

 

[Dave7]

See @Dave7, school type wasn't to blame. Maybe you fell asleep more than me.

2 things (at least) to blame.
It was a cr*p school with cr*p teachers.
I have always had a problem absorbing & remembering information, even with subjects I enjoy eg tech' drawing facinated me but the principles/methods just would not sink in.