The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Yesterday Mr WD said "shall we go shopping tomorrow ". "No" i said. "It's Sunday tomorrow "

Today Mr WD got up. "We're going shopping today aren't we".

Oh dear........just make the poor old dear some cake and keep him happy!

 

[welsh dragon]

Oh dear........just make the poor old dear some cake and keep him happy!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Think I am going to move ten miles west Dave r you get all the decent weather before it reaches me.It is p&+-%down here Mid afternoon yesterday we had a couple of claps of thunder along with a short period of torrential rain ☔ ☔

Its piddling down here now, have you sent the bad weather my way? We had the thunder and heavy rain as well yesterday afternoon.

 

[monkers]

Was the Allegro the car with a slightly odd steering wheel when it first came out?

Indeed, it was termed 'quartic' and came in for much derision. The Mk3 Cortina had a funny-shaped wheel too, but being Ford rather than BLMH nobody made a deal out of it.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I am missing running but didn't think it was doing my back any favours. I might have a gentle try again over the winter months. Maybe every third day so plenty recovery and not do too much. Just enough to keep the CV system in good shape if we have a nasty winter and can't get any cycling.

Mo, I've had lots of injuries over the years and spent a fair amount of money on Physio, so I can empathise with how you are feeling. Both Mrs Tenkay and I used to run quite long distances, and if you do that your body tends to become quite efficient at running long distances. This tends to lead to a relatively low leg lift, relaxed running style which does help to stave off a lot of injuries apart from the overuse ones.

I'm very sceptical about all the claims made over the years by the various running shoe manufacturers, believing that you don't need to spend a fortune on running shoes, just find what suits you and stick with it. A friend of ours who has been a keen runner since the 70's recently had both knees replaced with about six months between each operation. He was meticulous in following the rehab instructions hence the comparatively short time between operations. This friend is notoriously careful with his money and used to run in a beat up pair of old trainers. Our jaws dropped when following the last op he turned up at parkrun in a brand new pair of trainers, and they were the top of the range model. He'd done lots of research and chosen the most cushioned shoe available in order to help protect his new knees.

The shoes he went for were a brand called Hoka, to some they look a bit like clown shoes but they are extremely well cushioned and he's been back running without ill effect for a while now. This is what inspired Mrs Tenkay and gave her the confidence to start running again. She's doing really well, taking it steady and suffering no ill effects. They're not for everyone but I've since bought a pair and am very impressed. The unexpected bonus is that if I wear them on the turbo the soles grip the platform pedals so well that it's a bit like being clipped in!

Just thought I'd relay our experience as I know what it's like to miss running.

 

[pawl]

Indeed, it was termed 'quartic' and came in for much derision. The Mk3 Cortina had a funny-shaped wheel too, but being Ford rather than BLMH nobody made a deal out of it.

That’s the one Thanks.

 

[monkers]

Danni and I had a most enjoyable bimble this morning on the new bikes. We covered about 15 miles in fairly relaxed style with a few sections of faster riding where the mood took us. We swapped bikes for the last couple of miles on the way back home, just to be able to compare.

We rode around Stokes Bay with it's great view of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, then around the harbour. Both of the nation's aircraft carriers were moored in the harbour in view from the 'funny little bridge' as we call it. Looking down into the water there were a large number of pretty big grey mullet swimming around, so I guess that must be a spawning ground for them.

And just for @Mo1959 here are some pics ...

Danni on her new Liv Avail SL2 complete with aircraft carriers in the background.

My new Trek Emonda SL4 ...

The bridge is a pedestrian, cyclepath combo. We always ride across it respectful of the rights of pedestrians. This morning a man was cycling on there at breakneck speed despite the number of people sightseeing from the bridge and the toodlers wandering about. He was loudly shouted at by pedestrians on the bridge in very plain language. He was abusive in reply - just what we as a body of cyclists need to hear (not).

 

[Mo1959]

Danni and I had a most enjoyable bimble this morning on the new bikes. We covered about 15 miles in fairly relaxed style with a few sections of faster riding where the mood took us. We swapped bikes for the last couple of miles on the way back home, just to be able to compare.

We rode around Stokes Bay with it's great view of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, then around the harbour. Both of the nation's aircraft carriers were moored in the harbour in view from the 'funny little bridge' as we call it. Looking down into the water there were a large number of pretty big grey mullet swimming around, so I guess that must be a spawning ground for them.

And just for @Mo1959 here are some pics ...

Danni on her new Liv Avail SL2 complete with aricraft carriers in the background.

View attachment 528061

My new Trek Emonda SL4 ...

View attachment 528062

The bridge is a pedestrian, cyclepath combo. We always ride across it respectful of the rights of pedestrians. This morning a man was cycling on there at breakneck speed despite the number of people sightseeing from the bridge and the toodlers wandering about. He was loudly shouted at by pedestrians on the bridge in very plain language. He was abusive in reply - just what we as a body of cyclists need to hear.

Lovely bikes........and a lovely place to live by the looks of it.

 

[monkers]

Lovely bikes........and a lovely place to live by the looks of it.

Thank you Mo. It is a pretty good place to live overall, relatively warm being south coast but with some strong sea breezes sometimes. I do get loch envy though when I see the countryside where you live.

 

[monkers]

@Drago

We seem to have discovered your boat (note name).

To which I can only reply 'it's alright, we heard you the first time'.

 

[Paulus]

Just back from a nice 21 miles.

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/Z5HpmR0B76

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Danni and I had a most enjoyable bimble this morning on the new bikes. We covered about 15 miles in fairly relaxed style with a few sections of faster riding where the mood took us. We swapped bikes for the last couple of miles on the way back home, just to be able to compare.

We rode around Stokes Bay with it's great view of the Solent and the Isle of Wight, then around the harbour. Both of the nation's aircraft carriers were moored in the harbour in view from the 'funny little bridge' as we call it. Looking down into the water there were a large number of pretty big grey mullet swimming around, so I guess that must be a spawning ground for them.

And just for @Mo1959 here are some pics ...

Danni on her new Liv Avail SL2 complete with aircraft carriers in the background.

View attachment 528061

My new Trek Emonda SL4 ...

View attachment 528062

The bridge is a pedestrian, cyclepath combo. We always ride across it respectful of the rights of pedestrians. This morning a man was cycling on there at breakneck speed despite the number of people sightseeing from the bridge and the toodlers wandering about. He was loudly shouted at by pedestrians on the bridge in very plain language. He was abusive in reply - just what we as a body of cyclists need to hear.

Is that near the old Hasler Hospital?

 

[monkers]

Is that near the old Hasler Hospital?

Indeed it is, we didn't pass Hasler today, though we do sometimes. I'll take pics to share with you the next time that I do.

 

[Dave7]

Yes, I'm sure that it was. I worked in the Body Shop so never saw the fitting out of the vehicles. The Mini line was about ten foot away from my workstation, they looked even smaller as a body shell than the finished product, but seeing one today they were tiny!

It was the stumpy ugly one that was often a sh*tty shade of brown.
I turned up for a new sales job and that was what they had for me. I told them "you have a week to change it or I am off". A week later I had a Cortina.

 

[Dave7]

1100 it was really lashing down here......and quite cool. Nevertheless we decided to walk to the Spar and Co-op for some bits. So rain coats on, umbrella at the ready and we set off.
Within 10 minutes the sun was breaking through and we were sweating. 2 mile round trip and on the way back it cooled down again.
Breckie this morning was unusual (for us). It was what was left from the rice pud I made yesterday......very yummy