The Retirement Thread

[Archie_tect]

Family folk-lore, "A swan can break a man's arm". Miss A_T won't countenance any evidence which seeks to contradict her belief.

 

[welsh dragon]

Very

 

[pawl]

I've never heard of this

they have always been known for community involvement and have a large Windermere store so it would seem a real possibility.

Found some information.Stuart Dangerfield won the cicucuit of Windermere in April 2007

Kevin Dawson was also a previous winner and if memory serves me correct Chris Boardman was also a previous winner I am fairly sure Boothes sponsored the event for several years.’

 

[Dirk]

@Dave7
Mission accomplished.

Ocean Heights is only about a 3 - 4 minute walk from the main beach.
There is a Londis convenience store, pharmacy, newsagents, chippie, ice cream parlour, cafes, restaurants & bars all within a couple of minutes walk.
It's up quite a steep hill off the main road, but it's only a short distance.
Looks like a decent enough place and is very convenient for all the facilities.
I could only photograph it from the rear as it's sort of built arse about face. I did, however get a picture of the view you would have from the next door neighbour's car park.
The Woolacombe petrol station had unleaded at 99.9p this morning, which is quite cheap considering they are normally more expensive than elsewhere - maybe they've managed to sell it and the new owners are touting for business.

It's the one arrowed in red below.

View from road.

View from neighbour's car park.

Woolacombe beach deserted today!

Doggie enjoying her walk.

HTH

 

[Dave7]

@Dave7
Mission accomplished.

Ocean Heights is only about a 3 - 4 minute walk from the main beach.
There is a Londis convenience store, pharmacy, newsagents, chippie, ice cream parlour, cafes, restaurants & bars all within a couple of minutes walk.
It's up quite a steep hill off the main road, but it's only a short distance.
Looks like a decent enough place and is very convenient for all the facilities.
I could only photograph it from the rear as it's sort of built arse about face. I did, however get a picture of the view you would have from the next door neighbour's car park.
The Woolacombe petrol station had unleaded at 99.9p this morning, which is quite cheap considering they are normally more expensive than elsewhere - maybe they've managed to sell it and the new owners are touting for business.

It's the one arrowed in red below.
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View from road.
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View from neighbour's car park.
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Woolacombe beach deserted today!
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Doggie enjoying her walk.
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HTH

Brilliant that....many thanks.

 

[monkers]

Banana sandwich, Bargain Hunt and a brew.

Lunchtime quiz ...
Can you name three fish that start and end with the letter 'K'?

 

[gavroche]

Shark
Baby shark
Mother Shark

 

[monkers]

Shark
Baby shark
Mother Shark

nope Start and end with K.

But Killer sharK is one of them. 😄

 

[Mo1959]

Ooo. Ice cream van. It’s so muggy, it’s tempting.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Ooo. Ice cream van. It’s so muggy, it’s tempting.

Yippee, it's Mr Whippy!

 

[GM]

Banana sandwich, Bargain Hunt and a brew.

Lunchtime quiz ...
Can you name three fish that start and end with the letter 'K'?

I know the answer to this, but I won't spoil it for the others!

Anyway what's the prize?

 

[Dirk]

Brilliant that....many thanks.

No probs - I was going that way anyway.

 

[Dirk]

Kwik Save Haddock?

 

[GM]

More swan's, from this mornings dog walk....

 

[screenman]

.........and I don't even like marmalade.

Nor do I, whisky, beetroot and marmalade are the 3 main food/drink items I dislike the most.