The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

Morning. Long lie for me. I heard the rain start just after 3am and it's been really heavy since then. Maybe easing slightly. Everywhere is getting so waterlogged and muddy now even for jogging. Never mind, from Tuesday it's looking like we could be in for several dry, if cold days so things might get a chance to dry up a bit.

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning . It's blowing a hoolie here and raining as well.

So and slobbing it is for me today.

Stay safe folks

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,
An early night as felt a bit weary following my flu jab and a ten mile walk over a very soggy Heath to visit daughter and granddaughter. Lovely views over the distant Purbecks, our old stomping grounds when Mrs Tenkay and I were “proper Afferletes”😀
Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🏃‍♀️👍🙂

 

[PaulSB]

Hello fellow dodgers of........well just about everything as far as I can see.

Good grief the weather is bad. Cold, cold wind blowing, rain has stopped but everything is wet - come on you know what I mean.

Couple of us are checking in for a ride decision but I can't see any wheels turning today.

My Cervelo has dried over night. Shortly I will polish the frame, get in to every nook and cranny, pop the wheels back in before hanging her up and locking to the garage wall for winter. I will speak soothingly to her of better times and weather every time I get the winter bike out. Let her know I'm still here.

My other task is to organise passwords in my password manager.

 

[Mo1959]

Couple of us are checking in for a ride decision but I can't see any wheels turning today.

Take it that will need to stop too? Only allowed to meet one person is it?

 

[PaulSB]

Take it that will need to stop too? Only allowed to meet one person is it?

Couple of my buddies spent last night trawling the news for some indication. It does seem as though it's one other person. I guess we will comply though frankly I suspect we will be reluctant to - all through this we've acted responsibly, can't stop now.

The current thinking is wait for Wednesday's legislation.

I may revert to my previous lockdown discipline of 5 x 30 miles a week.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, and windy, late night last night, to much sport on the tele, slept in this morning.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, still wet and very windy here too, but possibly not quite as bad as yesterday.
Loved the Vuelta stage yesterday, the countryside of Asturias was looking absolutely gorgeous.
We finished watching that then moved on to Strictly, wow they’ve got some good dancers this series. All the couples seem well suited to each other and I’m enjoying watching all of them, it will be a shame for any of them to go.

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Doggie walking first thing, then a stroll down to the Aggi for Sunday lunch. I'll drop into the White Lion on the way back for pudding.

 

[Mo1959]

Better open the blinds and have breakfast now I suppose. Need to eject Molly from my knee............she won't be happy.

 

[PaulSB]

Good morning all, still wet and very windy here too, but possibly not quite as bad as yesterday.
Loved the Vuelta stage yesterday, the countryside of Asturias was looking absolutely gorgeous.
We finished watching that then moved on to Strictly, wow they’ve got some good dancers this series. All the couples seem well suited to each other and I’m enjoying watching all of them, it will be a shame for any of them to go.

I'm not a Strictly fan but the bits I've glimpsed when Mrs P watches agree with this. All the contestants look good.

 

[PaulSB]

I've just remembered........My youngest boy will become a Dad this week. He is 28. Approximately 27 years and 6 months ago we put away the family heirloom blanket. It's in the loft.

My MIL made this blanket, it is beautiful. Today I have to find it Now I have a system in the loft of labelling all the boxes with their contents..........watch this space for updates!!!!

27 years ago

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
Up early, had coffee, sorted dish washer out... ....ready for bed again now .
Weather not too bad though showers throughout the day are promised.
I think I will join Welshie in a slobbing day.
Golf and footy on tv which should help .

I have these visions of Paul sleeping in the garage to make sure his bike doesn't get lonely

 

[welsh dragon]

Morning all.
Up early, had coffee, sorted dish washer out... ....ready for bed again now .
Weather not too bad though showers throughout the day are promised.
I think I will join Welshie in a slobbing day.
Golf and footy on tv which should help .

I have these visions of Paul sleeping in the garage to make sure his bike doesn't get lonely