The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

I got a ride in this morning, 56 miles, a ride spoilt by 2 punctures, I don't usually get that many in a year, the first one was when I was at hearsall common on the way out, I put in my spare tube and continued, out though Balsall common, past the Honiley Boot, through Lowsonford and on to Earlswood, past the Craft Centre and the Plant Centre and on to Tamworth In Arden where I stopped to eat the cereal bar I was carrying. headed home through Danzey Green and Hockley Heath, past Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton, through Chadwick end and onto Balsall Common where I had my second puncture, I looked at the tube I'd replaced earlier but it was beyond patching, I presumed the tube that had just punctured was in the same state and took the decision to finish the ride on the flat tyre and rode home on the flat back tyre. It was a cracking day to be out on the bike, a bit chilly at first but it warmed up nicely as the day wore on.

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[12boy]

This is my neighbours car port. Hoping they are going to trim the roof back a bit when they put a gutter on, but even at that it is going to be bloody tricky if I need to get a ladder up the side to do any maintenance. Still not overly happy about it, but I presume it's legal so I will just have to put up with it. Just lucky that I had the walls painted a couple of years ago and the gutters renewed end of last year so hopefully shouldn't need access for long enough.

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I too love the cat. Perhaps they have a right to do what they wish on their property but not to flood yours. The structure is obviously part of the house and most places require a planning/construction permit for the sort of thing. Both plastic and fiberglass panels can be cut although some skill may be required. I'd be prepared for possible ugliness about this, perhaps phoning a lawyer to see what you can do. One thing I've learned is when you go into a discussion like this prepared for the worst, it frequently is resolved peacefully. Easier to keep your head when you know what your options are. In some areas there is free legal help. It really is a shame that this wasn't settled with you before hand, as that is a nicely built structure that must have cost some money and which I'd guess they will resent moving.

 

[Drago]

24 mile for me today and saw a bobby on a bike and a willys jeep

A Willy's Jeep riding a bike?

 

[Drago]

God I love that Felt bike of mine. Nipped out for a 10 mile loop, thought I'd keep it short in at least the spirit of the current guidance. I hammered my way around an orbit of the village, 21.1MPH average over 9.96 miles. Not bad for a large, heavy, unaerodynamic 51 year old.

 

[PaulSB]

God I love that Felt bike of mine. Nipped out for a 10 mile loop, thought I'd keep it short in at least the spirit of the current guidance. I hammered my way around an orbit of the village, 21.1MPH average over 9.96 miles. Not bad for a large, heavy, unaerodynamic 51 year old.

WOW!! Chapeau.

 

[Drago]

Thanks! I'm just recovering from the near coronary!

 

[Drago]

Night Johnboy.

 

[gavroche]

God I love that Felt bike of mine. Nipped out for a 10 mile loop, thought I'd keep it short in at least the spirit of the current guidance. I hammered my way around an orbit of the village, 21.1MPH average over 9.96 miles. Not bad for a large, heavy, unaerodynamic 51 year old.

Was it all downhill?

 

[PaulSB]

Just putting down my marker for the day..........

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. I'm up and about too. Enjoying the first coffee of the day.

 

[Dave7]

Hi gang.
A nice red sky this morning. Is it true about that being "sheperds warning"?
MrsD will be joining me shortly then we will go for our early walk. It doesn't compare to Mo's or Dirk's walk as its 60% on pavements but its pleasant.
I am part way through my coffee which tastes very nice this morning.
Lunch today will be BBQ type stuff. It doesn't seem worth firing the bbq up for just us two so I may cook everything inside and just eat in the garden.
So......whats everyones plans?

 

[Drago]

And today the whole world celebrates, because I have risen!

 

[IaninSheffield]

Mornin' all.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,
Yet another sunny day 🌞
Beaches are deserted compared to last year's Bank Holiday so it seems that a lot of people are taking the message to heart.

Tried the Pale Ale that one of the local breweries delivered and it's really good 🍺🙏

Mrs Tenkay remains impressed with the Turbo trainer, a couple more familiarisation rides and then it's JoGLE time 😯

Have a peaceful day folks 🚶🚲👍🌞🙏

 

[PaulSB]

So......whats everyones plans?

Well.........I'll go for a bike ride about 9.30. I'll probably put on a second gloss coat, it's not 100% necessary but I've time.

We have a video chat with friends scheduled for 8.00pm. The plan is to discuss the NT Live performance of Jane Eyre. The problem is I was so sleepy last night, woke at 4.00am yesterday, I had to go bed halfway through it.

Been awake since 4.00 today. I'll try to nap this afternoon.