The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Ordered some sexy new DT Swiss wheels for the Felt. If Mrs D asks how much they cost I'll cough a lot as I say "350 quiiiddedseccccoooouuhggghhhhhhsssspllutterrrrr" and hope she doesn't notice.

 

[welsh dragon]

Ordered some sexy new DT Swiss wheels for the Felt. If Mrs D asks how much they cost I'll cough a lot as I say "350 quiiiddedseccccoooouuhggghhhhhhsssspllutterrrrr" and hope she doesn't notice.

She will.

 

[Dave7]

Self inflicted. No sympathy

Nor expected. I have little sympathy for myself.

 

[Drago]

She will.

Ah, you hope so Welshie. I know your plan - bide your time until Mrs D divorces me, then swoop in and have a bit of Drago for yourself

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, late on parade this morning, unfortunately I've developed an unpleasant dose of the squirts since my ride yesterday, complete with bouts of colic, I'm not expecting to move far from the sofa today, except the occasional sprint to the little boys room

 

[classic33]

Morning all, sunny again today. I'm off to yet another retirement do this afternoon. Two former colleagues who have both pounded the rails for over 40 years each have decided to hang up their keys and ride off into the sunset. That makes 7 of us in the last 18 months. Nearly 300 years of combined service and experience have left. But, on the flip side, it allows the youngsters to come through and continue the traditions on the railway.

"My engine now is cold and still
No water does my boiler fill
My coal affords its flame no more
My days of usefulness are o'er.

My wheels deny their running speed No more my guiding hand they heed My whistle too has lost its tone Its shrill and thrilling sounds are gone.

My valves are now thrown open wide My flanges all refuse to guide
My clacks also, though once so strong Refuse to aid the busy throng.

No more I feel each surging breath
My steam is now condensed in death Life's railway over each station past
I'm stopped and rest at last."

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks, late on parade this morning, unfortunately I've developed an unpleasant dose of the squirts since my ride yesterday, complete with bouts of colic, I'm not expecting to move far from the sofa today, except the occasional sprint to the little boys room

Commiserations

 

[172traindriver]

Morning chaps. Looks like another beautiful day here. Blue skies and sunshine, a few clouds and no breeze at all.

Bike riding?

 

[Dirk]

Good morning folks, late on parade this morning, unfortunately I've developed an unpleasant dose of the squirts since my ride yesterday, complete with bouts of colic, I'm not expecting to move far from the sofa today, except the occasional sprint to the little boys room

Blimey - we're dropping like flies!

 

[Drago]

Blimey - we're dropping like flies!

Speak for yourself Papa Dirkie. I'm as fit and manly as ever, and don't look a day over 25.

 

[Paulus]

Speak for yourself Papa Dirkie. I'm as fit and manly as ever, and don't look a day over 25.

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I would like to say Like, but I can't bring myself to do it.

 

[Drago]

It's the wholesome Redneck lifestyle that helps me defy the ageing process.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Cold day here.

CBA to get out on my bike as my Carpal Tunnel is playing up something chronic today.

CBA to 'top' the trees in the front garden, same reason as above.

CBA to clean the bathroom.

CBA to do my tax return (& that of Lovely Wife)

I guess it's a CBA day for me. Apart from reading my book (Kindle).

 

[Dirk]

Speak for yourself Papa Dirkie. I'm as fit and manly as ever, and don't look a day over 25.

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Fine looking young fella. You could pass for a Deb'n farmers lad any day!

 

[Dirk]

Off down to my local in a bit, to see if a few pints of muscle relaxant will ease my sore neck.