The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

My WD bought some donuts ( how unusual). They are fruit salad ones. Yes they taste just like the old old fruit salad sweets we used to get as kids. He says they are very nice.

 

[welsh dragon]

Any good? Is that the correct valve type or is it presta? Amazon product ASIN B005JR6WQ0View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prophete-Bicycle-Inner-2-125-inches-57-406/dp/B005JR6WQ0/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=107396403008&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl4v4BRDaARIsAFjATPmoIcqnC27hmLncWanaEWdtu_krbRczoKQJ3rhhg4DNo2T_vs4JekAaAmyTEALw_wcB&hvadid=438469655721&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007383&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14970168504729551755&hvtargid=kwd-314581060745&hydadcr=18553_1725649&keywords=bike+tube+20+x+1.75&qid=1594038058&sr=8-5&tag=googhydr-21

Perfect.

 

[Mo1959]

Or ebay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Fincc...058304&hash=item2f0cdf8668:g:j08AAOSw2npdbO2U

 

[Mo1959]

My WD bought some donuts ( how unusual). They are fruit salad ones. Yes they taste just like the old old fruit salad sweets we used to get as kids. He says they are very nice.

Sounds nice. I like fruit salads.

 

[Mo1959]

If anything the wind is getting stronger Decided I’m definitely not cycling. I might make the effort and get out early tomorrow morning. I’ll just have another walk.

 

[screenman]

The new electric fireplace that I am building the chimney breast for has arrived, whoever knew 4ft wide was that w i d e.

 

[Dave7]

The new electric fireplace that I am building the chimney breast for has arrived, whoever knew 4ft wide was that w i d e.

Now you are a lit more practical than me.
TBH most people are more praçtical than me.
But even I know that 4ft wide is errhh 4ft wide

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got back an hour ago with 51 miles ridden, character building I think they call rides like that. My regular route out to Sutton Cheney and coffee at Sutton Wharf where we were in the car on Saturday. My regular route back from there usually takes me through Earl Shilton, Sutton In The Elms and Clay Brook Pava, today with the wind and the rain I didn't fancy that so I headed back towards Shenton then turned onto the gated road to take me into Market Bosworth before turning to ride into Shenton, in the village instead of turning towards Upton I carried on down to the A444 at Sibson, turned right into the village then turned left out of the village towards Sheepy Magna, in the village I turned towards Radclife Culey and on to Witherley where I picked up my route out and rode into Mancetter, up Purley Chase and on to home. Not the most pleasant ride I've done, but pleasant enough.

 

[screenman]

Cows

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Cows
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Are we sure thats a cow, it looks a bit mean?

 

[Exlaser2]

I got back an hour ago with 51 miles ridden, character building I think they call rides like that. My regular route out to Sutton Cheney and coffee at Sutton Wharf where we were in the car on Saturday. My regular route back from there usually takes me through Earl Shilton, Sutton In The Elms and Clay Brook Pava, today with the wind and the rain I didn't fancy that so I headed back towards Shenton then turned onto the gated road to take me into Market Bosworth before turning to ride into Shenton, in the village instead of turning towards Upton I carried on down to the A444 at Sibson, turned right into the village then turned left out of the village towards Sheepy Magna, in the village I turned towards Radclife Culey and on to Witherley where I picked up my route out and rode into Mancetter, up Purley Chase and on to home. Not the most pleasant ride I've done, but pleasant enough.




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Were did you find your friend? 😂😂

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Were did you find your friend? 😂😂

On the outskirts of Sutton Cheney one of the residents has a full size plastic cow in his hedge, its been there for years, I've photographed it before, it has a cycle helmet on its head and is festooned in fairy lights which aren't plugged in as far as I know, I know nothing about its history.

 

[12boy]

I was thinking about our geriatric Rat Terrier, Gracie by name, who is a very ritualistic animal. Every time she is let out to relieve herself she makes a beeline for the corner of sidewalk and driveway to see who's left her a tweet in the pee spot. About ten am she has to go on the deck to roast her bones in the sun in Her Chair for 1/2 hour. At 5:30 pm sharp this animal, who cannot read as far as I know, strarts agitating for dinner. After her last pee she demands 2 little dog cookies and a joint medicine chewy. After considering this situation I realized how much I am the same..due to needing to do many chores, inside and outside, to prepare for Youngest Son and his Beloved Wife, I've missed my morning ride for two days now. This cannot be borne but still it must. Praps smelly old men are as ritualistic as their smelly old dogs.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Good morning everyone. Still blowing an absolute hoolie outside, +/- 45mph I'd estimate. Forecast is to drop to 22 and only 16 at our cafe destination!!!! Decision to be taken at 8.00 but I can see this wind completely dampening my already waning enthusiasm. This lockdown business keeps getting harder.

A few small jobs need doing on the allotment. If Mrs P decides on paint colour I can emulsion.

I think a doze is now in order.

Today I'm one year older - 66. Did we all feel it was unimaginable in the heady days of youth?

Yes! And I remember feeling immortal.

 

[Mo1959]

Just another walk done since it was windy. The local park’s car park was overflowing and people parked on the grass it was so busy. Like a holiday atmosphere.