The Retirement Thread

[gavroche]

Out of interest what do you paint the decking with?
When we had the static we had a big area of decking and nothing would last more than a few months.
At first I took photos which I sent to the manufacturer and they gave a full refund but we never found a solution.

Ronseal Garden Paint. I bought two 2.5 litres tins at £14.99 each. It says 5 year guarantee on the tin. I will do my shed first and then the decking if any left over. For the railings, I have used Ronseal touch up.
Railings are done now so Bike shed tomorrow if weather ok.

 

[gavroche]

3 weeks ??? I like your optimism

I am only quoting what Boris said last night, review after 3 weeks. Like you, I doubt it will be long enough, they had 50 days in China and it is just beginning to work but they are staying on lockdown until early April though.

 

[derrick]

Got my ride done, Was nice to social distance the wife for a bit She was on the ride but i kept my distance. Wired up the lighting circuit for the staircase up into loft, Had a good day, The air smells much nicer without all the cars on the road. Had a couple of video chats with friends. Time for some food. So not all bad,

https://www.strava.com/activities/3213232723

 

[Drago]

I am only quoting what Boris said last night, review after 3 weeks. Like you, I doubt it will be long enough, they had 50 days in China and it is just beginning to work but they are staying on lockdown until early April though.

He said it would be reviewed in 3 weeks, and could be relaxed or increased as the situation demands. It's a review, and we shouldn't attempt to draw conclusions into the result.

 

[Exlaser2]

Looking at how the virus has progressed in other countries there is no chance the rules will be relaxed. The best we can hope for is more of the same .

 

[Dirk]

At least Greta Thurnberg should be happy now that the worlds economies have ground to a halt. Just think of the reduction in pollution!

 

[Drago]

The way the chumps of the great british public are behaving theres no chance of the restrictions being relations.

 

[Dirk]

The way the chumps of the great british public are behaving theres no chance of the restrictions being relations.

Police were stopping drivers on the main road from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe today and asking them where they were going, if they were key workers etc.
I think they might be abusing their powers somewhat, as no legislation has been introduced to restrict use of private vehicles yet.

 

[gavroche]

Bring the army in and introduce road blocks I say. There are too many idiots who still don't understand the gravity of the situation.

 

[Drago]

I agree with the sentiment completely. Alas, the 3 squaddies we have left aren't enough to do anything meaningful on that front. If they want to call me up and give me a big box of baton rounds then I'd be only too happy to help.

 

[Drago]

Police were stopping drivers on the main road from Barnstaple to Ilfracombe today and asking them where they were going, if they were key workers etc.
I think they might be abusing their powers somewhat, as no legislation has been introduced to restrict use of private vehicles yet.

A constable in uniform has the power to stop vehicles. The rest of it, for the moment, is an engagement and education process.

 

[classic33]

I agree with the sentiment completely. Alas, the 3 squaddies we have left aren't enough to do anything meaningful on that front. If they want to call me up and give me a big box of baton rounds then I'd be only too happy to help.

Lance O'Classic reporting for duty.

 

[12boy]

I just learned the gov of Colorado had ordered the pot dispensaries closed as non essential but the outcry was so strident they were reopened yesterday with lines around the block. Rode a bit today and except for the dog park saw no one except a couple of old's like myself on the bike park. Windy but clear enough to count the trees on the mountain about 7 miles away. I've read when people migrated West through the western states the emptiness and vastness was opressive and drove some mad. I kinda like it but the limited sight distances on the east coast seem claustrophobic to me.

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. Off for a walk while it's quiet.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning. We've had a light frost and now have a beautiful day dawning.

Our milk lady delivered before 5.15, it's usually 6.30. Wondering what that means? I know folk in the village have been asking for her number.

First lockdown ride at 9.30 - all a bit weird. I've been looking for an old cycling jersey to wear but remember now I binned them all. Found an old winter jacket so that will have to do. I'm not wearing club kit till this is all done.

As soon as we have enough daylight I'll get a second coat of emulsion on in the kitchen. Hopefully before I ride.