The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

I have risen!

Got my telephone hospital appointment today.

Is it just a natter or one of those " Zoom/ FaceTime" type calls?
Either way I hope you get things resolved.
( if the doc is being less than helpful you could mention that you have certain skills...)

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning! Very still this morning and light greyish cloud. Forecast is decent and I hope it is. Heading out on a 70 miler at 9.00. Our destination is a new cafe a random cyclist we met in the middle of nowhere recommended. We don't know it's name or address but it's near a lake with an animal sanctuary.

We're a trusting bunch us cyclists!! A total stranger met for ten minutes in the wilds of the Ribble Valley recommends a cafe 40 miles from home, directions are "you know that crossroads where you turn right for Jubilee? Well turn left, left again, you should see a lake, if you get as far as the next turning you've gone too far!!!"

I mean really? In any other walk of life.

There is a fly annoying the hell out of me. I'm going to deal with it.

Hopefully back from the cafe later.

 

[Dave7]

Good morning! Very still this morning and light greyish cloud. Forecast is decent and I hope it is. Heading out on a 70 miler at 9.00. Our destination is a new cafe a random cyclist we met in the middle of nowhere recommended. We don't know it's name or address but it's near a lake with an animal sanctuary.

We're a trusting bunch us cyclists!! A total stranger met for ten minutes in the wilds of the Ribble Valley recommends a cafe 40 miles from home, directions are "you know that crossroads where you turn right for Jubilee? Well turn left, left again, you should see a lake, if you get as far as the next turning you've gone too far!!!"

I mean really? In any other walk of life.

There is a fly annoying the hell out of me. I'm going to deal with it.

Hopefully back from the cafe later.

I see maths is not your strong point.
You are doing a 70 mile ride but the cafe is 40 miles away .
Thought I would get that in before @classic33 does

 

[Paulus]

I've zoomed in and can't see a floor protector?

Nor can I.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Dull and grey here. Not sure if rain is forecast.
Yesterday I repotted the 2 sun flower plants**. The difference in 12 hours is amazing. The one from Aldi was hardly open atall but already this morning its opening.
** Big thing for me as plants tend to die when I look at them.
This morning I will nip for more soil and compost as I still have lots of plants to sort.
This is the 4th day I have got up feeling ok ie no diziness, not much in the way of weakness or legs like lead. I don't want to tempt fate but after 3 months I am starting to hope

 

[Paulus]

Good morning all fellow members.
It was very sunny, but has now clouded over.
A nice early walk with the dog beckons and then I've got a few domestics to do.
I'm also waiting for a "new" old set of 27 inch wheels to be delivered by Parcel force.
We're off to a friend's house this evening for an alfresco tea, the weather looks reasonable, hope it holds.
Stay safe everyone.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Morning all, raining today.
Now started on series 1 of Ashes to Ashes. The 80’s largely passed me by at the time, I spent them either studying for exams or riding my bike.

 

[PaulSB]

I see maths is not your strong point.
You are doing a 70 mile ride but the cafe is 40 miles away .
Thought I would get that in before @classic33 does

Well in defence of my mathmatical capabilities............................I plotted the route from the club meet point, 6 miles from home - always do this to stop hundreds of club members turning up at my place to start a ride! - but my buddy is calling round here to start so it may be 40, 45, 35??????? We don't really know.................if I get back I'll let you know.............

 

[numbnuts]

Hi

 

[Mo1959]

Another sunny day ahead,🌞 not a lot planned for today but need to get back into my stretching routine as I had a sciatic twinge yesterday

Any particular ones you would recommend?

 

[Tenkaykev]

Any particular ones you would recommend?

Mo, I've spent a fortune over the years on being poked and prodded, and been fortunate to be under the care of an outstanding Physio.
Would it be OK to PM you ?

 

[Mo1959]

Mo, I've spent a fortune over the years on being poked and prodded, and been fortunate to be under the care of an outstanding Physio.
Would it be OK to PM you ?

Yes, of course.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Seen the comet yet?

Nah......still haven't got over the disappointment of the last one.
Everybody was raving about this spectacular display of comety marvelousness. I saw it and it looked like a tiny dull smudge. Felt very cheated!
Apparently, from what I've heard and read, this new one will be like a fireball booming across the sky with a streaking tail of sparks.
All I can say is that the Ancients must have lived very boring lives to get excited about a comet.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Morning all


Nah......still haven't got over the disappointment of the last one.
Everybody was raving about this spectacular display of comety marvelousness. I saw it and it looked like a tiny dull smudge. Felt very cheated!
Apparently, from what I've heard and read, this new one will be like a fireball booming across the sky with a streaking tail of sparks.
All I can say is that the Ancients must have lived very boring lives to get excited about a comet.

Well I'm a bit ancient and can remember getting a bit excited when we got our first washing machine from Comet many many years ago.

 

[GM]

Morning all.... Just dropped the car off at the garage for it's service and MOT. I'm just hoping that it gets through the MOT without anything major needing doing. It did look nice and clean after yesterdays pampering, lots of dog hair and cobwebs hoovered out

Enjoy your day folks! 🌈