The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

@PaulSB Any idea what this plant that grows along the trail is Paul. It's like a thistle head but the leaves are smooth and not jaggy like a thistle.

 

[Mo1959]

Ahhh. Someone on the local page says Burdock........and looking at Mr Google that's what it appears to be.

 

[Dirk]

Ahhh. Someone on the local page says Burdock........and looking at Mr Google that's what it appears to be.

Morning all

Looks like Burdock to me, Mo.
Off out and about today and having a barbecue tonight.

 

[PaulSB]

Yep it is Lesser Burdock...........

Lesser Burdock

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

It’s a great honour in South Queensferry to be covered head to toe in the prickly seed heeds of burdock and then paraded through all the pubs in town...

 

[accountantpete]

In our local shop it you had a simple choice - Tizer, Stone's Ginger Beer or a locally-made Dandelion & Burdock.

 

[welsh dragon]

It’s a great honour in South Queensferry to be covered head to toe in the prickly seed heeds of burdock and then paraded through all the pubs in town...
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Looks very ouchy

 

[Mo1959]

Bit of shopping done. I felt a bit hot and slightly panicky with my face covered on such a muggy day. Couldn't wait to get back out into the fresh air and take it off.

I am going to have a lazy, chilled day. Will be nothing more than another gentle wander later maybe.

 

[classic33]

Happy St. Swithins day to you all. It's nice and sunny here so, according to folklore, the weather should be good for the next 40 days. Just got my 61 birthday km in (plus 1 for luck)

What's with this kilometres malarkey?

 

[classic33]

Was just saying to MrsD thats its decidley cold and damp.

And?

 

[classic33]

I'm

Have a word with Doc.

 

[aferris2]

What's with this kilometres malarkey?
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We do km's down under. Plus, its easier to get to the number you want. Not looking forward to returning to the UK when I'll have to go back to the long units, although climbing in ft is bigger than climbing in m.
Thanks for the cake! Is that a metric speed limit?

 

[classic33]

We do km's down under. Plus, its easier to get to the number you want. Not looking forward to returning to the UK when I'll have to go back to the long units, although climbing in ft is bigger than climbing in m.
Thanks for the cake! Is that a metric speed limit?

T'is, but convert it to miles and see.

 

[Dave7]

And?

And......
Its cold and damp

 

[classic33]

And......
Its cold and damp

Poor excuse.