The Retirement Thread

[rustybolts]

From which brewers?

It's from a small brewery in County Waterford ,Ireland ,8 Degrees Brewing . Full Irish Single Malt. Out for a run every morning now at 6.15 and can't bike as not supposed to go more than 2k from home with the lockdown. My bikes are been lovingly fettled . Keep safe everyone

 

[welsh dragon]

What is 41 degrees in real money?

5 deg Celsius

 

[welsh dragon]

I just very nearly sprayed Mr Sheen all over the inside of my oven instead of Mr Muscle and before anyone (classic) asks, Mr sheen was not happy about it.

 

[Kempstonian]

I haven't had one from Boris but I had one from my doctor, an identical one from the hospital and another which was co-signed by theSecretary of State for Health and Social care & the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government!

The last one informed me that I'm in the 'Extremely Clinically Vulneable' group and shouldn't leave the house for ANY reason... i.e stay at home at all times. For at least twelve weeks.

Two down, ten to go... (at least).

But I'm still better off than poor Boris. Hope he gets better soon.

Update to ^^^^^

I now have the full set of letters! That nice Mr Boris sent me one from his bed in intensive care and I got it this morning. A very kind thought, considering he has his own problems to deal with. Get well soon Boris!

 

[welsh dragon]

This might make people smile.

 

[gavroche]

Take 32 away, divide by 9, times by 5, and that'll be your answer.

Thanks for that but I refuse to use antiquated methods of measurement so I will stick to the universal one.

 

[Dirk]

Back from my ride, which had to be cut short due to my Di2 battery running low.
I decide to make it a fast half hour ride and averaged 17.8 mph which worked up a bit of a sweat, considering I'm nowhere near as fit as I was at the start of last year.
I'd almost forgotten how nice the Focus was to ride.

 

[PaulSB]

My bikes are been lovingly fettled . Keep safe everyone

My job for tomorrow. If you can't ride it, clean it!

 

[PaulSB]

Back from my ride, which had to be cut short due to my Di2 battery running low.
I decide to make it a fast half hour ride and averaged 17.8 mph which worked up a bit of a sweat, considering I'm nowhere near as fit as I was at the start of last year.
I'd almost forgotten how nice the Focus was to ride.

Good average there Dirk. Is this your summer bike?

 

[Dirk]

Good average there Dirk. Is this your summer bike?

Yes - I treated myself to it for my retirement present when I was 60.
Full Ultegra Di2 11 speed, carbon seat post, stem & bars, Shimano C81 carbon composite wheels, GP4000S tyres, Swisstop brakes etc.
Cost just over £3000 - but I'm worth it.
It really is a delight to ride. I always say that it's a far better bike than I'll ever be a rider.

 

[PaulSB]

@Dirk sounds great. Isn't it wonderful when we can get the summer bike out and feel the benefit of the winter rides.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

We're most of the way through sorting out the contents of our big cupboard, 3 bags of rubbish and a bag for the charity shop.

 

[Dirk]

@Dirk sounds great. Isn't it wonderful when we can get the summer bike out and feel the benefit of the winter rides.

I haven't had any winter rides.
Only got back on the bike a couple of weeks ago after a 6 month lay off due to a bad neck problem.

 

[PaulSB]

I haven't had any winter rides.
Only got back on the bike a couple of weeks ago after a 6 month lay off due to a bad neck problem.

Whoops, sorry.

 

[Mo1959]

@Dirk sounds great. Isn't it wonderful when we can get the summer bike out and feel the benefit of the winter rides.

I struggled today with the heavy hybrid. All aluminium including the forks and quite heavy wheels too plus full mudguards. Good workout!