The Retirement Thread

[oldwheels]

Pretty windy here and since rain is expected I had a long lie this morning. Only one early ferry cancelled to Craignure but I am not travelling until tomorrow anyway.
Rain visible to the south and east across Loch Etive but actually sunny here so after a bit of procrastination got the Brompton out for the first serious run for some time. Of dear. I always found the standard saddle to be pretty comfortable and never wear padding either but after 5 miles it was decidedly painful in that area mainly due to lack of use due to the trike. The wind was mainly side on and not a problem with bright sunshine. Back to base and putting the trike away and heard a pattering noise behind me. Pouring rain so I missed it all and a nice run in the sunshine despite the painful backside.
DIL who was in Oban reports crowds lining the streets and all the Calmac boats sounding their horns as the cortege for Willie Howe a well liked Calmac employee and from an old Oban family passed to the cemetery.

 

[dickyknees]

Not in our house, more like 50/50

50/50 for me as well with Schweppes.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Cheers. Was going to get a ride in today but the lawns beckoned..Had become a bit long.

Ours are too wet to do.

 

[GM]

Not long back from a 30+ miles on the Brompton. Got an email at 4pm to tell the item I was waiting for is ready for collection. So a spin down to Fulham to pick it up before they close, then arranged to meet our daughter in Hackney on the way back. She's a good girl treated me to a Magnum....

 

[Exlaser2]

Night night everyone. It’s looking a little windy for cycling for the next couple of days .i feel a turbo session coming on for tomorrow 😂😂😀😀😀

 

[PaulSB]

Good middle of the night!!!! It's blowing a gale outside. We are supposed to be walking with friends later this morning. No one has mentioned the weather

 

[Mo1959]

Morning........it's and 🌬 here. Trying to summon up a bit of enthusiasm to have a little jog in it. Suppose you can only get so wet!

 

[screenman]

Morning all, another windy night outside here, we bought 30 new solar lights to go on the fence posts up the driveway, as yet I have not a clue on how I am going to put them up but for sure sawdust will be created in the process.

 

[Mo1959]

4 mile jog done. I set out too fast and got slower!

Quite wet but it doesn't bother me the same jogging in it as it does cycling.

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,

Looking out of the window I can see the tree tops bending in the wind. Had an early night and slept well after yesterday's enjoyable trip to Weymouth.

Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚴‍♀️🏊‍♂️🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

Windier than the interior of my y fronts after a night on the curry and Watneys.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, a tad breezy here.

 

[Dave7]

4 mile jog done. I set out too fast and got slower!

Quite wet but it doesn't bother me the same jogging in it as it does cycling.

What outer clothing do you wear in this weather Mo.
I have a golf suit which is good and comfy. Plus a wide brimmed had.
God for walking but not for jogging though.

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning. It's wetter and windier than a wet windy thingy. Lots more to come as well today.

Stay safe peeps..

And stay well away from @Drago's y fronts

 

[Dave7]

Well the weather men got it right. Heavy rain and wind when I got up but it has improved in the last hour.
I think I am being dragged to M&S shortly.
Glad I got the garden done yesterday.
I feel a chill day coming on.......I am part way through a good John Grisham book so will finish that.