The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Sat in the Pavilion cafe at Lighthorne with a tea and a teacake, interesting ride down, most of it into what feels like a force nine gale, a road closure, a diversion and a climb I haven't done for years, I don't remember it being that steep. The change in riding position feels good, like I'm part of the bike not perched on top.

 

[172traindriver]

Obviously got a few then

 

[172traindriver]

it's difficult

I bet

 

[172traindriver]

Sat in the Pavilion cafe at Lighthorne with a tea and a teacake, interesting ride down, most of it into what feels like a force nine gale, a road closure, a diversion and a climb I haven't done for years, I don't remember it being that steep. The change in riding position feels good, like I'm part of the bike not perched on top.

It was blowy first thing Dave. I went out at 06:30 and was riding into a fairly brisk south westerly, very similar to yesterdays ride.

 

[slow scot]

Sorry about that folks. Looks like somebody wasn't paying attention when approving the new members. All sorted now.

Excuse my ignorance, but how do you spot non genuine new members? Is it purely from the somewhat garbled post? I'm not very computer savvy, so interested to find out.

 

[172traindriver]

Good morning folks. I did think it was going to be a calm day today but the wind has appeared from nowhere, and not not me..

Sure you're not telling lies?

 

[welsh dragon]

Sure you're not telling lies?

Positive

 

[172traindriver]

Morning all.
Terrible dreams last night, all revolving around a giant vibrator shaped like a marrow and a big pair of pink bloomers.
There must be a meaning to it .

For some stupid reason I went to bed late (for me) but still woke early. I feel like cr*p but enjoying a coffee while listening to Tony Blackburn.
Supposed to be riding later but I really dont feel like it......I will see how I am later.

Its the effect Welshie has on you

 

[Deleted member 1258]

It was blowy first thing Dave. I went out at 06:30 and was riding into a fairly brisk south westerly, very similar to yesterdays ride.

It's been a common theme this year, I've lost track of the number of rides I've done with it blowing a hoolie, it's a lot.

 

[Dave7]

Its the effect Welshie has on you

She has a lot of effects on me. Some at very inopportune and embarassing moments.

 

[Drago]

Mrs D's contract as a TA in the village school ended in July, and a friend sorted her some temp worm at milton keynes Hospital to keep her busy.

Well, shes just landed herself a job as PA to the principal at a large and prestigious secondary school about 6 miles from home. A serious boost in pay for her, on top of her police pension and disability cash, so it looms like shes turned a corner. Her new Volvo XC90 T8 arrives a week tomorrow, and work will be within easy all electric range, so that's another bonus for her. A month or so until my own XC90 arrives.

I've heard nothing about the part time job I applied for so it looms like I'll remain a professional layabouts for a while more.

 

[172traindriver]

It's been a common theme this year, I've lost track of the number of rides I've done with it blowing a hoolie, it's a lot.

I would agree with you there Dave. I have often said to my friends that I reckon its been very windy this summer.

 

[Goldy]

Just back from a quick 6 Mile round trip to collect a parcel for Mrs Goldy, it's a tad breezy out there.
The parcel turned out to be a cassette Walkman for a play she's stage managing at the local theatre

 

[PaulSB]

Well the promised biblical rain arrived, luckily I was in my woodshed stacking split logs. About 50% of my dried out wood logged now so hopefully finish next week.

I shall catch the bus to town for a haircut later #hateDVLA

Then I feel some chainsaw maintenance is desirable.

I've discovered Strictly is back next Saturday. I need to make the most of this evening as 13 weeks of Saturday night misery lies ahead.

 

[Drago]

Duller than the bathwater after I've scraped my Y fronts, but no rain...yet.