The Retirement Thread

[Drago]

Entered a state of near suspended animation as I reduce all movement to keep cool.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Sun is now out and the outside temperature has risen to a very pleasant 19.7. I can live with that.

 

[Mo1959]

Sun is now out and the outside temperature has risen to a very pleasant 19.7. I can live with that.

Really strong easterly breeze picking up here now. This would have been a much better day for the ride I did yesterday. I would have got a blow home instead of toiling into a headwind.

 

[El_Catrine]

Hi all - first time poster!

I've been lurking for a while and have been cycling for about six weeks. Starting to get into a groove.

Took my pension last year (56) and now only do a few days consultancy work (about 20 a year!)

How do you while away those lazy days?

- Some days are better than others. The lockdown was a pain as I had loads of plans that we had to put on hold. I'm into photography and now cycling. However, part of the retirement plan was that we downsized so now I've got loads of DIY to do.

How do you cope financially?

- We will have to be careful but will cope. Major capital expenses are a killer.

When did you retire? - Last year at 56.

Is retirement what you expected?

- The winter was awful and I did find it hard to get through. As I said earlier lots of plans that Covid scuppered. I'm treating retirement as a long term plan. Potentially retired for a long term so I can change my plans as I go along.
- Finding fellow retirees with similar hobbies has been hander than I thought.


How long did you take to adjust? - About 20 minutes. Seriously the thought of going back into full time employment gives me the "fear"

 

[Paulus]

Just got back from a 5 mile ride to the shops. It's fine whilst on the move, but the moment you stop it is like sitting in a furnace. I'm at home now dripping.

 

[Landsurfer]

This time in 2018 i was doing the LEJOG with the WIMPS band of brothers and sisters .... the weather was this hot all the time ...except for the 2nd July in Scotland ..... so, so hot .... 70 - 80 miles a day ..... it was a wonderful experience ..... the 1st July was my 60th birthday .. what a way to spend it ... amazing ....

 

[numbnuts]

15.3 mile ride in 00:59:28

 

[welsh dragon]

Outside is now 30 deg. Inside is 27 deg. I am not moving at all.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Now it's 29 degrees here.
Mad dogs and Englishmen can go out in the noonday sun if they want to. I'm I doors and staying here.
Went out for 40 miles at 7.30 and that's enough outdoors for one day.

 

[numbnuts]

The neighbours, not a pretty sight.

Yeah, I don't like my neighbours either

 

[numbnuts]

Outside is now 30 deg. Inside is 27 deg. I am not moving at all.

Outside now is 36.9c indoors 27c

 

[Mo1959]

Outside is now 30 deg. Inside is 27 deg. I am not moving at all.

I've decided the same. Stuck the PJ's on so I can't really!

 

[welsh dragon]

I've decided the same. Stuck the PJ's on so I can't really!

I think I may Have to have a snooze.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got back a little over half an hour ago, Willoughby and back 55 miles ridden. My Good Lady was up and about early today and that gave me the chance to get out early, meant I'd done the bulk of the ride before the temperature seriously got going, the breeze got stronger the longer the ride went on, the last few miles into Willoughby were a slog, but on the way back I got the other side of Sawbridge and turned right to cross Grandborough Fields then found I'd got a tail wind all the way to the Broadwell turn, I then had periods when I was flying before the wind all the way to Coventry, when I turned off the Binley road onto Hipswell Highway I turned into the breeze for a final slog home.

 

[Mo1959]

I think I may Have to have a snooze.

I wish. Next door is out the back and one of the mutts is howling!