The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Morning. It was quite warm for sleeping last night, not that I sleep well anyway. Was awake long before 5 but must have nodded off again and got a little bit more. Woke again at 5.45.

Coffee finished so I better get a walk, then a band of rain is supposed to come over before the afternoon dries up again. If I do cycle, I think I will leave it until later today. Going by the forecast, there won't be any cycling Friday, Saturday or Sunday as it's to be wet and windy up here.

 

[screenman]

Morning all, it is looking nice out there this morning.

 

[IaninSheffield]

Mornin' all.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning. I have been awake for ages but couldn't be arsed to get out of bed.

Looks like we will have another nice day here. Might be a bit cooler than yesterday though. stay safe folks.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, dull and warm this morning, out on my bike later.

 

[Drago]

Like a snake charmers cobra, I have risen!

 

[monkers]

Good morning all. Sorry carcass has elevated despite a restless night - a rather warm one wasn't it. Time to change the duvet to the lighter one methinks now. First cup of Yorkyshire brewed and toast about to pop.

Looking out it could be good, so I'm going to try to get out early before I get distracted - I'm at an age where I seem to be able to distract myself.

Have a great day now all.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,

Just been out to the recycle bin and it's feeling warm already.
I can report that my barbering is now complete. Having watched several tutorial videos on YouTube demonstrating the use of progressively closer cuts, to get that "layered" look, all was going well until I got a tad impatient and just whizzed the lot with the Clippers.

Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚶🚲🏃🌞

 

[PaulSB]

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
I feel drugged. Yesterdays BBQ was a great success. Got to bed early and woke at 04.30. I recall thinking about getting up for an early Mo type walk. Next thing I was woken to the sound of the bin wagon at 07.10. I am slurping my coffee and slowly coming round .
Another watm day beckons. Some gardening and a ride for this afternoon planned. TBH I would much rather go early** but my cyclyng mate is working (am I allowed to use that word in 3rd party).
**previously I refused to join him for later rides because of traffic. Its been very light lately but I fear its getting busy again. I may have to revert to early again.

 

[oldwheels]

Morning. It was quite warm for sleeping last night, not that I sleep well anyway. Was awake long before 5 but must have nodded off again and got a little bit more. Woke again at 5.45.

Coffee finished so I better get a walk, then a band of rain is supposed to come over before the afternoon dries up again. If I do cycle, I think I will leave it until later today. Going by the forecast, there won't be any cycling Friday, Saturday or Sunday as it's to be wet and windy up here.

Need I say the rain is already here on it’s way to you now. Afternoon forecast looks ok but after that gales and rain. The garden has now had enough rain.

 

[Paulus]

Morning all fellow retirees.
A very warm uncomfortable nights sleep. The thundery showers that were forecast seem not to be coming my way today now.
We will be travelling a little way out to Essendon for a long dog walk to try and get away from the crowds. It's getting silly around the fields here.

 

[Dave7]

Morning. It was quite warm for sleeping last night, not that I sleep well anyway. Was awake long before 5 but must have nodded off again and got a little bit more. Woke again at 5.45.

Coffee finished so I better get a walk, then a band of rain is supposed to come over before the afternoon dries up again. If I do cycle, I think I will leave it until later today. Going by the forecast, there won't be any cycling Friday, Saturday or Sunday as it's to be wet and windy up here.

Blimey Mo.....forcast to be hot and sunny here for at least 10 days. Goodness knows when Dirk and other suveners will get rain.
BTW.... where you are, are you affected by seasonal midges??
I have always booked Scotland holidays outside midge season as it looks horrific.

 

[PaulSB]

Good day. A lovely day has dawned, blue sky, fluffy cloud and a very pleasant 12C. Bike out at 09.30 for a 30 miler with one of the local lady riders. She has requested a gentle ride after taking a QOM yesterday, from her main rival, by 22 seconds. She was buzzing last night - especially as they were riding together!!! Gives me a great excuse for an easy ride and to appear the complete gentleman!!

I've reported my daily Covid-19 symptoms, or lack of them, and collect my monthly meds this afternoon. After this it will be an afternoon of allotment work, cut the grass and a general tidy round. Without cycling and the allotment I'd have been climbing the walls a month or more ago. So very, very lucky to have this.

 

[Mo1959]

I can report that my barbering is now complete. Having watched several tutorial videos on YouTube demonstrating the use of progressively closer cuts, to get that "layered" look, all was going well until I got a tad impatient and just whizzed the lot with the Clippers.

I have just had a look at cutting hair with clippers. I am seriously thinking about it. Lol. I love my hair nice and short, but that may be a bit drastic!