The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

it's blowing a gale and pouring with rain. A bunch of my cycle buddies have planned a ride for today as it's going to be a better day than Friday. Hmmmmm.......best get emergency supplies in

I've been awake too long. Had a brew so now I'll try to doze till 8.30ish. Out to meet friends in Hebden Bridge** today so need to leave at 10.15.

@classic33 I have passport and visa ready.

Jabs upto date?

 

[classic33]

I may be off air for a bit. Family crisis coming to a head today and I'm going to be needed. Lance O'Classic is in charge should I be absent for any time.

Besyt o'luck

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Ditto. I had thought about a spin but it’s got really strong already and to get worse.

Yes, I kept it short, 24 miles to the cafe, bright and sunny with a cold strong head wind, I've also ridden through several short sharp showers, not nice cycling weather.

 

[derrick]

Am in Gerona Spain.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning

Was talking to the wife today about an 81 year old man trying to beat the lejog time for his age and she said "i can see you doing that?" hmmm!

I also read of a 70 year old women breaking the age time for the half marathon yesterday. 1 hour 38 minutes I think it was. I couldn’t even do that at half her age!https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a...FerGvlr3yX5u99zj_NWaV_uBnLmn-l0_K-jkawYwJ1NqE

 

[Dirk]

Just back from doggie walk around Codden Hill.

Now researching solar power for the caravan........

 

[classic33]

Just back from doggie walk around Codden Hill.
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Now researching solar power for the caravan........

And the minute you buy what's needed, the sun 'll disappear behind heavy clouds.

 

[Dirk]

And the minute you buy what's needed, the sun 'll disappear behind heavy clouds.

Don't need direct sunlight to make the system work. Normal daylight will provide sufficient power for what I'll need.

 

[172traindriver]

Morning folks. So much for today being the best day. as drago would say, its damper than the Insise of his Y fronts.

What about yours?

 

[172traindriver]

The thought of bloomers and y fronts at this time of morning is really too much for me!

Did you manage to get the thought out of your mind eventually?

 

[172traindriver]

Raining and windy here. I have to go to town this morning.

Grans taxis?

 

[welsh dragon]

What about yours?

I'm not wearing Y fronts.

 

[welsh dragon]

Grans taxis?

Nope. Prescription

 

[172traindriver]

I'm not wearing Y fronts.

But you are wearing something else though??

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got back about two, I extended the ride back a little and got a pleasant 52 mile bimble in. Riding back I followed my route out in reverse until I got to Chadwick End, there instead of continuing to Balsall Common I turned left to Temple Balsall then turned right to ride down the main road to Balsall Common where I picked up my usual route home. It turned out to be a pleasant bike ride, hard work into the breeze and a bit fresh but it was a good morning out on the bike.