The Retirement Thread

[gavroche]

Good morning all. I have noticed that work doesn't agree with me anymore after spending all day doing the decking at my stepson's house. My legs and back are aching this morning so easy day today, just mowing the grass and possibly an easy bike ride ?? Decking finished by the way, pleased to say. Have a good day every one.

 

[GM]

Morning all... Getting scorchio already, taking the dog for a stroll through the woods shortly, hopefully a bit cooler for him.

We got our first baby this morning as well...

 

[welsh dragon]

Sounds like you're inside my Y fronts!

That is probably the most unpleasant thing thay could EVER happen to me.

 

[classic33]

Good morning persons of leisure. A lovely day is dawning. 19C already.

The porridge is on and I'm meeting the guys at 9.00. Other than this I have nothing to do.

I've been offered an NHS audiology test with Beacon Medical Group. Anyone experience of this company? The alternative is Specsavers.

Local word from a number of people, my personal source is good, is Preston is very close to lockdown. Don't know how the area is decided; if it's post code I'm stuffed, by local authority and we're outside the area. 🤞

See ya later alligator......

Health Authority area, not postcode.

 

[Dave7]

Just done 40 minutes on the weights. Legs and core today. Back and light legs tomorrow, rest Sunday.

I know next to nothing about weights I only do basic light ones. But isn't that a lot if you have had a long lay off ?

 

[Dave7]

to be honest welshie, I have given it some thought. The dog knocked me over in spectacular fasion a few years back - he ran full tilt (about 35mph for a lab) into the front of my knee and knocked be arriss over nip and hyper extended the knee. I was on crutches for a few months and had physio and it quickly improved, but its aching more and more as time goes by. I have been wondering if I'll make it to 60 without giving in and buying one.

A great idea for those that need one.
I plan to cycle a standard bike for as long as poss but if this fatigue is going to stick around I will do it.

 

[classic33]

Morning all... Getting scorchio already, taking the dog for a stroll through the woods shortly, hopefully a bit cooler for him.

We got our first baby this morning as well...

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And yours is bigger than @Dave7's as well.

 

[Dave7]

Made the mistake of heading for the Prom. Traffic was nose to tail but we sailed past in the bike lane.
Prom and beach very busy already and Mrs Tenkay saw her first man posing in Speedos ( I never noticed as I was weaving in and out of the bikini clad ladies strolling along the Prom 😉)
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As Steptoe would say "you dirty old man".
Any photos

 

[Dave7]

And yours is bigger than @Dave7's as well.

Size is not everything

 

[Mo1959]

As Steptoe would say "you dirty old man".
Any photos

Was Harold that said it.

I have weed killed my gravel and had a walk round to the supermarket to get a few things to keep me going into next week. Incredibly muggy. Wearing a face covering wasn't pleasant. Couldn't wait to get it off the minute I was out the door again.

 

[welsh dragon]

Seems like an Invasion is going to happen

North Wales Live: Locals warned to stay away from Pwllheli town centre with huge number of tourists causing 'bedlam'.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/locals-warned-stay-away-centre-18727520

 

[Dirk]

Doggie walk done at Velator Quay.

Got back.....fighting through the Grockle jams ...... had a cuppa and then started on the lawns. Will cut them later, but I have found from past experience that it's better to edge them before going to the pub.

 

[BoldonLad]

Maybe she thinks you are such an old fart now that you need one.

Beat me to it

 

[oldwheels]

Seems like an Invasion is going to happen

North Wales Live: Locals warned to stay away from Pwllheli town centre with huge number of tourists causing 'bedlam'.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/locals-warned-stay-away-centre-18727520

I can sympathise as I cannot go anywhere near our Main Street or even the local filling station after 0900 and a trip to Iona is certainly out as those who live here are not welcome unless to serve a tourist.

 

[Dave7]

All you garden experts.... .. I am after suggestions.
We are creating a little sun spot and have put 2 troughs so we can add colour (photo below)
Each trough measures 1.4 mtr x 370mm wide x 350mm deep.
We are thinking of aubretia or similar. Something permanent with long lasting colour.
And thought or alternatives.