The Retirement Thread

[numbnuts]

I went on a ride to nowhere for an hour
Ps - I'm not allowed to fly my kite as the association are saying it is not a sport and not exercise and may draw a crowd

 

[Drago]

Watching Johnny English.

 

[BoldonLad]

Just back from my walk down to the village and back.
Rumour has it that our local beach car park is opening this weekend. Will be nice to walk the doggie there again; she's missing her dip in the sea.

Two local garden centres have opened, here, today. Two metre separation rules, and, a one way system around the plants, marked with arrows painted on the floor. Not terribly busy, I suspect, because no-one knows they are open.

 

[PaulSB]

Just got home from my ride. The wind chill was much more than expected. Nice ride, bit of an amble round with a couple of climbs thrown in. Going to begin upping the mileage tomorrow, 40 milers to kick off with.

Now lockdown. Up here it feels as though traffic is probably back to 80% of normal and some people are driving very fast. The usually quiet lanes we use are busy as people drive to somewhere to walk.

Not good. I don't think this is what the government intended.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Just got home from my ride. The wind chill was much more than expected. Nice ride, bit of an amble round with a couple of climbs thrown in. Going to begin upping the mileage tomorrow, 40 milers to kick off with.

Now lockdown. Up here it feels as though traffic is probably back to 80% of normal and some people are driving very fast. The usually quiet lanes we use are busy as people drive to somewhere to walk.

Not good. I don't think this is what the government intended.

I've not seen an increase in traffic here yet, though the local news is saying its increased, its all still very quiet.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The fencing fella's have been and gone, 8 6ft x 5ft panels slide in, old panels taken for disposal, in and out in half an hour, and my wallet £260 lighter. Better than the first quote we had, the fella wanted £450 for the job.

 

[Mo1959]

I eventually talked myself into a The northerly wind was a bit chilly and I never felt it was behind me at any point, but I think that's just the way my legs are feeling at the moment. Fair few out and about again, including many that are obviously new cyclists. Be nice if even 50% decided to keep it up.

I am off for a bath then will stick the jammies on as I won't be going back out.

 

[classic33]

Just messaged my local brewery to pick up a couple of cases tomorrow morning.

It'll hold better in bottles.

 

[Paulus]

It'll hold better in bottles.

No good in a basket either

 

[classic33]

I went on a ride to nowhere for an hour
Ps - I'm not allowed to fly my kite as the association are saying it is not a sport and not exercise and may draw a crowd

These, and others, seem to disagree over it not being exercise.
Get Exercise

"People need to exercise if they want to stay healthy. Finding an activity that seems like fun instead of a workout can be a great way to do so. You'll be spending your time running to get the kite flying in the air and then walking back and forth as you watch it soar. This is ideal exercise because it gets your whole body working and your heart rate up. You'll improve your level of fitness and have your heart pumping to boost cardiovascular health."

https://www.thejoint.com/california/pinole/pinole-31059/269961-all-benefits-kite-flying

 

[Mo1959]

These, and others, seem to disagree over it not being exercise.
Get Exercise

"People need to exercise if they want to stay healthy. Finding an activity that seems like fun instead of a workout can be a great way to do so. You'll be spending your time running to get the kite flying in the air and then walking back and forth as you watch it soar. This is ideal exercise because it gets your whole body working and your heart rate up. You'll improve your level of fitness and have your heart pumping to boost cardiovascular health."

https://www.thejoint.com/california/pinole/pinole-31059/269961-all-benefits-kite-flying

I never noticed if angling is allowed now. Not for me but the local river usually has some, although the water is getting really low anyway so maybe they wouldn't be interested at the moment.

 

[Dirk]

I never noticed if angling is allowed now. Not for me but the local river usually has some, although the water is getting really low anyway so maybe they wouldn't be interested at the moment.

Angling is now permissible.
Time to dig my rods out and head to Ilfracombe pier.

 

[Dave7]

Angling is now permissible.
Time to dig my rods out and head to Ilfracombe pier.

Caught my first ever fish from Ilfracombe pier.

 

[PaulSB]

I never noticed if angling is allowed now. Not for me but the local river usually has some, although the water is getting really low anyway so maybe they wouldn't be interested at the moment.

The anglers are back on the lodge opposite my garage.

 

[Dirk]

Caught my first ever fish from Ilfracombe pier.

Mate of mine caught a scuba diver there once. Thought he'd got the worlds biggest Conger for a moment.